Although vitamin C serums are (rightfully) popular for their ability to do many great things to your skin over time, i.e. reduce the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles and protect against free radicals (like pollution and UV rays), I wanted some instant gratification to make my complexion brighter and better. After hearing a lot of buzz about OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright 15% Vitamin C Serum, I decided to try a sample on a whim....

To buy: $24 (was $30); paulaschoice.com. Don’t get me wrong: I didn’t just discover this product out of nowhere. It’s a beauty editor holy grail, a cult classic, and according to the brand, one bottle sells every seven seconds. That said, I have no problem following instead of leading in this case; the formula works so well, I’ve barely gone astray and used other chemical exfoliants since I first tried it....

“I am personally excited to see Pinners continue to value different areas of the home, and that really comes through from the trends we’re seeing in our Pinterest Predicts 2023 report,” says Jeremy Jankowski, creator management lead of Home & Design at Pinterest. “It reinforces the value our personal space holds.” Here are the top five home trends that Pinterest predicts will be strong next year. 1. Vintage Meets Modern Vintage isn’t going anywhere....

To buy: costafarms.com. Plus, its variegated, sword-like leaves make it a standout when paired with modern and eclectic design styles. Lovers of high humidity and consistently moist soil, a sunny spot in a bathroom could be an ideal environment for this leafy option. Place it in an area with bright, indirect light and away from heating or cooling vents, which can dry out its lovely fronds. Easy to propagate, spider plants often sprout smaller baby plants right on the parent plant....

Resveratrol belongs to a group of antioxidant-rich polyphenols called stilbenoids and has been identified in more than 70 plant species, including many ingredients you already know and love: Grapes (particularly the skins and seeds) Peanuts Pistachios Blueberries Cranberries Dark chocolate Itadori tea (Japanese knotweed tea) Red wine This plant-based compound offers a host of healthy benefits—besides making red wine and dark chocolate smart ways to indulge (in moderation). In fact, daily wine consumption (up to one 5-ounce glass for women and up to two 5-ounce glasses for men per day) is believed to be the reason the French live long lives and suffer from fewer cardiometabolic conditions....

To buy: $37; amazon.com. “I don’t know how I have survived 30-something winters without these pants,” wrote one five-star reviewer who titled their review “The best winter pants.” They continued, “They are, quite frankly, the pants of my dreams… The exterior material is great, the interior fuzzy material is SO warm and covers the entire inside of the pants. These joggers will keep you WARM!” Just like other sweatpants, this teddy-lined pair also features an elastic waistband and a drawstring closure, so you’re able to adjust how your sweatpants fit....

“Two or three at a time should be fine for most skincare products,” says Peterson Pierre, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles. “If it’s a dozen, I would caution against it because ingredients do expire, and you want to ensure maximum freshness and potency.” Using expired products isn’t great for your skin either—at best, the product won’t be as effective; at worst, it can irritate skin and give you contact dermatitis, according to Harshal Ranglani, MD, a clinical and aesthetic dermatologist....

Their property is located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood, which is filled with the type of young families Morford and Lincoln love to take on as clients. “They’re often enthusiastic, and looking to plant some roots to create lasting memories,” Lincoln notes. This project already had the basics covered, given that it was set in a bright, blank slate of a room filled with white walls and natural light....

Make this spaghetti squash parmesan recipe on a weeknight for the family, on Saturday night for guests, or as a vegetarian holiday main. Since the meal is hearty, we guarantee meat-eaters will forget there is no chicken involved. If your market only has small squashes, don’t fret! Buy two and follow the recipe, dividing the mixture between the four halves.

Fortunately, with a little strategizing, you can still get your sparkle on this holiday season. Try these tips to make sure there’s plenty of bubbly for toasting from Thanksgiving all the way into 2022. “For other domestic sparkling wines, try cool-weather regions,” Edmondsond says. He recommends wines from Los Carneros, which straddles the southern parts of Sonoma and Napa counties; the Sonoma Coast along the Pacific Ocean; and the Willamette Valley in Oregon....

In reality, that run begins as more of a walk. Spring produce comes into season slowly—one here, one there, one delicate vegetable or allium at a time. What’s available when and where will vary, to some degree, by region. But here’s what to look for, generally, now that the season has turned and spring’s first crops are arriving.

This guided wellness journal includes six months worth of gratitude and self-reflection prompts, inspirational quotes, and affirmations. The daily exercises help you feel more empowered, happier, and grateful. Use it in the morning to get started on a positive note, and finish your evening by reflecting on your day. One shopper said, “This journal has changed my life…I’ve never been more grateful than I am today.” To buy: $29 (was $34); amazon....