REVIEW: Blake Lively’s Blake Brown Haircare Line, Selena Gomez OREOS, & More Celeb Target Finds! |DD

REVIEW: Blake Lively’s Blake Brown Haircare Line, Selena Gomez OREOS, & More Celeb Target Finds!

Celebrity Products Taste Test Gone Wrong: From Khloé’s Missing Popcorn to Selena’s Sugar Bomb and Blake’s Overpriced Mist

What started as a quick trip to Target for Khloé Kardashian’s viral protein popcorn ended up as a full-blown celebrity product taste test extravaganza—and a very expensive one at that. Spoiler alert: I didn’t find the popcorn. But I did leave with arms full of other celebrity-backed goods that made me laugh, cry (internally), and question how much I’m willing to suffer in the name of content. From Tom Holland’s non-alcoholic beer to Alex Cooper’s electrolyte drinks and Blake Lively’s overpriced hair mists, here’s how it all went down.

Step 1: Chips of Regret — Lil Baby’s Flavor Frenzy

Let’s start with the Lil Nas chips—wait, scratch that—it turns out they were Lil Baby’s “All In” flavored potato chips. Which, upon opening, immediately screamed chaos. The flavor promised salt and vinegar, barbecue, onion, garlic, and “more.” More of what, I ask?

Biting into one chip was like running headfirst into a spice rack. It didn’t know whether it wanted to be sweet, savory, tangy, or downright offensive. I don’t remember the last time I had a potato chip, but if this is what they’ve evolved into, I might tap out again. Hard no. This chip was not made for taste—it was made to test boundaries. Like eating all the chip flavors in one go and regretting it instantly. Moving on.

Step 2: Hydration Nation — Alex Cooper’s Unwell Water Saves the Day

After that chip disaster, I desperately needed a palette cleanser. Enter: Alex Cooper’s “Unwell” Water. The hydration beverage claims to improve focus and comes in two flavors—kiwi pineapple and strawberry.

Starting with kiwi pineapple, the scent was a bit like walking into a Victoria’s Secret in the early 2000s. Sweet and nostalgic. The taste? Honestly… delicious. A little sugary with 4g of cane sugar (which I’m not thrilled about), but the flavor was tropical, refreshing, and did not make me want to hurl. Solid 10/10 for taste.

Strawberry, on the other hand, was more muted. It wasn’t bad, just a little strawberry Lite™. Still, both drinks were decent. Kiwi pineapple takes the crown here. Alex Cooper, you might be unwell, but this water is very well done.

Step 3: Selena Gomez’s Oreo Crime

Next up were Selena Gomez’s limited-edition cinnamon cream Oreos. My stomach was still recovering from the flavor war waged by Lil Baby’s chips, so I approached with caution.

The moment I opened the bag, the scent slapped me with a sugary cloud of what I can only describe as Sprinkles cupcake frosting. Think churro meets Cinnamon Toast Crunch—in the worst way. I took half a bite. That was enough.

Too sweet. Overwhelming. Like if childhood nostalgia and a sugar crash had a baby and named it “regret.” Cute packaging, but no thank you. It’s a 10 out of 10 if you like sugar-frosted regret. Not for me.

Step 4: The Spider-Man Six-Pack — Tom Holland’s Non-Alcoholic Beers

I didn’t think I’d ever say this, but Tom Holland’s non-alcoholic beer saved the day.

There were three versions to try:

Kingston Golden Pils – light, foamy, wet (like, literally it exploded on me), and very mild. It’s what you’d drink on a summer day when you want vibes without the hangover. Still, not super exciting.

Edgehill Hazy IPA – Fruity, aromatic, and surprisingly good! I’m not a beer drinker, but this one kind of won me over. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man might have just spun himself a drinkable success.

Noon Wheat – Sweet, like soda. Very burp-inducing, but not the worst thing I’ve had today. Still, if you’re watching gluten or expecting a real beer buzz, this won’t scratch the itch.

Verdict: Shockingly enjoyable. I’d never thought I’d be a non-alcoholic beer fan, but here we are. Score one for Tom.

Step 5: The Grand Finale — Blake Lively’s Blake Brown Hair & Body Mist

Let’s talk about the moment I was dreading and kind of living for: Blake Brown Hair Care’s hair and body mists. I tried two versions, including Ryan Reynolds’ supposed favorite: Wild Nectar Santal and Sandalwood Vanilla.

First up, Sandalwood Vanilla. It’s fine. It’s light. It’s what you might smell in a yoga studio lobby where everyone’s pretending they didn’t just pay $24.99 for spritzed water. The scent is slightly musky, a little unisex, and ultimately forgettable. Not offensive, just not memorable either.

Then came Wild Nectar Santal—the one Ryan Reynolds likes. I wanted to love it because Ryan does, but honestly? It smelled very feminine. It had a strong floral burst at first that made me wonder if I’d accidentally sprayed room freshener. Once it settled, it was better, more grounded, more sandalwoody, but still not my jam.

Final judgment: Overpriced. The bottles are $23 to $26, and for what? For a scent that lasts 30 minutes and makes you smell like a moderately expensive lotion aisle? Hard pass. As much as I wanted to hate it, it wasn’t terrible. But it wasn’t good either.

Final Rankings and Takeaways:

Let’s break it down:

Worst Product: Lil Baby Chips – chaos in a bag. Never again.

Biggest Letdown: Selena Gomez Cinnamon Oreos – sweet overload. If sugar had a scream, this would be it.

Most Overpriced: Blake Brown Hair Mist – light, wearable, but not worth more than $10.

Surprise Hit: Tom Holland’s Non-Alcoholic Beer – especially the Hazy IPA. Who knew Spider-Man brewed a decent fake brew?

MVP: Alex Cooper’s Kiwi Pineapple Unwell Water – it was sweet, refreshing, and tasted like vacation. Would drink again. Might actually buy again.

Final Thoughts:

I went to Target for Khloé Kardashian’s protein popcorn and left with a stomachache, a sugar crash, and several questionable life choices. Still, it made for an adventure. If you’ve ever been tempted to buy celebrity products, take this as your crash course in what to splurge on and what to skip.

Would I do this again? Absolutely. Because if there’s one thing celebrity culture keeps doing, it’s finding new and bizarre ways to take our money—and I’m always down for a little snack-fueled chaos in the name of research.

Now drop a comment and let me know what celebrity product I should try next. Just… maybe nothing with cinnamon cream. My stomach’s still recovering.