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Balancing academics and self-care can be challenging. To make those study sessions a bit more manageable and more enjoyable, Ulta Beauty created a Study Break Survival Sampler Kit. If you have been scrolling on TikTok, you’ve probably come across this must-have sampler kit. Inside the pack, you’ll find an array of products aimed at providing quick, effective relief from study-induced stress.
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This curated kit offers a range of skincare essentials, including the Mini Batiste Bare Dry Shampoo, Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel, one pair of Florence By Mills Under The Eyes Brightening Gel Pads, Gimme Beauty Medium Hair Black Bands, Lancôme Lash Idôle, Odele Air Dry Styler, Ouai Body Cleanser in St. Barts, Proactiv Zits Happen Patches and a cosmetic bag.
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The sample size makes it easy to carry these essentials with you from the library to your dorm room, allowing you to treat yourself to a mini self-care session wherever you are. The Study Break Survival Sampler Kit is more than just a collection of beauty products — it’s a practical tool for maintaining balance and boosting your well-being during the academic grind.
This little pouch also serves as a great gift for classmates, friends, or even yourself, offering a thoughtful way to support your loved ones through their academic journey. Whether you want to give a little gift to your study buddy or looking for a pick-me-up for a stressed-out friend, you can’t go wrong with this sampler kit.
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Ulta Beauty Study Break Survival Sampler Kit
Still unsure? Check out the reviews. One Ulta Beauty customer said, “Love it, it has really good things worth the price. Also love the mini bag great for traveling.”
For more product recommendations, check out these JLab Earbuds, this $25 Brooklinen Silk Eyemask for all your self-care needs, and these Starface Hydro-Star Pimple Patches.
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From bras to bedding and bags, extra padding has several uses. The extra cushioning can help protect your personal belonging and puffer bags are easy to clean, a nice bonus if you travel a lot.
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Free People’s Movement Quilted Carryall Bag is one of the trendy, plushy, everyday bags that you’ve probably seen onyour TikTok feed. If not, here’s what you should know about the bestselling bag.
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The $68 crossbody has a spacious interior, top zip closure and exterior pockets. And you can get it in 21, yes twenty-one, different colors including black, off-white, brown, red, army green, jade, washed sage, orange, lilac, lemon zest, navy blue, dusty blue and this gorgeous lapis blue colorway that drops on Aug. 21.
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Free People Movement Quilted Carryall
The Quilted Carryalll is designed to be your daily sidekick. For work, school, the gym, overnight trips and other excursions, it’s sized just right to throw over your shoulder and it fits everyday essentials like your phone, keys, wallet and water bottle, but it can also fit an iPad or small laptop, according to shoppers.
And don’t be surprised if this bag becomes your bestie. As one shopper wrote, “This bag is my whole personality at this point.”
Other customer reviews highlighted the roominess and color selection, and that it’s great for moms on the go, but some customers pointed to issues with the zipper breaking or getting stuck.
Quilted bags are one of my favorite trends for travel. Right now, my go-to travel bag is Rare Beauty’s Puffy Traveler Tote (and puffy makeup bag), but Free People’s Quilted Carryall is a good option for day-to-day use.
Need more options? COS has a wide selection of quilted bags, but for fashionistas on a tighter budget, Amazon has a Quilted Carryall dupe for $35, Walmart has a puffer tote on sale for $11.99 and Target’s Everywhere Tote retails for just $35.
For more shopping recommendations, see our picks for the best tote bags and for smaller bags, check out the Coach Payton Hobo Bag and Lululemon’s viral $68 purse.
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On Tuesday (Aug. 13), Google introduced a fresh lineup of smartphones that features AI and a more advanced camera. The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel Pro Fold are packed with upgrades including camera enhancements, AI technology and a better weather app.
Pixel 9 has a sleeker design than its predecessor, updated finishes with “a silky matte glass back and polished metal sides for a distinctly premium feel,” per Google.
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Google Pixel 9 – Unlocked Android Smartphone with Gemini – 128 GB
The phones are equipped with Super Actua display screens — Google’s brightest to date — a 42 MP camera with new features such as “Add Me,” an editing tool that uses “augmented reality, and AI algorithms that allow you to snap photos and add yourself in them. The battery lasts for more than 24 hours (up to 100 hours in Extreme Power Saver mode).
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Pixel Screenshots, another new feature, helps you organize and save screenshots, plus Pixel 9 offers access to Gemini Live, Google’s AI assistant.
Pixel Weather App also got an update. The weather app now features Gemini Nano technology to generate “custom AI” weather reports.
According to Google, Pixel 9 has an “elegant, sculpted” silhouette with “more rounded corners” than previous iterations, flat glass on the front and back, and new size options. It’s thinner design is constructed with recycled aluminum making for a lighter feel in your hand and for the first time ever, Pixel 9 is available in two sizes: 6.3-inches (Pixel 9 Pro) and 6.8-inches (Pixel 9 Pro XL).
The Pixel 9 ($799) is available in porcelain, hazel, peony and wintergreen. Pixel 9 Pro ($999) and Pixel 9 Pro XL ($1,099) are available in porcelain, obsidian, hazel and rose quartz. Pre-order the Pixel 9 bundle at Amazon to save up to 16% off and receive a gift card worth up to $200.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL – Rose Quartz – 256 GB with $200 Amazon Gift Card
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Pixel Pro Fold ($1,799), Google’s first foldable phone, features a new “fluid-friction” hinge that opens to 180 degrees. In addition to new phones, Google debuted the redesigned Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Watch 3, now available in two new sizes to compliment the Pixel 9.
Pixel 9 is available for pre-order at major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Shop. The phones will be released on Aug. 22 and Sept. 4.
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Whether you’re sprinting to your next class, standing in line for coffee or strolling across the quad with friends, the right pair of shoes can make all the difference. But finding the right footwear can be challenging. To make it easier for you, we’ve put together a list of five comfortable sneakers to wear back to school.
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For those looking to replicate celebrity looks, you might want to consider getting Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty sneakers to channel a fresh and youthful look. If you’re looking to add more variation into your wardrobe, Nike, Lululemon, Puma and S Sport by Sketchers have designs that are great for walking through campus.
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Nike Dunk Low Women’s Sneakers
If you’re looking to upgrade your sneaker collection, consider these Nike Dunk Low Women’s Sneakers. You can find these sneakers in eight different colors from pink to teal. You can also design and customize your own pair. All you need to do is click on the “Design Your Own” button.
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Lululemon Cityverse Women’s Sneakers
These Lululemon Cityverse sneakers provide 3D-moulded support and cushioning, so you’ll feel supported wherever you go. You can get it in Lemon Chiffon, White, Raw Linen and Jade Whisper. As one Lululemon customer pointed out, “These shoes are so comfortable and great for my wide feet.”
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Puma Mayze Sunflower Embroidery Sneakers
For those looking for a standout piece, add these cute Puma Maize Sunflower Embroidery Sneakers to your cart. With its trendy platform and sunflower designs, this is one you won’t want to take off. It’s available in sizes 5.5 to 11.
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Nike Air Max 90
These Nike Air Max 90 sneakers is not only a great back-to-school option, they’ll look fresh in fall. If you use code FALL25, you can get up to an extra 25% off. The shoe is available in eight different color combinations.
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Let’s be honest: We all need a pair of shoes that make our lives easier. These pull-on S Sport by Sketchers provides ultimate comfort. With its easy slip-on casual style, you’ll be ready to go about your day. All you need to do is slip and slide your feet in. It’s available in sizes 5.5 to 12.
For more product recommendations, check out these Hoka Mach X: Everyday Sneakers and alternative Nike sneakers.
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If you are looking to upgrade your living room, you might want to invest in this DHP Cooper Reversible Sectional Sofa. Originally priced at $268, you can now snag it for just $199.
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For those looking to add a pop of color to your space, this sectional may be the way to go — its velvet finish and versatile design brings comfort and style to any space, making it a great selection for a refreshing update.
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The brand describes the couch as “contemporary with a touch of modern flair.” This reversible sectional offers spacious seats with one elegant L-shaped sectional, complete with pocket coil seats for ultimate comfort. According to the brand, this couch is great for naps and movie night. This must-have piece is available in beige and green, it’s currently out of stock dark grey.
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DHP Cooper Reversible Sectional Sofa (Green Velvet)
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Customers enjoy its sturdy structure and it’s easy to put together, according to shoppers. One Walmart customer said, “Overall, this is a great couch for the price. I got the Gray Linen version and think the color is nice… putting it together took about 30 minutes and was extremely easy. It feels sturdy and that it will last quite a while. It’s comfortable but firm. The seat cushions have springs in them so you don’t sink into them but it also means they won’t go flat.”
For those looking for an alternative option, check out this PaPaJet Sectional Sofa, which is currently on sale for just $299, down from the original price of $599.99. It comes with a built-in storage section for shoes or personal items, soft seats, and also includes the reversible pull out feature, making it easy to transition from a sofa to a cozy bed. It’s currently available in beige and gray.
If you are in search of a bigger couch for movie night gatherings, you might want to check out this EDX Convertible Modular Sectional Sofa. It includes a six seat U-shaped sofa and can also be used as a couch bed. Is this couch too big for you? Don’t fret, you can get this one and select your preferences from just one seat to nine seats. Keep in mind, the prices vary based on the number of seats you select.
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Unlike the other subjects interviewed in Demi Lovato‘s upcoming Child Star documentary, JoJo Siwa recalls her early start in the limelight as being mostly positive. One exception, however, would be the aftermath of her coming out as part of the LGBTQ community in 2021. In the film, Siwa alleges her coming out led to her partnership with Nickelodeon changing.
According to a new article published by The Hollywood Reporter Wednesday (Aug. 14), the Dance Moms alum claims in the doc — which arrives on Hulu Sept. 17 — that her relationship with the entertainment company was never the same after she posted a video on social media confirming her queer identity. “I basically got blackballed from the company,” she says.
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Siwa also allegedly claims that the president of Nickelodeon called her after she posted her coming out video. “What are we going to tell the kids?” she recalls him asking, to which she says she replied, “That I’m happy?”
He then allegedly told a 17-year-old Siwa to “have a call with every retailer” selling her merch and assure them that she wasn’t “going crazy.” The “Karma” artist, who’s now 21, says she proceeded to get on the phone with Target, Walmart and Claire’s.
A spokesperson for Nickelodeon, however, denied Siwa’s claims in a statement to THR. “We are unaware of the incident JoJo is referencing and she was certainly not blackballed by Nickelodeon,” they said. “We have valued and supported JoJo throughout our incredibly successful partnership, which included a JoJo-themed Pride collection at a major national retailer, among our many collaborations together. We continue to cheer her on and wish her nothing but the best.”
Siwa first signed with Nickelodeon in 2017 when she was just 13, after which she starred in a number of projects for the network including JoJo Siwa: My World, JoJo’s Follow Your D.R.E.A.M., JoJo’s Dream Birthday and The JoJo and BowBow Show Show. A few months after coming out in 2021, Siwa claimed that Nickelodeon was preventing her from singing songs from her musical film The J Team, which the company produced, on her D.R.E.A.M. Tour.
“There has been a [response], but it’s not on me to share,” she said at the time. “I love my brand, but I think it’s forgotten that I’m a human sometimes and that hurts.”
The following year, Siwa told followers that she hadn’t been invited to the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards and implied that it was because of her queer identity. “The only year that @itsjojosiwa didn’t get invited to the kids choice awards is when she comes out and cuts her hair?????? Sus @Nickelodeon,” wrote one fan on X, who was then retweeted by Siwa.
At press time, a number of JoJo Siwa Pride items are available for purchase from Paramount, which owns the Nickelodeon brand.
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