Mary Cosby’s Amen Sweatshirt

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 1 Finale Fashion

During tonight’s previews of Mary Cosby’s interaction with her church choir I said Amen on two different occasions. Once silently to myself when I saw Mary’s beaded sweatshirt. And the second time when the scene ended because I was terrified a leeeeetle afraid of what she might say next to the members of her choir.

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It’s safe to say our skin care routine gets a lot more extensive during the winter season. Unlike summer, when the hot, sticky air makes us want to wear less–with the exception of sun protection, of course– our face needs the equivalent of a coat, scarf and hat once temperatures drop. And more often than not, that may include an overnight face mask on top of our serums, eye creams and retinol. But we can’t help but wonder (in our best Carrie Bradshaw voice)…are they actually necessary?

First, a primer on what they’re actually meant to do. According to New York City-based and AcneFree Consulting Dermatologist Dr. Hadley King, are simply masks that you apply before bed and wash off in the morning. Though the idea of wearing a product while you sleep isn’t novel, this particular trend can be credited to South Korea. They’re designed to be the final step of your nighttime regimen–yes, even after retinol–to seal in your products, thus making them more effective.

“First cleanse and exfoliate, then apply serums and essences and then use the sleep mask to lock everything in,” says Dr. King. “Different masks will have different ingredients designed to target specific skin concerns but the primary goal of all of these masks is the same: hydration.”

In general, overnight face masks tend to contain more intense hydrators, as well as anti-agers and other ingredients according to your skin type and concern. Given the overall hydrating benefits of sleep masking, those with dry skin benefit most, specifically with ingredients that plump the skin with moisture and help repair the skin’s barrier function, such as ceramides and argan oil.

“Those who tend to have oily or acne-prone skin may prefer lighter moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which hydrates the skin without clogging pores,” says Dr. King. “Those seeking anti-aging benefits may choose a night mask with retinol, which stimulates collagen production and improves the skin’s tone and texture and brightening antioxidants.”

At the same time, those with oily skin may benefit the least since overnight masks are also locking in ingredients from previously-used products, which can lead to excess oil come morning. Certain precautions should also take place for sensitive skin types. This includes avoiding harsh active ingredients that can cause irritation if left on the skin for hours, like glycolic acid or salicylic acid.

Ahead, an assortment of luxe overnight face masks for every skin woe–from dryness to breakouts.

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AcneFree.

AcneFree Sulfur Face Mask

Best worn overnight—though it can be used anytime—this anti-acne mask is formulated with sulfur to help combat black heads, cystic breakouts, and decongest clogged pores without over-drying the skin.

Buy: AcneFree Sulfur Mask $11.99

Pixi.

Pixi SkinTreats Rose Remedy Mask

Treat irritated winter skin with this nourishing rose-infused mask, which soothes redness and flaking and replenishes balanced moisture levels and helps protect the skin’s barrier.

Clinique.

Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask

Should you skin be flaky and chapped, this oil-free, yet creamy formula replenishes lost moisture.

Glow Recipe.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask

This watermelon-spiked sleeping mask helps brighten sallow tones and tightens pores overnight. Infused with hyaluronic acid, it leaves skin looking juicy and plump when you rise.

Farmacy.

Farmacy Sleep Tight Firming Balm

For those with mature skin, this blackcurrant seed-infused formula works to moisturize and tone the face for less fine lines over time.

Laneige.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

A quick-absorbing gel mask for dry skin that needs a tall glass of water.

belif.

belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask

A jelly pudding made with Lady’s Mantle, a moisturizing herb, and Scottish Heather, an anti-inflammatory herb.

Pacifica.

Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Super Hydration Sleepover Mask

No-rinse and non-sticky, this creamy mask is meant to heal sun-damaged skin and re-hydrate with lipids, antioxidants and natural extracts.

Perricone MD.

Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Overnight Brightening Treatment

For combatting dullness and texture, it doesn’t get better than Vitamin C. This pore-refining formula helps to brighten overall tone, combat texture, and brightens the skin visibly with just one use.

Buy: Perricone MD Brightening Overnight Treatment $79

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Porsha Williams’ Gold Cutout Swimsuit and Cover Up Skirt

Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 13 Episode 8 Fashion

Porsha Williams’ gold cutout swimsuit and cover up skirt had her giving off some total golden goddess vibes on last night’s Real Housewives of Atlanta and I am HERE. FOR. IT. Paired with her braids in a high pony she looked absolutely stunning. And all I know is wherever Dennis is watching this, he’s regretting his mistakes even more.

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We all experience disappointment. Whether it’s caused by broken promises, health issues, world crises, financial distress, or by family arguments, disappointment is a regular visitor.

Disappointment dampens our spirits with feelings of helplessness and futility when things are not as we would like or expect them to be. When we are experiencing disappointment, it is difficult to find happiness, be optimistic and look forward to each new day.

We’ve all had to deal with the disappointment of heartbreak. Relationships do fall apart and recovering seems to get more difficult as we get older. Whether we’ve lost a loved one through a break-up or their passing, the sense of loss and emptiness can be emotionally crippling.

When you’re older, you tend to think the person was our last chance at love, which makes disappointment from heartbreak more difficult with each passing year.

Could our unrealistic expectations of others be causing us so much emotional and intellectual turmoil?

Generally, we want to see the best in people. Perhaps we are too eager to give people the benefit of the doubt, putting our trust where it isn’t warranted. Some of us may be ignoring someone’s bad behavior, hoping it will miraculously go away.

We need to better handle disappointment so we can avoid or recover from it as quickly as possible. Here are 5 ways to better handle, deal with and understand disappointment:

Manage Expectations

We need to carefully manage our expectations to ensure that they are realistic, not wishful thinking and blind hope. We need to realize that outcomes may not be what we want and be honest with ourselves if we are being overly optimistic.

It is okay to expect the worst if the evidence points us in that direction. We can then be better prepared for the results and not experience so much disappointment when things turn out differently than hoped for.

Accept Reality

We need to take off our rose-colored glasses and see what is really there, and not see what we want to see. Often this is very difficult, as we do want to be optimist and see the best in others. Look back at what has happened, what may happen and what is likely to happen.

If someone behaves a certain way, don’t expect a change, unless there is evidence that they will behave differently. Just because you want them to act a certain way, does not mean they will.

We need to accept that the people around us are who they are. Don’t feel bad about knowing that someone will not stop smoking because they should. Don’t be disappointed in yourself because you couldn’t resist the Chocolate Lava Bomb for desert.

Accept that in certain situations, it is what it is. If you put a delicious dessert on your plate, you will eat it! This isn’t being negative. It’s being realistic.

Remove Dependencies on Things That You Can’t Control

When we depend on the actions of others for our happiness, we need to ensure we are not depending on others based solely on what they are saying.

Find some evidence to either support or negate their promises. In this way you are depending on what you have discovered based on the evidence. Intellectually, we know that if someone repeatedly demonstrates the same negative behavior, we shouldn’t ignore the evidence, but we often do.

We need to be confident with our expectations so we don’t beat ourselves up with “why did I trust that person/company/product” when disappointment sets in.

Have Alternative Plans

Always plan out how you will handle things. Don’t just have one plan, have a few for each situation, so you’ll know what you are going to do depending on the results.

By having a plan for both good and bad outcomes, you’ll balance your expectations. This could help mitigate the disappointment if the outcome isn’t what you hoped for.

For example, a plan for controlling your tendency to devour deserts could have you avoiding them as best you can. But if you do indulge, you also have a plan to cut down on your food intake for the next few days.

Be Positive About Yourself

Love yourself and do things that are good for you. This includes thinking good thoughts and seeing yourself in a positive way. This will give you the confidence to manage your expectations, accept reality and remove your dependency on what you can’t control.

Disappointment is part of life. There is no way around this simple fact. But we can handle and control it if we have a better understanding of what caused it. Having a positive outlook on life and looking forward to each new day keeps us happy, healthy, and able to enjoy ourselves.

It’s all good!

What advice would you give to a friend who is trying to deal with a disappointment in their life? When was the last time that you were disappointed and how did you deal with it? Please join the conversation.

Stephanie Hollman’s Blue Sequin Dress on Instagram / WWHL

Real Housewives of Dallas Fashion 2021

Based on this Insta pic Stephanie Hollman has once again decided to channel her go-to alter ego, Princess Elsa. And based on the news that she’ll apparently be wearing this blue sequin dress on tonight’s episode of WWHL, needless to say we’ll definitely be keeping the channel on Bravo to watch her fully animated (or maybe even Frozen during a quick pause) in the icy-chic lewk.

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