Melissa Kacar

In today's post I'm going to be sharing my thoughts on Ariana Grande's latest fragrance release named after her iconic hit song and album - "thank u, next"! Enjoy! I have been using Ariana Grande's fragrances for years and have absolutely loved every one of them. I compared her 4 previous fragrance releases in a recent post that you can check out here - it's one of my favorites! "thank u, next" is an Ulta exclusive product that retails for $42 (1 oz), $52 (1.7 oz), and $62 (3.4 oz). A travel size is also available for $22 (0.3 oz). It is also sold internationally in Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada and Boots & Superdrug in the U.K. (prices may vary outside of the U.S.) “I wanted to make a fragrance that smells related to my first fragrance Ari but more summery, so I revisited Ari’s fruity pear and raspberry notes and changed it up by adding some coconut. I was inspired to design a bottle that represented the message of my song “than...

Released in May 2020, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber 's collaborative charity single, "Stuck With U", is a cute and optimistic love song about being stuck inside with someone you love. The track has a soft doo-wop vibe, making it feel nostalgic and comforting, which perfectly fit the time it was released. "So, lock the door and throw out the key, can't fight this no more, it's just you and me," they sing in the chorus. "And there's nothin' I, nothin' I, I can do, I'm stuck with you, stuck with you, stuck with you". Originally written as a solo track, Ariana came up with the idea to add Justin to the song, turning it into a duet that became an instant hit. It became Justin's sixth and Ariana's third number one single, also joining their long list of songs that have surpassed a billion streams . "We just wanted to make something fun that also helps and kind of makes people feel less alone and be hopefully somewhat ...

When all is said and done, you'll believe God is a Woman!  I absolutely love all of the  fragrances   Ariana Grande  has released over the years, so when I found out that she was coming out with another I was so excited! Her song " God is a Woman " is also so iconic and one of my all-time favorites, so that made me look forward to it even more. I have been using it consistently for several months so I will able to give the most in-depth review I possibly can of this product. In the United States , God is a Woman  is sold exclusively at Ulta in three sizes; 1 oz for $45, 1.7 oz for $55, and 3.4 oz for $65. A travel size bottle is also available for $24. This pricing is consistent throughout the rest of Ariana's fragrances, so if you were looking to purchase another scent this is the range to expect. It is also available internationally at select retailers. God is a Woman  is cruelty free, 100% vegan and made with clean ingredients that are 91% naturally der...

Eilish Eau de Parfum  is Billie Eilish's debut fragrance launch that was released at the end of 2021. It also marks Billie's first venture into the beauty industry with a launch that represents her and her personal brand so perfectly. I have been using the fragrance all year and have been absolutely loving it!  "I wanted it to feel like a warm embrace. It’s a scent that I’ve been chasing for years and years and years. It’s my favorite smell in the world," she said when the product launched last year. A "warm embrace" is exactly what I would use to describe this scent as well, it is just so soft and warm, mixed with a little bit of sweetness that creates the most amazing aroma. The brand's website says "this is a scent for everyone" and it is marketed as a unisex fragrance, which is great because the notes will definitely appeal to a wide range of users.  I love the packaging, it is a beautiful gold model of half of Billie's head and bust ...

✴⭑"Santa, tell me if you're really there"⭑✴ "Santa Tell Me" by Ariana Grande perfectly captures the heart of holiday the season! I love that so much of her personality and personal influences shine through in this song to create this Christmas classic. This song is such a perfect example of how great modern holiday music can be and her influence has been heard throughout so much that has been released in the past decade.  "Santa Tell Me" went on to be one of the highest streamed songs in her entire discography, surpassing over a billion streams on Spotify . As of 2024, it is the third highest streamed Christmas song on the platform too! It's very rare for there to be great original holiday music released like this, but Ari completely dominates that category in every regard. "Santa Tell Me" went on to be the defining Christmas song of the 2010's and continues to rise in popularity every single year. It quickly went on to become an ann...

Ariana Grande's latest fragrance is such a dream! R.E.M is inspired by one of my favorite songs from her of the same title - it perfectly encapsulates all of the magic of that song in a bottle. All of Ariana's past fragrance releases are my all time favorites, so I was so excited when she announced she was coming out with another! R.E.M. is an Ulta exclusive in the US, but is coming soon to Boots UK and other worldwide retailers. In the US, it retails for $44 (1 oz), $54 (1.7 oz) and $64 (3.4 oz). There is also a travel size available for $22 (.03 oz). If you are planning on buying this, the best value would be the 3.4 oz bottle, but that's up to you to decide how much you're going to use it. If you're buying from Ulta, there is always ways to get discounts on your purchases, especially with the weekly coupons, member rewards, and gift cards. I bought the 3.4 oz bottle and it ended up being a really great deal if you take advantage of the discounts available.  The...