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Turn The World On Silent Mode With These Noise-Canceling Goods

March 19, 2021BruceDayne

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If you don't live in a city where constant honking and sirens are the norm, then perhaps you have a sibling or roommate who watches midnight Netflix at sleep-altering decibels. Short of screaming into a pillow (been there...) or turning on a meditation app in a futile attempt to block out the incessant noise (...done that), you might be looking for other more formidable ways to minimize all that racket while trying to catch a few winks.

We hear you loud and clear, so we scoured the interwebs for the best noise-canceling buys that'll actually work to help you fall fast asleep and stay that way until rise-and-shine time. From bulk bins of earplugs to fancy ambient noise machines that actually cut through the fray, here's what you can turn to when in dire need of some gosh-darn peace and quiet.

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Bose Sleepbuds II

Say goodbye to city noise, snoring, inconsiderate roommates, and whatever is interrupting your beauty sleep with Bose's user-tested sleep technology. These buds don't play music from streaming apps or podcasts, but instead, they sing soothing sounds from the Bose Sleep app.

**According to reviewers:** "I am in love with these Bose Sleepbuds. Within about 10 minutes of putting them on I usually fall asleep, when I wake up they are still perfectly snuggled in my ear. The only thing that I would change is having more sounds to choose from. Other than that I love them. The perfect thing to get if you have trouble sleeping or need to stay asleep."

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**Bose** Sleepbuds™ II, $, available at Bose

SNOOZ White Noise Sound Machine

The SNOOZ sound machine is as functional as it is good-looking. It actually contains a real fan inside, features adjustable tones, and has 10 volume settings to help you fall and stay asleep.

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**SNOOZ** White Noise Sound Machine, $, available at snooz

AcousticSheep SleepPhones Classic

From the makers of the popular RunPhones, meet SleepPhones. With a cozy fleece fabric that — yep — has concealed flat speakers on either side, these are perfect for slipping on and entering Dreamland.

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**AcousticSheep** SleepPhones Classic, $, available at Amazon

Hearprotek Sleep Earbuds

I know what you're thinking: *How are these different from any 'ol pair of earbuds?* Well, if you're a side-sleeper, these buds are made to be comfortable (read: nothing poking the back of your ear) so you can fall asleep to the sounds of crickets chirping in complete bliss.

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**Hearprotek** Sleep Earbuds, $, available at Amazon

Ostrich Pillow Light

While the primary benefit of the internet-famous Ostrich Pillow is to block light and provide a cushy surface (and hilarious appearance) with which to nap, the wraparound design also has mild sound-muffling effects, too.

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**OstrichPillow** Ostrich Pillow Light, $, available at Amazon

HoMedics SoundSpa Sound Machine

This highly-rated sound machine isn't just an affordable life upgrade but has a variety of ambient sounds including rain, thunder (?), ocean waves, and white noise that you can set on a timer function.

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**HoMedics** SoundSpa® Sound Machine, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond

Joseche Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Eye Mask

This Amazon top-seller is as high tech as sleeping masks go. It's Bluetooth compatible for wireless syncing (and taking phone calls...), in addition to blocking out light and unwanted background noise.

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**Joseche** Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Eye Mask, $, available at Amazon

Highland Dunes Single Curtain Panel

Blackout curtains don't just filter out light so you can sleep in total darkness. Many also work to reduce outdoor noise so you can create an optimal sleep space for catching up on *zzz*'s.

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**Highland Dunes** Galvez Herringbone Solid Color Max Blackout Thermal Grommet Single Curtain Panel, $, available at Wayfair

Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair

They're cheap, and they work — most of the time, anyway. If ambient noise doesn't lull you to sleep, then try blocking out sound with the help of earplugs. (The squishier, the better.)

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**Mack's** Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair, $, available at Amazon

The Sleep Crown

Pair some earplugs with this expensive but very highly rated over-the-head pillow and you've got yourself a nice little noise hideaway.

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**The Sleep Crown** Over-The-Head Pillow, $, available at The Sleep Crown

GE 6000 BTU 115-Volt Room Air Conditioner

Hear me out with this one. If you live in an apartment *sans* central AC, then a window unit can be life-changing with its ability to keep your bedroom cool while the fan effectively drowns out the majority of street noise.

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GE 6000 BTU 115-Volt Room Air Conditioner, $, available at Walmart

Brookstone Sleep Sound Mixer

Fancy sleepers (or audiophiles), this one is for you. If you're not satisfied with preset modes of generic nature sounds, this highly-rated Brookstone gadget allows you to create your own bespoke ambient soundtrack to lull you to sleep.

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**Brookstone** Sleep Sound Mixer, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond

Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

It's unconventional, but I'd be lying if I said I've never tried popping on a pair of noise-canceling headphones as an absolute last resort to incessant street noise.

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**Bose** QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, $, available at Amazon

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Peeps Makeup Is Here To Delight Us Until Spring Arrives

March 10, 2021BruceDayne

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Coach & Sephora Dropped The Coolest Makeup Collab

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Break out your quilted Coach cosmetic pouch because, for the first time ever, Coach makeup is now a thing. Thanks to a new sure-to-sell-out collab with Sephora Collection, the American heritage brand is debuting a flashy new assortment of beauty must-haves. Think glittery lip glosses, groovy makeup brushes, and collectible eye-to-face palettes in the likeness of Coach’s unofficial mascots, Rexy, Sharky, and Uni. “This collection is inspired by Coach’s free-spirited attitude, which really comes to life through the colorful and animated packaging, and is grounded in the beauty expertise of Sephora Collection,” Brooke Banwart, Vice President & General Manager of Sephora Collection, exclusively tells Refinery29. “Together with Coach, we set out to create a unique collection of wearable essentials that will evoke a sense of confidence and embody the core values of both brands.”

As any Coach stan will notice, iconic brand motifs like the brand’s animal friends, ladylike tea roses, and hangtag charm feature heavily in the packaging. “We took all of [the brand inspiration] and developed product formulas and shades that were high-quality at an affordable price point, which is what our clients know and love about Sephora Collection,” Banwart adds. “We worked closely with Coach to finalize the color palette and align on all details from metal finishes to colored glitter.” You can shop the full collection on March 2, and prices start at $16 for a pack of soothing eye patches and top out at $68 for the five-piece brush set. Palettes clock in at $38 apiece, and feature cheeky designs like rose-embossed pans, and a fashion-forward color palette that evokes Coach’s downtown-cool vibe. Fresh off the heels of a recent collab with Brother Vellies, we hope this is just the beginning of Sephora bringing the world of high-fashion to our beauty routines.

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This Cult-Favorite Skin-Care Brand Just Launched At Sephora

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After nearly 30 years on the market, Paula's Choice has quietly been blowing up — and we don't mean just among die-hard beauty editors who have sworn by the beloved exfoliating toner for years. The brand has recently enjoyed a resurgence on TikTok, with skin-savvy teens discovering Paula's Choice's many gems. Now, they can readily shop them at Sephora.

"Both Paula’s Choice and Sephora resonate with Gen Z, and we see potential in our brands together bringing skin-care solutions to this audience," Erika Kussmann, Paula's Choice CMO, tells Refinery29. What's more, this partnership marks a major step for a brand that is famously choosy with retailers. (Aside from their site, the brand is only stocked at Dermstore and Nordstrom.)

Come February 25, you'll be able to shop 27 of Paula Begoun's bestsellers, including the cult-favorite 2% BHA lotion. Keep clicking for a sneak preview of other standouts from the brand that are hitting a Sephora near you ASAP.

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Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Serum

**Paula's Choice** Omega+ Complex Serum, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol

**Paula's Choice** RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster

**Paula's Choice** Hyaluronic Acid Booster, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice CLEAR Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide

**Paula's Choice** CLEAR Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster

**Paula's Choice** 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice CLINICAL Niacinamide 20% Treatment

**Paula's Choice** CLINICAL Niacinamide 20% Treatment, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

**Paula's Choice** Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster

**Paula's Choice** C15 Vitamin C Super Booster, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer

**Paula's Choice** Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer, $, available at Sephora

Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Cleanser

**Paula's Choice** CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Cleanser, $, available at Sephora

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Colourpop’s Animal Crossing Beauty Collab Is Pure JOY

January 28, 2021BruceDayne

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For most of last year, I enjoyed escaping to a private island surrounded by my closest friends (magically regenerating fruit trees and a pink squirrel) in a world untouched by COVID-19. While that escape was totally virtual, I can now thank cult-favorite beauty brand Colourpop for making a little piece of that fantastical joy a reality: Animal Crossing makeup now exists. The just-dropped collab features a collection of joyously AC-themed tinted lip balms, pinky powder blush compacts, glimmering pots of glitter jelly, and whimsical eyeshadow palettes — and I tried them all.

As an avid Animal Crossing AND beauty stan, this launch is a true intersection of things that I hold near and dear to my heart. Throughout a tough 2020, makeup has been a relished safe haven and creative outlet — all of which makes this feel-good collab an even bigger embodiment of joy and playfulness that all of us could really use right now. Like previous Colourpop drops, it's likely to sell out fast (especially given the brand's accessible price points). However, if you're wondering which products are truly worth your precious Bells, I've got you. Ahead, take a look at images of each of the wondrous beauty goodies IRL along with a selfie from yours truly wearing my absolute faves from the collection.

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Animal Crossing X Colourpop Unboxing

Unboxing time! I must say, Colourpop knocked it out of the park with the PR box, which looked as if I'd ordered it from the Nook Stop (which I totally did...obviously).

**ColourPop** animal crossing full collection set, $, available at ColourPop

Just A Tint Duos

I love a tinted lip balm, and these fruit-inspired ones are so juicy and pretty. As you can see, they go on pretty sheer (which I like), but you can definitely build up the color more if you want more impact. My favorite of the bunch was a caramel-nude shade called Incom-Pear-Able — fitting, since pear trees are native to my island, Pawnee.

**ColourPop** so fruitful lip tint mini kit set, $, available at ColourPop

Fruit Basket Just A Tint Duo

Juicy berry and ruby hues are the stars of this apple-and-cherry inspired lip tint two-pack.

**ColourPop** fruit basket lip tint mini kit, $, available at ColourPop

Fruit Roots Just A Tint Duo

Next up, there's this duo which includes two sheer, peachy-pink shades to instantly warm up any complexion.

**ColourPop** fruit roots lip tint mini kit, $, available at ColourPop

Pick Of The Bunch Just A Tint Duo

Last but certainly not least, is a set for the nude lip devotees out there. This one will probably be my go-to, since I love a glossy neutral lip.

**ColourPop** pick of the bunch lip tint mini kit, $, available at ColourPop

Bellionaire Glitterally Obsessed

If you live for sparkle, this glitter gel from the collection is a must-buy. It reminds me a lot of the now-discontinued Glitter Gelée from Glossier Play, since it goes on wet but dries down with a crystal-clear finish.

**ColourPop** bellionaire glitter gel, $, available at ColourPop

Bellionaire Glitterally Obsessed

Dot your lids for a hint of sparkle, or go all-out with glitter-flecked cheekbones, eyes, and lips.

**ColourPop** bellionaire glitter gel, $, available at ColourPop

Flower Tender & Flower Power Powder Blush

Next up, there are two shades of powder blush, inspired by flowers grown on the island. There's also a gift box-inspired Super Shock Shadow in a shimmery shade of frosty rose, which requires neither trading with a fellow villager nor a well-aimed slingshot to cop.

**ColourPop** garden wagon pressed powder blush set, $, available at ColourPop

**ColourPop** balloon pop super shock shadow, $, available at ColourPop

Flower Tender Pressed Powder Blush

I usually don't love how pink blushes show up on my olive skin, and usually stick to peachy/nude tones since they tend to look more natural. However, this peachy-pink hue is gorgeous for a more romantic look, and a little dusting went a long way to instantly warm up my skin.

**ColourPop** flower tender pressed powder blush, $, available at ColourPop

Flower Power Pressed Powder Blush

The second blush shade is more of a true cool-toned pink, but I might be able to get behind it if I went with a tonal rose makeup look.

**ColourPop** flower power pressed powder blush, $, available at ColourPop

Balloon Pop Super Shock Shadow

I own several shades of Colourpop's single shadows, and so I was excited to see the products make an appearance in the collection. That said, the icy pink wasn't really my personal vibe, but is still a beautiful formula nevertheless.

**ColourPop** balloon pop super shock shadow, $, available at ColourPop

True Friends Shadow Palette Kit

The eyeshadow quads are, in my mind, the stars of the collection. Each one is inspired by key figures about town, like Tom Nook and Isabelle, plus perfect pairings like Blathers and Celeste and the Able Sisters.

**ColourPop** true friends shadow palette kit, $, available at ColourPop

5 Star Island Shadow Palette

Ever wonder what Isabelle does behind the resident services desk all day? Well, now we know – she was hard at work curating the adorable quad seen here.

**ColourPop** 5 star island shadow palette, $, available at ColourPop

What A Hoot Shadow Palette

If you ask me, the array of matte, shimmer, and glitter neutral shades are totally museum-worthy. (I checked, and Blathers is with me on this.)

**ColourPop** what a hoot shadow palette, $, available at ColourPop

Nook, Inc. Shadow Palette

Tom Nook would surely approve of the lush mint hues in this leaf-inspired quad. Yes yes!

**ColourPop** nook, inc. shadow palette, $, available at ColourPop

Labelle Of The Ball Shadow Palette

We would expect nothing less than this fashion-forward array of lilacs and eggplant courtesy of the always-trendsetting Able Sisters.

**ColourPop** labelle of the ball shadow palette, $, available at ColourPop

Animal Crossing X Colourpop Finished Beat

Voilà! My finished beat: featuring the Labelle Of The Ball palette, Pressed Powder Blush in Flower Tender, and Just A Tint in Incom-Pear-Able.

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15 Gift-Worthy Beauty Gems Your Valentine Will Adore

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The best part of making plans, even ones taking place over FaceTime, is getting ready. And Valentine's Day — which, ICYMI, is less than a month away — is the prime occasion for putting together a face-to-toe look. If anything, this February 14 will be a glorious excuse to swipe on some red lipstick, dab our lids with glitter, and spark up a sensual candle. What we're getting at here is whether you're single or boo'd up, beauty gifts make for spectacular valentines.

If you're not treating someone else, then treat yourself to one of the gift-worthy gems we've lined up ahead — there's everything from velvety-matte lippies to sultry eyeshadow quads and more glamorous goods that will help amp up that V-Day mood.

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