5 Expert-Approved Ways to Show Your Boss You’re in It for the Long Haul

Kelsey Nelson
Jan 28, 2017

For many of us, 2016 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2017! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January for new ideas, hacks and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.

A new year is the perfect time to take a step back, reevaluate and make some serious changes. Not loving the one you’re with? That’s okay. You can break up. Want to get seriously toned all over? Awesome! Cardio hour, here we come. Totally love your job and want to keep climbing that ladder? That’s super cool, but during the season of change, your boss might be wondering if you’re scoping out other options. That’s why we asked Lila Ibrahim, COO of Coursera, to share her five tips to prove to your boss you’re here to stay. Read on, rock on.

1. Overcommunicate. At any job, at any time, you could be juggling a number of assignments, so you have to learn how to manage your time to get everything done. But Lila has a tip.“Be overly communicative about what you’re working on, when your team or manager can expect deliverables and what you’ll need from them to complete the assignment,” she says. And that goes for when things don’t go as planned too. “If you find yourself unable to meet a deadline, tell your boss as soon as possible with context and a new proposed date. Things happen and proactively communicating lets them know you’re responsible and can manage your time,” says Lila.

2. You were hired for your unique point of view. Own it. “Everyone comes to the table with their own set of experiences and perspectives. Avoid comparing yourself to those around you and focus on what you can bring to the table — no matter your pay grade or job title,” advises Lila. “Speak up in meetings, seek and share feedback with your higher-ups and those you lead, and come to every table with new ideas and questions based on your unique perspective. Don’t be intimidated to speak up and get creative,” she says.

3. Learn something new. No matter the industry or sector, jobs are changing faster than ever, and the shelf life of your college degree is getting shorter. Plus, with innovation and technology moving so quickly, it’s imperative you keep your skills sharp. Lila says, “Make yourself indispensable by learning to code or brushing up on your Photoshop skills. Take these newfound skills and share them with your colleagues. This helps generate new knowledge and also fosters a culture of learning. Plus, you win points for being proactive and the person in the know.”

4. Embrace and define your company’s culture. “When I hire or evaluate my employees, I’m looking for individuals who believe that we’re doing world-changing work and also believe in the work they’re doing. Like many other things in life, we typically do our best work on the things that we’re most passionate about. It’s both personally and professionally rewarding when the work you’re doing really matters and you get to experience the positive outcomes,” shares Lila. She continues, “Know your company’s culture and take the time to truly reflect on it, understand it and participate in it — whether that be through leading by example, attending (or planning) company events and task forces, or supporting a culture of learning by asking questions and sharing ideas.”

5. Rise to the occasion, and don’t be afraid to fail. Sometimes, you just gotta go for it. Lila advises, “In an era of growth mindset, there’s never been a better time to stretch yourself, take risks and be fearless. Instead of dwelling on or being fearful of what could (or does) go wrong, how can you turn the experience into a meaningful one? And, if it doesn’t work out, share that failure in a productive way to land a new job, or demonstrate a willingness to stretch above the standard. It sets you up for more growth opportunities.”

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Move Over, Mayo: These 30 Aioli Recipes Meet All Your Dipping Needs

Listen – we love ketchup, mayo, mustard, and all your other favorite condiments– by no means are we suggesting that mayo doesn’t have a place in BLTs and potato salad recipes. But, if you haven’t tried aioli — a popular dipping sauce with Mediterranean origins — you’re seriously missing out.

Aioli recipes are traditionally made with garlic, olive oil, and sometimes eggs (the combination of which is, of course, mayonnaise), but modern iterations also throw in lemon juice, garlic, and a whole plethora of other delicious herbs and spices. Here are 25 of our favorite aioli recipes, but be warned: once you dip your French fries in aioli, you’ll never go back.

Vanilla and Bean

Jalapeño Aioli

Let's start things off with a little spice, shall we? This zesty, zingy aioli gets infused with jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice to form the most delicious flavor.

Cooking With Curls

Super Easy Garlic Aioli

Let’s start off with the most mainstream, common version of aioli you’re likely to find. This easy-to-make recipe contains only five ingredients: mayo, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Like all aioli creations, this sauce is perfect for adding to sandwiches and burgers, and will also take your fries to a *whole* new level.

Goodie Godmother

Cilantro Lime Aioli

Aioli recipes are *delish* on a quesadilla or another Mexican-inspired meal. The flavors of cilantro and lime pair with all kinds of flavorful (and spicy) foods.

The Iron You

Rosemary Aioli

Paired here with meatballs, rosemary aioli is a bit more herbaceous. The flavors of rosemary go well with meats. We also recommend serving this sauce on the sandwich portion of a hearty soup-and-sammie meal.

Hello Little Home

Pesto Aioli

Use some store-bought or homemade pesto to mix into thick mayo, and you have yourself an exceptional (and easy!) aioli recipe.

Vikalinka

Truffle Aioli

One bite of this rich aioli recipe, and you'll be hooked. It's especially tasty alongside some fries!

Feel Good Foodie

Basic Homemade Aioli

This pick is as straightforward as aioli gets. If you're looking to hone your kitchen craft with more homemade dips and sauces, this aioli recipe is a great place to start.

The Suburban Soapbox

Roasted Garlic Aioli

Here’s another crowd-pleasing garlic aioli recipe for you. Pro tip: roast the garlic by cutting it in half, placing the middle side down on a piece of foil, drizzling with olive oil, and roasting for about 30 minutes. You’ll unlock a super-rich flavor that you just can’t get with raw garlic.

The Best Aioli Recipes

The Wimpy Vegetarian

Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

Looking for something a little... tangier? This roasted red pepper aioli will definitely do the trick. It combines the flavors of traditional aioli and red peppers with mustard, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes for a condiment with kick!

The Edgy Veg

Vegan Caper Aioli

Aioli recipes can be healthy — just ask this vegan caper aoil mixture. Salty capers meet mellowed-out mayo in this plant-based recipe.

The Minimalist Baker

5-Ingredient Chipotle Aioli

This baby is spicy – and it also happens to be totally vegan. The “mayo” is made from soaked and blended cashews, while the flavor itself comes from fresh chipotle peppers.

A Spicy Perspective

Magic Aioli Sauce

You'll just have to trust us on this one – this aioli recipe holds pure magic. It's dreamy and bright, meaning it's the perfect pair to hefty, salty potato wedges and the like. Each dip will leave you wanting more and more!

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Gochujang Aioli

Gochujang, a spicy Korean chili and soybean paste, gets the aioli treatment, resulting in a spectacularly spicy spread that can be used across dishes from sandwiches to loaded fries. All we can say is bring on all the spicy aioli recipes!

Fountain Avenue Kitchen

Smoked Paprika Aioli

When shopping for paprika, go for a spice labeled “smoked paprika” or “sweet paprika.” Plain-old paprika tends to be a lot less flavorful. In the case of this pick, though, you’ll combine smoked paprika with a bit of cumin to achieve a rich, spicy flavor in your aioli recipe.

Joyful Healthy Eats

Chipotle Lime Aioli

We’ve already covered aioli with lime and aioli with chipotle peppers — but this mouthwatering recipe combines the two. Bonus points for serving these with healthy and delicious sweet potato fries!

The Real Food Dietitians

Dijon-Thyme Aioli

This rich aioli is a sweet potato's BFF.

Savor The Best

Lemon-Dill Aioli Sauce

Not so much into the peppery, spicy sauces? Keep things light and fresh with this lemon and dill-flavored creation. When prepping this aioli, be sure to bring your egg yolks to room temperature, or you may have some trouble getting them to mix with the rest of the sauce.

Healthy Green Kitchen

Vegan Egg-Free Aioli

Here’s another one for the plant-based eaters out there. The secret ingredient in this recipe is aquafaba... that is, chickpea water. You can store this mixture for up to seven days in a covered container, so it’s great for making ahead (meal prep FTW!) and taking to work.

More Delicious Aioli Recipes

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Chimichurri Aioli

Chimichurri is often slathered on meats, and this aioli is just as – if not more – versatile. It shares a number of ingredients with traditional chimichurri sauce — a few of the stand-outs are cilantro, onion, lime juice, and jalapeño!

Barley & Sage

Spicy Lemon Aioli

For a dip with more kick, this spicy lemon aioli strikes the ideal balance between tangy and zesty.

Half Baked Harvest

Roasted Garlic Saffron Aioli

Saffron brings a muted, yet deep flavor to this blend that was crafted to pair with feta fries. It's one of the tastiest aioli recipes we've had!

Homemade Interest

Easy Lemon Aioli

When we say this recipe is easy, that’s kind of an understatement. There are literally two steps: whisk everything together, then allow it to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. It’s *that* simple.

Pink Owl Kitchen

Creole Aioli

All the best parts of creole cookin' falvor are included in this aioli. Make sure you've got a lot of spices on your hands, or else this spicy pick won't quite hit the same.

The Skinny Fork

Skinny Sriracha Aioli

What makes this Sriracha-infused aioli skinny, exactly? Instead of regular mayonnaise, you’ll sub in light mayo and Greek yogurt for a lower-fat, protein-packed alternative.

Cafe Delites

Garlic Avocado Aioli

All those classic garlic aioli recipes we’ve shared above are fabulous, but adding some avocado can be a *total* game-changer. With this recipe, you’ll whip some fresh avo right into the mixture, adding creamy texture and stellar flavor.

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Lemon Parsley Aioli

This lemon-parsley combo is decidedly British-inspired and perfect for dipping. It showcases the flavors of mayo, parsley, lemon, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Bonus points for serving it with fried blue cheese olives, as shown here.

Veggie And The Beast

Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

If you’re interested in a red pepper flavor, but want to steer clear of animal products (or dairy in general), try this vegan version. You’ll sub in cashews (processed with water, of course) for mayo, keeping it dairy-free and super healthy.

Self Proclaimed Foodie

Basil Garlic Aioli

If you’re a big pesto fan, you’ll adore this basil-garlic sauce. In addition to being a perfect addition to French fries, it would also go great on any kind of Italian-inspired sammie, such as an eggplant Parm or meatball sub. (via Self Proclaimed Foodie)

Ruled.Me

Roasted Garlic Chipotle Aioli

See those eggs in the background? That’s because this recipe has you making mayo from scratch. It doesn’t get more wholesome than that. You’ll bring the eggs to room temperature before processing them with additional yolks, lemon juice, and garlic, and adding olive oil toward the end of the process.

Tasty Kitchen

Super Garlicky Aioli

We thought we’d round off our list with another classic iteration of aioli. This garlic-infused version is perfect for all your aioli needs, but we *especially* love it with French fries and a glass of white wine. Cheers!

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser. This article originally appeared in 2017 as part of our Hit Refresh series.

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17 Drugstore Skincare Finds That Are Totally On-Trend For 2025 (& Really Work!)

As a skincare lover, the skincare industry’s growth continues to amaze me – in 2024, it was valued at $115.65 billion, and is only expected to expand to $122.11 billion in 2025. Even if you’re not looking at the numbers, it’s likely you’ve noticed a boom in the presence of skincare expertise and products buzzing on social media. As time goes on, people are learning more and more about what it takes to take care of their skin, and naturally, certain trends in the skincare realm transform.

While slugging and glass skin routines took center stage in 2024, an entirely new slew of skincare trends are on the rise for 2025. Since I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to shell out a fortune to take care of yourself – especially your skin – I’ve tracked down the best (affordable!) drugstore productsfor every 2025 skincare trend, should you choose to give ‘em a try this year.

Scroll on for 2025’s top skincare trends, plus the 17 best drugstore products you can use to achieve them.

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1. Upcycled ingredients

Alec Batis, CEO and co-founder of Sweet Chemistry, confirmed to Popsugarthat upcycled ingredients will be “gaining significant traction” in 2025.

Upcycled ingredients favor the health of the environment since they repurpose elements that might otherwise be considered as waste. Univar Solutions notes that olive oil, coconut, and coffee are a few of the most popular upcycled ingredients for producing skincare formulas like scrubs, oils, and cleansers.

In conjunction with this first 2025 skincare trend, I predict that eco-friendly skincare products will continue to rise, which not only includes 100% vegan and animal cruelty-free formulas (shout out e.l.f.), but also products with recycled packaging (Lush is my go-to) or ones with “refillable” features, like the ones below.

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Vegan and cruelty-free: e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Face Cream

This lightweight $13 face cream hydrated with evening niacinamide, nourishing hyaluronic acid, and boosting peptides. It even provides an extra layer of protection against harmful UV rays with SPF 30.

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Vegan and cruelty-free: Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream

This $12 face cream is fully vegan and cruelty-free. It's packed with moisturizing ingredients and even antioxidants that work against free radicals that cause pore blockages and breakouts.

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Refillable: Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Facial Cleanser Refill Pouch

This $15 refill pouch of Aveeno cleanser takes it real easy on the skin with a milky gel texture and a gentle formula that's suitable for all skin types.

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2. Peptides on peptides

Peptides have grown to be a total holy grail ingredient when it comes to skincare. They can encourage collagen production, strengthen and protect the skin barrier, and even out skin tone, in addition to other benefits.

While tons of luxury skincare brands like Caudalie and Drunk Elephant have embraced peptides in their products, the trend has trickled down to plenty of drugstore mainstays, too. Cetaphil and CeraVe offer some truly affordable formulas that provide the same benefits as the ones you’d pay $50+ for.

If you’re looking for stronger, healthier skin in 2025, these products are the way to go.

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For improved firmness, texture, and tone: Cetaphil Healthy Renew Anti Aging Face Serum

This gentle peptide formula does all the things a higher-end product would – for only $15!

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For a stronger skin barrier: CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream

Made with three essential ceramides and peptides, this $16 night cream helps renew and strengthen your skin's barrier overnight.

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For anti-aging: Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum

This $12 serum is packed with several different kinds of peptides to help target fine lines and wrinkles. If anti-aging products are your jam, you've got to try this.

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3. All things anti-wrinkle

Howard Sobel, MD, told Popsugarthat preventative Botox treatments are in "tremendous demand,” especially among Gen Z-ers. These treatments typically have to do with all things anti-wrinkle.

Though there’s no drugstore solution for injectables like Botox, there’s no shortage of affordable formulas geared toward preventing wrinkles before they drive deep. Most notably, products with retinols can help your skin generate more collagen and elastin, providing a stronger structure against wrinkles and fine lines.

Check out the best drugstore formulas below.

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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Face Moisturizer Cream

This $22 bottle filled with potent retinol and hyaluronic acid helps hydrate the skin and target wrinkles for a more youthful appearance.

Amazon

Differin Acne Treatment Gel + Retinoid Treatment

This popular $19 (pack of two) pick employs retinol to encourage a faster cell turnover rate, which can help prevent new acne from forming and even out texture like fine lines and wrinkles.

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Eucerin Pro-Retinol Night Cream

For just $13, this retinol-infused night cream helps hydrate your skin and reduces the look of fine lines while you sleep.

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4. Mineral sunscreen > chemical sunscreen

Also known as physical sunscreen, mineral sunscreen will eclipse chemical sunscreen formulas in popularity this year. Bobbi Brown, renowned makeup artist and founder of both Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty, recently told Harper’s Bazaarthat it’s “going to be big in 2025.”

While chemical sunscreen formulas tend to soak into the skin to block harmful UV rays, mineral sunscreen formulas include physical components that sit on top of the skin to prevent UV damage. This element can be especially beneficial for people with sensitive skin!

Not all mineral sunscreens are made the same, though. It’s common for formulas to leave a white cast after application, as well as have ingredients that aren’t necessarily kind to the environment. Look for sunscreens with SPF 30 or more, zinc oxide in the formula, plus labels indicating that they’re “reef-safe.” As far as the white cast goes, these drugstore mineral sunscreens also leave your skin protected from the sun’s rays without a noticeable trace.

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Neutrogena Clear Breakout-Free Liquid Sunscreen

This $15 tube is non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores that lead to pesky breakouts.

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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe's sunscreens are so good. This $16 lotion adds an extra dose of skincare with hyaluronic acid and ceramides, in addition to the SPF 30.

Amazon

Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen

This $21 pick sits on the skin so lightly, but still provides beneficial sun protection with SPF 30.

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5. Décolletage care

The décolletage area – AKA your neck and chest where the skin is thinner and typically harder to treat with skincare products – will shift into the limelight when it comes to 2025 skincare trends.

The décolletage area can be especially sensitive to sun damage, pigmentation, and dryness, and skincare fiends of all kinds will be attuned to caring for it in 2025. You don’t necessarily need décolletage-specific products to help lift, smooth, and firm the skin there.

Products with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and chemical exfoliants like AHAs that you typically use on your face will also keep the area bright, tight, and healthy. Check out these drugstore finds that’ll treat your neck and chest right.

Amazon

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Multi-Depth Hydration Serum

This tiny (but mighty) $10 bottle packs a punch for your skin by hydrating, plumping, and smoothing out unwanted texture and wrinkles.

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COSRX AHA + BHA Treatment Toner

Chemical exfoliants like AHA and BHA help refresh your skin by dissolving dead skin cells, giving newer, fresher skin the opportunity to soak in all the benefits from the rest of your skincare routine. This $19 toner formula works well for your face and décolletage area.

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6. Passive patches

I predict that the abundance of pimple patch peel videos on everyone’s Instagram discover pages won’t be going anywhere in 2025. Not only are pimple patches super satisfying by nature (that peel though!), they’ve become the ultimate skincare accessory, thanks to brands like Starface. Plus, breakouts are always going to be a skin concern, no matter who you are (or your skin type).

Pimple patches aren’t the only patches on the skincare market, though. Patch brands like Frownies have engineered their products to smooth and lift everything from forehead wrinkles to smile lines. Beloved brand Hero Cosmetics even just launched a new big patch for body breakouts.

Any kind of skincare patch allows you to passively treat your personal skin concerns, which plays into the 2025 trend Harper’s Bazaar calls “the simplification of self-care.”

So, don’t be afraid to rock a patch or two! These drugstore finds will give you the perfect peel.

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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original

Ah, a classic. These $20 hydrocolloid patches effectively draw out impurities from whiteheads and help protect active breakouts from the elements (dirt, dust, germs, and grime) by providing an impenetrable barrier.

Amazon

Starface Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches

These stylish $11 patches do the same exact thing, though you'll feel uber-cool wearing 'em since they're star-shaped.

Amazon

Hero Cosmetics Mighty Body Patch

If you tend to break out on your bod, these $15 XL-sized patches immediately come to the rescue.

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Get Paid $15,000 To Eat Your Way Around The World

Ever dream of globetrotting the world while getting paid? That's not a rhetorical question. Now you can turn your wanderlust into real cash with Ramada by Wyndham. The global hotel brand is on the hunt for its next "CEO," AKA Chief Eats Officer, a dream role for anyone who loves food and travel and well, a paycheck. One lucky adventurer will be paid $15,000 to travel to Ramada’s most coveted destinations, curate a list of must-eats, and share their travel highlights on social media. Learn how to enter below!

Decameron Club Caribbean Runaway Bay, Ramada Jamaica

From Thailand to Turkey and Seoul to Santa Barbara, the CEO trip will include up to seven global destinations in a three-week itinerary next spring. With hotels in 75 countries around the world, Ramada by Wyndham is perfect for travelers looking for that bucket-list experience!

Hunan, China, Ramada by Wyndham Chenzhou Dongjiang Lake

For a chance to be the next “CEO,” travel and food enthusiasts can visit Ramada.com/CEO by October 22 and submit a short, 1-3 minute video through TikTok (tag @RamadabyWyndham, #RamadaCEO) or email makemeceo@ramada.com that shows your passion for travel and discovering amazing eats.

Prize Details:

  • $15,000 reward, including a $10,000 travel stipend to cover airfare and travel expenses, plus $5,000 cash
  • Paid hotel accommodations for up to 21 nights at Ramada properties around the world
  • A Wyndham Rewards® Diamond membership for one year

Ramada Resort by Wyndham, Bodrum, Türkiye

How to Apply

To apply, post a public video on TikTok explaining why you are the best candidate for the job, tagging @RamadabyWyndham, using the hashtag #RamadaCEO, and following @RamadabyWyndham on TikTok.

Your TikTok account must be publicly viewable for the duration of the contest (through November 2024). Alternatively, you can email your video submission to makemeceo@ramada.com.

All video submissions must be between one and three minutes in length and should include your country of residence.

If applying via email, be sure to provide the handles for your active and public personal social media accounts.

All entries must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 22, 2024.

Additional Qualifications Include:

  • Applicants must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Availability to travel for up to three weeks between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.
  • Active and proficient on various social media platforms (TikTok and Instagram preferred).
  • At least 21 years old with a valid passport through December 2025.
  • Self-confessed travel lover and foodie.
  • Comfortable working remotely and on deadline.

Ramada by Wyndham will select the winning CEO on or around the week of November 14, 2024. No purchase is necessary to enter. For more details, including official rules, visit www.ramada.com/ceo. Good luck!

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14 Amazing TV Shows FINALLY Returning In February 2025

I'm pouring the champagne (or sparkling grape juice) and whipping up some mini donuts because Valentine's season means it's time to cozy up with the true love of my life: these new TV shows. January got us in the romantic mood with series like Hallmark's first ever dating series Small Town Setup, but these February TV shows celebrate all kinds of relationships, milestones, and adventures...and they're even getting me in the mood for spring!

Here are the 14 best new TV shows coming in February.

The 67th Grammy Awards — On CBS February 2, 2025

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I truly don't remember the last time the Grammy Awards were this stacked. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, The Beatles. It's going to be a night to remember!

The Grammys will air February 2.

The Kardashians Season 6 — On Hulu February 6, 2025

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These iconic sisters (plus momager Kris) are tackling 2025 and all the relationship, internet, and family drama to come. That's right: Kourtney, Khloé, Kim, Kendall, and Kylie are back!

The Kardashians returns on February 6 and stars Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner.

Sweet Magnolias Season 4 — On Netflix February 6, 2025

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Nothing says love like your best female friendships, and Sweet Magnolias season 4 proves it! According to showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson, season 4 will examine "the twists and turns of romance, the complexity of friendship, the surprises that pop up in life," she tells TUDUM, "and how all these things make us more grateful for the people who love us."

Sweet Magnolias season 4 premieres February 6 and stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley.

Super Bowl LIX — On Fox February 9, 2025

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There's one question on everyone's mind as we get closer to the big game: will we see Travis Kelce take home another Super Bowl trophy? And the question on my mind? WHO'S THE HALFTIME SHOW? Stay tuned to find out!

The Super Bowl airs on February 9.

Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3 — On Netflix February 13, 2025

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It all comes to a close for Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai in the Cobra Kai finale — which will take place 40 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. Talk about timing!

Cobra Kai season 6 ends on February 13 and stars Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Gianni DeCenzo, Courtney Henggeler, Vanessa Rubio, Dallas Dupree Young, Yuji Okumoto, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Griffin Santopietro, and Oona O'Brien.

Next Level Chef Season 4 — On Fox February 13, 2025

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If you're sick of cooking shows, I promise you you'll want to give this series a shot. Gordon Ramsey hosts the competition, which pits three teams against each other. The twist? Each episode the teams are assigned to one of three kitchens, each with wildly different resources.

Next Level Chef season 4 premieres February 13 and is hosted by Gordon Ramsey.

Love Is Blind Season 8 — On Netflix February 14, 2025

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Nothing says Valentine's Day like a reality dating show. And nobody's doing it like Love is Blind. This series — in which couples get together without seeing one another — is perfect for anyone who's totally sick of the modern & normal approaches to dating (just me?).

Love is Blind season 8 drops on February 14 and is hosted by Vanessa & Nick Lachey.

SNL50: The Anniversary Special — On NBC February 16, 2025

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In honor of SNL season 50, get a special glimpse at seasons past (including audition tapes!!) with this 3-hour anniversary special. Who knows what kind of guest appearances and musical acts we'll see!

SNL50: The Anniversary Special premieres February 16.

The White Lotus Season 3 — On HBO and Max February 16, 2025

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Remember how I said these new TV shows will get you in the mood for spring? Well The White Lotus season 3 will definitely have you dreaming of your first 2025 vacation. (Although hopefully it'll have way less drama). This season takes us to Thailand and introduces us to a slew of new characters who are all hiding something.

The White Lotus season 3 premieres February 16 and will star Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal.

Yellowjackets Season 3 — On SHOWTIME And Paramount+ February 16, 2025

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If you thought Yellowjackets was crazy in the past, you haven't seen anything yet. Season 3 will tackle the idea of merging our favorite soccer team's past and present selves, and creator Ashley Lyle gave Vanity Faira glimpse into the new story, teasing, "How do you change while you are in your core, in your essence, the same person you always were? How much are you hiding that, and how long are you able to do that, is a question that we’re playing with this season."

Yellowjackets season 3 premieres February 16 and stars Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Kevin Alves, Sarah Desjardins, Simone Kessell, Elijah Wood, Joel McHale, and Hilary Swank.

SAG Awards — On Netflix February 23, 2025

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Awards season is in full swing! The SAG awards celebrate all your favorite actors and actresses, and the fact the show is streamed on Netflix makes it easier than ever to tune in.

The SAG Awards will air on February 23 and are hosted by Kirstin Bell.

1923 Season 2 — On Paramount+ February 23, 2025

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This new TV show FINALLY brings us back to the Duttons after season 1 ended with the Yellowstone ranch in danger, Alex and Spencer split up, and Teonna running for her life. February 23 can't come soon enough — and I'm hoping it doesn't take long for this family to reunite.

1923 season 2 premieres February 23 andthe cast includes Julia Schlaepfer, Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar, Michelle Randolph, Darren Mann, Jerome Flynn, Aminah Nieves, and Isabel May.

Grosse Pointe Garden Society — On NBC February 23, 2025

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This new TV show follows four members of a local garden club who get more than they bargained for when they all become tangled up in a secret murder. Turns out the only thing harder than maintaining the perfect garden is maintaining the perfect image.

Grosse Pointe Garden Society premieres February 23 and stars Melissa Fumero, Aja Naomi King, Ben Rappaport, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Hodge, Nancy Travis, Matthew Davis, and Felix Wolfe.

House of David — On Prime Video February 27, 2025

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You might think you know the story of King David, but you've never seen it told like this. When King Saul's pride leads to his fall, and loss of power over his kingdom, the young David becomes poised to take his place. And he's in for more heartbreak, love, and violence than he could have bargained for.

House of David premieres February 27 and stars Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Ayelet Zurer, Stephen Lang, Martyn Ford, Indy Lewis, and Yali Topol Margalith, Ethan Kai, Sam Otto, Oded Fehr, Louis Ferreira, Davood Ghadami, Ashraf Barhom, Alexander Uloom, and Aury Alby.

Which February TV show are you excited for this year? Check out the 25 New TV Shows You NEED To Watch In 2025 too!

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42 Beauty Favorites for Year-Round Radiance

Want to get a year-round radiance? Now is the perfect time to upgrade your beauty routine. Whether you are looking to have a glowing base for makeup, help protect and grow your hair, or improve the skin all over your body, these finds are going to be crucial in giving you a radiant look from wintertime to summertime. From luxe facial serums to hair-thickening treatments to splurge-worthy LED masks, this list has a little something for every concern and budget.

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Get Younger-Looking Skin With iRestore LED Face Mask Light Therapy

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How would you like to have firmer and younger-looking skin in six to twelve weeks from now? Completely transform your routine with this iRestore LED face mask light therapy. There are a lot of choices for LED masks out there, but iRestore is an industry leader with 360 LEDs, which is over 2x the number of LEDs compared to other brands. This mask comes with an adjustable fit, enhanced eye protection, and a design that hovers over the face for utmost comfort. Enjoy Red, Infrared, and Blue Light Therapy that targets effective treatment for your skin concerns. You're going to love having this mask in your beauty arsenal.

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Even the Skin With BeautyStat Triple Action One-Step Daily Exfoliating Peel Pad

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If you struggle with uneven skin tone, fine lines, enlarged pores, or textured skin, this is the product for you. This triple action one-step daily exfoliating peel pad from BeautyStat is going to help gently exfoliate your skin. Lactic acid stays on the skin surface to provide immediate radiance, and time-released salicylic acid gently and naturally exfoliates all day, while polyglutamic acid binds water to the skin to prevent dryness.

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Mizani 25 Miracle Nourishing Hair Oil Softens and Add Shines

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Get gorgeous, soft, and shiny hair courtesy of the Mizani 25 miracle nourishing hair oil. This nourishing, lightweight, leave-in oil comes with 25 benefits to leave hair soft, shiny, and easy to style. The hair oil goes a long way; only two drops are needed to blend evenly through the hair. You'll love how this product rejuvenates dull and dry hair, leaving you feeling radiant.

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This Makeup Palette with All Your Beauty Essentials

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This Laura Geller New York palette includes a bronzer, two highlighters, blush, and three eyeshadows, all in stunning neutral tones to give you a pretty, glam finish in one compact package.

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This Pore Mask For Unrecognizable Skin

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Formulated to refine and refresh your pores, this Pore Mask leaves your skin free from impurities with one quick use. Use this mask weekly to transform your skin into a glass-like finish that will become a complexion that you will love.

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This Foundation Can Do It All

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It's time to toss those makeup products that are drying and irritating for your skin and upgrade to K-beauty, which will make a difference in no time. This Foundation not only hydrates your skin but leaves a natural, lightweight finish that will stay on all day and night. The cherry on top is the SPF 50,+ which is a must-have for the warmer seasons ahead.

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Get Your Glow On With This Beauty Wand

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Go ahead and add these e.l.f. cosmetics beauty wands to your cart because they won't last long! With a foolproof cushion tip applicator, this wand makes achieving a glowy, radiant makeup look easier than ever. Get it as a contour, highlighter, or blush – it's the best affordable dupe for the viral Charlotte Tilbury wand. One reviewer says, "These blend out SO easy, and you can make it as sheer or as dark as you want. It's very buildable. I use my fingertips or a brush, and both work beautifully."

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Wake Up Gorgeous With MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Face Serum

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This MISSHA time revolution night repair face serum is going to have you waking up with stunning and glowing skin. The serum utilizes an extreme biome complex with 10 probiotics, undergoing triple fermentation for potent rejuvenating powers. Each drop is carefully crafted through high-pressure extraction, ensuring highly concentrated and pure extracts. This moisturizing serum enhances elasticity, radiance, and firmness overnight, initiating skin recovery within 10 hours of use.

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A Mini Travel Kit of Beauty Essentials for Hydrated Skin

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This mini travel kit is a great way to sample products that are sure to give you a hydration boost. The set includes a variety of skincare essentials, from a hyaluronic cream to an avocado cleanser, so it's easier than ever to figure out what works best for you. One reviewer says, "I can tell you 100% these live up to the hype and will buy this again."

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Get Illuminated Skin With Glow Recipe Niacinamide Dew Drops Face Serum

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For a radiant glow at any point in the year, try the Glow Recipe niacinamide dew drops face serum. Containing the holy grail of hydration, hyaluronic acid reveals supple, bouncy, and dewy skin. This hydrating serum has a thin, buildable texture, making it suitable for even the most oily skin types.

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Smooth and Brighten Under Eyes With Womaness Eye Opener Anti Aging Eye Cream

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Do you struggle with dark and puffy under eyes? Try adding this eye opener anti aging eye cream from Womaness to your routine. This brightening and illuminating dark circle eye cream includes the powerfully hydrating HyaClear 7 (hyaluronic acid derivative), and Bakuchiol to help tackle fine lines and wrinkles. You're going to love how this miracle product makes you look refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Glow Up With Lumene Nordic-C Glow Boost Essence Serum

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Get your glow on with the Lumene Nordic-C glow boost essence serum. This serum enhances your skin's natural radiance and provides a hydrating boost for a vibrant, youthful appearance. A triple threat, the serum is enriched with a potent blend of 3 types of hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid, providing long-lasting hydration and leaving your skin feeling smooth, refreshed, and revitalized.

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This Kopari Marine Clean Purifying Gel Cleanser Is Dual-Action

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Meet your new favorite dual-action cleanser. This Kopari marine clean purifying gel cleanser is a gentle gel-to-foam cleanser. Made with amino acids for hydration, moisture-retaining Vitamin B5, and nourishing marine algae extracts, this is great for all skin types. Designed to replenish the skin instead of stripping the skin barrier, this effortlessly purifies and melts makeup away.

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Plump the Skin With Volition Beauty Celery Green Cream

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Reap the benefits of a lightweight gel moisturizer with the Volition Beauty celery green cream. This cream is made with peptides to visibly firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, hyaluronic acid to replenish moisture, and celery to help blur and smooth the skin. This is a must-have in your skin routine if you want a radiant glow.

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Support the Skin's Structure With Margaret Dabbs London Pure Exfoliating Hand Wash

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Nourish your hands with this Margaret Dabbs London pure exfoliating hand wash. This beautiful foaming, rich, and indulgent hand wash is packed with botanical extracts that leave the skin cleansed, hydrated, and replenished. Jojoba beads gently exfoliate, nourish, and support the skin’s healthy structure. Calendula cleanses and calms the skin, buriti, and white water-lily hydrate and encourages elasticity and collagen renewal, and turmeric helps maintain skin health.

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Fight Skin Redness With Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum

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Sensitive skin is going to love love love the Tower 28 SOS intensive rescue serum. This lightweight serum is made with hypochlorous acid to help calm your skin, support the skin barrier, and keep flare-ups at bay. If you have red and irritated skin, this serum is going to be a serious lifesaver.

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Get Fuller-Looking Hair With NUTRI-OX Starter Kit for Color-Treated Thinning Hair

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Want glamorous, thick, luscious hair? Skip the hassle of extensions and grow your hair naturally with the NUTRI-OX starter kit for color-treated thinning hair. Made specifically for colored hair, this clinically tested kit comes with shampoo, conditioner, and a densifying tonic, all designed to help grow your hair thicker and fuller.

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The Nakery Face Cleanser Resurfaces and Rejuvenates

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A good cleanser is a real game-changer. If you want to resurface and rejuvenate your skin, you're going to want to add this face cleanser from Nakery to your shopping cart. This collagen-infused facial wash is formulated to delicately eliminate impurities and unveil a luminous, youthful complexion.

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Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield Protects From Heat

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Listen, if you're going to be using heat on your hair, you need this Joico defy damage protective shield. This serum shields from heat, UV, and environmental damage. Use just one pump before blow drying to make hair 4x stronger against breakage during styling. Not only does this protect against color fading, but it will leave hair soft, shiny, and healthy-looking.

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Fight Against Signs of Aging With Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

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This Shiseido ultimate power infusing concentrate helps you fight against signs of aging. This lightweight, potent formula amplifies hydration and boosts radiance in just three days. The serum increases the skin’s capacity to hold water and prevents elastin degradation to help give you plumper and smoother skin.

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Reap the Benefits of a Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Facial Wand Bundle

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This Solawave radiant renewal facial wand bundle is going to be one of your new go-to products in your skincare routine. The 4-in-1 wand helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, blemishes, and facial puffiness. This bundle also comes with a lightweight, non-greasy serum that deeply hydrates, enhances performance, and delivers powerful anti-aging benefits.

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The SH-RD Protein Cream Is a Must for Dry Hair

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Promote shine and bounciness with this SH-RD protein cream. This leave-in hair conditioner contains easily absorbable protein that works at a molecular level to repair, restore, and revitalize brittle hair. The cream is enriched with rosemary extract for long-lasting moisture and Vitamin B5 to enhance cuticle elasticity. The hydrolyzed silk protein coats the hair, preventing breakage and forming new bonds while providing fortifying protection. Your dry hair is going to be looking happy and healthy.

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Treat Your Skin to Skynn Studio Hydramoist Moisturizer

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Skin can get dry and flaky any season. Don't let your skin suffer; invest in this hydramoist moisturizer from Skynn Studio. This delivers long-lasting hydration with a light formula that absorbs quickly, keeping your skin moisturized and supple throughout the day without feeling greasy. The moisturizer is formulated to protect your skin from harmful environmental radicals, helping maintain a healthy, youthful complexion by neutralizing the effects of pollutants and stressors.

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Enhance Dull Skin With BLITHE Pressed Serum

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Kiss dull skin goodbye. This BLITHE pressed serum is going to leave skin hydrated, moisturized, and glowing. Made with apricot extract and niacinamide, this serum offers radiance and brightening properties. This leaves dull skin looking enhanced and helps correct any dark spots.

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Repair Hands With a Patchology Rosé Fingers Renewing Hand Mask

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Do you have cracked, dry hands? Repair them with the Patchology rosé fingers renewing hand mask. These strawberry-scented hydrating hand mask gloves strengthen the skin’s barrier, leaving hands soft, refreshed, and protected from stressors. Infused with shea butter, resveratrol, and strawberry oil, these hand masks provide intense hydration and anti-aging benefits.

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Moira Butter Bliss Lip Balm Hydrates Lips

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Keep your lips kissable thanks to the Moira butter bliss lip balm. This butter balm in a clear, sparkly shade is going to be the perfect amount of glam. This balm is cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, and gluten-free, so you can feel good about wearing this on top of looking good.

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ASUTRA Indian Healing Clay Mask Can Be Used on Face and Hair

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A 2-in-1 miracle product? Yes, please. This ASUTRA Indian healing clay mask can be used on both your face and in your hair. This clay can help to minimize the appearance of pores, scars, wrinkles, and acne and helps to soften and tone your skin. It can also help with deep cleaning your scalp and hair, making it a truly multi-use product.

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Replenish Skin Moisture With SiO Beauty Eye and Smile Lift Anti-Wrinkle Patches

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Stop aging in its tracks. If you want to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles, you'll want to try these SiO Beauty eye and smile lift anti-wrinkle patches. These innovative silicone patches offer a dual-action treatment that moisturizes and rejuvenates your skin overnight. The unique blend of compression and hydration technology revives tired skin, revealing a firmer, more youthful complexion with consistent use.

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Remove Impurities With DIME Beauty Gentle Jelly Cleanser

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Give your skin a deep cleanse with this DIME Beauty gentle jelly cleanser. Made to gently cleanse and nourish skin, this cleanser face wash hydrates and soothes as it delicately removes excess oil, dirt, impurities, and makeup. The unique formula contains a blend of naturally-derived surfactants like coconut, Vitamin E, and lycopene, which nourish skin and help fight free radicals.

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Thinning Hair Needs divi Scalp Serum

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Want to help promote a healthy scalp and get fuller-looking hair? You're going to need this scalp serum from divi. This is designed to nourish your scalp and promote a fuller, healthier-looking head of hair. In a 12-week study, 90% of participants saw improvement in hair fullness, and 87% noticed increased hair density. The serum is formulated with powerful ingredients like amino acids, caffeine, peptides, and rosemary oil.

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This Alpyn Super Peptide & Ghostberry Moisturizer Is Barrier-Boosting

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Restore your skin barrier with this Alpyn super peptide & ghostberry moisturizer. This super cream helps snap skin back to a more youthful appearance. Ghostberry, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid help replenish and restore the look of a dry, compromised barrier. A mix of 14 peptides, including snap 8, helps to visibly relax the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

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Get Smoother Skin Overnight With Olay Retinol 24 Face Moisturizer

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How would you like to wake up looking younger? This Olay retinol 24 face moisturizer will have you waking up with smooth, bright skin. This fragrance-free, hydrating, and clean gel formula feels smooth and absorbs quickly with no sticky or tacky feeling.

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Get Healthy Skin With the House of Grō Touch Hydrating Body Serum

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Treat your whole body to the House of Grō touch hydrating body serum. This one-of-a-kind body serum is going to nourish your skin. The adaptogenic power duo Chaga and Snow Mushroom join forces to deeply nourish, smooth, and hydrate skin while the roller applicator promotes circulation.

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Protect From Color Fading With Pureology Color Fanatic Leave-in Conditioner

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Dying your hair is expensive, so protect your hair against color fading with this Pureology color fanatic leave-in conditioner. This leave-in spray detangles, protects, and adds shine to dry, damaged, frizzy, and color-treated hair with key ingredients: camelina, coconut, and olive oils.

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Use This Stream2Sea Hydrate Lip Balm Set Daily

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If you want to keep your lips hydrated, be sure to wear this Stream2Sea hydrate lip balm set on a daily basis. A set of three, this lip balm set is infused with coconut oil and aloe vera extract to nourish and moisturize lips in the harshest of conditions. This is perfect to use year-round.

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Get Daily Hydration From the VT COSMETICS Daily Soothing Mask

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Watch your skin transform in just 30 days when you use this VT COSMETICS daily soothing mask every day for a month. This non-sticky ampoule essence is a daily hydrating formula with nutrient-rich essential ingredients that are absorbed quickly, leaving your combination skin refreshed, nourished, and glowing.

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Glow On With the Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow

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It is time for you to get your glow on. This Sunday Riley C.E.O. glow is going to have your skin looking more radiant than ever. This face oil is infused with pure Vitamin C and calming turmeric to deliver cold-pressed, nutrient-rich extracts into your skin for a brighter-looking, glowing complexion.

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Get Silky Skin With Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash

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How would you like to have silky smooth skin all over, all year long? You're going to want to add Naturium, the glycolic acid exfoliating body wash to your shower routine. Formulated with an AHA blend including glycolic, lactic, pyruvic, and tartaric acids, this cleanser sloughs off dead skin cells while red algae hydrate for softer, smoother, and more supple-looking skin.

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erborian Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Bi-Phase Night Oil-Serum Is Super-Charged

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Super-charge your skin with this super-charged skin therapy multi-perfecting bi-phase night oil-serum from Erborian. The powerful ingredients work to deliver seven benefits by helping in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, luminosity, skin texture, complexion evenness, suppleness, plumpness, and nourishment.

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Get Glass Skin With COSRX Snail Mucin Sheet Mask

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Do you want to achieve the gorgeous look of glass skin? Try to incorporate the COSRX snail mucin sheet mask into your routine. It might sound weird, but snail mucin is a miracle worker for enhancing moisture and instantly soothing damaged skin. Infused with 35,000 ppm of snail mucin, this has a 7x higher concentration than other snail mucin facial masks on the market, making it the perfect choice if you want glowing skin.

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This BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner Makes Skin Dewy

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Get dewy skin with this BYOMA hydrating milky toner as part of your arsenal. This ultra-soothing face toner works to quench dry skin while restoring sensitized and sensitive skin barriers. Skin is instantly transformed, looking and feeling soft, supple, dewy, and radiant all day long.

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Even Your Skin With Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum

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Uneven skin tone can really diminish your radiance. If you want a stunning glow and even skin tone, you're going to need this Beauty of Joseon glow serum. Made of 60% propolis, 2% niacinamide elixir, the energy of propolis, and the revitalizing essence of niacinamide, this will keep your skin strong and hydrated.

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