The Clean Beauty Trends We Learned at Credo's First-Ever Summit

Clean beauty is taking over, and one of the companies leading the charge is Credo with its non-comprising Dirty List of banned ingredients and crazy-high standards (the products have to work wonders, too, right?). Earlier this month, Credo hosted its first-ever Clean Beauty Summit in San Francisco, and invited its latest and greatest brands to join together for a day of squeaky clean fun. But we showed up ready to learn, and had our eyes narrowed in on the trends leading the way in 2020. Ready to become an early adopter? Check out what's already got out attention for a routine that's just as current as it is clean.

Color Makes a Splash

Love a no-makeup makeup look? Clean beauty has always had you covered. But for those who don't shy away from bold hues, you've got plenty to look forward to in 2020. P/Y/T Beauty was one of the first to bring eyeshadow palettes to Credo, and both its iterations include matte and shimmer formulas with significant color payoff. Soon, it'll be updating its more muted blushes and lipstick duos with new high-impact fruity shades. Also making color waves is LA-based Tower28, a beach-inspired line of beauty verified to be safe for even the most sensitive skin. Oh, and it's Mother of Dragons approved: Emilia Clarke has worn BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm in its peachy shade, Magic Hour, on the red carpet.

Hair Gets Bigger

We don't mean just volume (although that's definitely happening) but as a category altogether. Until now, clean beauty haircare has been a one-size-fits-all affair, and now brands are formulating by hair type and concern. Leading the way is EVOLVh, a toxic-free line that focuses on penetrating strands with nourishment, instead of simply coating it to style. In need of volume? There's a line for that (and soon expanding). Need something safe for color-treated hair? That, too. And ever-thirsty coils get some love with its hydrating curl line. Expect to see other clean hair brands, like salon-loved Reverie, to upgrade its collection by category too.

Mushroom Goes Manic

"We see a mushroom influx happening, more than just a sprinkle of ashwaganda. There are more brands developing and touting the skin benefits of different kinds of mushrooms," says Credo co-founder and COO Annie Jackson. The ingredient has already sprouted in Grown Alchemist's Anti-Pollution Primer and Herbivore Botanicals' Emerald face oil, both powered by the plant to surge skin with moisture. Get ready to trip out your routine with even more mushroom magic in the year to come.

No Chill for CBD

The go-to calming ingredient is already high (no pun intended) on everyone's beauty list, so it's no wonder the category is growing already for 2020. Soon, you'll be able to slather the muscle-soothing ingredient where gym lovers need it most: on that booty. Bawdy will be launching its CBD Butt Balm Butt Stick, the perfect remedy for squat lovers to relax achy glutes and add extra firmness. Taking things back upward, Vertly's new face mist is loaded with 100mg of CBD to help calm skin and reduce redness, another gym bag must if you ask us.

Beauty Tools Get Sharper

Skincare has become much more ritualistic as of late, borrowing from ancient techniques to optimize skin health. One such popular version is the Gua Sha, a Chinese healing stone used to help lift, tone, and sculpt facial muscles...and now we're using it to apply skincare for extra healing and product-penetrating benefits. Wildling's new Empress Stone version is made of bian stone instead of quartz (for more healing power, of course) and has a unique comb edge to stimulate flow.

Initially geared toward wound healing and hair regrowth in the medical field, red light therapy has recently surged in the skincare world, offering a painless, non-invasive method for improving signs of aging, scarring, and inflammation. If you’re curious about giving it a try at home (without dishing out the big dollars for a facial appointment), it’s important that you find the best red light therapy tools around.

Of course, red light therapy won’t erase all your skincare woes alone. It’s most effective when used in conjunction with solid serums, moisturizers, and SPFs, all which can help protect your skin barrier, promote healthy hydration, and minimize damage from harmful UV rays.

The best red light therapy tools are easy and painless to use, and in the case of a red light face mask, it must be comfortable to wear. They also make great gifts!

These 11 LED-powered skincare tools check all those boxes and are effective at stimulating collagen production, reducing inflammation, and repairing damaged skin.

LED Red Light Face Masks

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CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask

Made from flexible silicone, this red light therapy mask fits snug against your face for maximum coverage. Its medically-designed features aim to make your skin more "visibly glowing and noticeably healthier looking." It secures with some head straps that make the experience totally hands-free, so you can watch your favorite TV show, fold laundry, or pour yourself an after-work drink with ease.

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iRestore LED Face Mask

You are able to choose from three light treatments with this mask: red, infrared, and blue light. It has dual straps near the top and bottom of your head for a very secure fit, and 360 bulbs to help reach every nook and cranny further. The signature quality of this face mask is the especially-shielded design around the eyes to help block extra light. The brand reports that 90% of users saw reduced signs of aging after consistent use.

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Lovsheme LED Face Mask

This flexible face mask offers blue light (for blemishes), blue and red (for inflammation) or infrared red light therapy (for reducing wrinkles and encouraging collagen production). Its versatile light options become more impressive with 3 levels of intensity and adjustable time settings! The mask itself is soft and comes with silicone eye protectors so you can relax and read peacefully while it works its magic. It comes with a cord-connected remote control so you can choose your own skincare adventure.

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Weyais Light Therapy Face Mask

This red light tool conveniently folds down when you're not using it and pops up into a tent-like shape to treat your skin. You can use it beyond your face, too, effectively treating your neck and hands. This product is equipped with customizable timing settings from 1-60 minutes, though you should only use it 20 minutes max. This is the perfect red light therapy piece for lazy gals, since it's easy to use when you're winding down and layin' down in bed.

Red Light Therapy Tools

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Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Facial Wand

The classic Solawave wandis acclaimed for a reason. This award-winning red light therapy tool also uses galvanic current to let your topical products (we recommend a serum that targets your desired skincare concern) absorb better and deeper. It also warms up slightly to soothe the skin when it's lookin' a bit inflamed. The simple on-off button is easy to use, plus this wand is very compact, so it's easy to keep in your vanity, on your bathroom shelf, or bedside table.

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Uaike Red Light Therapy Device

This wand leverages red light and infrared light therapy to support collagen production. Plus, it has a gentle heating function to boost blood circulation, encouraging a more youthful complexion. Its small surface area allows you to target certain 'worry' areas like crow's feet, smile lines, forehead wrinkles.

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PMD Clean Redvolution Smart Red Light Facial Cleansing Device

This multitasking device cleanses your face with a silicone brush on one side, and firms with a red light therapy panel on the other. It uses gentle vibration when cleansing to really help get the gunk out of your pores. This tool is also completely waterproof, so you can keep it atop your sink or in your shower worry-free!

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Solawave 2 in 1 Anti-Aging Face & Body Skincare Mini

This super-portable skincare tool can fit in your purse for on-the-go treatment. It "improves firmness, enhances radiance, soothes, and depuffs" after consistent red light therapy sessions. The circular light panel combines red and near-infrared light with therapeutic warmth for visible results. The tiny handle even pops in and out for easy storage!

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Doset Red Light Therapy Facial Massager

This affordable tool lights up, vibrates, and warms to reduce signs of aging and sooth your skin. It's equipped with 7 different light colors, including red light, to target a number of different skincare concerns. The smart arched wand design fits the natural curvature of your face, especially your cheeks and forehead and even your neck!

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Solawave Bye Acne Red Light Spot Treatment

This tiny powerhouse combines red and blue light to treat new breakouts under the surface while also helping heal current ones. It can decrease sebum production, offering a handy preventative measure you can even keep in your purse for last-minute blemishes. If you're prone to popping (which only exacerbates pimples), give this red light therapy tool a whirl!

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Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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You know when they say beauty is pain? They also forget to tell you that beauty is expensive. Hair, skin, and body tools that we would all love to add to our routine are definitely investments. As a girl who takes a lot of pride in her skincare, I make sure to get the best products and tools that I can. However, there are avenues to get these luxury goods without spending ridiculous amounts of money. One way is by taking advantage of arguably one of the best days of the year: Amazon Prime Day! Take this time to restock on your go-to skincare goodies, or splurge and treat yourself to that hair tool (ahem, Dyson Airwrap!) you've always wanted.

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Dyson Airwrap

$550, was $675

Say what you will about the price of this hair tool – it's totally worth it. You can achieve a salon-level blow-out with the Dyson Airwrap all in a matter of minutes. The luxe technology of this tool dries and styles your hair simultaneously without leaving any heat damage. No matter what hair type you have, you can style it in several ways, thanks to all the attachments it comes with. You can dry, straighten, blow out, and curl your hair at the touch of a button. Invest in this life changing tool now while it's on sale!

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Foreo Luna Mini 3 Bundle

*Invite-only deal* $103 was $247

A really deep facial cleanse can only be achieved with a skincare tool like the Foreo Luna. It's a dual-sided silicone face cleaning brush with gentle vibration that will lift the dirt and grime from your skin. You will notice visibly cleaner and clearer skin after just 30 seconds of daily use! This brush is compact, so it's travel friendly. This bundle offer comes with a cleanser and a balm, and it's in high demand for good reason! Don't miss out on this deal during Prime Day.

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Ulike Air 10 IPL Hair Removal Tool

$279, was $399

Ladies, when the sun comes out, we know it's time to step up our hair removal routine. But it's 2024 – we need to stop waisting time shaving our legs in the shower every. single. week. Upgrade to this hair removal tool for lasting hair reduction after only 2 weeks! This IPL tool is a painless at-home treatment that is skin-safe for any type of hair removal. Not only is it efficient on stubborn, coarse hair, but it can detect skin tones, and will stop flashing if the desired treatment area is deemed too dark for safe application. Ditch the razor and the wax for this epic tool.

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Solawave 4-in-1 Facial Wand

$159, with option to use 35% off coupon

The Solawave wand offers an easy at-home skin treatment that feels like something you'd get right from the spa. This red light therapy tool is non-invasive and fairly low-risk for an anti-aging effect. It helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, blemishes, dark spots, puffy eyes, and crow's feet. The best part is it only takes 5 minutes a day, and you can easily take it on the go.

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Shark FlexStyle Air Drying & Styling System

$250, was $320

In this world, you are either a Dyson or a Shark girly. They are almost identical, but have slight differences in their performances, and of course, the prices. The Shark FlexStyle comes with 5 different attachments that work best depending on your desired hair style and hair type. Much like the Dyson Airwrap, the Shark FlexStyle dries and styles your hair at the same time without the extra heat damage. This tool is amazing for all hair types!

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Lefay Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Face Machine

$64, was $100

I'm always looking for cheaper alternatives to pricey spa treatments, and I have finally found one with this skincare tool. This skin-tightening tool issues gentle heat and red light to stimulate collagen production and minimize wrinkles, but also has a cooling setting to target major puffiness. It uses gentle microcurrents to firm up and lift the facial muscles. So basically, it's like non-invasive filler to smooth and lift your face!

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Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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