Olivia Frescura

los angeles beauty & lifestyle blog

4/20 Essentials Feat. Whoopi & Maya and Malin + Goetz

Since 4/20 is tomorrow, I thought it would be fun to feature some cannabis products that you don’t have to smoke (lol 💨) in order to celebrate.

The MALIN+GOETZ Cannabis Candle ($54), which, although doesn’t contain any cannabis or hemp, is a sensual scent that you have to smell! To me, it’s one of those cologne-esque scents that smell like a man you want to be around. There’s citrus, pepper, and woody notes that blend together to make a super sexy scent. The brand also makes a hand+body wash and perfume oil with their Cannabis fragrance.  I’ll be reviewing the candle (and a Vetiver one) in full shortly- so stay tuned for that!

Whoopi & Maya is line of medical cannabis products aimed to target PMS & menstrual relief for women. Started by Whoopi Goldberg & Om Edibles founder Maya Elisabeth, the pair created a signature line of products that aid with common issues such as soreness, cramping, etc. Their products are simple yet effective: Soak, Rub, Relax, and Savor…all adjectives a girl wants to hear during that time of the month. I’m not really here to wax poetic on the benefits of medical marijuana or explain the differences between THC and CBD, so…I’ll just let you do your own research (their website is helpful) and just talk about my personal experiences with the products.

Soak bath salts (available in lavender, unscented, or their signature scent Amber Moon) are an elevated version of epsom salts…featuring oils, essential oils, and cannabis (THC) in order to help you relax and aid with muscle function.

Rub is a body balm with THC & CBD blended with botanicals such as beeswax, ginger, and St. John’s Wort to topically soothe, increase blood flow, and uplift mood. This one is great to apply on sore muscles or when you’re cramping.

Savor is their raw cacao (yes, chocolate), which is available in both CBD & THC variations (plus, an extra strength THC) to play into the fact that women crave chocolate when their hormones are out of whack. I crave chocolate basically 24/7 so I’m not mad at it. You can have it plain, drink it, or try it with fruit or toast as their site recommends. Statistics can be found at: medterracbd.com/products/cbd-pain-cream.asp

Relax is a THC herbal tincture that utilizes herbs & superfoods that is taken orally to support the uterus & nervous system with ingredients like Elderberry (immune enhancing), Cramp bark, and raspberry. Visit https://neuropathyhelp.co for other tips on nerve renew.

The Soak & Rub are my personal favorites and what I gravitate towards the most- they’ve definitely come in handy this month. If you’re in California you can find these products at a ton of medical collectives, which you can search on their site! 👌🏻

Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg…I know there are tons of cannabis or hemp products out there that I may be oblivious to – comment below with any of your favorite 4/20 friendly products you think I should check out! 😉

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Cookie Chips

Anyone that knows me even the slightest bit knows that I have a major sweet tooth. And after my recent weight loss earlier this year, I’m always trying to find new ways to satiate my cravings without wrecking my diet because I don’t want Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Cookie Chips are thin snacking cookies that have only 130-140 calories in 7 cookies. There are 7 flavors, 5 of which I’ve tried. I like that they use good ingredients (no GMOs, artificial colors or flavors, trans fats, or preservatives!) & come in your favorite flavors.

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Chips were BY FAR my favorite, I went through that bag ridiculously fast…they’re so crunchy and addictive! The original & cinnamon sugar are also great. Their two newest flavors are Sea Salt Caramel and Coconut White Chocolate. I preferred the caramel for sure, but if you’re a coconut person – you’ll love those cookies.

You can find Cookie Chips at some Target stores, natural food stores, and supermarkets- just enter your zip code on their site! I’ll definitely need to get my hands on more Chocolate Chip Cookie Chips, let’s be real…

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Alfred Coffee in West Hollywood

I recently re-visited Alfred Coffee on Melrose Place and thought it would make a perfect blog post. It wasn’t until I started planning this post out that I realized I posted a blog on Alfred exactly one year and one day ago (😱). Anyways, I usually prefer going to local coffee shops instead of huge chains, just because the coffee is usually better, you’re supporting a small business, and, usually…they are much more instagrammable. 😂

Alfred’s new neon sign definitely fits the bill there…but, even over a year late their coffee still stands out. This time I tried their nutella danish which was pretty amazing- it has nutella, whole hazelnuts, and then some sort of mixture of the two inside of a croissant-like pastry. I strayed away from it at first because I thought it would have cream cheese (no pastries should have cheese). But, I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I still got their most-popular Vanilla Iced Latte (they say almond milk is the milk of choice), but I prefer the dairy. I think their other locations are on my list next, because they all seem to have their own character. If you’re not much of a coffee person, check out Alfred Tea Room across the way that I reviewed a few months back!

LA locals- what’s your favorite coffee shop that you think I need to try? ☕️

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

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One of my most anticipated Glossier products that I was dying to try is the Milky Jelly Cleanser. I love a good cleanser that removes makeup (in fact, it’s all I use), so I wanted to see how this stacks up to some of my favorites. I was working at a skincare company the time this came out, and I always used their cleanser (and got it for free) so I hesitated on buying this one until I was a rep & was at a different job.

Milky Jelly Cleanser uses rosewater, Poloxamer (a cleansing agent used in contact solution), and Comfrey Root Extract to remove makeup & nourish skin. Upon first use, I was surprised at how thick & jelly like it is- so the name is fitting.

when you try milky jelly cleanser for the first time 😂

I had to get used to how thick it was (moreso than other cleansers & oils I use), but it truly does remove every last bit of makeup (unless you’re wearing waterproof, which I don’t).  The thing I noticed most when I started using it was how incredibly SOFT it made my skin upon first use- I woke up the next day with baby-smooth skin. I got my sister to order it as well, and she made the same comment!

The only thing is that I use a lot of it & go through it quickly. I’ve had it for about a month and it’s already halfway gone, but it isn’t super expensive so I think it’s worth it.

Milky Jelly Cleanser retails for $18 on Glossier.com – save 20% on your first order when you shop through my rep page! Let me know if you have any other questions about the products- I’m trying to start reviewing my whole Glossier collection as I get products in so I can help you decide on what products to try. But, follow along on my instagram as I often share what new products I’m trying in the stories!

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NUDESTIX NUDIES All Over Face Color

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NUDESTIX Nudies in Illumi-Naughty & Bare Back

NUDESTIX is back at it again with another product that I love- the NUDIES. There are two variations of the product: Matte & Glow. There are 5 matte shades (I want them all), and 3 glow shades for bronzing and highlighting. Each retail for $30 and have a blending brush on the opposite end of the color, which is kinda genius.

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Taylor wearing “Deep Maple, Eh” on their IG kinda sold it for me- and that’s the next shade on my wishlist! But, I have 1 matte shade & 1 glow shade to review for you today. Bare Back is a light pinky nude  with a faint shimmer, and Illumi-Naughty (that name. yes.) is a pearl-pink duochrome.

Bare Back & Illumi-Naughty Swatches (they didn’t look blurry on my computer 😞)

I’ve been loving a monochrome look for spring- meaning the same color on eyes, cheeks, and lips. I’ve been trying it out with Bare Back, but it’s a little lighter than what I’d gravitate towards. I think the darker shades Naughty & Spice or Deep Maple, Eh would look better on me, but I’ve been making this one work. I absolutely LOVE it on my cheeks the most, which is how I usually wear it. Illumi-Naughty is much more sheer and is kind of a combination of a face gloss & cream highlighter in one. So, this isn’t the BLINDING highlight you may be used to, but if you like looking dewy you’ll enjoy this one.

Wearing Bare Back on Eyes, Cheeks, and Lips & Illumi-Naughty to highlight UNDER a powder highlight

As someone with oily skin, I usually stray away from cream products because I don’t think they’ll work for me. But, after experimenting with these I’ve found out how to apply them without ruining my face-full of foundation, as I don’t have nearly enough nice skin to go foundation free like a lot of NUDESTIX girls. To apply these I’ve only been using my finger and avoiding the brush. I apply this after foundation, before powder, to create the most blendable finish. They blend beautifully with this method- I’ve used it over powder with the same method and it works too, just not as great. Any time I apply a stick directly to my face I can kiss my foundation goodbye & ruin my makeup…so I’ve just had to learn to not apply directly from the stick to my face, although I wish I could! Overall I recommend the matte shades the most- I think they’re the most versatile for me and it’s what I reach for on a daily basis. Now I just want all the shades! Want more NUDESTIX? Check out my reviews of Magnetic Matte Lip Color, Magnetic Matte Eye Color Tutorial with NUDESTIX Co-Founder Taylor Frankel, Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Color, Eyebrow Stylus Pencil + Gel. Let me know if you want me to review any other products in the comments! When shopping on NUDESTIX.com, make sure you use my code OLIVIAFRESCURA10 to save 10% on your entire order!

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