New hand creams from a Tonymoly + Squishmallows collaboration: "Indulge in the ultimate hand care experience with the Squishmallows x TONYMOLY Hand Cream collection! Formulated to provide intense hydration and nourishment, these travel-friendly hand creams are enriched with natural extracts and essential oils, to keep your hands soft, smooth, and moisturized." In Tea-riffic Poplina, Sweet Honey Sunny, Moo-tiful Strawberry, Berry Dream Emily and Creamy Coconut Cam, $6 each at Ulta.
Arquiste Venice Rococo ~ new fragrance
Niche line Arquiste has launched Venice Rococo, a new powdery floral fragrance…
Le Labo Coriandre 39 ~ new fragrance
Le Labo has introduced Coriandre 39, the new city-exclusive fragrance for Mexico City…
Tuesday scent of the day 7/30
It’s Tuesday and the International Day of Friendship. Happy 88th birthday to Buddy Guy! More birthdays: Emily Brontë, C. T. Vivian. RIP Edna O’Brien. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in Demeter Gingerale, the best kind of silly. Tea at the moment is Kusmi Troika.
Reminder: 8/2 will be Silly Friday…
New car smell
That "new car smell" that you love so much could be bad for your health, scientists have warned, especially in the summer.
New car smell is caused by a mix of around 50 different chemicals called volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. "Volatile" refers to their ability to turn into a gas at relatively low temperatures, which then makes its way into our nostrils.
— Read more in Hot Weather Toxicity Warning Issued to American Drivers at Newsweek.