Benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid. Sulfur. BHAs and AHAs and PHAs. We’re used to hearing all these ingredients when it comes to breakouts. But there’s one buzzy new acne treatment that has everyone talking: succinic acid. It’s on the newer side in the beauty industry but it’s been used medicinally in European countries for years. Now, brands such as The Inkey List are using the ingredient to help acne sufferers get their clearest skin yet.

First, let’s start with the good stuff. Succinic acid has been shown to reduce inflammation (great for those red cystic zits) and excess sebum, while also de-clogging pores. Unlike other acne treatments, it doesn’t dry out the skin which can sometimes make a breakout worse. It helps balance pH levels so dehydrated skin is a thing of the past. It can even help hydrate the skin. Know what that means? Not only does it help with breakouts and dark spots, but it can also plump pesky fine lines and wrinkles. Succinic acid is naturally found in amber or sugar cane and fermented for use.

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One of the first big brands to incorporate succinic acid into its products is The Inkey List. The Succinic Acid Treatment works so well, it keeps selling out. (It’s probably also thanks to the affordable price tag.) Not only did The Inkey List put 2 percent succinic acid in its spot treatment, but also 1 percent sulfur powder to help absorb oil and salicylic acid to exfoliate. The combination of these three ingredients makes this one powerhouse product.

Although this is a more gentle acne treatment that works overtime, you’ll still want to use a hydrating moisturizer and/or serum after application. It’s safe to use during the day and some fans even use it under makeup. A skin-clearing primer? Sign me up.

Because this best-seller keeps flying off the shelves you’ll want to check back here and see if it’s back in stock. Don’t worry—Sephora does keep restocking it. In the meantime, try some other favorites from the brand to keep your skin in tip-top shape.

Retinol Anti-Aging Serum

This non-irritating, line-smoothing formula uses 1 percent of what the brand calls “RetiStar stabilized retinol” as well as .5 percent Granactive retinoid to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as squalane for hydration.

Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser

Oily, acne-prone skin doesn’t stand a chance against 2 percent salicylic acid, anti-inflammatory zinc compound and soothing .5 percent Allantoin.

Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

This lightweight serum kicks shine, as well as reduces blemishes, redness, and hyperpigmentation, with 10 percent niacinamide.

Benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid. Sulfur. BHAs and AHAs and PHAs. We’re used to hearing all these ingredients when it comes to breakouts. But there’s one buzzy new acne treatment that has everyone talking: succinic acid. It’s on the newer side in the beauty industry but it’s been used medicinally in European countries for years. Now, brands such as The Inkey List are using the ingredient to help acne sufferers get their clearest skin yet.

First, let’s start with the good stuff. Succinic acid has been shown to reduce inflammation (great for those red cystic zits) and excess sebum, while also de-clogging pores. Unlike other acne treatments, it doesn’t dry out the skin which can sometimes make a breakout worse. It helps balance pH levels so dehydrated skin is a thing of the past. It can even help hydrate the skin. Know what that means? Not only does it help with breakouts and dark spots, but it can also plump pesky fine lines and wrinkles. Succinic acid is naturally found in amber or sugar cane and fermented for use.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

One of the first big brands to incorporate succinic acid into its products is The Inkey List. The Succinic Acid Treatment works so well, it keeps selling out. (It’s probably also thanks to the affordable price tag.) Not only did The Inkey List put 2 percent succinic acid in its spot treatment, but also 1 percent sulfur powder to help absorb oil and salicylic acid to exfoliate. The combination of these three ingredients makes this one powerhouse product.

Although this is a more gentle acne treatment that works overtime, you’ll still want to use a hydrating moisturizer and/or serum after application. It’s safe to use during the day and some fans even use it under makeup. A skin-clearing primer? Sign me up.

Because this best-seller keeps flying off the shelves you’ll want to check back here and see if it’s back in stock. Don’t worry—Sephora does keep restocking it. In the meantime, try some other favorites from the brand to keep your skin in tip-top shape.

Retinol Anti-Aging Serum

This non-irritating, line-smoothing formula uses 1 percent of what the brand calls “RetiStar stabilized retinol” as well as .5 percent Granactive retinoid to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as squalane for hydration.

Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser

Oily, acne-prone skin doesn’t stand a chance against 2 percent salicylic acid, anti-inflammatory zinc compound and soothing .5 percent Allantoin.

Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

This lightweight serum kicks shine, as well as reduces blemishes, redness, and hyperpigmentation, with 10 percent niacinamide.

Benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid. Sulfur. BHAs and AHAs and PHAs. We’re used to hearing all these ingredients when it comes to breakouts. But there’s one buzzy new acne treatment that has everyone talking: succinic acid. It’s on the newer side in the beauty industry but it’s been used medicinally in European countries for years. Now, brands such as The Inkey List are using the ingredient to help acne sufferers get their clearest skin yet.

First, let’s start with the good stuff. Succinic acid has been shown to reduce inflammation (great for those red cystic zits) and excess sebum, while also de-clogging pores. Unlike other acne treatments, it doesn’t dry out the skin which can sometimes make a breakout worse. It helps balance pH levels so dehydrated skin is a thing of the past. It can even help hydrate the skin. Know what that means? Not only does it help with breakouts and dark spots, but it can also plump pesky fine lines and wrinkles. Succinic acid is naturally found in amber or sugar cane and fermented for use.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

One of the first big brands to incorporate succinic acid into its products is The Inkey List. The Succinic Acid Treatment works so well, it keeps selling out. (It’s probably also thanks to the affordable price tag.) Not only did The Inkey List put 2 percent succinic acid in its spot treatment, but also 1 percent sulfur powder to help absorb oil and salicylic acid to exfoliate. The combination of these three ingredients makes this one powerhouse product.

Although this is a more gentle acne treatment that works overtime, you’ll still want to use a hydrating moisturizer and/or serum after application. It’s safe to use during the day and some fans even use it under makeup. A skin-clearing primer? Sign me up.

Because this best-seller keeps flying off the shelves you’ll want to check back here and see if it’s back in stock. Don’t worry—Sephora does keep restocking it. In the meantime, try some other favorites from the brand to keep your skin in tip-top shape.

Retinol Anti-Aging Serum

This non-irritating, line-smoothing formula uses 1 percent of what the brand calls “RetiStar stabilized retinol” as well as .5 percent Granactive retinoid to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as squalane for hydration.

Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser

Oily, acne-prone skin doesn’t stand a chance against 2 percent salicylic acid, anti-inflammatory zinc compound and soothing .5 percent Allantoin.

Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

This lightweight serum kicks shine, as well as reduces blemishes, redness, and hyperpigmentation, with 10 percent niacinamide.

If you could do just one thing to lose weight after 60 and keep it off, would you do it?

What if I told you that you wouldn’t have to give up carbs? Or sugar! You wouldn’t have to follow a diet, or count calories or even exercise daily. No special equipment, no all-you-can-eat-is-grapefruit games.

One thing. Just one. All you have to do is eat with awareness.

Because awareness is the single most important factor in losing weight and keeping it off.

Too simple? Too easy? Simple, yes, but maybe not so easy. Eating with awareness takes both work and commitment. Think about it…

Eating With Awareness

How many people do you know who really pay attention to their food when they eat? Put another way, how many people do you know who skip breakfast, multi-task their way through lunch at work and can’t bear to turn off the TV – or the cell phone – during dinner? Is that you?

Food. Meals. Nourishing ourselves. These used to command much more work, time and respect. Without the struggle to hunt it, grow it, and for some of us, even buy it, we’ve lost respect for food.

And perhaps, because it’s so unimportant, we’ve convinced ourselves that if we eat fast enough, or eat standing up, or consume something in the time it takes to get from the kitchen to the sofa, it doesn’t really count. That three-quarters of a pint of Ben & Jerry’s? Pffft! If you ate it over the sink while cleaning up after dinner, it doesn’t really count. You barely tasted it.

Why would you eat any ice cream if you weren’t going to taste it?

What do you think might happen if you were to eat whatever you wanted, but only if you sit down and do nothing else while you’re eating? I’ll bet the following would happen.

You’d Really Taste Your Food

Really tasting your food means you’d really enjoy certain foods more than you have in the past. And you might notice that there are other foods you don’t like half as much as you thought you did, so you might not eat as much, or you might give them up altogether.

You’d Make Choices Between Eating and Doing Something Else

If you really believe that you’re too busy to take the time to just eat, you might notice that you really weren’t as hungry as you thought.

You’d Find That Sometimes Just Eating is Just Boring

Mindful eating can be so boring, in fact, that you stop!
Because why eat if you aren’t hungry? Read more here.

Your Body Tells You I’ve Had Enough

People are overweight because they eat more than their bodies need. Often, because they miss the signal from their body. Serious discomfort at the end of a meal? Tums and antacids.? You probably wouldn’t need those anymore.

You’d Have Fewer Cravings, Maybe Even No Cravings

When you really taste your food, you experience a higher level of satisfaction from eating it. When you don’t pay attention, you can scarf down a whole bag of candy and still be unsatisfied because you’re not paying attention to what you’re eating. When you eat with awareness – when you savor each mouthful – one small brownie may satisfy your sweet tooth and quiet your craving.

You’d Be More Aware of How Certain Foods Make You Feel

Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the afternoon? Hungry within two hours of lunch? Yucky after breakfast? If you pay attention, you’ll have a better idea of how a food feels in your body and be more likely to notice the ones that may be troublesome for your particular metabolism.

You May Lose Weight After 60!

When you pay attention to your food, you will inevitably eat less, which means you will lose weight. I’d bet on it.

How often do you multi-task while eating? Are you ready to give eating with awareness a try? Come on. What have you got to lose? We invite your thoughts and questions in the comments.

In this post you are going to get the total treat of hearing from one of my longtime favorite bloggers, podcasters, entrepreneurs—the list goes on—one of the OG’s, creator of The Skinny Confidential Lauryn Evarts Bosstick. And since I’d put money on the fact most of you are fans of hers like I am, you know how exciting it is to have her on BBH.

I don’t follow a ton of non-Bravolebs on social as I’m so busy trying to keep up on the Bravo world, but @theskinnyconfidential is an account I always make time for. And one major reason is that, while I first followed Lauryn because of her aesthetic and lifestyle (like if you want to learn about being a totally healthy, balanced, cool-girl there’s no one better), after then listening to TSC podcast quite some time ago, I found out she was a major bas-ass businesswoman. While I love her recommendations, I really pay attention to her entire brand for inspo as an entrepreneur. I definitely connect with the fact that her and her husband Michael are both entrepreneurs, as that’s also life at my house. I’m always so in awe of everything she’s done and continues to accomplish.

While I’ve interviewed a lot of Bravolebs and that’s my brand, I’d have to say having Lauryn on the blog is probably one of the most exciting things I’ve done at BBH. I love a badass business woman who keeps it real and fashionable, and that defines Lauryn. Plus, look out for the blog series I’ll be doing on The Skinny Confidential. The first post is my story of being a mom and an entrepreneur. The next two are dedicated to the Real Housewives I think has the best style and Housewives looks for less, and you’ll definitely want to look for those.

And here she is …the women I admire so much that I can’t even hate that she got the cooler spelling of our name…Lauryn.

Hello to the Big Blonde Hair community! I’m Lauryn Evarts Bosstick, the creator of The Skinny Confidential.

I’m so excited to be here today because I’m such a big fan of this site. It’s my go-to whenever I see an outfit on a Real Housewife that I just have to have ( looking at you Dorit ). 

Lauren & I are doing a blog swap so she’ll be on The Skinny Confidential sharing the story of how she built Big Blonde Hair WHILE being a mom. She’s such a hustler & her story is so inspiring so be sure to check it out. And check back in the coming weeks because she’s going to share the top looks from Dorit ( my favorite Housewife ) & how to score some Housewife outfits for less. 

Anyway, I wanted to share my top 5 Amazon clothing picks with you guys. These are things that are absolute staples in my wardrobe & I couldn’t live without them. Hope you love!

The Skinny Confidential’s Go-To Amazon Clothing Picks:

♡ Oversized Jean Jacket:

Everyone on the planet needs a good oversized jean jacket, but you don’t need to spend a million bucks on one. This one can be rocked off the shoulder with a white tank, or you could wear it over a mini dress to keep you warm. It’s super fun to roll up & bunch the sleeves to make your look extra casual too. 

This one will not disappoint, I promise. It’s $44, looks expensive & is distressed in all the right ways. Here’s the best thing though: if you aren’t into denim, it comes in lavender, black, light pink, red, & light blue. Confession: I have the lavender, black & denim. I tend to go for a large because I like things really big, but it’s oversized already. 

HOT TIP: Don’t put this in the washing machine because it’ll shrink. Get it dry cleaned once in a while. It’s not something that needs to be washed after every wear anyways.

♡ Classic White T-shirt:

A bunch of girlfriends in my Pilates class one day started talking about this amazing white t-shirt from Amazon that they all own. They said it’s like the James Perse tees, looks super $$$ & hugs you in all the right places. But it’s only $17.86 !! It comes in white, black, olive, purple, gray, blue & more. I like to buy a few every couple months because I wear them literally. every. single. day. 

You can wear these tees with anything, but typically I wear mine with jeans, sweatpants or even with leggings to do Pilates in. They’re kinda thin, cotton, comfy AF & really hold up after being laundered. 

It’s important to note that you should wear deodorant with these ones because they’re so thin. Especially if you get the gray, you’ll want to avoid sweat marks. 

♡ Black Fuzzy Slippers:

These affordable Amazon slippers were inspired by The Row’s $3000 ones. LOL. For those who don’t know it’s Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen’s line. Anyway, I really wanted a house slipper to wear around the house, but ones that wouldn’t break the bank. 

These are flattering on the foot ( yes that’s a thing ) & I love how you don’t really know if they’re for inside or outside. They’re versatile, ya know?

They’re by Ugg & again, I must confess, I do have a pair I wear outside too. These slippers look so cute with black skinny jeans & an oversized sweater- so perfect for running out the door to do errands. I have them in black, but they come in lavender, yellow & other colors too. They maintain their fuzziness & are perfect for the girl on the go. Who needs to waste time doing up laces?

♡ Pink Hoodie:

Normally I’m all about a black or white hoodie, but lately I’ve been into this pink one. It’s plush, thick, oversized ( I usually go for a large or x-large ), keeps you warm & cozy but is also good for the Instagram aesthetic, LOL. 

Again, I tend to go oversized, which is why I like men’s hoodies. They just fit better. Trust me on this. You could totally pair this with the jean jacket above on colder days too. If you’re gonna grab this get it in cream & black too because it really is the best one I’ve found. It’s only $20 & actually makes such a good gift.

♡ Black Bodysuit:

As you can probably tell, I like the classics. Plain, simple basics are easy go-tos to throw on & lately I’ve been all about this tight, black bodysuit. It comes in a long sleeve & sleeveless option, sucks you in, accentuates & flatters all the right spots & can be dressed up or down. 

I like to wear this with jeans, a skirt or sweatpants ( oversized please ). You can also pair this with a vest, chic leather jacket or, you guessed it…the jean jacket above. 

It’s chic, black, timeless & can be worn to literally any event, meeting or date you have. I always wear mine for a sexy night out with my husband. I got a medium in this- it is stretchy, but I recommend sizing up. There’s no need to spend $300+ on a bodysuit when you have this option available to you. 

There you have it. Those are my 5 go-to Amazon clothing essentials that I truly could not live without. I hope they’re all Big Blonde Hair community approved?!

Thank you so much to this community for having me & be sure to stalk Lauren’s entrepreneurship journey on The Skinny Confidential & stay tuned for other 2 posts on Housewives fashion.

xx,

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick, creator of The Skinny Confidential

Originally posted at: BBH x The Skinny Confidential: Lauryn Evarts Bosstick’s 5 Must-Have Clothing Essentials From Amazon