Here's How Long Your Mascara Really Lasts

Makeup products have a relatively short life span, according to what it usually says on the packaging. They might be your favorite limited edition pieces or discontinued products that are no longer available for purchase. For whatever reason, you just can’t seem to part with them. With some makeup, you do have the time to spare. Powder products like blushes and eyeshadows can last up to two years, some even longer....

April 9, 2023 · 2 min · 232 words · Joshua Ward

Hormone Health Is The Wellness Trend Of The Moment?

One hot topic in constant discussion is wellness, specifically hormone health. Something small like feeling more tired than usualcould be a symptom of a hormonal imbalance. It seems like the hunger for hormone-related information is only growing, too. It isn’t just supplements, either. Plenty of TikTok users have shared what they eat in a day to “balance their hormones.” However, remember that these foods are not miracle cures.

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 68 words · Anita Russo

How The Toxic 'Tradwife' Internet Trend Promotes Misogyny

Countries like Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland have been promoting gender equality for decades. Their policies and social rules go against gender stereotypes, giving everyone the same rights and freedoms. Moreover,42% of managerial rolesin the country are held by women. Meanwhile, a new trend is taking over social media, promoting misogyny and gender stereotyping. We’re talking about the so-called “tradwife” movement, which romanticizes an era where sexism was rampant. This ideology revolves around the 1950s housewife, embodying almost every stereotype one could imagine....

April 9, 2023 · 2 min · 281 words · Marissa Blanchard

How To Be Less Dramatic When Your Life Starts To Feel Like A Reality TV Episode

Are you always the one with the juiciest new gossip or the most severe lack of filter? Are people always calling you a “drama queen” regardless of your gender? Do you find yourself aggressively journaling about how everyone’s out to get you? But sadly, the drama probably doesn’t always love you back. New York Citybased therapist Rachel Wiss toldPsychology Todaythat group therapy is a solid management option. She added, “It’s a chance to notice their own intentions when interacting with others....

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Cassandra Turner

How To Keep Your Blonde Hair From Turning Green Post-Swim

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve ever noticed your blonde hair starting to turn green, the pool may be to blame. The lighter your blonde color is, the more noticeable the green tint will be. How to protect your blonde locks from the pool Avoid getting into a pool with dry hair. you’re free to also wear a swimming cap to shield your hair from the water....

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 180 words · Ryan Cruz

How To Reshape Your Brows After Over-Tweezing

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Do you have a love-hate relationship with your tweezers? Know that you’re not alone. Just think about the'90s beauty trend that was actually harmful to your brows. Back then, everyone was sporting skinny brows and some say this trend is making a comeback. But just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s right for you. Over-tweezing your eyebrows can ruin their shape and alter your facial expression....

April 9, 2023 · 2 min · 381 words · Emily Schultz

Hunter King Had A Special Nickname For Her Hallmark Co-Star Beau Mirchoff

The movie stars Hunter King as Addy, a young woman preparing for her sister’s wedding. “Hidden Gems” also features Eliza Hayes Maher as Kate, Addie’s sister and the bride-to-be. Mirchoff and King really hit it off while making “Hidden Gems.” She continued, “It didn’t even feel real! The actor recommended anybody who visits Hawaii to try shaved ice and visit the North Shore. “I gave Beau the nickname Beau-tato chip.”...

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 152 words · Amy Taylor

Is Offering A First Date At Their House A Red Flag?

“People are desperate for relationships,” clinical psychotherapist Stephanie Regan toldThe Irish Times. Is it OK to have a first date at someone else’s home? For that reason, or another, someone might suggest a first (IRL) date in their home. It’s completely acceptable to say that you would prefer to meet at a public place . If you don’t, it can have negative impacts on your mental health and self-esteem." So, what should you do on the first date?...

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Shannon Harris

Is Stretching Really A Form Of Exercise?

When it comes to exercise, most people think about hefty cardio or weight training. Just 30 minutes a day can significantly affect our physical health. A mix of aerobic activities and muscle strengthening is great preventative medicine. Surely, uncurling from the fetus position after a night of sleep counts as burning a calorie or two. However, will a serious stretching routine fulfill the amount of physical activity experts recommend? There are two main types of stretching dynamic and static....

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Patrick Gutierrez

Out Of Concealer? Your BB Cream May Do The Trick

When you run out of concealer, don’t make a trip out to the department store right away. Instead, verify if you have a BB cream handy. BB refers to beauty balm or blemish balm, and it works as a hybrid of skincare and makeup. It’s also great when you need SPF protection as well as a barely-there neutral makeup look. Its formula is much more pigmented, which is what helps it cover those pesky color variations....

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 148 words · Charlotte Delgado

Paper Scents Are The Perfume Trend Of The Moment's What To Know

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. He explained, “I started creating this fragrance with one initial ingredient: roasted sesame seed extract. I chose it to evoke the novel scent of ink and to add a delicate flavor to the scent. I enhanced this by working with musky notes, to heighten the sensual aspect. Then I added floral mimosa notes to supplement the gentle note of paper.”...

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Dana Hansen

Perfume Regression: How Throwback Scents Can Affect Your Mental Health

Have you ever smelled something and instantly been transported to another, more positive time and place? Whether you’re a perfume expert or a casual spritzer, perfume regression can affect anybody. That definitely sounds promising, especially in today’s world where stress is an all-too-common factor in life. Basically, thinking about past positive memories can be very good for us. So, how exactly does this fit in with perfume?

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 67 words · Steven Lawrence

Scent-Scaping Is The Trend That Promotes A Healthy Work-From-Home Environment

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Work-from-home is an art that most companies seem to have perfected by now. It’s not difficult to see why. Even so, the challenges of living and working in the same environment are real. Enter scent-scaping or fragrance-layering, a pandemic-born trend that’s kicking things up a notch. Even science says so. This is probably why the scent of a particular perfume takes you back in time....

April 9, 2023 · 2 min · 285 words · Melissa Horton