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Beauty + Cosmetics
Rhode Skin essentials you need right now
We already know our readers love Rhode Skin . Like, really love Rhode . So when the brand drops something new, we’re paying attention—and we’re making sure you know about the two products currently at the top of our beauty wish list. Fir…
Quick! It's your chance to snag those beauty tools you've always wanted at a great price
Sometimes the fastest way to upgrade your beauty routine isn't another serum or lipstick—it's a better tool . From styling your hair to streamlining your morning routine, the right beauty appliance can save time and make getting ready fe…
Great deals on designer fragrances at Walmart's Beauty Event
A new fragrance can change the entire mood of getting dressed. One spritz and suddenly the same jeans, sweater, and school-run schedule feel a little more polished. That's why we're giving fragrance its moment during the Walmart Beauty E…
Stock up and save at Walmart's Beauty Event
If your makeup bag is looking a little more well-loved than you'd like to admit, Walmart's Beauty Event , running now through September 4, is a great time for a refresh. And for this installment, we're skipping the shampoo aisle and goin…
The "effortless" trick that's earned a permanent spot in our beauty routine
There's something incredibly satisfying about looking like you planned ahead...even when you absolutely didn't. That's where Glamnetic has earned a permanent spot in our beauty routine. They make the whole "effortless" thing feel a littl…
The easy at-home manicure you can actually do yourself
Glamnetic is one of those beauty brands that feels like it was actually designed for real life, not just a vanity counter. Kids are home from school for the summer, which means your free time to go get a manicure is greatly reduced. But …
Fewer products, better skin. Thanks, Rhode.
Summer is the season of simplifying everything—including your skincare routine. We're squeezing every bit of joy out of longer days, and nobody wants a complicated lineup of products taking over the bathroom counter. That's exactly why R…
Look your age, look incredible. With Perricone MD.
At a certain point, skincare stops being about trends and starts being about results. You’re not interested in a 14-step routine created by a 22-year-old influencer with perfect lighting and unlimited free time. You want products that wo…
Look hydrated, awake, and expensive with Rhode
Skincare has officially entered its “less, but better” era—and Rhode understood the assignment. In a world of 14-step routines and products that require a spreadsheet to use correctly, Rhode has built a loyal following by doing the oppos…
Rhode: The most buzzed-about skincare line this spring
It's spring, and your skin is politely asking for a reset. Heavy winter creams feel like overkill, dull complexions need a little wake-up call, and we're wanting products that deliver glow without requiring a 14-step routine. Enter Rhode…
This is not a drill: Sephora's annual sale is here, and it's huge.
There are sales, and then there’s the “cancel your plans and refill your cart” kind of sale—hello, Sephora . The annual event is officially on, which means your favorite splurges just got a lot more justifiable. Think of it as your permi…
Out With Winter Skin, In With the Glow: Sephora Spring Essentials
Spring has a way of exposing everything winter tried to hide. Dull skin, tired makeup routines, that moisturizer that suddenly feels way too heavy. That's why a quick refresh from Sephora can feel less like shopping and more like strateg…
Minimal effort, maximum glow. Why everyone's talking about Rhode.
It's spring, and your skin is politely asking for a reset. Heavy winter creams feel like overkill, dull complexions need a little wake-up call, and we're wanting products that deliver glow without requiring a 14-step routine. Enter Rhode…
The products that helped me battle the dreaded dry hands of winter. (And I won!)
Ahhhh winter. You get your sweaters, and your glisten of frost on everything. Winter is beautiful. Winter is also the arch nemesis of my hands. My first indication that winter is HERE is that my hands become so dry, the mere act of clapp…
Effortless Glow in a Stick: Welcome to Milk Makeup
Let’s get one thing straight: beauty and skincare aren’t indulgences—they’re strategic self-care. If you’re someone who values quality (and has the budget to match), Milk Makeup deserves a permanent place in your routine. Milk isn’t abou…
From Bridgerton to Lisa Frank: What we're loving at Kitsch right now
Let’s talk about Kitsch , the store that understands something very important: moms can be practical and stylish, and we don’t have to choose between looking pulled together and living real life. Kitsch is basically where elevated everyd…
Why we're switching to Olaplex shampoo
If you’ve been buying shampoo the same way since college —whatever’s on sale, smells vaguely like coconut, and promises “shine”—this is your gentle-but-firm wake-up call. We’re switching from drugstore shampoo to Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maint…
Get a Simple New-Year Beauty Reset at Sephora. (No 12-Step Routine Required)
Alright friend, let’s talk about the quiet promise we all make in January: this is the year I take better care of my face. Not in a “buy 47 products and overhaul my entire life” way — just a simple refresh that makes you feel a little mo…
New haircare that actually repairs damaged hair from Perricone MD
Science-backed haircare is finally closing the gap between hope and real help for frizzy, damaged hair . Perricone MD's new line is taking the same no-nonsense approach to hair as they do with skin, so you get healthy hair without the gu…
Foundation that lives up to the hype
Okay, let’s talk about Il Makiage’s Woke Up Like This foundation —because if you’ve ever tried to find the perfect foundation shade online, you know it can feel like dating apps for your face. Swipe left, swipe right , and somehow you st…
Show your team spirit with Glamnetic's NFL press on nails
Alright mamas, football season is officially here—which means Saturdays and Sundays (and Thursdays and Mondays) are now for snacks, noise, and pointing out every bad call those refs make. But whether you're a diehard fan or just there fo…
Glueless wigs are the no-fuss, stay-put fashion secret we love
Glueless wigs have become a real lifesaver for busy moms —they promise less stress and a put-together look, all without the commitment (or the sticky mess). So, what's changed? Glueless wigs now go on in seconds and keep you looking poli…
Deal of the Day: Neutrogena Hydro Boost 56% off!
If you're a fan of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel , you're in luck! We spotted it for 56% off on Amazon today, making it just $11.85 instead of nearly $27. The best-selling Neutrogena gel is lightweight, it's oil-free s…