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Some people are fond of saying, “I’m turning into my mother!” As for me, I’m turning into my father. We all mentally role our eyes when my dad starts in on one of his “I remember when…” speeches.
I remember when I had to walk to school in eight feet of snow without any shoes on.
I remember when there was no Tivo and we only had VCRs and blank cassettes.
I remember when bread was a dollar a loaf.
My dad is fond of remembering the good old days and apparently so am I.
Lately, I find myself reminiscing about the good old makeup and beauty days. There are so many things I miss about the makeup world. So, many products I wish were still around. So, many formulas that have changed.
Speaking of formula changes….
This morning I was washing my hair with my Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Shampoo and I couldn’t help but think about how it isn’t as strong smelling as it once was. I remember washing and conditioning with it and following up with a misting of the Leave-In Conditioner only to have the scent stick with me all day. It was the type of thing people would lean in and ask, “What are you wearing?” It just lingered on and on and it had a nice throw to it. And forget about it if I got my hair wet in the rain or took a dip in the pool! The scent would intensify! I recall waking up in the morning and my entire pillow would smell like delicious vanilla.
The good news would be Carol’s Daughter is so readily available nowadays! Walgreens, Target, Walmart, you name it and it’s super easy to find the brand stocked on shelves. I remember when, there I go turning into my father, it was available at Sephora!
I also remember when it was a lot more strong smelling. Like all good things L’Oreal acquired Carol’s Daughter back in 2014 because L’Oreal (or Estee Lauder) plans to take over the beauty world. Typically as soon as L’Oreal takes over within a year or so changes happen! Prices go up (or down), formulas change, etc… Ever after the L’Oreal buyout Carol’s Daughter products don’t seem nearly as strong smelling to me as they once were. Thankfully the formulas seem unchanged but the amount of scent seems a little weaker to me.
I remember when it was a lot stronger.
How about you?
Notice any changes in Carol’s Daughter?
Or perhaps another brand?
Go ahead and fill in the beauty blank, I remember when________________________________with your own makeup or beauty rant.
Remember when brands were a lot less about social media and a lot more about creating quality products? Remember when Teen Spirit Deodorant was all the rage?
Share your remember when story!
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