7 Causes of Burnout + Pro Tips for Saying *No*

Theresa Gonzalez
May 08, 2023
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There's no doubt the pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health. A recent study by Mental Health America found that 75% of American workers experienced burnout in 2020, and we're still in it for the foreseeable future. We spoke with Rachel Todd, founder of the coaching service, Return To Flow, about the causes of burnout, how to prevent them, and ways to set boundaries and create more time for YOU.

"When you say 'yes' to everything, it's easy to lose sight of what you need and deserve," says Todd, a former Wall Street consultant who developed an autoimmune disorder from pushing herself too hard. She now helps clients reframe and personalize their own definition of success. "It also leaves you completely depleted, because you simply are not able to do it all. Setting boundaries with other people and learning how to say 'no' frees up space to focus on the work tasks that are most important and most aligned to your skill set, make time for self care, and ultimately avoid exhaustion and burnout."

The Signs of Burnout

Do you find it difficult to set boundaries and say "no"? Many women do, for fear of disappointing people or the belief that saying "yes" will make others accept us, says Todd. Here are the seven main causes of burnout, based on your work personality. Read on for ways to avoid it and set aside more time for self-care.

1. Overachiever

  • Cause: you're chasing the product (i.e. promotion or pay raise) rather than enjoying the process.
  • Symptoms:
    • Craves praise for achievements
    • Feeling guilty if not working on something / always chasing after something with no end in sight
    • Distorted and unrealistic expectations of yourself and others (i.e. judges a "healthy" schedule as unambitious or lazy)

2. Taskmaster

  • Cause: you focus too much on doing instead of being.
  • Symptoms:
    • Judging yourself for not working hard enough
    • Believe that the harder you push, the more likely you are to succeed
    • Intense focus on discipline

3. Perfectionist

  • Cause: you believe that anything less than "perfect" is a failure.
  • Symptoms:
    • Don't allow yourself any mistakes
    • Have trouble completing a project because you think there is always something more you can do to make it better
    • All or nothing mentality (e.g. either successful or not, no grey area)
    • Honing in on imperfections

4. Controller / Micro Manager

  • Cause: you hold a lack of trust in anyone but yourself and difficulty dealing with the unknown.
  • Symptoms:
    • Can't trust others to do a good job so you take it on yourself
    • Believe in "if you want it done right, do it yourself"
    • Having a difficult time with uncertainty so try to prepare for every worst case scenario

5. Competitor

  • Cause: you do whatever it takes to "win" or "succeed."
  • Symptoms:
    • Constantly comparing yourself to others and idealizing people's lives
    • Working yourself to exhaustion to stay ahead
    • Getting upset about others' successes, or secretly wishing failure on others

6. People Pleaser

  • Cause: you believe that saying "yes" will avoid disappointing or hurting others.
  • Symptoms:
    • Difficulty setting boundaries and saying "no"
    • Discomfort if someone is upset with you so always comply with what they want / need, even if it doesn't suit your best interests
    • Difficulty asserting yourself

7. Ruminator

  • Cause: you believe that focusing intently on a problem will solve it, or at least relieve the discomfort of not knowing the answer.
  • Symptoms:
    • Spending more time thinking instead of doing, and getting stuck in minutia
    • Trouble sleeping because your brain won't shut off
    • Asking lots of "what if" questions
    • Spend a lot of time worrying about things you have no control over

Ways to Prevent Burnout

If any of these burnout personalities sound a bit like you, it might be time to reset this year. Here are ways Todd recommends preventing burnout so you can achieve healthy success while balancing self-care:

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15 “Weird But Amazing” Self-Care Finds That’ll Totally Transform Your New Year

It’s no secret that Amazon is packed with some real wacky and wild products. From aesthetically-pleasing sprayable hand sanitizers to “game changing” coffee-powered under eye creams, I scoured the retailer’s (virtual) shelves for these 15 best self-care finds to make your 2025 way easier – and filled with plenty of ‘you’ time.

You’ll find some pretty weird (but amazing) skincare products and bedtime essentials in this list, too, so get ready to put on the best, most relaxing self-care sessions ever in the new year!

Scroll through for 15 of the best “weird but amazing” self-care products that’ll totally transform your 2025!

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Kiehl's Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask

This face mask made with avocado delivers results that are just as fun and satisfying as applying it is. It promises "soft and hydrated skin in just 15 minutes."

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Lifelines Flameless Candle / Essential Oil Diffuser

Essential oil lovers will love this flameless diffuser since it's compatible with any kind of essential oil. There's no flame, smoke, or spilled wax to clean up after use, plus it's gonna look beautiful on any bookshelf or bedside table.

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Touchland Glow Mist Revitalizing Hand Sanitizer Spray

This hand sanitizer has got to be one of the weirdest (but most amazing) formats for a beauty product I've ever seen. One tiny container delivers 500 sprays full of rose petals, blackcurrant buds, and rosewater to replenish your skin's moisture, all while fighting common germs and smelling delish.

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Starument Portable Hand Vacuum Cleaner

This "ultra-powerful" cordless vacuum easily sucks up dirt, dust, and other particles off of any surface. It's insanely compact and portable, perfect for cleaning up smaller spaces like your car or work cubicle!

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Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask

Good sleep is the first step to true self-care. This weighted sleep mask provides even pressure and blocks out 100% of light to really help you wind down. You can even pop it in the freezer before use to help tackle pesky mid-day headaches!

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Alleyoop Tip Off Liquid-Filled Makeup Removing Swabs

These makeup remover-filled cotton swabs are great to keep in your purse for those random makeup mishaps or smudges. The formula is effective but equally calm, so it won't irritate your sensitive eye area or other parts of your skin.

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COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence

Made with snail mucin (yes, real snail mucin), this skincare essence has a surprising cult following for its ability to repair dry skin and provide long-lasting hydration. It's a must-have addition to level up your 2025 skincare routine!

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Good Weird Cold Brew Undereye Cream

Wake up! This under eye cream is powered by caffeine to help de-puff the under eye area, essentially working like an "espresso shot for your face," per the brand. Its unique formula smooths, blurs, diminishes fine lines, brightens skin, and promotes collagen production all at once.

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Feierdun Adjustable Dumbbells

If you're strapped for space when it comes to at-home workouts, these weird but amazing dumbbells provide the perfect solution, so you don't have to keep multiple sets lying around. They range from 2 to 10 pounds, and are adjustable in 2-pound increments to suit your personal goals.

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Goshi Exfoliating Shower Towel

Exfoliation is key in retaining healthy, glowing skin! Keep this shower towel on-hand to lather up and clean your skin, all while scrubbing away dirt, oil, and dead skin cells.

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Viozon Tablet Stand Pillow

Resting can be just as productive as working out, journaling, or locking in on your self-care routine are. When it's time to wind down and let your body and mind catch up, this tablet or phone stand pillow comes in super handy with a hands-free design. Simply grab some snacks and post up with this pillow to veg out and watch your fave TV shows or YouTube vids!

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Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick

Aquaphor... in stick form? I'll take 10 of them, thank you! This is the only formula to truly nourish and heal my dry lips, skin, and cuticles, especially in the winter. The stick format looks so much more convenient than their traditional squeezable tube.

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Bee's Wrap Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps

These food wraps made from beeswax will help you eliminate (or simply just diminish) your use of single-use plastics in the kitchen. Made entirely of organic materials, you won't be crossing paths with any microplastics or toxic chemicals any time soon. When the wraps no longer retain their shape, they can be easily composted or used as a fire starter!

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Monstake Automatic Soap Dispenser

This automatic soap dispenser just seems like such a fun purchase, plus it'll upgrade any bathroom or kitchen sink setup. It's compatible with any foaming hand soap, dish soap, or body wash for a luxe feel.

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LED Light Therapy Face Mask

We adore red light therapy tools over here. This face mask makes reaping the benefits super easy, since you can rock it hands-free. It even has four different modes to target specific skincare concerns like dullness, redness, and acne.

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OMG, Suki Waterhouse & Robert Pattinson Might Have Secretly Gotten Married

New year, new relationship status. At least, that seems to be the rule for our favorite celebrities. While J.Lo and Ben Affleck settled their divorce and Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber split, it looks like Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson might have gotten married! They've been one of our favorite celebrity couples since they started dating in 2018 — and even more so when People confirmed their engagement in 2023. Well, according to one DeuxMoi source, it appears that the couple tied the knot over the holidays.

Here's everything we know about those Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson wedding rumors.

Suki Waterhouse & Robert Pattinson rumored to have a "cute and sweet" wedding.

According to the rumor, it appears Rob and Suki entered 2025 as a married couple. "Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse got married at NYE at the Caribbean resort I work at!!!" the source told DeuxMoi (via Daily Mail). "They were so cute and sweet, their baby was there in a gorgeous little bridesmaids dress."

"Their family was there as well," and the couple proved they're still some of our favorite celebs because they were "so nice" to everyone, according to the source! I didn't doubt it for a moment ;).

Although rumors from InTouch Weekly claim the couple were already married as of June 2024, so we'll have to wait to see if Rob and Suki decide to share with us!

When it comes to their family, Suki Waterhouse recently shared that Robert Pattinson is "the [best] dad I could have hoped for...It’s an actual love story."

"[Having a baby] makes you feel very old and very young," Rob said during Paris Fashion Week. "She's so cute...You know, I'm amazed by how quickly their personality comes. So even at three months, I'm like, 'Oh…I can kinda see who she is already.'"

Suki Waterhouse & Robert Pattinson aren't the only ones with marriage on their minds.

Suki Waterhouse & Robert Pattinson's marriage rumors come after Tom Holland and Zendaya's engagement — and rumors that Rob could wind up in their wedding!

“As Tom and Zendaya move closer to having a wedding next year, basically living like a husband and wife already, and continuing to book multiple film projects together, Rob is cheering them on,” a source tells Life & Style. "If things keep going in this direction, Rob is going to figure into their wedding as a best man or groomsman and he absolutely wants the new, little families they are starting to be close going forward."

Consider us the leaders of the Suki Waterhouse & Robert Pattinson fan club! For more celeb love stories, check out why Tom Holland Says Working With Zendaya Is The "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me."

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20 "Inspiring" Self-Improvement Books To Read For The Best 2025

2024 was so tough that I almost thought I didn't accomplish any of my goals. But revisiting the beginning of my 2024 planner and gratitude journal showed me that I actually did a lot of what I intended to. However, I really want to be more intentional about my self-improvement this year — especially as I navigate the loss I've faced throughout this year.

In true book lover fashion, I have 20 books I've added to my TBR pile to help me think about how I want to be a better person aside from achieving career goals this year. They're the most personal book picks I've shared all year because I know I'm not the only one who wants to live differently in 2025.

TW: Two books about healing after pregnancy loss are featured.

Scroll to find the most inspiring self-improvement books to help you have the life you deserve and want in 2025!

1. Don't Overthink It by Anne Bogel

I know some of us are worried about politics, reproductive health, inflation, and other troubling things. But, we're not going to help anyone, especially ourselves, if we're consistently frozen by worst-case scenario thoughts. IMO, Don't Overthink It should be read immediately after Amanda Montell's The Age of Magical Overthinking because it's another needed reminder to stop hurting our brains.

She shares essential tools to help us rewire our thoughts so we're not completely consumed by 'doom-thinking,' which I think a lot of us need. Her ultimate goal? Helping us enjoy the time we're alive.

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2. The Worst Girl Gang Ever by Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham

Speaking of reproductive health, this doesn't immediately seem like a self-improvement book — except it is. II don't know how many other women experienced a miscarriage this year, but I know I'm not the only one.

Though the title seems like a funny dig at something that doesn't feel hilarious, it's more than that. The Worst Girl Gang Ever does an amazing job of naming the confusing period that follows pregnancy loss and how lonely it can feel. It's not that other people haven't experienced it, but it operates like an 'invisible' pain.

Authors Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham know that this is a gang no one would willingly sign up for, but they hold space for every emotion that surfaces. Most importantly, The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a reminder that this isn't something to feel ashamed about. That it's more common than people realize and it's possible to heal from.

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3. All the Love by Kim Hooper, Meredith Resnick, LCSW, AND Huong Diep, PsyD

In case you're in need of more guidance after dealing with pregnancy loss, All the Love shares the losses author Kim Hooper experienced. With the help of licensed social worker Meredith Resnick, LCSW, and board-certified psychologist Dr. Huong Diep, PsyD, you'll find a thorough explanation of the different types of miscarriages. There's also a deep dive into the emotions and fears that may arise depending on how you felt when you first received a positive pregnancy test.

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4. Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

Dr. Ali Abdaal wants to change how you think about being hustle culture. Being productive does involve work, but there's more to it than that. Simply put, Dr. Abdaal's discovered that you produce better results when you "feel good." You'll find information on:

  • Hidden 'energizers' that make it hard for you to be productive
  • 'Blockers' that encourage procrastination
  • 'Sustainers' that side step burnout and lead to a more fulfilling life

5. How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart by Meggan Roxanne

Is your mind swirling from all the different messages that tell you you're supposed to be achieving multiple things at the same time? We're in the same boat then. But, what if we didn't have to feel so stressed? As someone who's struggled with her mental health, Meggan Roxanne knows what it's like to feel weighed down by life and society's demands.
In How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart, you'll learn how to:
  • Stop letting your expectations run the show
  • Create tangible boundaries
  • Quit silencing your voice
  • Walk into a season where self-love is the norm

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6. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Mel Robbins wants you to embrace two words in your life: "Let them." According to her, most of our problems stem from being worried about what everyone else thinks. You could be a people-pleaser or someone who thinks they need consistent praise to know they're on the right path.
The Let Them Theory will encourage you to change your perspective about what makes you feel joyful across 8 focus areas. By the end of the book, you'll be wondering why it's taken you so long to revamp your mindset.

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7. How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economyby Jenny Odell

If you're tired of feeling like you're over-performing, Jenny Odell wrote How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy for people like us. It's meant to help us change our approach to everything from politics to the greater world we live in. But, don't think it's just an anti-capitalist manifesto. It's more about teaching us how to focus on things that aren't rooted in anything that feels distracting.

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8. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

Creative unite! It's about time we think about our processes if we have them. But first, Elizabeth Gilbert wants us to spend time being inspired again, beginning with feeding our curious nature. However, this isn't just about creating art.
Gilbert wants us to live big, juicy lives that feel good and if that sounds delulu as we head into 2025, I'm not sure she'd bat an eye before telling us that's how it's supposed to feel.

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9. Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What) by Matthew Hussey

2025's the year you're ready to let go of limiting beliefs about romantic love so you can start dating intentionally, or something like that. Listen, I still believe in the beauty of it so I'm all for this being one of your goals in 2025. To help you get on the right track, I'm recommending Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What).
You're going to break up with your tendency to self-sabotage because you want to ruin things before the other person does. You're also going to learn how not to give too much to a person while leaving nothing for yourself. Sound familiar?
Hussey knows, but has all the tools you need to tidy up your love life (and habits).

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10. Get Your Sh*t Together by Sarah Knight

This books leaves nothing to your imagination because it's very straight forward. No matter how good of a person you think you are, there's probably a few habits you could stand to change. For some of us, our FOMO even though we keep RSVP'ing 'no' to events or parties is part of our problem. For others, it's knowing your social media account isn't going to grow just because you keep looking at it.

Sarah Knight wrote Get Your Sh*t Together as a way to help you clear some things out of your mind. You'll learn how to organize (not compartmentalize) things so you stop making self-depreciating jokes about your procrastination habits. She also has neat tips about reaching the money goals you've yet to accomplish...*sigh.*

P.S. The last sentence was actually directed towards me.

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11. The Happy Me Project by Holly Matthews

Guess what? Self-improvement isn't just reserved for influencers on the internet who seem to know just what to say. Holly Matthews wants you to know you can work on yourself in order to shape your life the way you want.

After losing her husband to brain cancer, she had to figure out how to raise two daughters while also taking care of herself. Once she learned how to do so, she decided to share her findings with readers in The Happy Me Project.

Think of it as a love letter from a friend who's experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows.

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12. The Self-Love Experiment by Shannon Kaiser

Is it possible to be 100% selfish? Sure, but not if we're prioritizing our mental health or looking to improve areas of our lives. Before we do any of these things, Shannon Kaiser says it's imperative that we focus on loving ourselves first. This means it's time to let of limiting beliefs about mistakes we've made and trauma we've experienced.
Any thought that makes us believe we're incapable of living a life we love while loving ourselves will be challenged as we read The Self-Love Experiment.

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13. Own Your Glow by Latham Thomas

Latham Thomas is a wellness and lifestyle guru who makes it her mission to help others live lives that feel beautiful to them. She shares real examples of women who have felt stuck in their lives and offers ways for people to move through certain blockages as a result. Some of these tips include do include lifestyle changes (yes), but that's necessary when we want to part ways with old habits.
My sister gave this book to me as a birthday gift when I was in my 20s and I always refer back to it when I need help moving through something difficult in my life.

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14. Emotional Detoxby Sherianna Boyle, MED, CAGS

We've all experienced food detoxes in our lives, but when have we engaged with something like Emotional Detox before? Wellness expert Sherianna Boyle, MED, CAGS is challenging us to to check in with ourselves emotionally and mentally because she's sure it's been a while since we've done it.
Even though we don't like to think about it, it's impossible that we can say and do toxic things when we're not allowing ourselves to process how we feel about something. It doesn't mean we're 'bad' people, but unchecked emotions can lead to a lot of unchecked movement in other areas of lives.
With her C.L.E.A.N.S.E. method, Boyle teaches it's possible to reset ourselves so we can feel at ease:
  • "Clear your pathways"
  • "Look inward"
  • "Emit positivity"
  • "Activate"
  • "Nourish"
  • "Surrender"
  • "Ease your way into your best self"

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15. Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap

Did you think it's time for us to stop talking about finances? More than ever, we need to confront our relationship with money and see what's causing us to make decisions that take more money out of our pockets. As a fan of #treatyourself culture, even I know it can be rooted in something deeper than wanting to reward ourselves.
What Financial Feminist does is speak a language that doesn't punish us for wanting to have nice things. Instead, Tori Dunlap talks about how creating a budget for bills, paying back debt (hi student loans), savings, and things that bring you pleasure are essential for living life to the fullest.

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16. Democracy in Retrograde by Sami Sage and Emily Amick

I usually shy away from talking about politics, but I'm not interested in the social awkwardness and repeat of 2016. Democracy in Retrograde challenges us to confront our uncomfortable feelings about being bombarded with divisiveness and a general lack of distrust in just about everything.
Lawyer Emily Amick and Betches cofounder Sami Sage don't want us to crawl under our beds so we can hide from the world. Instead, they want to equip us with tools to form real communities that can help better this country. In order to do that, we have to start reading and educating ourselves instead of solely relying on the media to tell us how to feel.This sounds rich coming from a journalist, but I spent enough time with grandparents who were easily swayed by the news to know how it can affect people's rational and comprehension skills.
Self-improvement is amazing, but it doesn't always have to be about learning how to love yourself. Sometimes it involves learning more about the country you live in so you can be armed with knowledge when the powers that be try to make you feel like you're another uneducated citizen.

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17. It's Not Hysteria by Karen Tang, MD, MPH

Am I really including another book about reproductive health? I am because having a miscarriage made me realize some people have reduced having a uterus to whether someone is giving birth or not. While one does include ovaries filled with eggs, there's so many other things that occur. For example, there's things like PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, cysts, and more that can affect a woman's health that people still aren't fully aware of.
Dr. Karen Tang, MD, MPH wants to help change the conversation so that people are more aware of how their bodies work. Also, she willing to shed light on how why pelvic challenges occur and how they can be treated.

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18. Glow in the F---ing Darkby Tara Schuster

Tara Schuster knows what it's like to fall apart and hit rock bottom because she's done it several times in her life. From having a tough childhood to losing the job she let define who she is, she's been through a lot. It wasn't until she had an "ah ha" moment during the pandemic that she decided to take back control of her life, so she wrote Glow in the F---ng Dark.
It's full of encouraging tips about allowing ourselves to heal from painful moments so we can go on to embrace the life we deserve to live. Unlike other self-improvement books, this one reads like something your bestie is willing to drop in your groupchat when she has wisdom to share.

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19. Women Living Deliciously by Florence Given

Doesn't the title make you think about your favorite comfort meal? It might just be me since I'm writing this instead of eating breakfast, but I digress. There's something beautiful about a book that encourages women to live audaciously in a world that loves to try to silence our voices.
Within these pages, Florence Given walks through everything from shame to self-objectification to help us see ourselves clearly. If you ask me, we could use a lot of clear views of ourselves so we can stop succumbing to programming that wants to keep us mindless or insecure.

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20. Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly was just like us — always hustling and bustling to the next thing. It'd become second nature because we live in a world where everyone's busy. But everything changed for Kelly one day and he decided, "No more."
He shares his own experiences with being on the go so much and how it affected the quality of his life, but he also includes how we can break up with this unhealthy cycle.
It's not that you can't be productive in life, but he's more concerned about you focusing on one thing at a time so you don't experience life-altering burnout.

If you need more tips about how to ease into 2025, we have 25 deep questions you can ask yourself before planning your goals.

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17 “Stunning” Anthropologie Outfit Ideas For A Perfect Valentine’s Day Date Night

Valentine’s Day is unarguably the cutest holiday of them all – come February 14, everything’s drenched in festive reds and pinks, and, of course, dotted in tons of tiny little hearts. As much as we love decking out our spaces with Valentine’s Day decor and baking up some tasty V-Day desserts, the idea of dressing up for a Valentine’s Day date night is simply so exciting, whether we’re paired up with our S.O.’s or flying solo.

Since we’re constantly stalking Anthropologie’s new arrivals (they’re just too good!), we curated the 17 best finds, all suitable for a fun and flirty Valentine’s Day function.

Scroll on to shop 17 stunning Valentine’s Day styles from Anthropologie!

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Mac Duggal Halter Rosette Satin Maxi Dress

Ooh, so sultry! This satin maxi dress features a cheeky open back design that pairs perfectly with a flattering halter neckline. The big rosette decal on the front recalls Valentine's Day blooms in the cutest way.

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RIXO Ardith Check Midi Slip Skirt

With bits of red and pink, this plaid midi skirt would be so sweet for a more casual V-Day date alongside an oversized sweater and some ballet flats.

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Dolce Vita Linsey Heels

These deep red satin heels with pairs of rosettes on the straps are everything. They'd work well with a mini dress and blazer for a fun V-Day 'fit, though you could also easily wear 'em year-round with dress pants and a formal blouse.

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Lace Rosette Tulle Tights

These floral tights will instantly upgrade any Valentine's Day get-up, especially if you plan on wearing a coordinating mini dress or skirt – they're meant to be seen!

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By Anthropologie Colorblock Column Midi Dress

The bold color blocking on this midi dress is playful enough that you can wear the piece alone. It'll look great whether you dress it up with heels, or down with some comfy sneakers.

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The Giselle Lace Bustier

If you feel like really dressing up this year, this lacy bustier top adds a very sexy-yet-elegant vibe. Pair it with some black slacks or a black skirt, then layer up with a sleek cardigan or jacket.

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The Tilda Maxi Slip Skirt

When it doubt, red it out. The color is V-Day's perfect match, and this comfy maxi slip skirt makes donning it so easy. You can style it however you please – we'd rock it with a tucked-in graphic tee, a denim jacket, and some sneakers.

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Coconuts by Matisse Florence Kitten Heels

Kitten heels will always be a winner in our book. This sleek pair features a tiny heel height, pointed toes, and eye-catching paneling with mixed materials. They'll instantly complete your Valentine's Day outfit!

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Reformation Tancy Midi Dress

Reformation kills it when it comes to dresses. This one's dotted in tiny hearts to fit right in with Valentine's season. The sweetheart neckline is ultimately super flattering, plus the midi length of the piece gives you ample coverage so you can wear it to a variety of plans, from dates to Galentine's parties!

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Endless Rose Sequin Mini Skirt

This fiery and feisty number is a statement piece all on its own. Wear it with a more toned-down black top and some tall black boots to complete the look!

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The Kenna Mid-Rise Heritage Barrel Jeans by Pilcro: Valentine's Day Edition

These ever-trendy barrel jeans are adorned with subtle heart illustrations, so they're a perfect fit for the lovey-dovey holiday.

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ALOHAS Tb.490 Rife Sneakers

Yes, yes, and yes! These pink sneaks detailed with some bits of red practically scream Valentine's Day. The mix of suede on the upper and the rubber soles is so cute.

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The Hannah Seamless Textured Tank

This tank boasts a floral texture that makes it a great base layer for any V-Day 'fits you're planning. The red is the obvious choice for Feb. 14, though you can also shop this piece in 8 more colors!

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Endless Rose Off-The-Shoulder Knit Mini Dress

We looove an off-the-shoulder moment. The knit material on this piece will keep you warm, but the silhouette still allows you to show a lil' skin.

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Beach Riot Monterey Quarter-Zip Sweater

How cutesy is this sweater?! It's the perfect casual V-Day piece if your plans this year are simply to stay in and bake some delicious treats.

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Maeve Bow Lace Turtleneck Top

This top was made for layering. Whether you wear just a bralette or a full-on tank under it, the sheer pattern boasts some adorable bows that feel extremely appropriate for the V-Day season!

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Bibi Lou Bonnie Slingback Buckle Detail Heels

We can't get enough of these eye-catching heels. The bold buckle, block heel, and slingback strap instantly qualify them as a total "it girl" shoe for Valentine's Day.

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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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