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CNN
6 days ago
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Our favorite product releases this week: Nomad, Dandelion Chocolate, Dieux and more
It's Friday, and that means that we get to end the week by looking back at our editors' favorite product launches from the last seven days. Whether you're just hoping to keep up to date with the latest and greatest releases or are looking to shop them, we've highlighted nine of the most notable drops from around the web. To close out the week, our deals team of Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo scoured the web to find the best new product drops. This week brings the launch of a new Nomad Apple Watch band, the 2025 edition of Dandelion Chocolate's beloved Advent Calendar, a fresh Dieux face cleansing oil and more. This editor-favorite Apple Watch now comes in black Altland's favorite Apple Watch band just dropped in a new color this week. First hitting the scene last August, CNN Underscored editors have been writing home about the strap for nearly a year. A dark grey Storm color marked its launch, but as someone who rocks the Piano Black Apple Watch Series 10, it wasn't quite dark enough for Altland. Now, the new Carbon Black style perfectly matches the black aluminum finish of Apple's latest smartwatch. It has the same FKM rubber build that has stood up to months of wear, including hundreds of hours tagging along on runs and workouts. While the Rocky Point Band was designed with the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2 in mind, it'll also work just fine with just about any other Apple Watch. So, whether you have an older model or the new Series 10, you can adorn your wrist with the new style for $79. A fresh revamp of the brand's crisp, hotel-quality sheets Add a nostalgic, coastal feel to your bedroom with Parachute's latest drop. The bedding brand just reinvented its bestselling airy sheets by debuting three new patterns. Calling on the Pembroke stripes reminiscent of vintage deckchairs, the Percale Stripe Collection invites a cozy look to your nest. The brand already won us over with its best-tested linen sheets that come in an assortment of fun colors. But if you love the idea of a crisp, hotel sheet, Parachute's percale sheet is made with a long-staple Egyptian cotton for a more lightweight, breathable texture that warm-to-hot sleepers will enjoy. Percale's tight weave also means it'll have a smooth, matte finish that looks neat on beds. While Piglet in Bed is known for its linen Pembroke stripe sheets, we've yet to see a percale sheet with a similar aesthetic. Choose from three, yarn-dyed stripes woven directly into the fabric: a cream Bone, a green Moss and a blue Dusk. The latest patterns premiere in the sheets set as well as a separate duvet cover and a pillowcase, so you can mix with your original bedding or match for a cohesive, striped design. Prices run the gamut of $284 to $324 for a complete sheet set and $314 to $344 for a duvet cover set. Frizzy hair is no match for this hydrating duo You might be familiar with Gisou's viral honey-infused lip products and hair oils, but the brand is here to expand on its line of beauty products through its hydrating hair care bundle. The Honey Gloss Hair Wash Duo is priced at a reasonable $46 — after getting 15% off when buying them together — which is on par with other middle-tier shampoos and conditioners on the market. You'll find that this set is packed with familiar ingredients like hyaluronic acids, AHAs, strengthening ceramides and of course, fermented honey. The shampoo and conditioner duo set out to cleanse and de-frizz hair post-wash, and the brand claims you can get up to three days of gloss, hydration and humidity control. What stands out about this hair care set is that you can get the benefits of cleansing and clarifying your scalp without stripping your hair or skin of its natural oils. It's safe to regularly use and will even help restore your scalp's microbiome, and in turn reduce hair breakage, per the brand. Our editor's favorite way to countdown to the holidays Yes, we know it's too soon to be talking about the winter holidays. But trust us, this launch is worth shopping ahead of time. One of Altland's favorite Christmas traditions is unboxing Advent Calendars. As CNN Underscored's resident Lego builder, she loves the Lego ones, of course, but an even bigger highlight for her is the annual Dandelion Chocolate Advent Calendars. These masterfully crafted calendars include 25 days' worth of confections made by chocolatiers all around North America. As much as Altland can write home about the delicious candy inside the Advent Calendar, another highlight is the artistry of the box itself. Included in the holiday countdown are 25 ornament boxes that you can hang on your tree, as Altland has done in previous years, plus an illustrated booklet to go along with 2025's moon theming. Together, they honor 25 of our solar system's moons. She has already placed an order for hers, and good thing, because these themed Advent Calendars always end up selling out long before the actual holiday season. If you're looking to enjoy the sweet treats on your own, the set goes for $189. You can double the amount of included chocolates to share with a special someone for $328. Dissolve the day away with this oil-based cleanser With SPF slathered on and salt and sun gracing your pores this summer, you'll need a good skin care routine to clear out all the gunk and grime at the end of the day. Oil cleansers aren't exactly new, but the Dieux Ethereal Cleansing Oil boasts a concentrated formula that the brand claims helps dissolve makeup in under 30 seconds, fine-tuned after 50 different trial iterations. The skin care brand, Dieux, has already made faithful users of two out of three deals team editors with its reusable silicone eye patches, so we're eager to get our hands on the cleansing oil too. A cornerstone of Korean beauty, oil-based cleansers are step one of double cleansing routines, which basically gives skin a good, deep clean. Ethereal contains emollient ingredients that make the formula easier to spread across stubborn makeup, sunscreen and impurities. Meanwhile, its emulsifying ingredients help rinse impurities away without leaving any film or oily residue behind — only soft, clean skin. Cleansing oils can range anywhere from $20 to $50, and this one lands near the former at $28, marking a pretty reasonable price for its 3.38 fluid ounces. For scooping ice cream all summer long National Ice Cream Day might have just passed, but Material Kitchen keeps the scooping going with its newly released The Dream Scoop. The direct-to-consumer, AAPI-founded kitchenware brand partnered up with an editor-loved ice cream brand — Van Leeuwen — to create a scooper that'll churn out perfectly round scoops for those who frequently indulge in ice cream at home. Quit fussing with the metal spoon in your kitchen drawer or resorting to popping your pint in the microwave to soften that pint in a pinch. This heavy-duty stainless steel scooper is carefully designed to glide through ice cream with its ergonomic handle and weighted body. As a self-proclaimed ice cream connoisseur (who shares her birthday with National Ice Cream Day), Matarazzo is always looking for ways to improve at-home sundaes or late-night scoops. Once she saw this pairing, she thought it made a great gift for ice cream lovers, especially if you gift the enthusiast with their favorite pints. Five miniature limited-edition vehicles are here Hess Toy Trucks may be known for the annual winter releases around Christmas that many of us received as gifts as kids. But there are also new versions that come out during the summer. For 2025, the newest mini collection of vehicles has arrived, complete with five trucks, trailers and helicopters inspired by the company's full-sized holiday offerings. The limited-edition set sells for $40 and includes all the usual bells and whistles you'd expect from Hess's larger releases. Each of the five mini vehicles comes packed with lights and sounds to inspire even more play. A stylish sneaker that's secretly supportive and comfortable No longer sacrifice style for comfort. While you could certainly rock orthopedic sandals, the latest drop from Kuru Footwear brings a comfortable sneaker in line with fashionable street shoe designs on the market. Catering specifically to those with plantar fasciitis, the all-new Apogee sneaker features a cushioned insole that cups your entire heel with more padding. We previously interviewed podiatrists who recommended the brand's styles for its superior stability and shock absorption, no matter if you're walking, running or otherwise. Complete with a breathable mesh upper and a padded heel collar, these Apogee kicks will come in handy for those who like to get their steps in. It leans into retro looks with suede overlays and color-blocked options. The pair comes in both women's and men's sizes, including half sizes. Skip the guesswork and whittle down your perfect size by taking the brand's AI-powered quiz. Run to this pair if you'll be taking Euro travels with many a cobblestoned trek involved, or if you need a solid go-to everyday sneaker that keeps you light on your feet. Priced at $145, the Apogee is certainly an investment, but you are paying it forward for potential long-term foot health benefits. Summery press-ons that take minutes to apply After testing for the best press-on nails earlier in the year, our associate testing writer, Carolina Gazal, ranked Chillhouse's unique tips in the top three. Out of the brands she tried, it stood out above the rest when it came to design range and shapes. Recently, the online nail retailer and spa launched a collaboration with Sumo Citrus to create seasonally relevant press-ons. The Sumo Summer Bundle comes with three different almond-shaped tips, which include a nude base with oranges painted on, a vibrant purple with subtle orange decals and an orange French mani with rhinestones. While scrolling through social media, Matarazzo's eye was caught by its summery designs and fair price point. She usually only gets her toenails done professionally at the salon and avoids manicures because she finds that they chip easily. For the past few months, she's been considering press-ons since they're lower maintenance yet deliver a salon-quality look. Matarazzo attests that the tips can be applied in less than 15 minutes and that the safe, non-toxic glue lasts for about two weeks. For those on the fence, this set is 20% off and will look great ahead of your next summer soirée. Smart features now come with a more flexible stand LG just launched its newest Smart Monitor this week. The company has been making these unique smart displays for a handful of years now, and now there's even more to like with the latest one. Just like previous iterations, this monitor is neither a full smart TV at 31.5 inches nor a typical computer monitor. It's something in between. The new LG Smart Monitor Swing lives up to its name with a novel mount that allows it to hover wherever you need some extra screen real estate. It has a wheeled base that can roll around your home and an adjustable arm that can tilt, swivel and lean forward. That last bit makes it even easier to position the touchscreen display at the perfect angle. There are also many other perks that the Smart Monitor series is known for, like AirPlay 2 casting for sending videos wirelessly from your iPhone, built-in streaming apps, stereo speakers and three USB-C ports. If that robust feature list calls to you, you can bring the new Smart Monitor Swing, powered by LG's webOS, to your home for a whopping $1,300. This week also saw the launch of other products our editors deemed worthy of standalone coverage. Shop all these additional launches below, including a new floating MagSafe hub from Twelve South, the latest Switch 2 bundle and a buildable Lego Game Boy kit. Twelve South PowerBug 2-in-1 Wall Mount ChargerTwelve South's new PowerBug is a tiny but mighty wall adapter that blends a 30W USB-C charger with a Qi2 magnetic wireless charging puck — all in a design small enough to fit in your hand. It powers up two devices at once, great for when you're in a Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A BundleNintendo just leveled up with the launch of its Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which includes the upgraded Switch 2 console and a full game download set in Lumiose City with real-time battles and Mega Evolutions. It's available now for pre-order, launching October 16 at $ Game Boy KitLego is teaming up with Nintendo to bring the iconic Game Boy to life — in brick form. Work through over 400 pieces, featuring two game cartridges: Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. You can pre-order yours now before it officially launches on October 1. As deals editors at CNN Underscored, we are some of the first people to hear about the latest product news from reader-favorite brands. Our deals team — comprised of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo — is passionate about product launches that we would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a coveted new item (especially one from a brand with top marks from our experts) because it means we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
Cosmopolitan
23-06-2025
- Health
- Cosmopolitan
The Best Skincare Routine for Your 30s According to Beauty Editors
I've had an extensive skincare routine since I started as a beauty intern at Cosmo 12 years ago, but now that I'm 34, my current routine looks entirely different from when I was in my 20s. There are fewer superfluous steps, quick fixes, and trendy products. Instead, there's more of a focus on well-researched staples (along with a little Botox and the occasional microneedling appointment 😉) that I use day in and day out. Because in your 30s, being consistent with the stuff that really works is key. There's no time for nonsense (signs of aging, like fine lines and dark spots, have likely arrived), and there's definitely no time for 1000 steps (we have jobs! kids! pets! friends!). This is exactly why I'm sharing my 30-something skincare edit for you below. Consider it the ultimate no-BS guide to really good skin in your 30s, according to an editor who has tried it all. You've likely been washing your face for decades at this point, so this step isn't anything new. My advice is just to check in and make sure that whatever cleanser you're using is still right for your skin at this point in your life (like, the acne face wash you used in your 20s may not be good for your skin if it's gotten drier in your 30s). I would also say that basic is better here. In your 30s, I recommend using more active serums, so using a cleanser with potent ingredients like salicylic acid or other exfoliants can end up causing irritation. At the end of the day, I'm a big believer in double cleansing, which involves using an oil-based cleanser (I'm currently obsessed with Dieux's Ethereal Cleansing Oil) before your regular face wash. Oil-cleansers break down makeup and sunscreen more efficiently than your regular face wash alone, which is why you only need to use one in the evening. Personally, double cleansing has been a game changer for my acne-prone skin; my pores are way less clogged when I remember to do both steps. Not to mention massaging your face with an oil at the end of the day just feels damn good. If you're in your 30s, you're going to need two specific face serums: a vitamin C one you'll use in the morning and a retinol one you'll use at night. The ingredients are what matter here. Your 30s is not the time to use buzzy ingredients that promise clearer, smoother, and brighter skin, but have no research to back them up. Vitamin C and retinol are proven (via decades of clinical testing) to improve your skin's health and quality. Let's get into the specifics: VITAMIN C SERUM FOR MORNING Vitamin C does a ton; it's the multitasker of all multitaskers. The ingredient helps fade hyperpigmentation (including dark spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from breakouts, and even melasma) and prevent new hyperpigmentation from forming in the first place. It also has collagen-boosting benefits; a must in your 30s since this is the decade when fine lines really started to pop up on the face. They also protect skin from environmental factors that contribute to aging, like UV and pollution. RETINOL SERUM FOR EVENING Retinol isn't new, but it's the GOAT for anti-aging. It's proven to stimulate collagen and elastin production and jumpstart cell turnover (your skin's natural renewal process), which helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, minimize the look of pores, fade dark spots, and make skin more bouncy and firm. It's also the GOAT for treating acne, which makes it the perfect ingredient for anyone in their 30s who, like me, is trying to address signs of aging while also trying to treat and prevent hormonal acne. In my 20s, I used retinol erratically, but in my 30s, I'm much more committed. Retinol is a long game, so you need to use it consistently for months to see the full benefits. This can be hard since retinol comes with some notoriously drying and irritating side effects, but using a high-quality formula (I personally love Skinbetter's AlphaRet and U Beauty's Resurfacing Compound) and moisturizing a ton can help mitigate them. In my experience, if you can stick it out the first two weeks and deal with the flaking and redness, then you'll be good to go after that. As for specific retinol formulas, I swear by the three below. They're ideal for smoothing fine lines and improving skin tone, as well as keeping pores clear. So many retinols are too thick and buttery for my acne-prone skin, but these are lightweight and effective. A lot of experts will say eye cream is optional, but I am not one of those experts. I swear that being religious about eye cream for the last ten years is the reason why (on most days) my eye area looks smooth and soft. My favorite kind of eye creams have collagen-boosting ingredients like growth factors and peptides to give a plumping effect, as well as a thick and creamy texture that not only nourishes but creates the perfect crease-free canvas for under-eye concealer. My two favorite eye creams right now are stupid expensive (Irene Forte's Olive Eye Cream ($192) and Bioeffect's EGF Power Eye Cream ($149) so while I love them, I'm hesitant to say you must try them. CeraVe's Skin Renewing Eye Cream is a more affordable option I always come back to and recommend to friends. No matter your skin type or concern, face moisturizer is a must. Moisturized skin is healthy skin, and healthy skin looks good. A no-brainer, see? My general moisturizer rules are as follows: non-comedogenic (even if you're not typically acne prone, because clogged pores can happen to anyone), fragrance-free (scent, while pleasing, can be irritating in skincare), and full of humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Texture is all about personal preference. I have oily skin, so lightweight lotions and gel creams (like Alastin's Ultra Light Moisturizer) are ideal for me, but if you have drier skin, something richer and more emollient will likely be better for you. I'm pretty neurotic about wearing face sunscreen at this point in my life. Between the risk of skin cancer and the reality that the majority of skin aging is a result of sun exposure, I really don't get why anyone wouldn't be using it every day. Anyway, I'm also really particular about the sunscreens I use at this point in my life too. The non-negotiables for me include formulas that have SPF 50, use mineral blockers (this isn't to say chemical SPF is bad, it's just that most make my skin hot and red, so I avoid them), and have a tint. The purpose of the tint is twofold. 1. Tinted sunscreens contain iron oxides, which are said to give skin added protection from the aging effects of blue light. 2. They're makeup! Depending on the opacity of the tint, tinted sunscreens can create a subtle blurring effect or camouflage things like acne and melasma. EXTRA STEPS AND PRODUCTS WORTH CONSIDERING: I used to over-exfoliate, hoping that I could magically burn or buff all my skin issues away and wake up with clear, glowing skin. Now, after years of trial and lots of error (and chronically inflamed skin), I finally understand that low-and-slow is the way to go when it comes to exfoliation. I currently have two types of exfoliators in my lineup, and I use them each once a week: Eminence's Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant and Skin Design London's Cherry Gloss Peel. The type of exfoliator you should use depends on your skin type and sensitivity level, but I find that taking the combo approach with a physical and chemical exfoliator is best for me. My physical exfoliator (Eminance) helps unclog pores and whisk away dead skin cells to make my skin immediately smoother, while my chemical exfoliator (Skin Design London's) is good for fading dark spots and pigment thanks to glycolic acid. If you have acne, these are a must. Again, you've got options here, but I personally think the basic hydrocolloid patches are best for 30-something acne, which is usually hormonal and cystic in nature. These types of patches help angry zits heal faster, and they also inhibit picking (out of sight, out of mind). Skincare tools and devices are having a moment, but that doesn't mean you need to try every single one that comes across your feed. The efficacy of at-home tools varies greatly, and a lot of that depends on how often you use them, so I recommend investing in something that's easy to incorporate into your everyday routine. These days, I'm really into the Shark CryoGlow mask—a hands-free and wireless LED mask that couldn't be easier to use. I simply pop it on for a few minutes a day and let the combo of red and blue lights help reduce inflammation, improve my skin tone, and help eliminate any acne-causing bacteria on the skin. I also recommend some sort of face massaging tool or stone. Now that I'm in my 30s, I've noticed my face looks more bloated when I wake up (especially after a few glasses of wine), and my chronic jaw clenching means my TMJ is always at a ten. I swear by Joanna Czech's massager for depuffing and melting away tension. I run it along the contours of my face most mornings and always bring it with me when I'm traveling. Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan with more than a decade of experience researching, writing, and editing sunscreen stories across print and digital. Her tinted sunscreen picks were based on product reviews, ratings, and personal testing, along with information from experts. Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for more than a decade at Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dieux Cofounders Launch Sun-Screener, a Tool Meant to Demystify SPF Filters for the Masses
Dieux cofounders Charlotte Palermino and Joyce de Lemos are looking to tackle SPF misinformation. The duo are launching a virtual tool, called Sun-Screener, which allows users to copy-paste the ingredient list of an SPF product in order to receive confirmation of its efficacy, plus breakdowns of active UV filters in the formula, how they each work, and in which regions they are approved for use. More from WWD Sesame Oil Skin Care: The Secret to Hydrated Skin or a Recipe for Clogged Pores? Clinique Doubles Down on Growth Strategy With More Launches, First TV Ad in a Decade Melanie Grant Partners With Violet Grey for New York Studio Opening The launch comes at a time when the sun care market — propelled by TikTok, the virality of Korean and Australian SPF brands around the world, and proliferating launches — is booming. But as the category has grown so, too, has misinformation surrounding it. 'We want to empower people with the information to make their own choices in an unbiased way — for us, that looks like stating the facts as they are, and making them easily accessible,' said de Lemos, who is also Dieux's cosmetic chemist. In recent months a movement toward beef tallow as an SPF alternative has gained momentum online, while influencer Nara Smith also took to TikTok to share how she makes her sunscreen from scratch, sparking a conversation about the viability of homemade SPF (which was quickly denounced by dermatologists). In addition, usage of product-scanning apps like Yuka, which designate ingredients as 'high-risk' or 'risk-free' without taking into account ingredient quantity or form of delivery — which are often key to determining ingredient safety — is soaring. 'We want to get people to wear sunscreen, but also to educate them in a nonjudgmental way, where we're not saying something is 'good' or something is 'bad' — that creates fear, not education,' said Palermino, who is known for creating content that makes skin care knowledge accessible to her 700,000-plus collective social media followers. Sun-Screener, developed and peer-reviewed alongside cosmetic chemists Rebecca Perry and Ava Perkins, briefs users on more than 35 different UV filters — from mineral filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to chemical filters like avobenzone, octocrylene and more. The brand will also build out a blog component addressing common SPF-related questions tied to the tool, which is accessible via Dieux's own direct-to-consumer site. 'The fun thing about Sun-Screener is that there's no 'bad' answer: it's either, good news — your sunscreen has sunscreen in it — you're fine! Or, we need more information,' said Palermino. Eventually, the tool could involve a feature enabling users to contact their representatives to request action regarding long-stalled FDA approval of newer, more sophisticated chemical SPF filters, many of which are available in other countries, hence the popularity of international SPF brands. 'We want to create a zero-fear environment to help people understand what's in their products, in a way where it's clear that sunscreen is good,' Palermino said. Best of WWD Sesame Oil Skin Care: The Secret to Hydrated Skin or a Recipe for Clogged Pores? How Grooming Is Introducing Men to Self-care and Redefining Masculinity Clean Beauty Brand Ignae Makes Big U.S. Push With a New Look
Cosmopolitan
16-06-2025
- Health
- Cosmopolitan
The Best Skincare Routine for Your 30s, According to a Millennial Beauty Editor
I've had an extensive skincare routine since I started as a beauty intern at Cosmo 12 years ago, but now that I'm 34, my current routine looks entirely different from when I was in my 20s. There are fewer superfluous steps, quick fixes, and trendy products, and more of a focus on well-researched staples (along with a little Botox and the occasional microneedling appointment 😉) that I use day in and day out. Because in your 30s, being consistent with the stuff that really works is key. There's no time for nonsense (signs of aging, like fine lines and dark spots, have likely arrived) and there's definitely no time for 1000 steps (we have jobs! kids! pets! friends!). This is exactly why I'm sharing my 30-something skincare edit for you below. Consider it the ultimate no-BS guide to really good skin in your 30s, according to an editor who has tried it all. You've likely been washing your face for decades at this point, so this step isn't anything new. My advice is just to check in and make sure that whatever cleanser you're using is still right for your skin at this point in your life (like, the acne face wash you used in your 20s may not be good for your skin if it's gotten drier in your 30s). I would also say that basic is better here. In your 30s, I recommend using more active serums, so using a cleanser with potent ingredients like salicylic acid or other exfoliants can end up causing irritation. These are two of my favorite gentle yet effective face washes for anyone in their 30s. At the end of the day, I'm a big believer in double cleansing, which involves using an oil-based cleanser (I'm currently obsessed with Dieux's Ethereal Cleansing Oil) before your regular face wash. Oil-cleansers break down makeup and sunscreen more efficiently than your regular face wash alone, which is why you only need to use one in the evening. Personally, double cleansing has been a game changer for my acne-prone skin; my pores are way less clogged when I remember to do both steps. Not to mention massaging your face with an oil at the end of the day just feels damn good. If you're in your 30s, you're going to need two specific face serums: a vitamin C one you'll use in the morning and a retinol one you'll use at night. The ingredients are what matter here. Your 30s is not the time to use buzzy ingredients that promise clearer, smoother, and brighter skin, but have no research to back them up. Vitamin C and retinol are proven (via decades of clinical testing) to improve your skin's health and quality. Let's get into the specifics: VITAMIN C SERUM FOR MORNING Vitamin C does a ton; it's the multitasker of all multitaskers. The ingredient helps fade hyperpigmentation (including dark spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from breakouts, and even melasma) and prevent new hyperpigmentation from forming in the first place. It's also got collagen-boosting benefits; a must in your 30s since this is the decade that fine lines really started to pop up on the face. They also protect skin from environmental factors that contribute to aging, like UV and pollution. Now the reality is that some vitamin C serums are trash (as in, they don't work and feel all gross and sticky), and some are terrific. Lucky for you, I'm sharing my personal favorites here. RETINOL SERUM FOR EVENING Retinol isn't new, but it's the GOAT for anti-aging. It's proven to stimulate collagen and elastin production and jumpstart cell turnover (your skin's natural renewal process), which helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, minimize the look of pores, fade dark spots, and make skin more bouncy and firm. It's also the GOAT for treating acne, which makes it the perfect ingredient for anyone in their 30s who, like me, is trying to address signs of aging while also trying to treat and prevent hormonal acne. In my 20s, I used retinol erratically, but in my 30s, I'm much more committed. Retinol is a long game, so you need to use it consistently for months to see the full benefits. This can be hard since retinol comes with some notoriously drying and irritating side effects, but using a high-quality formula (recs below) and moisturizing a ton can help mitigate them. In my experience, if you can stick it out the first two weeks and deal with the flaking and redness, then you'll be good to go after that. As for specific retinol formulas, I swear by the three below. They're ideal for smoothing fine lines and improving skin tone, as well as keeping pores clear. So many retinols are too thick and buttery for my acne-prone skin, but these ones are lightweight and effective. A lot of experts will say eye cream is optional, but I am not one of those experts. I swear that being religious about eye cream for the last ten years is the reason why (on most days) my eye area looks smooth and soft. My favorite kind of eye creams have collagen-boosting ingredients like growth factors and peptides to give a plumping effect, as well as a thick and creamy texture that not only nourishes but creates the perfect crease-free canvas for under-eye concealer. My two favorite eye creams right now are stupid expensive (Irene Forte's Olive Eye Cream ($192) and Bioeffect's EGF Power Eye Cream ($149) so while I love them, I'm hesitant to say you must try them. CeraVe's Skin Renewing Eye Cream is a more affordable option I always come back to and recommend to friends. No matter your skin type or concern, face moisturizer is a must. Moisturized skin is healthy skin, and healthy skin looks good. A no-brainer, see? My general moisturizer rules are as follows: non-comedogenic (even if you're not typically acne prone, because clogged pores can happen to anyone), fragrance-free (scent, while pleasing, can be irritating in skincare), and full of humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Texture is all about personal preference. I have oily skin, so lightweight lotions and gel creams are ideal for me, but if you have drier skin, something richer and more emollient will likely be better for you. I'm pretty neurotic about wearing face sunscreen at this point in my life. Between the risk of skin cancer and the reality that the majority of skin aging is a result of sun exposure, I really don't get why anyone wouldn't be using it every day. Anyway, I'm also really particular about the sunscreens I use at this point in my life too. The non-negotiables for me include formulas that have SPF 50, use mineral blockers (this isn't to say chemical SPF is bad, it's just that most make my skin hot and red, so I avoid them), and have a tint. The purpose of the tint is twofold. 1. Tinted sunscreens contain iron oxides, which are said to give skin added protection from the aging effects of blue light. 2. They're makeup! Depending on the opacity of the tint, tinted sunscreens can create a subtle blurring effect or camouflage things like acne and melasma. EXTRA STEPS AND PRODUCTS WORTH CONSIDERING: I used to over-exfoliate, hoping that I could magically burn or buff all my skin issues away and wake up with clear, glowing skin. Now, after years of trial and lots of error (and chronically inflamed skin), I finally understand that low-and-slow is the way to go when it comes to exfoliation. I have two types of exfoliators in my lineup, and I use them each once a week: Eminence's Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant and U Beauty's Resurfacing Flash Peel. The type of exfoliator you should use depends on your skin type and sensitivity level, but I find that taking the combo approach with a physical and chemical exfoliator is best for me. My physical exfoliator (Eminance) helps unclog pores and whisk away dead skin cells to make my skin immediately more smooth, while my chemical exfoliator (U Beauty) is good for fading dark spots and pigment thanks to glycolic acid. If you have acne, these are a must. Again, you've got options here, but I personally think the basic hydrocolloid patches are best for 30-something acne, which is usually hormonal and cystic in nature. These types of patches help angry zits heal faster, and they also inhibit picking (out of sight, out of mind). Skincare tools are devices are having a moment, but that doesn't mean you need to try every single one that comes across your feed. The efficacy of at-home tools varies greatly, and a lot of that depends on how often you use them, so I recommend investing in something that's easy to incorporate into your everyday routine. These days, I'm really into the Shark CryoGlow mask—a hands-free and wireless LED mask that couldn't be easier to use. I simply pop it on for a few minutes a day and let the combo of red and blue lights help reduce inflammation, improve my skin tone, and help eliminate any acne-causing bacteria on the skin. I also recommend some sort of face massaging tool or stone. Now that I'm in my 30s, I've noticed my face looks more bloated when I wake up (especially after a few glasses of wine), and my chronic jaw clenching means my TMJ is always at a ten. I swear by Joanna Czech's massager for depuffing and melting away tension. I run it along the contours of my face most mornings and always bring it with me when I'm traveling. Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan with more than a decade of experience researching, writing, and editing sunscreen stories across print and digital. Her tinted sunscreen picks were based on product reviews, ratings, and personal testing, along with information from experts. Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for more than a decade at Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
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27-05-2025
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Dieux Ethereal Facial Cleansing Oil Review 2025
In case you're new here (welcome!), Cosmo HQ Review is the corner of the internet where we (aka Cosmo's team of beauty editors) try out new, buzzy, and iconic products to see if they're worth the hype and, ultimately, your money. On today's lineup? The just-launched Ethereal Facial Cleansing Oil from Dieux, the same brand behind the celeb-favorite Instant Angel Moisturizer (Mrs. Hailey Bieber is a devoted fan) and the viral Forever Eye Masks. With a 10,000+ person waitlist and Dieux's cult following, we knew this oil cleanser would have a lot to live up to. It promises to remove makeup and excess oil while thoroughly cleansing the skin. And we were lucky enough to get our hands on it weeks before the launch date. Keep scrolling for three beauty editors' unfiltered reviews of Dieux's Ethereal Facial Cleansing Oil. "I must admit: this was the first oil cleanser I've ever used in my life. As someone with acne-prone and super-dry skin, non-stripping creamy cleansers have always worked best for me. But I was willing to give this a try in the name of beauty journalism—partly because I don't love using cleansing balms to remove my makeup, and partly because the rest of my team had rave reviews (keep scrolling for those). When I first put this into my hand, the slick formula made me nervous. But once I mixed it with some water and started emulsifying it by rubbing my hands together, it turned into a lovely milky texture. It takes off all my makeup with just a few swipes, and it doesn't feel overly oily on my skin. (I currently use the Sofie Pavitt Micellar Pads, but I have to go through at least two or three rounds of removal before I can start washing my face.) It left me feeling refreshed and cleaner than any cleansing balm or makeup wipe. It's worth noting that the formula's first ingredient is a palm oil extract, which has a reputation for clogging pores. That said, it's also commonly used to break down makeup, SPF, and excess oil. If you're super acne-prone, this is something to keep in mind before adding Ethereal to your routine. I haven't had a problem so far, but if I start breaking out without changing anything else in my skincare or makeup routine, this may be the culprit." Dieux makes one of the best face washes I've ever used—the Baptism Gentle Foaming Facial Gel Cleanser. It has a really plush, cushiony lather that feels delightful, and unlike a lot of gel cleansers, it really gets in there to deep-clean pores without drying out skin. I love it so much, I recently awarded it 'best gel face wash' in our 2025 Holy Grail Beauty Awards. That said, I do need to use an oil cleanser before Baptism to fully remove my tinted sunscreen and makeup at the end of the day, so I was jazzed to see a sample of the new Ethereal Cleansing Oil on my desk. The two best things about the formula are the texture and the way it makes my skin feel once I rinse it off. So many oil cleansers are thin and drippy and end up making a mess, but this one has a slightly thicker consistency, so it massages in nicely without running down my face and hands. Now for the rinse off. I'd normally never use an oil cleanser without following up with a gel or cream wash after, but Ethereal leaves zero film or product-y feeling on my face, so it actually feels clean (not just free of makeup) without a second cleansing step. After massaging it into dry skin, you just add a little water, and it rinses off with no weird residue. I was an early adopter of the oil cleanser, which has given me extremely high standards. What's worse: an aesthetician recently told me to ditch all oils, including the cleansing variety, if I wanted to clear my skin. For months, I opted for micellar water to take off my eye makeup before a thorough cleanse with my go-to gel face wash. So when I heard Dieux, a brand that carries one of my all-time favorite non-comedogenic moisturizers—the Air Angel Gel Moisturizer—I admittedly wrote it off and continued on my oil-less path. But beauty director Lauren Balsamo, who's had a similar acne-prone trajectory as I have, waved a green flag, so I said eff it and decided to try it out. I braced myself for impact as I massaged the lightweight oil into my skin. It feels much lighter than other oil cleansers I've tried and spreads evenly over my skin. And to my surprise, it removes all of my makeup. That's where my micellar water era has been falling short, considering I'm not a 'natural' girl. At any given moment, my face is covered in foundation, concealer, contour, bronzer, blush, powder, eyeshadow, mascara, brow gel, brow pencil, lip stain, lip liner, gloss—like, a makeup remover has to put in a whole lotta work with me. But this one actually gets everything off, so once I go in with my gel cleanser (currently, that's iS Clinical Cleansing Complex), my face feels so freakin' clean and ready for any and all actives and treatments I'm about to throw at it. Now, is it good for my acne? Hard to say, considering my skin is hormonal as hell and it's hard to predict whether it's just my DNA making me break out or a new product. But I've used this for over a month at this point, and I've had some of my best skin days (and also some not-so-great ones), so I don't think I can confidently connect the two. All I know is I love how it removes my makeup and how light it feels on my skin—so much so, that I plan to keep using it as my go-to oil cleanser. The Ethereal Facial Cleansing Oil is one of the best makeup removers we've tried in a looong time—and the fact that it doubles as a face wash makes it even better. If you're acne-prone, proceed with caution. But if you're looking to remove every trace of makeup, sunscreen, and sweat from your skin this summer, look no further than this $28 bottle of magic. We have a feeling this is going to be one of Dieux's biggest launches yet. Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You'll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it's usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles' entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
