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This Not That: Nest New York Holiday Candle
Shop the post here. The Nest Holiday Candle is Christmas to me 🎄I’m on my fifth year of burning it, and honestly, I can’t start the season without it. It’s become a tradition—and one of my go-to gifts for “favorite things” exchanges. But let’s be real: a $90 candle isn’t what we’re doing here. So I went on a mission to find a more affordable alternative. I tried a bunch (shoutout to Quince, love you!), but nothing quite captured that Nest magic… until I stumbled on Bath & B


This Not That: Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer
Shop the post here. Let’s be real—makeup that worked in your 20s doesn’t always hit the same in your 30s. Bronzer included. As I’ve gotten older (and drier-skinned), I’ve found that cream bronzer just melts into my skin in a way powder never could. Powder tends to cling to dry patches, while cream gives me that smooth, radiant finish I’m after. When I first tried cream bronzer, I went for the aesthetic favorite: Saie Sun Melt. It’s clean, pretty, and feels luxe—but honestly?


This Not That: October Best Sellers
Shop the post here. Here's what you guys were loving in October. Most of these are on major sale! Use code TNT20 for the Epres.


This Not That: Calpak Clear Cosmetic Case
Shop the post here. I’ve been frustrated with my Calpak cosmetic case for a while now. Every time I travel, it feels like a bulky burden—taking up way too much space in hotel bathrooms and hogging precious room in my suitcase. It’s awkward to pack, and once it’s full, it becomes really heavy. Worst of all, I always end up digging around trying to find what I need. Nothing has a designated spot, so everything just floats around inside. Then I stumbled across this little travel
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