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Oliver Buchannon
Nic ✨

Writer and beauty addict delivering honest reviews, curated roundups, and a dash of snark.

conair

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Don't Buy a Dyson Airwrap. Buy This Conair Instead.

Jan 11, 2026

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7 min read

Don't Buy a Dyson Airwrap. Buy This Conair Instead.

Nobody should spend $650 on a hair tool in this economy.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

reviews

+3

Walmart's $14 Candle vs. $125 Luxury: The Ultimate Dupe Test

Jan 4, 2026

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6 min read

Walmart's $14 Candle vs. $125 Luxury: The Ultimate Dupe Test

A highly unscientific investigation by yours truly.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

reviews

+1

Sweater Science: Fiber Facts for Smart Shoppers

Dec 28, 2025

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5 min read

Sweater Science: Fiber Facts for Smart Shoppers

Discover the ultimate sweater material guide.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

books

+2

I Read a Dystopian Novel That Feels a Little Too Real

Dec 14, 2025

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6 min read

I Read a Dystopian Novel That Feels a Little Too Real

Discover "The Dream Hotel": A chilling dystopian novel exploring surveillance, motherhood, and freedom in a near-future California that feels eerily close to reality.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

reviews

+3

Is the Viral $50 Quince Sweater Worth It?

Dec 7, 2025

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6 min read

Is the Viral $50 Quince Sweater Worth It?

My review: one year post-purchase.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

reviews

+2

I *Do* Wish This Body Wash On My Worst Enemy

Nov 23, 2025

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5 min read

I *Do* Wish This Body Wash On My Worst Enemy

Plus, Kristen Stewart is an eye bag icon, and Keith Urban needs to reconsider his life choices.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

books

+2

Can '90s Moms Kill Dracula?

Nov 16, 2025

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5 min read

Can '90s Moms Kill Dracula?

Plus, a nail Roomba, gay cardinals, and more brain-rotting media.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

Mac

+3

I Tried MAC's New-ish Dazzleshadow Stick

Nov 9, 2025

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4 min read

I Tried MAC's New-ish Dazzleshadow Stick

Plus, free childcare, a LEGO anemone, and a supervillain-worthy car.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

quince

+4

Here's What I'm Loving This Fall

Nov 2, 2025

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6 min read

Here's What I'm Loving This Fall

Break out the cashmere.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

deep dive

+1

The Ultimate Advent Calendar Roundup

Oct 19, 2025

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7 min read

The Ultimate Advent Calendar Roundup

Why are the little doors so fun?

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

deep dive

+3

Move Over, Allure: It's Time For the Holy Glow Beauty Awards

Oct 5, 2025

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11 min read

Move Over, Allure: It's Time For the Holy Glow Beauty Awards

Yes, I did just make this up. Why do you ask?

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

beauty

+1

Get Your Glow On, Thanks to the IRS

Jun 22, 2025

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7 min read

Get Your Glow On, Thanks to the IRS

Discover tax-free beauty shopping with FSA/HSA-approved skincare essentials.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

travel

+1

Beginner-Friendly Verde Valley Wineries

Jun 15, 2025

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8 min read

Beginner-Friendly Verde Valley Wineries

Discover beginner-friendly Verde Valley wineries in Arizona's hidden gem wine region.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

deep dive

+2

The Natural Deodorant Trials

May 18, 2025

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6 min read

The Natural Deodorant Trials

Discover top aluminum-free deodorants that actually work.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

books

+2

Save Your Brain: Read a Book

Apr 20, 2025

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8 min read

Save Your Brain: Read a Book

Discover five must-have apps that keep you reading and entertained.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

reviews

+3

The Best Sunscreens for Daily Use (Yes, You Need One)

Apr 13, 2025

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3 min read

The Best Sunscreens for Daily Use (Yes, You Need One)

If you don’t want to age like a leather bag, you need sunscreen. Here are my top face and body SPF picks that work under makeup and feel good on skin.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

deep dive

+1

You *ARE* Cute Jeans

Apr 6, 2025

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3 min read

You *ARE* Cute Jeans

Discover inclusive jeans for every body.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

deep dive

+1

Perennials for the Perennially Low-Maintenance 🌱

Mar 30, 2025

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3 min read

Perennials for the Perennially Low-Maintenance 🌱

Maximum impact, minimal effort. Here are the best low-maintenance perennials for Zone 5 gardeners who want great results without the work.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

deep dive

+3

Let Me Fix Your Makeup 💄

Mar 16, 2025

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2 min read

Let Me Fix Your Makeup 💄

Still doing your makeup like it’s 2015? Here’s a modern spring makeup routine and honest advice on blending, sheer coverage, and ditching harsh eyeliner.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

quince

+2

The Pain Persists But So Do These Products

Mar 9, 2025

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4 min read

The Pain Persists But So Do These Products

From medication delivery to comfy loungewear, these practical survival picks help you slog through chronic illness with less effort and more comfort.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

small business

+2

Don't Get Scammed on Etsy 👹

Mar 2, 2025

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3 min read

Don't Get Scammed on Etsy 👹

Etsy is full of incredible artists — and plenty of scams. Here’s how to spot legit handmade sellers, avoid drop-shipped junk, and shop smarter.

Nic ✨
Nic ✨

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