There is no limit to the number—or extremity—of things we’ll do to our faces in the name of anti-aging, so when compared with the rest of them, facial massaging is extraordinarily tame. Silly, yes—but tame. Kate Moss employs a technique that is executed from inside the mouth, at the hands of London-based celebrity facialist Nichola Joss; Sienna Miller prefers an “intense facial massage” experience that involves freezing ice masks “that make you feel as if your brain is going to fall out of the top of your head.” Delightful.

Facial massage devotees swear that it boosts circulation and encourages lymphatic drainage for brighter, tighter, younger-looking skin—a natural facelift, if you will. But in the real, non-celebrity world, a standing appointment with a pricy, massage-trained facialist isn’t always in the cards, nor is the time, patience, or knack for following instructions required for giving yourself a thorough DIY version (as in, rubbing your own face with your own hands for twenty minutes at a time).

This is where the handheld facial massager comes in. The selling point is rather appealing: You can forget about expensive facials or having to figure out exactly where to place your fingertips on the part of your jaw where your lymph nodes are to get maximum drainage of, well, whatever’s under your skin.

The good news is that with the addition of these types of tools to the market, you, too, can now get a facial massage from the comfort of your desk, where you’ve been stagnating for the past nine hours. But should we all be rushing to get our hands on them in the pursuit of smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin? Maybe not so much. “There really isn’t much solid data to indicate that facial massagers offer any significant benefits to the skin,” says Dr. Julia Tzu, the founder and Medical Director of Wall Street Dermatology. “Massaging the face, in general, may help stimulate circulation, [especially] in the morning, to help speed up the resolution of the ‘puffy’ look that some people get when they wake up.” Still, Dr. Tzu notes, “This is often already performed when one washes the face.”

The placebo effect, however, is alive and well, which is to say that facial-massaging tools feel great and are therefore not purely B.S. If you believe in them, and want to see a difference, your brain might just be kind enough to trick you into thinking you do. Regardless, celebrities and customers of the below devices swear by them, so why not give one of them a shot yourself?

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ReFa Carat Ray Face Massager

This premium beauty tool is designed with two double drainage rollers to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce puffiness of the face, neck, and chest. It’s engineered with microcurrent technology to reduce swelling, soften the look of fine lines and stimulates circulation by accelerating collagen production. “Not only does this make your face look less inflamed (or “puffy”) but it is both relaxing and invigorating (depending on how you use it),” says one fan of the tool.

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Armice 3D Electric Facial Roller

This two-in-one pulsating facial massager stimulates blood flow to the skin for a healthy, rosy glow while also lifting and firming your jawlines for a defined contour. One end of the massager features a T-shaped electric-powered (six-hundred vibrations per minute) tool to enhance circulation, while the second 3D-shaped side gives you an instant lift. According to one customer review, “I never even knew that I had so much tension in my jawline until this massager. It has helped with headaches as well.” Talk about multipurpose.

Buy: Amrice Face Roller $16.99

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Sarah Champman Skinesis The Facelift Facial Massager

This facial tool may look like a torture device, but trust me, it leaves you seriously looking snatched. Also, it’s Liv Tyler-approved. “I wanted this ever since I saw YouTube video of Liv Tyler and her face caring routine. She uses it, and she looks amazing! It is few days since I got it and it just feels amazing,” says one review on Amazon

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NuFace Trinity Facial Toning Device

Using this lifting and contouring face tool is basically just like giving your facial structure a full-body workout. Fans of the NuFace truly swear by it (myself included). The NuFace Trinity device harnesses the lifting anti-aging powers of microcurrent technology, which stimulates blood flow, tones your contours and minimizes fine lines. You’ll see a slight difference after just one use. ” I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks and definitely see a difference in my skin. The biggest difference is my eyes. They are open and lifted and are not laying on my eyelid,” says one customer.

Buy: NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device $499

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Angela Caglia Vibrating Rose Quartz Sculpting Roller

Believe me—this isn’t your basic jade or rose quartz facial roller (because frankly, I’m not convinced the typical ones of this type do anything for your skin). This sonic sculpting tool was designed by Celebrity-beloved esthetician, Angela Caglia who’s known for her lifting, cheek-sculpting facials, and this snatching tool helps you recreate the results from home.

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RÉVOLVE Contouring Massage Roller

This luxe facial massager not only feels like a dream (it’s cool to the touch, so it’s amazing for de-puffing), but it also truly seems to work. The massager is made of Zamac, which is a premium alloy material that contains minerals beneficial to the skin, including Zinc and Magnesium. One “obsessed” reviewer of the tool says “I’ve loved using my roller in the morning before I leave for work. It’s amazing how effective it is.”

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Nurse Jamie Uplift Facial Roller

Designed by celebrity dermatologist Nurse Jamie, this lifting and contouring face roller has become a bona fide cult favorite, beloved by celebrities and beauty influencers alike. The tool features a hexagon shape and features 24 massaging stones that instantly revive and lift the skin for a more chiseled appearance. “So I ordered this after seeing a bunch of posts on Instagram from lots of people who love the product. I was a bit skeptical, but now I’m a full-on convert. I adore my Uplift roller!” says one enthusiastic fan in her Amazon review.

Buy: Nurse Jamie Uplift Face Roller 69

The one thing you probably do know about Tuscany is that it’s one of the most visited regions in Italy, topped only by the Veneto, and also one of incredible beauty. Most visitors leave with memories of art-filled cities and medieval hilltop villages, and of landscapes of olive groves and vineyard-carpeted hills crisscrossed by cypress trees.

These are such familiar images that even if you’ve never stepped foot in Tuscany, you probably still have some idea of what makes the region so special.

But if you have been lucky enough to holiday there, you’ll know that time constraints make getting off the well-trodden path fairly challenging. We’ve been lucky enough to have lived in Tuscany and, after years of planning our own tours in the region, we’ve really got to know every nook and cranny.

So, while Italy remains mainly off-limits, here are our own little Tuscan gems, guaranteed to whet your appetite for your next trip!

Is Florence the Best Place for Art and Culture?

When it comes to visual art in Tuscany, be prepared for an embarrassment of riches. While most visitors head for Florence, eager to visit cathedrals and churches crammed full of Renaissance art, nearby Siena is less crowded and every bit as lovely.

First stop must be the Campo, Europe’s most spectacular medieval square and home to the annual Palio horse race. After that, there are works by Donatello, Michelangelo and Pisano to explore in the Duomo, and piazzas and streets flanked by Renaissance palazzi.

Which Are Tuscany’s Prettiest Hilltop Villages?

The astonishing view of the iconic towers in the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano is quite mesmerising – a very good reason for including it on one of our Tuscan tours!

But we challenge you not to fall in love with nearby Volterra, one of the most charming walled Tuscan towns. Best-known for its Etruscan and Roman remains, extraordinary medieval ramparts and alabaster artefacts, the town is often overlooked by visitors to Tuscany.

Tuscany Has Over 4,000 Mountains

Most people associate hiking in Tuscany with gentle walks in the Chianti hills. In fact, the region has over 4,000 mountains, with the highest, Monte Pisanino, reaching just under 2000m. Fortunately, with so many to choose from, you don’t need to be superfit and under 25 to appreciate the beauty of the region’s mountains!

We love walking in the Lunigiana region nestled between the Apennines and the Apuan Alps, and along stretches of the Via Francigena.

Tuscan Food – From Humble Beginnings

Despite what many think, Tuscan food isn’t just about expensive Bistecca alla Fiorentina. In fact, most traditional Tuscan dishes are far more modest.

The humble ‘cucina povera’ is still very much in evidence in Tuscany where bread features heavily in dishes such as ‘panzanella’ (summer bread salad with sun-ripened vegetables) and ‘ribollita’ (bean and vegetable soup served with toasted bread).

Our favourite Tuscan dish? Well, it has to be ‘pappardelle con ragù di cinghiale’ – broad, flat ribbons of pasta served with a robust wild boar sauce!

Is Chianti Classico the Best Tuscan Wine?

Wine is very much part of Tuscany’s cultural identity. Chianti Classico is one of the best-known wines of the region and in the south of the region, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino are icons of the wine world.

However, you’ll get a different picture if you head for Tuscany’s coastal area where the tiny village of Bolgheri is fast becoming one of the region’s most exciting wine-growing zones.

Here, the superb, high quality wines, produced mainly with French grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot rather than the native Sangiovese grapes, have been awarded DOC status and are known as Super Tuscans.

Where Are the Best Tuscan Beaches?

As if art-filled cities, glorious countryside and mountains weren’t enough – Tuscany is also blessed with beautiful beaches! The beach resorts in Versilia, such as Viareggio, Camaiore and the rather glitzy Forte dei Marmi, are the main crowd-pleasers.

Arguably, however, the best beaches are in southern Tuscany, in the Maremma, where the coastline switches between rocky coves and powder-soft sand. Better still, follow the Italians over to Elba, one of an archipelago of seven islands, where the mood is distinctly understated but the beaches absolutely gorgeous.

Horse Blessings at the Palio Di Siena

Yes, it’s true. The Sienese take their Palio festival so seriously that the horses are blessed before the start of the race.

While the race lasts just one minute (3 times round the magnificent ‘campo’), the ritual-rich festivities last for 4 days. These include a spectacular parade and a dinner on the night before the race day.

Have you ever holidayed in Tuscany? Do any towns, villages or even meals bring back special memories for you? Do you have any tips for fellow readers?

Kameron Westcott’s Pink Puff Sleeve Ruffle Dress at Southfork Ranch

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Come on, Barbie, let’s go to an ’80s murder mystery party! Kameron Westcott’s pink puff sleeve ruffle dress that she wears at Southfork Ranch (aka the setting of the hit show Dallas) on this week’s episode of RHOD totally fit the theme of the night. And while it’s still available to shop, we’ve also included some more affordable Style Stealers below considering even the on-sale price might totally murder your bank account.

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For many Western women, the mention of the word menopause is associated with dread and fear – in a culture that relishes youth, it has come to be considered as part of the ageing process. Menopausal women have often been labelled “grumpy” and “old.” Both are unrealistic stereotypes.

As many women grapple to come to terms with the physical pain, hot flushes and anxiety that are part of menopause, they are also forced to cope with cultural and social labels that do not accurately reflect who they are or what they are experiencing.

In reality, menopause is a natural, bodily cycle – it marks the end of mensuration and childbearing years. It is the start of a new chapter in a woman’s life. One which can be enjoyed and celebrated.

Celebrating Menopause

Did you know the women in Greek and Mayan cultures look forward to menopause? They wait with anticipation for this time to come as it relieves them of the responsibilities of giving birth.

The women of these cultures believe menopause is a new phase of life, where they can re-focus on themselves; so much so that they report on having a much more fulfilling and satisfied sex-life post-menopause.

Can we change cultural attitudes about women and menopause? Yes, and here’s how:

Talk About Menopause

Talk about it. Menopause is a part of life for every woman. By valuing each other’s voice and learning from a shared experience, women can educate and empower each other.

Menopause: A New Beginning

Shift the narrative and adopt the view that Menopause is a new phase in life. Challenge the stereotypes and the outdated notions.

Reflect and Respect

Menopause brings challenges for many women; with real changes and hormonal fluctuations it can mark a difficult time. But it is also a time to reflect on how these changing hormones have made you the woman you are and pay respect to the miraculous female body as it undergoes changes to enter a new phase of life and living.

Menopause is a new stage of life and for every woman the experience will be unique. For some women the symptoms are increasingly physical, while for others the experience can be extremely emotional – of course, there are the fortunate few who enjoy a symptom-free menopause.

Do your own homework when it comes to menopause as diet, lifestyle and supplements can all make a difference as you transform into this new and exciting phase of your life.

As a medical professional, my advice to all women is to speak to their own health care practioner as they begin their menopause journey.

Be educated, know that menopause varies greatly for every single woman, and that your experience matters. Celebrate your transition years and embrace the new you.

Is there a stigma in society about women undergoing menopause? How do you feel about that? Have you tried to go against the current and embrace your transition and transformation? Are you happy with the new you?