Y’all, it has been a hot second since my last New This Week. Which is silly: they’re fun to put together, and they force me to keep up with what’s new in the industry while getting something fresh on the blog.

Of which – as you’re reading this, I’m likely on the plane to London (or waiting in the airport), chock-full of Gravol. Today is the first day of a trip that I’m taking with my folks to London, Paris, Prague, and Berlin… as long as the airline gods continue to shine upon us. Follow our adventures in my Instagram Stories @thenotice.

New skincare and haircare

New makeup and fragrance

I have a lot of questions about some of the new tools at Sephora. Like: isn’t the Sephora Collection Refresh and Prep Lip Scrubber ($8 USD/$10 CAD) just a silicone toothbrush? And isn’t the Sephora Collection Lash Fuse And Curl ($12 USD/$15 CAD) just a flattened eyelash curler?

I’m serious. Correct me if I’m wrong, because I do not get it.

There are two other launches at Sephora right now that also caught my attention. The Overpacker ($38 USD/$48 CAD) is me in a nutshell (although I’m not that pink), and the Milk KUSH High Volume Mascara ($24 USD/$29 CAD) is new on the scene and totally making waves. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve heard very good things about it – so tell me if you’ve given it a go.