1. A freshly painted manicure or pedicure (or both)
Don’t you love it when you look down at your nails and they’re so glossy and shiny? It makes me absurdly happy.
2. When your roots feel squeaky clean
I can’t explain it, but there’s a moment in the shampooing process when it feels like all the oils and stuff on my scalp gets whisked away, and it’s absolutely glorious.
3. That feeling of freedom when you take down your hair after it’s been up for way too long
Whether it’s a pony or an updo or a bun, it doesn’t matter. The moment my hair comes down is such a relief!
4. This one’s a little gross
Yet here we go! If you’ve ever waxed your ‘stash, you probably already know about how it’s weirdly satisfying to inspect the wax piece and see all the tiny little hairs on it standing on end.
5. The relief that happens after you clip your nails (fingers or toes) after they get too long
I feel like a new person when this happens, I swear.
6. That feeling when you rediscover a solid product that you forgot about for whatever reason
I’m talking to you, Trish McEvoy Instant Eye Lift!
7. Finding bottles of a cherished fragrance that’s been discontinued
This has never happened to me before, but when it does, I know I’m gonna be so excited! Pardon me as I continue my journey to will the universe to send the following scents back into my life: Stella by Stella McCartney, the 1990s version of YSL Paris, Laura Mercier Eau de Lune and the 1999 version of J’Adore (I swear the current iteration has a completely different scent).
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I hate when they reformulate a beloved scent and it’s NOTHING like the original. I wore Zen by Shisiedo for years, then they reformulated it and it’s not even close to the original. My husband can find the original scent, in the original bottle (new, not ancient, we found this on ebay kind of thing) in Japan so when he’s there on business he’ll score me one.
I remember that one! It was lovely. I’m so glad you’re still able to get it. What I would give for an OG bottle of YSL Paris from the ’90s, le sigh!
You are correct – the current J’adore is different than the 1990s version. I have asked at a boutique, and they denied any change. At least Chanel doesn’t gaslight us – when they changed No. 5, they let us know.
I think I have two of the fragrances you mentioned. I bought two bottles of YSL Paris several years ago on Ebay. One EDT and one EDP. Not sure exactly how old they are but they do smell good and expensive, if you know what I mean. For example, to me, Lancome perfumes smell cheap, as in made entirely of cheap chemicals. I also have a small bottle of Stella perfume I bought at Sephora many years ago. If you’re willing to gamble, you might find what you want on Ebay.
Another huge fan of Stella perfume here! One I bought to replace it that I love is Roses de Chloe. While it is not a dupe in any sense, the rose scent blend is divine.
https://www.sephora.com/product/roses-de-chloe-P384710