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2 hours ago
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- The Sun
I'm a beauty editor – these are the products I'm swearing by this summer, including a 15-min fix for tired eyes…
ANYTHING that promises instant results when it comes to skincare is an immediate red flag for me. Every dermatologist I've ever spoken to has told me you have to use products consistently for at least three weeks, and up to six, before you will start to see results with the naked eye. 7 So, when L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Eye Bag Instant Eraser, £29.99, landed on my desk this month promising results in 15 minutes, I was dubious. L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Eye Bag Instant Eraser, £29.99 BUY HERE With a name like that, you're setting yourself up for failure, I thought, but I took it home to try. I put it on that night, expecting to roll my eyes when it inevitably didn't live up to the claims, but within minutes my under-eyes were smoother and less puffy. I put it down to the fact my bags aren't that bad – I'm 29, and I only have a couple of fine lines in the area, so I'm definitely not the target market. Determined to put it through its paces, I asked my mum to give it a go. I didn't expect her results to be even better than mine, easily knocking a decade off her appearance. I can't imagine she'll use it every day – it comes with strict instructions not to make facial movements for the 15 minutes it takes to dry, and you have to apply the pea-sized amount with tapping motions rather than rubbing it in – but I'm sure it'll be her special-occasion secret weapon. Speaking of secret weapons, I've found a warm-weather essential where I least expected it in Dcypher Blur Balance Primer, £25. Dcypher Blur Balance Primer, £25 BUY HERE I haven't used a mattifying primer for maybe 10 years, but the recent high temps had me searching for a solution to my near-constant sweaty upper lip. The silicone-based formula feels like velvet, but isn't heavy or mask-like, and creates a barrier that absorbs moisture and stops sweat breaking through and ruining my make-up all day long. Champo Flyaway Fix, £16 Champo Flyaway Fix, £16, has become similarly key for my hair this month. I've been wearing it up a lot, as I have baby hairs around my face that frizz and look messy in the humidity. The serum-like formula slicks them down without making them dry or crispy, and it doesn't make my hair flake off leaving white specs. The fine-tooth, curved brush doesn't tug or create bumps in my hair either, making it perfect for slicked-back styles. Weightless hydration has been a saviour for my skin, keeping my face soft and smooth without blocking my pores. Elemis Pro-Collagen Toning Mist, £45 I've been layering Elemis Pro-Collagen Toning Mist, £45 – a super-fine mist that I use on freshly cleansed skin – and Bubble Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner, £16, which has a slightly thicker formula that creates the perfect base for make-up – and it's working wonders. Bubble Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner, £16 BUY HERE The mist contains padina pavonica, a type of algae that moisturises skin and is the hero ingredient in the entire Elemis Pro-Collagen range. It also has soothing rose and gluconolactone, a PHA that gently exfoliates dead skin cells and acts as an antioxidant to brighten the complexion. The list of skin-loving ingredients in the serum is even longer – with ceramides, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and allantoin to name just a few. It absorbs quickly and gives a lit-from-within radiance that lasts hours. Megababe Après Shave Ingrown & Razor Bump Roll-on Solution, £12 I'm extremely low-maintenance (read: lazy) when it comes to bodycare, so when I tell you Megababe Après Shave Ingrown & Razor Bump Roll-on Solution, £12, is a non-negotiable if you shave or are prone to ingrown hairs, please believe me. The rollerball format means you don't have to get your hands sticky, and it has a cooling effect on contact with the skin. There's no stinging or tingling, even on my arm pits, which is often the case with other ingrown-hair solutions I've tried. If you find you get red dots on your legs after shaving, it gets rid of those virtually overnight, too. From now until tights season comes back around, this will be my beauty best friend. How To Save Money On Beauty Buys IF your purse is feeling tighter than ever before and you're looking to save cash on your make-up routine, have you ever thought of trying out beauty dupes? Here are five of the best recommended beauty buys that are almost identical to the posh versions, but at a fraction of the price. FACE BASE If you can't afford Charlotte Tilbury 's £52 Magic Cream, why not try a dupe that costs just £5.49 from Superdrug? TONE IT UP If Drunk Elephant's £62 Protini Cream is out of your price range, you'll need to check out the new dupe in Home Bargains. TINTING IT With Fenty's game-changer skin tint costing £29, a popular supermarket's affordable alternative might just be the thing for you. GET COVERED At £29 for a Tarte concealer, the new Primark dupe is much more affordable at just £3.50. SPRAY YAY For those wanting to smell fresh without the price tag, Aldi's new Prada and Chloe perfume dupes cost a fraction of the price.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
I've written about beauty for 5 years — here are 6 products I continue to re-buy
These beauty products are good to the last drop — trust me, I've finished them all. As someone who reviews and writes about products for a living, you would be right to assume that I've tried my fair share of beauty goodies. From dermatologist-recommended anti-aging essentials to products that found their fame on TikTok, I have tried a lot — and I mean a lot — of beauty products. Because my beauty cabinet resembles that of a small but stocked Sephora, I rarely re-buy something once I've finished it. Often, even though I love and truly recommend something, I have 10 more of its kind waiting to be tested, so a product has to be something extra special to warrant a repeat purchase. Finishing a product in earnest is not only a testament to its efficacy, but how often I reach for it in my day-to-day routine. I re-buy so rarely that when I do, it's worth a shout-out. If you keep scrolling, you'll find a list of beauty products that fit the following criteria: A) they're empty or nearly empty and B) I have re-purchased them in the past or am planning to do so in the near future. From my favourite-ever toner to the perfect sunscreen for oily skin, read on to shop my beauty empties.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
I've written about beauty for 5 years — here are 6 products I continue to re-buy
These beauty products are good to the last drop — trust me, I've finished them all. As someone who reviews and writes about products for a living, you would be right to assume that I've tried my fair share of beauty goodies. From dermatologist-recommended anti-aging essentials to products that found their fame on TikTok, I have tried a lot — and I mean a lot — of beauty products. Because my beauty cabinet resembles that of a small but stocked Sephora, I rarely re-buy something once I've finished it. Often, even though I love and truly recommend something, I have 10 more of its kind waiting to be tested, so a product has to be something extra special to warrant a repeat purchase. Finishing a product in earnest is not only a testament to its efficacy, but how often I reach for it in my day-to-day routine. I re-buy so rarely that when I do, it's worth a shout-out. If you keep scrolling, you'll find a list of beauty products that fit the following criteria: A) they're empty or nearly empty and B) I have re-purchased them in the past or am planning to do so in the near future. From my favourite-ever toner to the perfect sunscreen for oily skin, read on to shop my beauty empties.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
I've written about beauty for 5 years — here are 6 products I continue to re-buy
These beauty products are good to the last drop — trust me, I've finished them all. As someone who reviews and writes about products for a living, you would be right to assume that I've tried my fair share of beauty goodies. From dermatologist-recommended anti-aging essentials to products that found their fame on TikTok, I have tried a lot — and I mean a lot — of beauty products. Because my beauty cabinet resembles that of a small but stocked Sephora, I rarely re-buy something once I've finished it. Often, even though I love and truly recommend something, I have 10 more of its kind waiting to be tested, so a product has to be something extra special to warrant a repeat purchase. Finishing a product in earnest is not only a testament to its efficacy, but how often I reach for it in my day-to-day routine. I re-buy so rarely that when I do, it's worth a shout-out. If you keep scrolling, you'll find a list of beauty products that fit the following criteria: A) they're empty or nearly empty and B) I have re-purchased them in the past or am planning to do so in the near future. From my favourite-ever toner to the perfect sunscreen for oily skin, read on to shop my beauty empties.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
When my husband turned 60, we started going to Florida for the winters. I hated it at first.
When my husband turned 60, he decided we were going to spend half the year in Florida. I struggled going from New York City to our rental condo in North Miami. Now I go back to New York every two weeks while he stays at the beach. The second my husband turned 60, he decided it was time to join the million residents who spend part of the year (in our case, six months) in Florida. My spouse sold me on the sun, sand, and surf — and a North Miami condo rental on the 20th floor with ocean views. I didn't protest when he suggested it — so many of our friends who are empty nesters have made the part-time move to Boca, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or Delray. But when we shipped our car stuffed with bags down to Aventura in December, I quickly realized this was far different from New York City. I tried to make the most out of it The first week, my hubby was gleeful playing pickleball and snoozing on the terrace. I, however, immediately experienced a rosacea flareup from the 85-degree heat and humidity and wound up at a dermatologist's office. The doctor asked if I could stay out of the sun. "Can you write me a prescription to go back to New York?" I responded. Instead, she sold me $159 worth of sunscreen products and sent me on my way. As the weeks crawled by, we went on a few double dates with other couples. "You'll like them. They're about our age," my spouse assured me. They were — give or take 20 years. A few already had grandchildren and were on their second hip replacement. Rather than pout, I decided to make the most of my situation. Every day, I would don a wide-brimmed baseball hat and take a long walk around the exercise trail leading around the golf course. As I logged in my 10,000 steps, I dodged kids on bikes, Door Dash deliveries on motorized scooters, even a four-foot-long lizard and a family of wild ducks. Once, on my second loop, I passed a woman pushing her Maltese in a stroller. I peered inside the carriage; the dog looked more miserable than I. I felt out of place Strolling back through the security gates into the condo complex driveway, I called a friend to vent. "This is so not me! I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone!" I said to hear while complaining about how no one wore black. She was talking me off the ledge when I suddenly heard screeching tires. I turned to see a blue Cadillac coming straight at me. It swerved side to side wildly, hitting a few palm trees in its path and taking out the arm of the security gate. I screamed and jumped into a bush as it sped past, finally coming to a hard stop in front of the condo fountain. I ran after the car, prepared to scream at the driver for trying to mow me down. An old, bent-over gentleman emerged from behind the wheel, and his nurse stepped out of the passenger side. She apologized, and I saw that the man was clearly in shock — he was 97 years old, I found out. I made my way upstairs, thankfully unharmed but covered in dirt from my tumble into the landscaping. I told my spouse what happened. "Florida," he shrugged. "What are you gonna do?" There was plenty I could do — for starters, book my return flight home the next day. "This IS home," he reminded me. I didn't want to be here I went into the bathroom, slammed the door behind me, and cried. This life wasn't me, and despite wanting to be a good wife and spend quality time with my husband, I didn't want to be here. I felt completely lost. I talked to my spouse and explained how I was feeling. To his credit, he told me to travel back and forth as much as I needed. Delta Air Lines became my new best friend. We struck a compromise: I return to New York every two weeks, spend a week or two recharging my batteries, and then return. I now see my daughter, do my work, and meet up with friends. When I'm home and he is in Florida, I don't miss the surroundings, but I do miss him. He comes back to NYC a few times as well, and the rest of the time we spend together in what I try not to call "Aventorture" (at least not in front of him). As we reach the end of May and our official "move out" time for the snowbird season, I'm actually starting to feel more at ease. I got this. I found a few things that keep me entertained and sane: local theater, an Air Supply concert, and the Ralph's coffee stand at the Aventura Mall that doesn't run out of oat milk. It will never be NYC, but maybe when I'm 97 (hopefully not still driving), it may seem ideal. Read the original article on Business Insider Solve the daily Crossword
