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Elle
4 days ago
- Health
- Elle
I Can't Leave The House Without This $16 Lip Balm
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Every day before I leave the house, I go through what I like to call my P.W.G. checklist: phone, wallet, and gloss. Fun fact: Ever since I was a teenager, having a lip gloss on me at all times was just as important as having my ID. So you can imagine how many glosses I've accumulated over the years. However, recently, the Topicals Slick Salve has outperformed all other formulas and remains my top choice. I can vividly remember the first time I tried the Slick Salve. One day, I was sitting on my living room couch as my roommate walked in excited from having just attended the Topicals product launch event for said gloss. She talked for a while about the evening and how much she loved the formula, and eventually tossed a sample of the balm over to me to try right away. The first thing I noticed was how the applicator curved to fit my lips. It's soft, silicone curved tip made for easy and smooth application, and before I could even think about the applicator for too long, I was captivated by the minty tingling of the balm. The consistency was thick and smooth with a sticky feeling, which was perfect for a gloss obsessive like myself. After years shuffling between MAC's Lipglass and the one-dollar beauty supply store glosses that are always strategically placed right at the checkout counter, I'd grown to prefer this particular texture of glosses—the stickier the better. The stickiness is courtesy of the brand's patented cling technology, which uses polymers to bind the balm to the lips, providing long-lasting treatment. Even better, the formula combines nourishing ingredients, like ceramides, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, to hydrate your lips throughout the day. 'It's an innovation that gives you a long-lasting lip balm you don't have to reapply constantly, although you'll want to,' says Dr. Tracey Hicks-Kearse, head of product development at Topicals. I can agree that I do find myself reapplying the gloss even when I don't necessarily have to. With its glossy look and comfortable feel, I underestimated how moisturizing the formula is. Most days, when I apply the balm in the morning, I can still feel it on my lips well into the day, even after eating meals. Though the initial gloss might wear down after a few hours—which is still a pretty long-lasting shine—my lips never feel dry. The hype is well-deserved. There was such high demand for the gloss that Topicals released a newer iteration, a pigmented deep plum shade called Acai. While Slick Salve certainly has a legion of fans, a product with that much popularity also has its detractors, many of whom find the consistency a bit too sticky. Even so, the brand founder, Olamide Olowe, eventually took to TikTok herself in a 10-minute video to discuss the Slick Salve formula. 'When we were developing Slick Salve, we focused on those with extremely chapped or dry lips,' said Olowe. 'It's a heavier formula that not a lot of people have tried before. I can honestly say that this lip balm might not be for everyone because of that.' But even for those who weren't attracted to the thick consistency, Olowe invites discourse around her products as she encourages people to research and learn what works best for them while having empathy for others with varying opinions. In my experience, the balm has been a huge help in repairing my dry lips and is now a signature part of my makeup routine paired with my favorite brown lip liners. At this point, I've purchased so many tubes of Slick Salve that I keep one in just about every bag I own for safe measure. Last year, I even asked for it for my family's secret santa Christmas exchange, so I think I've earned my status as a certified Spottie Hottie (the official name for dedicated Topicals fans). So, just as I always make sure my phone is charged before leaving home, I double-check to ensure I have at least one Slick Salve on hand to complete my checklist.
9 News
07-05-2025
- 9 News
Suspected arson attack on acai restaurant spreads to pet store next door
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here An investigation is underway after a suspected arson attack on an acai cafe in Melbourne spread to adjoining businesses. The Acai shop on Mahoneys Road in Campbellfield was completely alight by the time police arrived at 3.40am. No one was inside at the time, Victoria Police said. An investigation is underway after a suspected arson attack on an Acai shop in Melbourne spread to adjoining businesses. The Acai shop on Mahoneys Road in Campbellfield was completely alight by the time police arrived at 3.40am. (Nine) Fire and Rescue Victoria arrived four minutes after triple zero was called, but the fire had already consumed the 10 by 30 metre single-storey store. It's understood two people were seen behind the shop, setting it alight before fleeing. The blaze then spread to adjoining businesses, including a pet shop. Unfortunately, hundreds of birds, fish and rabbits were killed in the fire. Twenty baby turtles and some Mexican walking fish survived the blaze. The owners of the pet shop told 9News they were devastated. The owner of the Acai shop moved to Australia four years ago, opening the shop five months ago. (Nine) The owner of the acai shop moved to Australia four years ago, opening the shop five months ago. He told 9News that he doesn't have any enemies and doesn't know why he was targeted. He said he is uninsured. Victoria Police and VFR say the blaze is being treated as suspicious. An investigation is underway. The suspected arson marks the fourth acai shop to be firebombed in Melbourne since February. national Victoria Melbourne fires crime Arson CONTACT US
The Age
07-05-2025
- The Age
Acai shop targeted in suspected arson attack
An investigation is underway after a suspected arson attack on an Acai shop in Melbourne spread to adjoining businesses.
Sydney Morning Herald
07-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Acai shop targeted in suspected arson attack
An investigation is underway after a suspected arson attack on an Acai shop in Melbourne spread to adjoining businesses.
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MAFS groom Clint Rice confronts troll from Western Sydney who told him to 'watch his back' in explosive live stream confrontation
Married At First Sight's Clint Rice has confronted a TikTok troll from Western Sydney during a tense live stream after receiving a threatening message telling him to 'watch his back'. The reality star, 43, who appeared on the 2025 season of the Channel Nine social experiment, was shocked when TikTok user Malu Shuster sent him an unsolicited warning after watching the show. 'Watch you back,' read the ominous message, which Clint later shared a screenshot of – showing it was sent from an account with more than 24,000 followers. Rather than retaliate, Clint confronted the situation head-on by jumping into a live conversation with Malu on Saturday night, offering to clear the air and explain himself. The fiery exchange stemmed from an episode of MAFS where Clint was seen saying to fellow groom Ryan Donnelly: 'You're from the Western suburbs, don't talk to me' – a comment that sparked outrage online and among viewers who felt the remark was classist and offensive. But in the live chat, Clint insisted the comment was taken out of context and claimed it came during a heated argument with Ryan, who had been attacking him for being from Tasmania. 'Ryan kept coming at me, over and over, about everything. He started having a go at me for being from Tassie,' Clint explained. 'I've copped it my whole life for being from Tassie. And I just snapped back in the moment. I said, "you're from the Western suburbs, don't talk to me". It was just us having a go at each other. I've got nothing against Western Sydney at all.' Clint went on to say he was proud of where he came from and apologised if his words offended anyone, adding: 'I've got great friends in the Western suburbs and I've lived in Melbourne's western suburbs myself. I was just throwing back a cheap shot after copping it all night.' Malu, who had been clearly riled up by Clint's comment on the show, admitted he was hurt by the perceived insult and shared how he felt Western Sydney often gets unfairly stereotyped. 'When I go out to places like Bondi, I feel like there's a stigma. People think the west is a s**t place to live,' he said. 'So yeah, I saw that line and I got angry.' But after hearing Clint's side of the story and acknowledging the full context, Malu took a step back and offered an olive branch. 'As a man to man, I respect you for that,' he said. 'You seem like a really good bloke. I take back what I said, and I apologise.' The two men ended the conversation on surprisingly good terms, even making plans to meet up in Sydney over an Acai smoothie or a beer. Rather than retaliate, Clint confronted the situation head-on by jumping into a live conversation with Malu on Saturday night, offering to clear the air and explain himself 'I'll come out when I'm next in Sydney,' Clint said. 'Let's catch up properly.' Malu responded: 'I actually want to apologise for my message. I feel really bad for saying it now. I hope you accept my apology.' Clint, who was previously matched with Jacqui Burfoot on the show, acknowledged how hard it can be dealing with online hate after appearing on reality TV. 'Sometimes I open my phone and get flooded with messages. Some say they love me, others say they want to stab me. It's intense. But I'm not a bad person,' he said. The exchange has since gone viral with viewers praising both men for squashing their beef in such a mature and respectful way. 'Respect to both of you,' one user commented on the live. 'This is how grown men sort things out.' Jacqui and Clint's relationship was the talk of the town during the dramatic finale of MAFS season 12. Ryan Donnelly sensationally accused the pair of beginning their romance while Jacqui was still with him during filming. During the bombshell final episode, the controversial bride took to the couch with Ryan, 36, to discuss their three-month marriage and watch it play out on the screen. However, despite rumours she and fellow participant Clint struck up a romance during filming, she has stayed firm on the fact they only connected after the experiment. 'After Final Vows things ended pretty badly and I was pretty sad for about two weeks and crying. Clint and I had started talking and we developed a friendship,' Jacqui told the experts. 'We started bonding over our shared experience in the experiment and how disappointed we essentially were and then Clint invited me down to Tasmania. 'So, I just took the leap, flew down with a one way ticket there and we just hit it off,' she said, adding they have a lot in common and hate being away from each other. Jacqui then dropped another bombshell about her exciting future with the pro-golfer. 'Now I'm moving in with Clint,' she shared.
