Nic from The Glitter Cult
@theglittercult.substack.com
Sharp, sparkly reviews and cultural commentary on what's worth your time.
✍️ Find me on Substack: https://theglittercult.substack.com
✍️ Find me on Substack: https://theglittercult.substack.com
#smb review: MAC Dazzleshadow Eye Shadow Stick in “White Gold,” a cream eyeshadow stick with a pearl base and a chunky gold glitter.
👍 Super glittery, and a great topper to mattes.
👎 Too much fall-out for the high price.
Rating: ✨✨.5/5
👍 Super glittery, and a great topper to mattes.
👎 Too much fall-out for the high price.
Rating: ✨✨.5/5
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
#smb review: MAC Dazzleshadow Eye Shadow Stick in “White Gold,” a cream eyeshadow stick with a pearl base and a chunky gold glitter.
👍 Super glittery, and a great topper to mattes.
👎 Too much fall-out for the high price.
Rating: ✨✨.5/5
👍 Super glittery, and a great topper to mattes.
👎 Too much fall-out for the high price.
Rating: ✨✨.5/5
Allure’s awards are (allegedly) paid placements. My newly launched Holy Glow Beauty Awards aren't.
See how my faves (that I bought with my own money) compare to Big Beauty’s list.
My top product of the year will win a major award — the much coveted leg lamp. 🤭 🫶
#theglittercult #smb #substacksky
See how my faves (that I bought with my own money) compare to Big Beauty’s list.
My top product of the year will win a major award — the much coveted leg lamp. 🤭 🫶
#theglittercult #smb #substacksky
Move Over, Allure: It's Time For the Holy Glow Beauty Awards
Yes, I did just make this up. Why do you ask?
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October 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Allure’s awards are (allegedly) paid placements. My newly launched Holy Glow Beauty Awards aren't.
See how my faves (that I bought with my own money) compare to Big Beauty’s list.
My top product of the year will win a major award — the much coveted leg lamp. 🤭 🫶
#theglittercult #smb #substacksky
See how my faves (that I bought with my own money) compare to Big Beauty’s list.
My top product of the year will win a major award — the much coveted leg lamp. 🤭 🫶
#theglittercult #smb #substacksky
#smb review: Essence Lash Without Limits Tubing Mascara
• Pros: It separates lashes nicely, and it easily removes with warm water.
• Cons: It made my eyes itch horribly, and little flakes got stuck to my contacts.
• Worth It? Not at all.
Rating: ✨/5
• Pros: It separates lashes nicely, and it easily removes with warm water.
• Cons: It made my eyes itch horribly, and little flakes got stuck to my contacts.
• Worth It? Not at all.
Rating: ✨/5
September 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#smb review: Essence Lash Without Limits Tubing Mascara
• Pros: It separates lashes nicely, and it easily removes with warm water.
• Cons: It made my eyes itch horribly, and little flakes got stuck to my contacts.
• Worth It? Not at all.
Rating: ✨/5
• Pros: It separates lashes nicely, and it easily removes with warm water.
• Cons: It made my eyes itch horribly, and little flakes got stuck to my contacts.
• Worth It? Not at all.
Rating: ✨/5
Chunky gold rings are back, and I'm here for it. Dua Lipa's wearing one, and suddenly everyone wants signets.
Makes sense when gold prices are insane and lab diamonds are basically Ozempic – made in a lab and easily available. 😅
#theglittercult #fashionsky #substacksky #popsky #jewelry #trends
Makes sense when gold prices are insane and lab diamonds are basically Ozempic – made in a lab and easily available. 😅
#theglittercult #fashionsky #substacksky #popsky #jewelry #trends
The Chunky Ring Comeback
Gold is still the ultimate flex.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Chunky gold rings are back, and I'm here for it. Dua Lipa's wearing one, and suddenly everyone wants signets.
Makes sense when gold prices are insane and lab diamonds are basically Ozempic – made in a lab and easily available. 😅
#theglittercult #fashionsky #substacksky #popsky #jewelry #trends
Makes sense when gold prices are insane and lab diamonds are basically Ozempic – made in a lab and easily available. 😅
#theglittercult #fashionsky #substacksky #popsky #jewelry #trends
#smb review: NYX Buttermelt Blush, in the shade “Butta Together,” a soft baby pink.
• Pros: Highly pigmented and very blendable.
• Cons: Almost too pigmented; can be hard to work with.
• Worth it? Yes, but keep a big fluffy brush on hand for the excess.
Rating: ✨✨✨✨/5
• Pros: Highly pigmented and very blendable.
• Cons: Almost too pigmented; can be hard to work with.
• Worth it? Yes, but keep a big fluffy brush on hand for the excess.
Rating: ✨✨✨✨/5
September 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
#smb review: NYX Buttermelt Blush, in the shade “Butta Together,” a soft baby pink.
• Pros: Highly pigmented and very blendable.
• Cons: Almost too pigmented; can be hard to work with.
• Worth it? Yes, but keep a big fluffy brush on hand for the excess.
Rating: ✨✨✨✨/5
• Pros: Highly pigmented and very blendable.
• Cons: Almost too pigmented; can be hard to work with.
• Worth it? Yes, but keep a big fluffy brush on hand for the excess.
Rating: ✨✨✨✨/5
Yes, that *is* a glitter Baguette. It's probably worth more than my car.
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky #popsky
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky #popsky
Your “Ugly” 2000s Bag Just Outperformed Your 401(k)
The RealReal's data proves your Fendi Baguette beats Bitcoin.
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September 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Yes, that *is* a glitter Baguette. It's probably worth more than my car.
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky #popsky
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky #popsky
We're going green this week ... just not in the way you assume. 🌿 #theglittercult #substacksky #millennials
It's Not Easy Being (Millennial) Green
From paint to pits, we're covering it all.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:58 AM
We're going green this week ... just not in the way you assume. 🌿 #theglittercult #substacksky #millennials
🍟This week, I have the score for an Amex Platinum — just not the stores, the lounges, or the culture.
#theglittercult #substacksky #popsky
#theglittercult #substacksky #popsky
Costly Cards are Useless in a Culver’s Town
Can I convert my credit card points into custard Concrete Mixers?
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August 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
🍟This week, I have the score for an Amex Platinum — just not the stores, the lounges, or the culture.
#theglittercult #substacksky #popsky
#theglittercult #substacksky #popsky
This week, I compare America’s most beloved boyfriend to a processed pork product.
Plus, bonsai burglars and Meta's Big Sis Billie.
#substacksky #popsky #theglittercult
Plus, bonsai burglars and Meta's Big Sis Billie.
#substacksky #popsky #theglittercult
Travis Kelce is a Sentient Ham
Meat sweat energy, tiny trees, and AI romance scams.
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August 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This week, I compare America’s most beloved boyfriend to a processed pork product.
Plus, bonsai burglars and Meta's Big Sis Billie.
#substacksky #popsky #theglittercult
Plus, bonsai burglars and Meta's Big Sis Billie.
#substacksky #popsky #theglittercult
AI sloths, creepy Instagram, and absurd trends. Yup, it’s another Glitter Cult dispatch. ✨
#substacksky #popsky #socialmedia #icfeed
#substacksky #popsky #socialmedia #icfeed
Instagram Just Became a Nightmare
Creepy feeds, absurd bags, and pants with agendas.
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August 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
AI sloths, creepy Instagram, and absurd trends. Yup, it’s another Glitter Cult dispatch. ✨
#substacksky #popsky #socialmedia #icfeed
#substacksky #popsky #socialmedia #icfeed
This week, we’re diving into:
👢 Cowboy boots made with … booths
🧟♀️ Shapewear for your next “The Mummy” watch party
🫢 The Substack plagiarism drama that’s taking Notes by a storm
#substacksky #theglittercult #popsky #fashionsky
👢 Cowboy boots made with … booths
🧟♀️ Shapewear for your next “The Mummy” watch party
🫢 The Substack plagiarism drama that’s taking Notes by a storm
#substacksky #theglittercult #popsky #fashionsky
Ep. 26 | In This Chili’s, We Serve Pleather
Cowboy cosplay, face shapewear, and copy-paste culture.
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August 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This week, we’re diving into:
👢 Cowboy boots made with … booths
🧟♀️ Shapewear for your next “The Mummy” watch party
🫢 The Substack plagiarism drama that’s taking Notes by a storm
#substacksky #theglittercult #popsky #fashionsky
👢 Cowboy boots made with … booths
🧟♀️ Shapewear for your next “The Mummy” watch party
🫢 The Substack plagiarism drama that’s taking Notes by a storm
#substacksky #theglittercult #popsky #fashionsky
✨ This week, I’m tired of superheroes (but I love Wednesday). Plus, Uniqlo makes me want to get an advanced degree, and Milani has the best brow serum.
[more in Ep. 25]
[more in Ep. 25]
Ep. 25 | Cape Fatigue, Spooky Dolls, & Yale-Core
Another week, another superhero reboot. At least American Girl and Uniqlo are keeping it interesting.
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August 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
✨ This week, I’m tired of superheroes (but I love Wednesday). Plus, Uniqlo makes me want to get an advanced degree, and Milani has the best brow serum.
[more in Ep. 25]
[more in Ep. 25]
🥴 The Holler And Glow X Panera Lip Balm Duo ($8 at Amazon) is a new low for beauty and food collabs, taking the crusty crown from Nails Inc X Velveeta.
Is anyone brave enough to try it? 🙋♀️
#smb
Is anyone brave enough to try it? 🙋♀️
#smb
July 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🥴 The Holler And Glow X Panera Lip Balm Duo ($8 at Amazon) is a new low for beauty and food collabs, taking the crusty crown from Nails Inc X Velveeta.
Is anyone brave enough to try it? 🙋♀️
#smb
Is anyone brave enough to try it? 🙋♀️
#smb
This week, we're covering:
✨ Goop explains Apache Airflow
✨ a billion-dollar flower sprinkle brand
✨ beauty’s Gossip Girl has returned
✨ a cheese-flavored lip product collab
#theglittercult #substacksky #popsky
✨ Goop explains Apache Airflow
✨ a billion-dollar flower sprinkle brand
✨ beauty’s Gossip Girl has returned
✨ a cheese-flavored lip product collab
#theglittercult #substacksky #popsky
Ep. 24 | Who’s Winning the PR Game?
An A-lister's surprising gig, royal drama, and beauty's biggest gossip account is back.
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July 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This week, we're covering:
✨ Goop explains Apache Airflow
✨ a billion-dollar flower sprinkle brand
✨ beauty’s Gossip Girl has returned
✨ a cheese-flavored lip product collab
#theglittercult #substacksky #popsky
✨ Goop explains Apache Airflow
✨ a billion-dollar flower sprinkle brand
✨ beauty’s Gossip Girl has returned
✨ a cheese-flavored lip product collab
#theglittercult #substacksky #popsky
#smb review
MCoBeauty is an Aussie brand built entirely on dupes. I grabbed the Peptide Lip Treatment in Caramel ($8.99, Target), a Rhode/OLEHENRIKSEN dupe.
👍 Buttery scent, glossy, hydrating
👎 Lips feel dry once it wears off.
Probably won’t repurchase.
Rating: ✨✨✨/5
MCoBeauty is an Aussie brand built entirely on dupes. I grabbed the Peptide Lip Treatment in Caramel ($8.99, Target), a Rhode/OLEHENRIKSEN dupe.
👍 Buttery scent, glossy, hydrating
👎 Lips feel dry once it wears off.
Probably won’t repurchase.
Rating: ✨✨✨/5
July 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
#smb review
MCoBeauty is an Aussie brand built entirely on dupes. I grabbed the Peptide Lip Treatment in Caramel ($8.99, Target), a Rhode/OLEHENRIKSEN dupe.
👍 Buttery scent, glossy, hydrating
👎 Lips feel dry once it wears off.
Probably won’t repurchase.
Rating: ✨✨✨/5
MCoBeauty is an Aussie brand built entirely on dupes. I grabbed the Peptide Lip Treatment in Caramel ($8.99, Target), a Rhode/OLEHENRIKSEN dupe.
👍 Buttery scent, glossy, hydrating
👎 Lips feel dry once it wears off.
Probably won’t repurchase.
Rating: ✨✨✨/5
One of the first fall fragrances was just announced! 🍁
TOP:
Caramel
Maple sugar
Wild honey
Pink salt
MIDDLE:
Sheer jasmine
Whipped coconut
Vanilla orchid
White chocolate
BOTTOM:
Vanilla bourbon
Amber woods
Tonka bean
Milky musk
This feels a little heavy — thoughts? #smb #fragrance
TOP:
Caramel
Maple sugar
Wild honey
Pink salt
MIDDLE:
Sheer jasmine
Whipped coconut
Vanilla orchid
White chocolate
BOTTOM:
Vanilla bourbon
Amber woods
Tonka bean
Milky musk
This feels a little heavy — thoughts? #smb #fragrance
QUEENS CARAMEL (2025) • ELLIS BROOKLYN • ScentAdvice
QUEENS CARAMEL (2025) • ELLIS BROOKLYN • Fragrance notes, review, perfumer, where to buy & more • Perfume information and discounts!
scentadvice.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
One of the first fall fragrances was just announced! 🍁
TOP:
Caramel
Maple sugar
Wild honey
Pink salt
MIDDLE:
Sheer jasmine
Whipped coconut
Vanilla orchid
White chocolate
BOTTOM:
Vanilla bourbon
Amber woods
Tonka bean
Milky musk
This feels a little heavy — thoughts? #smb #fragrance
TOP:
Caramel
Maple sugar
Wild honey
Pink salt
MIDDLE:
Sheer jasmine
Whipped coconut
Vanilla orchid
White chocolate
BOTTOM:
Vanilla bourbon
Amber woods
Tonka bean
Milky musk
This feels a little heavy — thoughts? #smb #fragrance
✨ In this week's episode: Get my best thrifting tips, and stop sorting through 2013 prom dresses and broken toasters.
#theglittercult #thrifting #sustainability #substacksky
#theglittercult #thrifting #sustainability #substacksky
Ep. 23 | Thrifting Is a Sport. Here’s How to Win.
Plus, a Rhode lip balm dupe, Elmo wants the Epstein files, and Pokémon are the new crypto.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
✨ In this week's episode: Get my best thrifting tips, and stop sorting through 2013 prom dresses and broken toasters.
#theglittercult #thrifting #sustainability #substacksky
#theglittercult #thrifting #sustainability #substacksky
✨ In this week’s episode: I’m (temporarily) suspending my concerns about microplastics due to nostalgia.
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky
Ep. 22 | Are You Ready for This Jelly?
Plus, Spongebob Stamp-Pants, drag queens review "America's Sweethearts," and more headlines we all hate.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
✨ In this week’s episode: I’m (temporarily) suspending my concerns about microplastics due to nostalgia.
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky
👗 Hot tip: Old Navy’s linen-blend shirt dress is $19.99 and looks expensive on Zoom — my humidity-proof WFH staple.
More Try-In-July picks ⤵️
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky #midwest
More Try-In-July picks ⤵️
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky #midwest
Ep. 21 | The July Trend Report Has Crash Landed
Plus, a smushy lip balm, men's reading habits, and a chaotic headline roundup.
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July 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
👗 Hot tip: Old Navy’s linen-blend shirt dress is $19.99 and looks expensive on Zoom — my humidity-proof WFH staple.
More Try-In-July picks ⤵️
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky #midwest
More Try-In-July picks ⤵️
#theglittercult #substacksky #fashionsky #midwest
✨ Just learned the hard way: Count Chocula brows are real, and I gave them to myself. 😬
Also on my mind this week:
🙏 "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" on Hulu — real and deeply depressing.
🕺 A nostalgic Bush-ism dive, because the world is still on fire.
💩 Iowa’s nitrate mess (again).
Also on my mind this week:
🙏 "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" on Hulu — real and deeply depressing.
🕺 A nostalgic Bush-ism dive, because the world is still on fire.
💩 Iowa’s nitrate mess (again).
Ep. 20 | So, You Want Count Chocula Eyebrows?
Plus, the Mormons on Hulu, Dubya dancing, and the headlines you need.
theglittercult.substack.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
✨ Just learned the hard way: Count Chocula brows are real, and I gave them to myself. 😬
Also on my mind this week:
🙏 "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" on Hulu — real and deeply depressing.
🕺 A nostalgic Bush-ism dive, because the world is still on fire.
💩 Iowa’s nitrate mess (again).
Also on my mind this week:
🙏 "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" on Hulu — real and deeply depressing.
🕺 A nostalgic Bush-ism dive, because the world is still on fire.
💩 Iowa’s nitrate mess (again).
#booksky review: "The Little Friend" by Donna Tartt
The prose felt heavy, like I was physically wading through the words. The characters were well-written, but the plot was too slow and plodding for my taste.
✨✨✨/5
🖋️📚
The prose felt heavy, like I was physically wading through the words. The characters were well-written, but the plot was too slow and plodding for my taste.
✨✨✨/5
🖋️📚
June 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
#booksky review: "The Little Friend" by Donna Tartt
The prose felt heavy, like I was physically wading through the words. The characters were well-written, but the plot was too slow and plodding for my taste.
✨✨✨/5
🖋️📚
The prose felt heavy, like I was physically wading through the words. The characters were well-written, but the plot was too slow and plodding for my taste.
✨✨✨/5
🖋️📚
✨In this week’s episode, we're covering:
• the best beauty to buy with your FSA/HSA
• a book review of “The Little Friend”
• a suspicious take on e.l.f.’s new “color e.l.f.nalysis”
#theglittercult #substacksky #beauty #booksky
• the best beauty to buy with your FSA/HSA
• a book review of “The Little Friend”
• a suspicious take on e.l.f.’s new “color e.l.f.nalysis”
#theglittercult #substacksky #beauty #booksky
Ep. 19 | Get Your Glow On, Thanks to the IRS
Plus, my final Donna Tartt book review, your weekly headlines, and I'm def not a soft autumn.
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June 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
✨In this week’s episode, we're covering:
• the best beauty to buy with your FSA/HSA
• a book review of “The Little Friend”
• a suspicious take on e.l.f.’s new “color e.l.f.nalysis”
#theglittercult #substacksky #beauty #booksky
• the best beauty to buy with your FSA/HSA
• a book review of “The Little Friend”
• a suspicious take on e.l.f.’s new “color e.l.f.nalysis”
#theglittercult #substacksky #beauty #booksky
✨ In this week’s episode, you'll get:
• Arizona travel recs
• Bite-sized news you need (with cited sources, as always)
• Some cheerful blooms to fight the doom and gloom
#theglittercult #substacksky #travelsky
• Arizona travel recs
• Bite-sized news you need (with cited sources, as always)
• Some cheerful blooms to fight the doom and gloom
#theglittercult #substacksky #travelsky
Ep. 18 | Beginner-Friendly Verde Valley Wineries
Plus, a death canyon and an extra-long headline roundup ft. 27-year-old cheese.
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June 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
✨ In this week’s episode, you'll get:
• Arizona travel recs
• Bite-sized news you need (with cited sources, as always)
• Some cheerful blooms to fight the doom and gloom
#theglittercult #substacksky #travelsky
• Arizona travel recs
• Bite-sized news you need (with cited sources, as always)
• Some cheerful blooms to fight the doom and gloom
#theglittercult #substacksky #travelsky
Our first #theglittercult guest post is live! ✨
Ep. 17 | That's That (Not) Me Espresso
It's guest feature time. Read at your own risk.
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June 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Our first #theglittercult guest post is live! ✨
#makeup review: Wet n Wild Chameleon Chrome Eyeliner in the shade “Electric Prism”
A gorgeous, well-performing product that irritated my eyes badly. 💔
✨✨/5
A gorgeous, well-performing product that irritated my eyes badly. 💔
✨✨/5
June 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM
#makeup review: Wet n Wild Chameleon Chrome Eyeliner in the shade “Electric Prism”
A gorgeous, well-performing product that irritated my eyes badly. 💔
✨✨/5
A gorgeous, well-performing product that irritated my eyes badly. 💔
✨✨/5