Never before have we so desperately needed a new year and a new start. Even though things might not change right away, we’re hoping for a better year than the last. And any celebration is a good celebration. How about a fresh makeup collection? M.A.C.’s Lunar New Year 2021 line is bold and bright, as expected from the brand. We can always count on M.A.C. to slay Lunar New Year every time and this year is no different.

The limited-edition collection always has the best packaging, which makes these basically collectables. This year is all about Pop Art, with best-selling eye, lip and face shades in the bright packaging, plus exclusive Powder Kiss Lipstick hues.

“This collection is everything you need to get ready to give good face and give way to the Lunar New Year,” said Regan Rabanal, M.A.C. Senior Manager of Makeup Artistry, Asia Pacific, in a statement. “The collectible, fish-embossed highlighter 
is a standout in the uber-popular shade, Double-Gleam, to keep you glowing 
from day to night.”

Get ready to celebrate and grab the collection, below. Shop from now until January 6 and score a freebie (Fix+ Balance, Gently Off Wipes + Micellar Water or Amplified Lipstick in Dubonnet) with orders of more than $50.

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.

M.A.C.

Powder Blush Duo: Good Health, Great Wealth

With peachy pink and red-orange hues.

M.A.C.

Eyeshadow X 9: Sea Of Plenty

Shades include Honey Lust (a bronze-y peach), Expensive Pink: (a duochrome pink) and Soft Brown (a golden, peachy brown).

M.A.C.

Powder Kiss Lipstick

In Luck be a Lady (a brown-red) and Healthy, Wealthy and Thriving (a true red).

M.A.C.

Extra Dimension Skinfinish

In Double Gleam (a beige that breaks silver). 

M.A.C.

Versicolour Varnish Cream

In shades including Ruby Woo (a blue-red) and No Interruptions (a deep burgundy).

Never before have we so desperately needed a new year and a new start. Even though things might not change right away, we’re hoping for a better year than the last. And any celebration is a good celebration. How about a fresh makeup collection? M.A.C.’s Lunar New Year 2021 line is bold and bright, as expected from the brand. We can always count on M.A.C. to slay Lunar New Year every time and this year is no different.

The limited-edition collection always has the best packaging, which makes these basically collectables. This year is all about Pop Art, with best-selling eye, lip and face shades in the bright packaging, plus exclusive Powder Kiss Lipstick hues.

“This collection is everything you need to get ready to give good face and give way to the Lunar New Year,” said Regan Rabanal, M.A.C. Senior Manager of Makeup Artistry, Asia Pacific, in a statement. “The collectible, fish-embossed highlighter 
is a standout in the uber-popular shade, Double-Gleam, to keep you glowing 
from day to night.”

Get ready to celebrate and grab the collection, below. Shop from now until January 6 and score a freebie (Fix+ Balance, Gently Off Wipes + Micellar Water or Amplified Lipstick in Dubonnet) with orders of more than $50.

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.

M.A.C.

Powder Blush Duo: Good Health, Great Wealth

With peachy pink and red-orange hues.

M.A.C.

Eyeshadow X 9: Sea Of Plenty

Shades include Honey Lust (a bronze-y peach), Expensive Pink: (a duochrome pink) and Soft Brown (a golden, peachy brown).

M.A.C.

Powder Kiss Lipstick

In Luck be a Lady (a brown-red) and Healthy, Wealthy and Thriving (a true red).

M.A.C.

Extra Dimension Skinfinish

In Double Gleam (a beige that breaks silver). 

M.A.C.

Versicolour Varnish Cream

In shades including Ruby Woo (a blue-red) and No Interruptions (a deep burgundy).

Our life choices either deplete us or nourish us. They affect us physically, emotionally and spiritually, usually all at the same time.

We can feel our choices down to the bone, in our gut and around our heart space. Our bodies speak to us, loud and clear, positive or negative.

Most of us agree that maintaining good health through diet, exercise, and stress reduction is important. In recent years, I’ve come to notice yet again that these avenues to self-care are indeed closely connected.

Moreover, I’m grateful that my 60s are bringing some deeper lessons about what nourishment can really mean.

Move to Your Heartbeat

I don’t know when I stopped obsessing about getting enough exercise.

Certainly, I loved going to the gym in my 30s and 40s, bouncing and kicking along with the enthusiastic aerobics instructor. I also remember being puzzled, then aggravated, in my early 50s when those last ten pounds refused to disappear despite my activity level.

Between then and now I forgave myself for carrying around those pounds. Yet I became more committed than ever to my good health.

Many of us may still be searching for the perfect exercise routine. We want any physical program or regimen to feel enlivening and fun – and not like a chore.

And we know that a healthy body needs movement.

At this stage, we’re discovering ways to move that are in alignment with the unique rhythm of our lives. Whether we do gentle stretches or a full workout, our movements can be celebrations of the miracle that is the human body.

Live More Lightly

We are in the season of life when we’re letting go of a lot of things. Full-time work demands, unnecessary belongings or relationships that no longer uplift us.

There are countless ways to lighten up. Releasing what we no longer need, even the small things, improves our physical well-being and our spirit.

As I’ve lightened up in other areas of my life, my body is somehow responding in kind. This wasn’t planned, and it’s been a bit surprising.

We all see evidence that our bodies are a reflection of our inner selves. A lighter heart and an easier lifestyle support a healthier path. Our bodies, one way or another, will usually let us know if we’re on the right track.

Slow Down and Savor

These days it’s easier to pay closer attention to the things that feed me. Sights, sounds, aromas… slowing down has increased my appreciation via all the senses.

This appreciation applies to food, too. Rushing, grabbing something on the go and eating what’s quick were habits suited for a different time of life, if they were ever suitable at all. Taking time to prepare meals – or to relish the gift of someone else’s preparation – elevates nourishment to another level.

Giving ourselves permission to slow down helps us stay in the present moment and notice what feels best for us. Listening closely, then choosing accordingly, will nourish us every time.

Rest to Renew

I can’t say enough about rest, and sleep is the Queen of the Resting State.

Experts are weighing in, too, including Ariana Huffington. In her book The Sleep Revolution, Ariana credits sleep for everything from increased brain activity to a recovering economic climate.

We each require a minimum amount of sleep to perform at an optimum level. But even if we’re still longing for a restful night, we can honor our need for rest at other times.

Short naps, 3 deep breaths, 10 minutes to close our eyes. Resting whenever our bodies need rest is the simplest way to tap into the body’s wisdom.

All the messages we receive about how to truly nourish ourselves are worth their weight. If we add a dose of self-compassion, as in forgiving ourselves for those ‘last ten pounds,’ those messages are worth their weight in gold.

What are you doing to nourish yourself in the New Year? How are you feeding your body and your spirit? Please join the conversation below!

Never before have we so desperately needed a new year and a new start. Even though things might not change right away, we’re hoping for a better year than the last. And any celebration is a good celebration. How about a fresh makeup collection? M.A.C.’s Lunar New Year 2021 line is bold and bright, as expected from the brand. We can always count on M.A.C. to slay Lunar New Year every time and this year is no different.

The limited-edition collection always has the best packaging, which makes these basically collectables. This year is all about Pop Art, with best-selling eye, lip and face shades in the bright packaging, plus exclusive Powder Kiss Lipstick hues.

“This collection is everything you need to get ready to give good face and give way to the Lunar New Year,” said Regan Rabanal, M.A.C. Senior Manager of Makeup Artistry, Asia Pacific, in a statement. “The collectible, fish-embossed highlighter 
is a standout in the uber-popular shade, Double-Gleam, to keep you glowing 
from day to night.”

Get ready to celebrate and grab the collection, below. Shop from now until January 6 and score a freebie (Fix+ Balance, Gently Off Wipes + Micellar Water or Amplified Lipstick in Dubonnet) with orders of more than $50.

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.

M.A.C.

Powder Blush Duo: Good Health, Great Wealth

With peachy pink and red-orange hues.

M.A.C.

Eyeshadow X 9: Sea Of Plenty

Shades include Honey Lust (a bronze-y peach), Expensive Pink: (a duochrome pink) and Soft Brown (a golden, peachy brown).

M.A.C.

Powder Kiss Lipstick

In Luck be a Lady (a brown-red) and Healthy, Wealthy and Thriving (a true red).

M.A.C.

Extra Dimension Skinfinish

In Double Gleam (a beige that breaks silver). 

M.A.C.

Versicolour Varnish Cream

In shades including Ruby Woo (a blue-red) and No Interruptions (a deep burgundy).

If a miracle-in-a-bottle type of skincare treatment actually existed, we’d probably all be using it already. But when it comes to the hunt for the next best thing, if you ask a dermatologist or esthetician, most of them will probably tell you that retinoids (the branch of vitamin A derivatives to which retinol belongs) are the closest thing you’ll find along your quest to find a product that’ll help you attain a flawless complexion.

Put simply, retinoids are a group of chemical compounds that have earned the seal of approval from dermatologists because, unlike so many other buzzy active ingredients in our serums, creams, and moisturizers, they’re actually backed by years of ample clinical research backing their effectiveness as both a treatment for blemishes and a myriad of anti-aging concerns, including dark spots, texture and fine lines. Basically, you can think of retinoids as an expedited exfoliators–but with some added benefits. The strongest forms of retinoids require a prescription from your dermatologist or physician, and while they offer the most immediate results, they also come with the most side effects, including redness, peeling, and intense dryness.

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.

Courtesy of Differin.

Buy: Differin Adapalene Gel $12.88

Whether you’re looking to avoid a costly trip to the derm or you’re just not quite ready to suffer through the transitional “purge” phase that kind of comes hand in hand when you’re using stronger RX retinoids like tretinoin (brand name Retin-A), consider trying Differin. Previously available by prescription only, Differin’s skin-enhancing magical powers are brought to you by its active ingredient Adapalene — the strongest retinoid form that’s (now) available sans a doctor’s script.

While it’s primarily marketed as an acne treatment, this concentrated skincare product has amassed a rather large cult following for its additional “off-label” benefits. Loyal fans of the drugstore gel say it also works wonders for ironing out fine lines and crows feet, smoothing texture, and fading the appearance of sunspots and hyperpigmentation—and it’ll only set you back around $12. Need some more convincing? Just head to the link above to check out the impressive before-and-after photos.