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3 Things I Would Never Put on My Skin As a Dermatologist iStock Building a beauty routine is no easy feat. As consumers, we are constantly inundated with new skincare and makeup trends, anti-aging products , formulas that target specific issues like hyperpigmentation and acne, and makeup products that also promise healthy benefits like hydrated skin. A downside to all of this is that it becomes especially challenging to weed out products and ingredients we shouldn’t use....

30 A-Maize-Ing Thanksgiving Facts You Probably Didn’t Know Best Life Thanksgiving is a special holiday for many reasons—the food, family, and football, to name a few. Less well known, however, are the many fascinating facts behind the holiday’s history, traditions, and myths. The truth is, for many of us, there’s a lot we don’t know about the holiday we celebrate every fourth Thursday in November. So before carving up your family’s turkey this year, take the time to learn some of the most interesting Thanksgiving facts we could find....

30 Best Tips for Dressing Well in Your 30s Shutterstock In your 20s, you can get away with a lot, sartorially speaking. You’re fit and fetching; anything you wear, no matter how ill-advised, comes across as a failed style swerve at worst . But once you pass 30, those swerves—the mismatched patterns, the unflattering silhouettes—aren’t as acceptable as they once were. Basically, now that you’ve grown up, it’s high time for your wardrobe to as well....

30 Crazy Facts About Colors That Will Blow Your Mind Shutterstock We’re immersed in color. Right from the get go (color-in-the-lines lessons in pre-school), the color spectrum surrounds and informs everything we do. And yet, for most of us, color remains, by and large, an unknown. Sure, you may know that red mixed with blue makes purple—and that orange clashes with just about everything—but that’s all 101-level knowledge. A deeper dive into the Crayola box will reveal troves of astonishing information—from fascinating history about broad color groups to how certain hues have bona fide effects on your psyche....

4 Dollar Store Items That Are Better Than the Name-Brand, Retail Experts Say Shutterstock / Me dia Dollar stores can be great for shoppers on a budget, but it’s no secret that they’re not always the best options out there for all of your purchases. In fact, many of the bargain chains can sometimes cost more than their big box store competitors and lack essentials like fresh food that can make them a true one-stop option....

4 Health Benefits of Adding Milk to Your Coffee, According to Experts New Africa/Shutterstock The majority of American adults—64 percent, to be exact—enjoy at least one cup of coffee per day. And for many of those coffee lovers, their ritual is the same every day. Yet experts say that if you take your coffee black, there may be a few good reasons to switch up your routine . We asked Lindsay Delk , RD, RDN, the Food and Mood Dietician , to share some of the biggest benefits of taking milk in your coffee....

4 More Major Walmart Changes Coming to Stores, and How They’ll Affect You Walmart Walmart is doing everything in its power to ensure it’s the crème de la crème of America’s big-box retailers. From drone delivery to crypto payment methods (yeah, you read that right), Walmart is at the forefront of futuristic shopping. Here are four major changes coming to Walmart locations across the U.S.—including fashion news for teens. RELATED: 4 Major Walmart Changes Coming to Stores, and How They’ll Affect You ....

4 Popular Medications That Medicare Will Never Cover iStock With many plans and supplements to choose from, signing up for Medicare can be a daunting task. In particular, it can be difficult to determine whether your crucial medications are covered, or if instead you’ll be paying a hefty, out-of-pocket price for your prescription drugs . “While Medicare plans do a good job of covering most prescription medications, we commonly see a few medications that aren’t covered,” says Emily Gang , the leading expert behind The Medicare Coach ....

4 Tips for Using Self-Tanner If You’re Over 50, According to Beauty Experts Drazen_ / iStock There are two common approaches to self-tanner. The first is to apply it meticulously, paying close attention to joints, extremities, and potential streaks. The second is to simply slather it on, with nary a regard for the outcome. And, hey, both get the job done. However, as you enter your sixth decade , you might be interested in using a more finely tuned technique for your faux glow....

40 Romantic Experiences Everyone Should Have By 40 Shutterstock Keeping the romance alive in a relationship is more than just a game of making sure all anniversaries are accounted for and picking up the bill at dinner from time to time. In fact, making a concerted effort to prioritize romance in your relationship, whether you’ve been together for 10 weeks or 10 years, can make all the difference between a love life that keeps you and your partner smitten with one another and one that fizzles out....

40 Ways to Speak with (and Connect with) a Millennial Shutterstock If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, you’d be forgiven for not knowing what on earth “spilling the tea,” “clap back,” or “fleek” means. (That goes especially for the latter, since no one seems to know what “fleek” means.) However, if you want to talk to millennials on their own terms—and to truly decipher what it is they’re saying—it would behoove you to learn....

5 Bath & Body Works Luxury Perfume Dupes Just Hit Shelves Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Beauty dupes are a dime a dozen these days. You can find stand-ins for Sol de Janeiro at Five Below, for Drunk Elephant at Dollar Tree, and for Charlotte Tilbury at Walmart. But while some of these are hit or miss, the most consistent dupes we’ve seen are the fragrances at Bath & Body Works that smell just like luxury perfumes....

5 Best Christmas Movies to Watch on Netflix Now Netflix When I was in my 20s, I would roll my eyes at my grandma and mom watching Hallmark Christmas movies . The acting was bad, the plots were identical, and the cringe factor was high. But once I hit my mid-30s, something shifted. The familiar story arcs were comforting; the sub-par performances were endearing; and I appreciated the over-the-top positivity compared to all the negativity on the news....

5 Common Cleaning Products That Could Be Hurting Your Health, Experts Say PeopleImages/iStock Keeping our homes clean has always been important, but for many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic kicked off a new standard of cleanliness . According to survey data shared by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the use of products like hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes soared starting in 2020. That’s not surprising, but what may be more so is that 85 percent of survey participants said they were “very or somewhat likely to maintain the same level of cleaning practices initially adopted in March 2020, even when the pandemic has passed....

5 Flowers That Can Thrive in the Winter, Experts Say Nadzeya Pakhomava / Shutterstock Winter is associated with many outdoor activities—skiing, sledding, snowshoeing—but it’s probably not the season you plan to hunker down in the garden . Interestingly enough, however, experts say certain plants are known to thrive in winter weather, and that includes some hardy flowers. According to Carly Campbell , gardening expert and founder of the Mommy on Purpose blog, winter bloomers are lower-maintenance and hardier than those that flourish in the spring and summer....

5 Mistakes You’re Making When Wearing White, According to Stylists Tijana87 / iStock White is a go-to color for many, especially in the summer. Wear it in the form of a linen sundress or a crisp white button-down, and you’ll appear instantly polished and ready for a day in the sun. But as everyone knows, white has its drawbacks. For one, it stains easily—so while you may have the chicest outfit at your backyard BBQ, you might also be nervous to get too close to the ketchup station....

5 Most Practical Presents Anyone Will Appreciate, According to a Gifting Expert iStock For people who are picky when it comes to presents, you’re best off asking them for an official gift list or giving them something you’re certain they use or restock regularly, like a favorite brand of lip gloss, candle , or gourmet coffee. But if you don’t know their preferences well or just want to switch things up this year, TikTok influencer Leah (@leahsgiftguide) has a few ideas for the person who prefers practicality....

5 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Laughter Jacob Lund / Shutterstock We all have that one person in our life who’s fun to be around and makes everyone laugh without even trying—but did you know you can reap some serious health benefits from those one-liners? Laughter is no, well, laughing matter when it comes to your health. For stress relief and boosting your physical well-being, giggles may be just what the doctor ordered....

5 Small Towns That Feel Like You’re in “The Notebook” New Line Cinema It’s not a stretch to say that The Notebook became an instant classic when it was released in theaters 20 years ago. The tearjerker adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel captivated audiences, thanks in no small part to performances by then-rising stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as fated lovers Noah and Allie. But for as memorable as the story may be, the beautiful filming locations used for the film—which is set in 1940s North Carolina—undoubtedly boosted the on-screen romance....

5 Table Setting Rules You Can Forget, Etiquette Experts Say Shutterstock Despite our collective obsession with beautiful tablescapes—long party tables filled to the brim with flowers , candlesticks, and crystal glasses—the art of setting the table is quickly being forgotten. Nowadays, you’d be hard-pressed to find a person who knows an oyster fork from a dessert fork and even less likely to locate someone who could set a formal table from memory....