Haus of Gloi Yule Haul

It took a while to get here, but now that it's arrived? Prepare for some heavy breathing, because I am still oh so in love with this brand.

In this post, I'm going to describe what I got and how it smells. If you want more detailed reviews on the individual product formulas, please click here.

PUMPKIN BUTTERS -- My holy grail body lotion! I got a full size of Hearth (my sweet, precious darling that I threw a fit over when it wasn't brought back last year), plus mini sizes of Satyr, Plotter's Breakfast, and Mango Sticky Rice. I've bought PB versions of Hearth and Satyr in the past, and they still smell as fabulous as ever: Hearth is like warm apple pie and cream, Satyr is a rich blood orange. I've had the Plotter's Breakfast sugar scrub before and really enjoyed it; it smells like oatmeal cooking on a wood stove to me. Luckily, the PB smells the same! The only scent that didn't work for me was Mango Sticky Rice. It smells just like the delightful Thai dessert in the jar, and on my mom's skin, but on me, it starts to smell like wax candy. :(

BODY EMULSION -- I wanted Aether, but it wasn't available (see note below), so I went with Vice instead. It's been a while since I've smelt the stuff, so this was a gamble. Luckily, it's fantastic: it smells like dark chocolate, with just a hint of graham cracker and marshmallow to sweeten it up, and some dark coffee to ground it. I notice that the fragrance oil is slightly better blended and more complex, but this is still delightful.

FRAGRANCE VIALS -- Snow Wolf was a freebie. It's not something I'd wear regularly, but I enjoy it. I decided to test out Insalata Nocturna for something different, and it really is a step away from my usual wheelhouse: bright, leafy, and herbal. I really do smell like a salad when I wear it, and I kinda like it! Plotter's Breakfast is too smokey for me to wear everyday, but for the occasional treat, paired with the pumpkin butter? Yes. And of course, I got a full vial of my beloved Hearth perfume. I can't risk it not coming back next year!

You'll notice a distinct lack of Aether (fragrance-free) products in this haul. This is not by choice; they just haven't restocked Aether in a while, and I wanted to make sure I got my Hearth stuff before it sold out. Rest assured that, if I have the money when they restock, Aether will be in my future. I get the same great moisturization, but I can layer any perfume I want on top!

Haus of Gloi products are available at HausofGloi.com.


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10 Products You MUST Try This Winter

I'm a dry-skinned person, so you'd think that I hate winter and love summer. Winter is the harbinger of major snowfall, dry central heat, and cold-cracked hands. What's the love if you're already used to having a tight, flaky, scratchy face?

In my experience, plenty. I've whined about this before and I'll whine about it again: I don't like summer. It's sticky, it breaks my face out in heat and sun rashes, and it makes me sweat a lot. I'm a fussy-fussy-two-by-four and I hate sweating. I'd much rather be cuddled up in a sweater with a cup of hot cocoa in my hands and a layer of mega-rich cream on my face.

Because winter is not easy on the skin, especially if you're normal to dry all year round, I've decided to list my 10 favorite products for getting through the winter flawlessly.

The Skincare

1. Haus of Gloi Pumpkin Butters - There is nothing else like this thick, rich moisturizer when my body feels dry and itchy. Loaded with pumpkin oil and other skin-soothing ingredients, Haus of Gloi's pumpkin butter is one of the only body care products that keeps my skin smooth and soft during the winter. See full review here.

2. MAC Strobe Cream - MAC Strobe Cream is best known as a highlighter, but it's actually created to be, and marketed as, a lightweight moisturizer with light-reflecting properties. Of course, you can use it as a highlighter--I certainly do--but it also works great under makeup to add a glow to your face. Best of all, it's very affordable: a 1oz bottle is just $10! See more info here.

3. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream, fragrance free - My love, my baby, my wooblet. There are plenty of other hand creams I've enjoyed (L'occitane's wide selection comes to mind), but if my fingers are cracked and ashy, and I'm trying to get them back to square one? Nothing works as well as this drugstore gem. I also use it on the end of my nose after a sinus infection or cold to heal chapped skin.

4. Paula's Choice Resist Weekly Resurfacing Treatment - This is PC's most potent AHA exfoliator, with 10% glycolic acid. I've noticed a marked improvement in my skin's texture since I switched from physical to chemical exfoliants, and I'm in love with this thin, lightweight formulation. I use it once a week--usually on Friday nights--and wake up with noticeably softer, smoother, more even skin. More details in the upcoming Sample Rundown #4.

The Base Products

5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Now that my skin is behaving itself and the "tan" on my face is starting to fade, I can often get away with a spot of concealer and a dusting of powder. This new NARS concealer has quickly become a staple in my routine, thanks to its blendable medium coverage and creamy formula that sits beautifully on the skin. I love it so much that, when my makeup bag was stolen from me a few months back, I immediately rushed out and bought another tube.

6. Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee - How have I not written about these little wunderkinds before?! They're one of the newest additions to the Josie Maran line, and I'd argue that they're already cult classics. The lightweight gel-texture formula sits beautifully on even the driest cheeks, lasts for at least 6 hours, and is glowy enough to eliminate the need for highlighter.

7. Ecotools powder brush - My skin gets more sensitive in the winter, so I need the softest tools out there. The Ecotools powder brush tops that list: it's as soft and fluffy as a kitten's paw. It's also very, very affordable! I've had this particular brush for at least 5 years, and I've had zero problems with ferrule glue loosening or brush hairs falling out.

The Comfortable Colors

8. Urban Decay Revolution lipsticks - I wouldn't call any lipstick truly "moisturizing," but the Urban Decay Revolution lipsticks are about as close as you're going to get. These lipsticks sit comfortably on my lips, even when they're cracked or dry, and have decent staying power. As an added bonus, the color range is phenomenal. See full review here.

9. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade - I used to live in the Great White Frozen North, where strong winds would whip up the mountains of snow and fling them right in to your face. One of my biggest annoyances with this was how it wiped off my eye makeup. That's not a problem with Anastasia' new Dipbrow Pomade. Although the creamy formula has a slight learning curve, it's a dream once you get used to it thanks to the pigmentation and long wear time. This stuff lasts over 12 hours on my face, through wind, rain, and anything else Mother Nature throws at me. Full review coming soon.

10. NYX Butter Gloss - I'm not a gloss person, but if I was? I'd load up on these. At just $5 apiece, these glosses are just as buttery and smooth as the name suggests. They manage to stay on your lips without bleeding all over the place, but they're not especially sticky, which is quite a feat. And the color range? Phenomenal.

REVIEW: Haus of Gloi Skincare

It's probably a bit odd to see a review for Haus of Gloi popping up now, considering I've been using their products since my YouTube days and have posted about how much I love them on several occasions. It may also appear kind of out-of-the-blue, as I threw a fit on Twitter when the Hearth** scent wasn't brought back for the 2013 Yule (December hols) collection. But my skin gets dry stupidly fast, and after I demolished what remained of my Peach Mama Pumpkin Butter (I refuse to touch what remains in my Hearth jar), I had to re-purchase. What I got should easily last until the end of 2014--this stuff is that good.

A note on the scents: I know that scents are personal preferences, so I'm not going to talk too much about them in the reviews beyond how well they translate from one formulation to the next. I will note that most of Haus of Gloi's scents are gourmand or woodsy/herbal; they have a few floral and deeper, amber-based scents, but in my experience, they aren't what the company excels at. Visit the website (HausOfGloi.com) for descriptions of each fragrance. If all else fails, try the products in the Aether (fragrance-free) version.

Packaging, Prices, and Service

Haus of Gloi is a vegan, cruelty-free e-tailer company that first caught my attention in its Etsy days. At the time, they were best known for their soaps and their effective service. I never hear anybody talking about the soaps anymore--and with my skin being the way it is, I never felt obligated to try them--but the customer service hasn't changed one bit. The owners, Matt and Britton, are very helpful if you have any questions, even if you're mildly psychotic like I am and you're prone to throwing tantrums when your favorite products aren't re-released.

Everything on Haus of Gloi is very reasonably priced, especially when you consider the quality of the products. I'm actually kind of surprised that they manage to make a profit and stay in business, because it takes absolutely forever to use up their products, so there's not a very high repurchase rate. (That being said, I do buy their stuff at least once a year and brag on it regularly; customer loyalty and new business, combined with seasonal releases, may be what keeps them in the green.) The shipping may make your eyes boggle, especially if you're an international buyer, but it's always been true-to-actual cost in my experience; there's never skimming-off-the-top there. In fact, I've actually gotten small refunds in the past when the shipping was cheaper than the estimated cost.

The packaging is just beyond lovely. Some of the labels are admittedly a little bland compared to others--Satyr features an old etching of Greek satyrs, whereas Moon Dog is just...the moon--but it's still clean and nice to look at. Each label includes a list of ingredients, a scent description, and a brief overview of the product and its purposes.

Everything except for the Body Emulsion has always come with some sort of safety seal to prevent leakage and contamination. I did have a slightly problem with the seal on my Moon Dog Pumpkin Butter this time: the bottom layer kind of...melted on top of my butter, and I had to scoop it off with a knife.

I'm going to assume that this has something to do with the extreme temperature and where this guy was in the box, because it didn't happen to any of my other products and has never happened before. It didn't harm or change the actual product, either.

 And of course, they always send a hand-written note with adorable little samples and extras. Mine this go-round were a few pieces of Asian candy and a sample of the Valentine's Day "Who Needs Love?" perfume.

The Haus of Gloi website--the only place you can purchase these products--is pretty easy to navigate. My only annoyance: you'll find something you really want that's advertised on the Specials or Reverie pages at $5 a pot, only to click on the link and see that the product is "Not Available." This is relatively minor, however, and is again limited to those two pages.

Pumpkin Butters

My all-time favorite body cream, Haus of Gloi's Pumpkin Butters (named for the star ingredient, pumpkin oil) come in two sizes: a 2 oz jar for $4.50 and a 6 oz jar for $10. I highly recommend starting with the 2oz jars if you want to test out a specific scent or see if the formulation works for you; even if you decide you love it, that little jar will last you for quite a while. I use roughly one tablespoon's worth of product per application, and that covers me from my shoulders to toes.

Pumpkin Butters have a very rich, thick, creamy consistency, so you'll want to really rub them in to your skin. They will leave a very slight oily sheen on your skin for a good 15-20 minutes following application. It's nothing too disgusting or overly slick--I put my pajamas on right after applying and have zero problems--but if you want something that immediately disappears in to your skin, this formulation isn't for you. This extra "soaking in" time means that the lotion will continue to moisturize for the rest of the night. In fact, I've never found another product as moisturizing as this one, which is why I continue to use them.

Most of the Haus' perfumes carry over well: Moon Dog, Elevenses, Vice, and Depravity have always smelled just like my perfume vials, Satyr is slightly stronger on the blood orange, but otherwise identical. The only scent that gave me a problem in the Pumpkin Butter formulation is Peach Mama. Normally one of my favorite fragrances, this guy just smells AWFUL in the cream version, like an overwhelming mix of wet paper and burning plastic. I used up the jar because I love the product, but everybody in my house complained about the stench when I wore it.

This leads me to my next point: the fragrances are quite strong in Pumpkin Butter format, and they WILL be smellable to those around you. That potent fragrance, combined with the slight oiliness of the product, means that you'll "rub off" on your clothes and sheets. So if you don't want your bed to smell ever-so-slightly like Honeysuckle Lemon Curd or Imp in the morning, go for a Body Emulsion instead.

 Body Emulsions

The Body Emulsions were recommended to me by several people on Twitter. Supposedly, they're just as moisturizing as the Pumpkin Butters, and they always carry the Haus of Gloi fragrances perfectly. I'm funny about trying new skincare, though, so I went with the fragrance-free Aether version, just in case I ended up with a huge bottle of smelly gunk a la the Peach Mama Pumpkin Butter fiasco. Now I'm kind of sad that I didn't order some scented emulsions, because this is another wonderful formulation.

The Haus of Gloi Body Emulsions come in two sizes: a 2 oz mini jar for $3.50 and an 8 oz bottle for $10. You can also purchase a pump to use with the bottle for an extra $1, which I opted to do; it doesn't come attached to the product (to avoid messiness), so make sure you let your bottle sit upright for a few minutes before you screw the pump in to avoid overflow. Also, some of the product pages don't have the pump option in the drop-down menu, even though it's in the description, so be prepared to shoot them a message if need be.

My guess is that the Body Emulsions are cheaper than the Pumpkin Butters because they contain less of the expensive moisturizing ingredients and more water; also, they contain coconut oil instead of pumpkin oil. They definitely have a thinner texture and are easier to spread. But are they just as moisturizing as the Pumpkin Butters? Not quite. They're definitely soothing and moisturizing, don't get me wrong, but when my skin is at its absolute driest, I still need my Pumpkin Butter. That being said, the Body Emulsion will be perfect for me for 9 months out of the year or for "touch-ups," and people with skin less scaly and dry than mine may prefer this formulation. The product also soaks right in to the skin, leaving it soft and smooth, so if any residue is a no-no to you, go for a Body Emulsion.

Again, I went for the scentless Aether version. Some people have suggested that this ISN'T a fragrance-free product, but I think what they're picking up on is the smell of unrefined shea butter, not an added perfume.

Sugar (Emulsifying) Scrubs

Right off the bat, I'll admit that this was an indulgence purchase. Nothing will ever scrub-and-moisturize you as well as brown sugar and olive oil, and nothing is as cheap but effective as the St. Ives Apricot Scrub. But you know what? I like this product. And it was on special for about half price, sooooo why not?

The Haus of Gloi sugar scrubs cost $4 for 2 oz or $10 for 7.5 oz. I normally buy the little jars as an occasional treat, but again, this guy was on special. The texture is like wet sugar--not surprising, given that the first ingredient is cane sugar--and it has a very slippery oil holding it together. It's surprisingly gentle when rubbed in to the skin, partially because it kind of "melts" under heat and water. If you use this product after your soap, be prepared for a bit of an oily residue on your skin.

The one thing you want to be careful about with this product is...well, it's made to melt under water. When you use it in the bath or shower, keep it away from the water and always cover it back up and put it on the shelf after you've scooped some out. If a lot of water gets in there, the product will melt/"oil up" in the jar, rendering it useless.

I've honestly never smelt Plotter's Breakfast before, but I can definitely pick up on the wood and smoke scents. The porridge is either nonexistent in this formulation, or it's a very light, neutral base note that I'm having trouble detecting. Some of the fragrances will "cling" to your skin more than others with this product: my Peach Mama scrub always left me smelling a bit spicy, but the Moon Dog and Plotter's Breakfast scrubs were barely noticeable. In any case, the fragrance is never super-strong.

Overall,

you can't go wrong with Haus of Gloi. They're an incredible company that makes top-notch products at dirt cheap prices, and the service is always impeccable. If you're looking for a new lotion or perfume to try, give these guys a shot.

RATING: 5 out of 5.

** If you're wondering why I fuss so much about Hearth, it's because the scent has a special place in my relationship. I started using the Hearth Pumpkin Butter when I began dating my boyfriend. The scent would linger on his pillows or in his apartment, and it would remind him of me--a big deal, considering we live a thousand miles apart. When he left for Norway, I gave him a small jar full of it so he could smell it and feel a little less lonely. This is why I was so upset when it wasn't re-released for Yule 2013.

My Skincare

I've sought out more modest ways to say this, but it turns out there aren't any, so I'm just going to tell it like it is: I have relatively nice, hassle-free skin. I think the relative clarity of my skin kind of balances out my crazy, difficult, lion's mane mop of hair, which is a constant source of frustration for me. Obviously, a lot of this is genetic: my mother, like me, was always combination-dry and pretty much acne-free. The women on her side of the family have always had quite clear, ten-years-younger-looking-than-you-actually-are skin. But I'm like my father in that I am ghost white and somewhat sensitive to certain skincare ingredients, like high levels of alcohol and salicylic acid. Figuring out my "skin genetics" and talking to my parents about what worked (and didn't work) for them really helped me find better ways to care for my own skin.

Another important factor in my skin's health is my diet. A few people have told me that diet doesn't affect skin, but I have to disagree with that based on my studies and my own experiences; the first year of graduate school, when I survived on a diet of absolute shit, wreaked havoc on my face. And as soon as I reverted back to my usual diet, the acne, flaky patches, and overall dull appearance cleared right up. I'm not going to act like I eat a "model's diet" of primarily raw foods and no fats or junk, because that's a complete lie, and I certainly don't think it's necessary for the average person. But I DO eat a lot of fresh veggies, non-fat yogurt, lean meat, and whole grains ,because..that's what I like. Seriously. I've always loved chocolate and I eat it almost every day, but my favorite food is a sweet tomato, and I never cared for most starches, fried foods, or processed products, even as as child. White bread tastes like cardboard to me. I don't get what the big deal is about white potatoes (although I loves me a sweet potato or a yam!). And I rarely drink carbonated beverages like Coke because I just...er, don't like them that much. My biggest "weak spot" is fruit--if I wanted something sweet, I'd eat candy, and if I wanted something substantial, I'd eat a vegetable--so I try to sneak it in and get my 3 servings a day.

For reference's sake, some of my favorite snacks include Fage 0% Greek yogurt with fresh fruit or honey and nuts, Triscuit crackers and goat's milk cheese, raw veggies with dill dip, antipasto bar offerings (like stuffed banana papers or sundried tomatoes), homemade whole grain Egg McMuffins, and Luna bars. As far as liquids go, I have a cup of coffee almost every morning, or a non-fat caramel cappuccino, and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Sometimes I'll make a fruit-and-yogurt smoothie or have some Bolthouse Farms juice. In the summer, I drink an iced chai almost every night; in cooler weather, I have hot cocoa instead.

And of course, chocolate. I fucking LOVE chocolate.

So maintaining a diet that works well for my body and keeping my family's skin history in mind are definitely half of the equation. But I've also done my best to find products that really work for my skin type and address my concerns. And while no one product can work for everybody, I have to say that I've used most of these products for years and stand behind them wholeheartedly.

Before I delve in to the products I use, I should probably list the concerns I'm regularly trying to address:

1. My oddball skintype. I call my skin "combination dry" because the majority of it is the freaking Sahara, with no sebum production whatsoever going on. But regardless of the time of year, my  nose and eyelids are always absolute oil slicks. This means I have to find products that will moisturize the majority of my face without turning those two "hot spots" in to an oily mess. My skin type does change slightly with the climate, and in a Pennsylvania summer, it's more like true-blue combination skin, with a normal-to-oily t-zone and dryness on the cheeks, chin, temples, and jaw. Regardless, I generally treat my skin like dry skin and look for moisturizing products.

2. My legitimate fear of the sun. I mean, c'mon, most companies don't even make a foundation that's a shade darker than me, let alone my actual Casper-white skintone. My MAC Face & Body? It's two parts white to one part color. So it's important to me to find skincare with a high SPF that won't make my face or body break out in teeny tiny reactionary bumps. Which brings me to...

3. Sensitivity. If I find a product that really does the job and doesn't sting my face, cause a rash, or suck any semblance of moisture from my skin, it's a given that I'll keep that product around. If a product DOES cause a problem, I have to sit down and figure out what ingredient might have caused that problem. Some of the ingredients I seem to have trouble with are alcohol, salicylic acid, and tea tree oil, although I can use salicylic acid on my body (below the neck) in small amounts. My face tends to be quite sensitive to physical pressure as well, so I try to use extra-soft brushes and gentle exfoliants.

3. Discoloration, the most obvious being the disconnect between my N5ish body and neck and N15 face. But I also have a lot of redness in my t-zone, the Undereye Circles of Doom, and an odd scar that runs between my nose and lip. If I get a zit, it takes about a month to fade, as the pigmentation tends to linger on my pale skin long after the pustule/cyst is gone.

I'm very stringent about removing my makeup. I've always used something oil-based to completely break down even the longest-wearing products, and the only times I slept in my makeup were the nights I accidentally passed out mid-homework during graduate school. I've been using baby oil as my makeup remover ever since I looked at the label of my Mehron remover and realized the primary ingredient was plain old mineral oil. I soak a Shiseido Facial Cotton in baby oil and sweep it across my face to start breaking down the makeup. Then I hold the cotton over each eye for 30 seconds to remove my waterproof mascara. When my face is good and slick, I massage the oil in to my face for a minute, stimulating the skin and breaking down the makeup even more; this felt super-gross and weird when I first started using oils, but now I love the feeling! Then I wipe a dry Shi cotton all over my face to remove the excess oil (which the makeup is still suspended in) and I hop in to the shower.

That's actually an important part of my every day routine: cleansing with Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser while I'm in the shower at night, and ONLY when I'm in the shower. I find that if I cleanse more than once a day on a very regular basis, I stress out my skin, leading to dryness, flaking, and acne. If my skin is really haggard in the morning, I might splash it with a bit of lukewarm water, but that's it. After my nightly shower, I smooth a thick layer of Avon Nurtura Replenishing Cream over my face and neck. This rich cream is so incredibly moisturizing without being greasy or heavy, but it's also so cheap! I get it for $4 during Avon sales or on Ebay. I've used it for about 4 years now and would absolutely DIE if they discontinued it. I also rub some Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream on my lips to lock in moisture, and sometimes I put it on my eyelashes and cuticles as well. I technically don't wear the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Liquid SPF60 every day, but I do every day that I'm outside for more than 5 minutes, so I consider it an important part of my daily routine.

Roughly twice a week, I exfoliate and use extra moisturizers. The absolute best facial exfoliant I've ever used is the humble konjac sponge, which I order from Chinese eBay sellers. A konjac sponge is essentially a dry piece of vegetable fiber that softens up in water so you can rub it across your skin in super-gentle, circular motions. Sounds weird and gross, I know, but it really works for me (as long as I apply next to no pressure--no need to be rough with your skin, especially if it's sensitive!)! I also exfoliate my lips, primarily before I put on a bright lipstick. I used to use olive oil and brown sugar, which worked great, but was super-messy, so I switched to the travel-friendly ELF Lip Exfoliator. Immediately after I exfoliate my lips and pat them dry, I apply a thick layer of the C.O Bigelow Rose Salve. This rose salve has a much oilier, more emollient feel than the Smith's version. If my face feels a bit dry and tight or looks dull, I use a pump and a half of Elizabeth Arden Let There Be light Radiant Skin Lotion. It works especially well under sheer foundations to amp up my glow! I just wish they hadn't discontinued this product; luckily, I have a back-up in the downstairs fridge. I use the tiniest bit of the Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream all around my eyes about once a week for extra smoothness; I don't need it, but it sure feels good. Because it's so damn expensive, though, I tend to stick with sample pots and use them sparingly.

I also have a few choice body products. I just started using the Coppertone Water Babies Pure and Simple SPF 50 sunscreen, but I'm super-impressed with it; it doesn't feel greasy/tacky or break me out the way most high-SPF sunscreens do. After I've applied my Shiseido sunscreen to my face and neck and my Coppertone to the rest of my body, I spritz on a layer of the Banana Boat Quick-Dri Sport Body & Scalp SPF 30 sunscreen, making sure I spray down my hair and scalp as well. It's pretty smelly, but it's one of the few spray-ons that doesn't make my hair crispy and greasy-looking. All of this sunscreen can be a bit heavy on my body, where I'm more prone to acne, so I exfoliate once a week with the St. Ives Apricot Scrub (technically made for the face, but it's far too harsh for anyone's delicate facial skin, IMO) and slather on generous amounts of the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Body Treatment.

Finally, there are my emergency problem-solvers. I don't use these too often, but when I've got a major skincare issue, they're always there for me. If my skin is getting dull and tired-looking from travel, stress, or horomones, I liven it up with the GLAMGLOW Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask. It's a stupidly expensive product, and it can be quite harsh on the skin if you aren't careful, but once or twice a month? Man, it makes my face as smooth and glowing as a babydoll's! If I have a zit, I zap it with Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10, which is a 10% benzoyl peroxide cream. It's quite drying, but it helps dry up the zits and calm the redness within a few days, meaning I only have to deal with the pimple's discoloration and not the texture. And while the Haus of Gloi Pumpkin Butter is too heavy and rich for me to rub it on my body every day, it's a life-saver on cracked hands and feet or on winter-time lizard skin, and it was my daily go-to in the colder, dryer North Dakota climate last year.

EDIT: Almost forgot to post a picture of the new skincare goodies that arrived today! :D One of my dear Paula's Choice loving friends sent them to me. Super excited for all of this, especially the mask!