It’s nice to know that we’re living in a time where getting cosmetic procedures done like plastic surgery is no longer looked down upon (It shouldn’t be! Do what makes you the most confident! Especially if it’s safe and done by a medical professional!) But for some, going under the knife isn’t in the cards, and finding alternatives that work similarly is like finding a needle in a haystack—nearly impossible to do, but glorious when it occurs.

So, we’re overjoyed to say that one of those needles is on sale. It’s the L’Oreal Paris Collagen Moisturizer, and thanks to Amazon’s huge Holiday Beauty Haul event where so many beloved products have slashed-down prices, it’s discounted for just $13. Now, this nearly 35% discount is no joke, and it’s clear the retailer knows this, because the markdown only lasts for the day.

RELATED: Jennifer Aniston Uses This Tatcha Lip Product To Get Her Plump Pout

Making timely decisions is tough, but we’re here to help you. Here’s a bit more about this beloved moisturizer: The day and night cream was generated to feed your skin “intense hydration” that will, according to the brand, “fill in the appearance of lines and wrinkles and helps restore moisture for smoother, plumper skin.”

Now, we know that marketing lingo can be a bit overstated, but reviewers seem to back up all of the above claims. In fact, more than 4,000 shoppers have given the product a perfect five-star rating.

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.

L’Oreal Paris Skincare Collagen Face Moisturizer

Courtesy: L’Oreal Paris.

In fact, one reviewer who used to rely on botox to minimize the appearance of their wrinkles, said this moisturizer replaced their need for the procedure entirely.

It’s nice to know that we’re living in a time where getting cosmetic procedures done like plastic surgery is no longer looked down upon (It shouldn’t be! Do what makes you the most confident! Especially if it’s safe and done by a medical professional!) But for some, going under the knife isn’t in the cards, and finding alternatives that work similarly is like finding a needle in a haystack—nearly impossible to do, but glorious when it occurs.

So, we’re overjoyed to say that one of those needles is on sale. It’s the L’Oreal Paris Collagen Moisturizer, and thanks to Amazon’s huge Holiday Beauty Haul event where so many beloved products have slashed-down prices, it’s discounted for just $13. Now, this nearly 35% discount is no joke, and it’s clear the retailer knows this, because the markdown only lasts for the day.

RELATED: Jennifer Aniston Uses This Tatcha Lip Product To Get Her Plump Pout

Making timely decisions is tough, but we’re here to help you. Here’s a bit more about this beloved moisturizer: The day and night cream was generated to feed your skin “intense hydration” that will, according to the brand, “fill in the appearance of lines and wrinkles and helps restore moisture for smoother, plumper skin.”

Now, we know that marketing lingo can be a bit overstated, but reviewers seem to back up all of the above claims. In fact, more than 4,000 shoppers have given the product a perfect five-star rating.

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.

L’Oreal Paris Skincare Collagen Face Moisturizer

Courtesy: L’Oreal Paris.

In fact, one reviewer who used to rely on botox to minimize the appearance of their wrinkles, said this moisturizer replaced their need for the procedure entirely.

It’s nice to know that we’re living in a time where getting cosmetic procedures done like plastic surgery is no longer looked down upon (It shouldn’t be! Do what makes you the most confident! Especially if it’s safe and done by a medical professional!) But for some, going under the knife isn’t in the cards, and finding alternatives that work similarly is like finding a needle in a haystack—nearly impossible to do, but glorious when it occurs.

So, we’re overjoyed to say that one of those needles is on sale. It’s the L’Oreal Paris Collagen Moisturizer, and thanks to Amazon’s huge Holiday Beauty Haul event where so many beloved products have slashed-down prices, it’s discounted for just $13. Now, this nearly 35% discount is no joke, and it’s clear the retailer knows this, because the markdown only lasts for the day.

RELATED: Jennifer Aniston Uses This Tatcha Lip Product To Get Her Plump Pout

Making timely decisions is tough, but we’re here to help you. Here’s a bit more about this beloved moisturizer: The day and night cream was generated to feed your skin “intense hydration” that will, according to the brand, “fill in the appearance of lines and wrinkles and helps restore moisture for smoother, plumper skin.”

Now, we know that marketing lingo can be a bit overstated, but reviewers seem to back up all of the above claims. In fact, more than 4,000 shoppers have given the product a perfect five-star rating.

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.

L’Oreal Paris Skincare Collagen Face Moisturizer

Courtesy: L’Oreal Paris.

In fact, one reviewer who used to rely on botox to minimize the appearance of their wrinkles, said this moisturizer replaced their need for the procedure entirely.

Investing in the best lash serum is not for the faint of heart. In other words, if you’re looking for instant gratification, grab a chunky mascara and call it a day. But if you’re willing to wait for lasting results and stick to a daily routine, any of these formulas are worth your hard-earned coins. Though it can take weeks and more often months for visible results, lash and brow serums are a surefire way to retrain your skin and those teeny hairs into healthy, consistent growth with lots of density to boot.

Contrary to popular belief, not all lash serums are ridiculously expensive. To that same point, not all of the expensive ones are a gimmick either. Regardless of price tags, I recommend investing in one that packs a couple (not just one!) of growth-enhancing ingredients in its formula, along with clinical testing results and of course, product reviews that include at least a couple impressive before-and-afters. Should you want to throw one into your daily beauty rotation, I recommend any of these top-rated favorites.

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.

Liaison.

Liaison Lash & Brow Bundle Kit

Liaison uses peptides to stimulate the natural renewal cycle of your hair, while it helps repair any damage. This kit gets you everything you need to have full, longer lashes AND brows! Looking for just the lash serum? Try The Lash Bond. Plus, use code SECRET50 for 50 percent off the purchase price.

Dr. Lara Devgan.

Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty Platinum Long Lash Serum

New York-based plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan knows a thing or two about beauty. She helps folks around the world become their best selves. Her cult-fave serum contains vitamin B5, phyto peptides and clover flower extract to boost lash length and density in as little as 14 days.

Amazon.

Pronexa Hairgenics Lavish Lash – Eyelash Growth Enhancer & Brow Serum

The top-selling lash product on Amazon is this botanical-based formula that has been clinically tested by dermatologists to increase the length and thickness of your lashes in 60 days.

Amazon.

EssyNaturals Eyelash and Brow Growth Serum Irritation Free Formula

You’ll be impressed by the before-and-after photos shared by Amazon reviewers. This inexpensive serum is a top-seller thanks to its derm-approved and non-irritating formula that promises results in as little as four weeks.

Grande Cosmetics.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum

Grande Cosmetics is undoubtedly an authority in the lash and brow growth space. Its best-selling lash serum is made with L-Proline, an essential amino acid for lash hair as well as other botanical extracts and hyaluronic acid for hydration.

Lancer Skincare.

Lancer Lash Serum Intense

The name says it all: an intense blend of biotin, essential fatty acids, pumpkin seed extract and more for longer and better-hydrated eyelashes.

Lancome.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum

In addition to toning down under-eye puffiness and blurring deep-set lines, this luxe concentrate can also be used along the lash line to fortify short, dry lashes.

Lashfood.

LashFood Phyto-Medic, Natural Eyelash Enhancer

For those who want a clean beauty option, Lashfood’s lash enhancer is enriched with an exclusive phyto-medic complex (aka “medicinal herb extracts”) to improve and boost the overall condition of your lashes.

L’Oreal Paris.

L’Oreal Paris Makeup Lash Serum Solution

If you’re losing lashes every time you take off mascara, it’s time to incorporate this affordable solution into your routine. It’s enriched with a handful of ingredients that will boost strength, moisture retention and growth: glycerin, pro-vitamin B5, hyaluronic acid, madecassoside and arginine.

Maybelline.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Boosting Eyelash Serum

Another drugstore option for preventing lash fallout is this vitamin B5-enriched serum, complete with a soft cotton brush for gentle application.

Milk Makeup.

Milk Makeup KUSH Lash + Brow Serum

This lash serum is far from conventional and made with buzzy ingredients, like hemp-derived cannabis seed extract and quinoa, to grow and thicken your brows and lashes.

Peter Thomas Roth.

Peter Thomas Roth Lashes to Die For Turbo Conditioning Lash Enhancer

Eleven percent (!!) of this formula is a peptide and biotin complex to improve the density and length of lashes while another 11 percent is a conditioning complex to keep them moisturized and soft.

Physicians Formula.

Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum

If you’re anything like me and struggle to actually remember applying a lash serum, this multi-beneficial product is a water-resistant eyeliner and serum in one that will support quicker lash growth.

RapidLash.

RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum

It’s one, if not the top-recommended lash growth product for a reason. Its formula is a highly potent blend of growth and moisture ingredients including Hexatein 1 Complex, a unique blend exclusive to RapidLash.

Shiseido.

Shiseido Full Lash and Brow Serum

The best part of this lash serum, besides the arginine-rich formula, is the cotton swab-like applicator for gently brushing the product onto the lashes and brows.

I don’t think the phrase “leg bag” was ever part
of my husband’s and my vocabulary when we were newly-wed several decades ago.
But it was just one more thing we learned over the course of his treatment for
a stubborn and troublesome kidney stone.

After his recent, relatively uncomplicated
same-day surgical procedure, I thought, “Great –
all he has to do is recover sufficiently from anesthesia, pee, get dressed, and
then we could go home.” But then there was one unwelcome caveat.

The Leg Bag

His doctor explained that rather than keeping
him in the hospital overnight, in case he was unable to urinate, they’d decided
to insert a Foley catheter so that he could go home. If all went well, he could
have the catheter removed the next day.

Now, my husband is intelligent and clever in a
great many ways, but dealing with medical devices is not one of them. So, the
task of attending to this was mine.

Did you know that there is a difference
between an overnight catheter bag and a day bag? (That would be the leg bag,
which has useful Velcro straps that wrap around the leg to keep the catheter
tube and bag in place.) I certainly didn’t know that.

A nurse in the recovery room showed me (all
too quickly) what to do. It was pretty routine for her, of course, but
initially, a mystery to me. The tubes! The clamps! What to detach first!
Keeping everything sterile! What color his urine should and should not be!

Handling Caregiving Procedures at Home

We went home armed with a few leg bags and the
overnight bag. In a quiet moment at home, I sat with the bags to figure out for
myself what parts connected where and mapped out a step-by-step plan to handle
them without risking either an infection to my husband, or a massive mess in
the bathroom.

True to the doctor’s prognosis, the catheter
was removed without incident the next day. Certainly, this was not a terribly
burdensome episode, in the scheme of things.

It was not as complex as administering
intravenous antibiotics every day for six weeks, as I’d done for my husband 15
years earlier.

Nor was it as fraught as changing bed linens
for my mother while she was still in bed, or transferring her from bed to
commode – just two things of the many I’d learned how
to do when she’d been ill a year later.

Online Video Help: Step by Step Instruction

It was, however, a reminder of the fact that many of us are – or will become – caregivers, and that
most of us have never been trained to do some of the often complex tasks that
will be needed.

It can be
daunting and, for those caring for loved ones who are seriously ill and perhaps
bed-bound, exhausting. According to
AARP, in fact, today 20 million family caregivers regularly perform a wide
range of tasks for family members or friends.

Fortunately, for those of us who have not gone
to nursing or medical school, there is an abundance of help available online in
the form of instructional videos for a wide variety of caregiving tasks. AARP’s Home Alone
Alliance
is one example.

Their free “How-To” videos (and accompanying pdfs of resource guides), created in collaboration with other organizations, have started a useful
initiative. Many of these videos are available in English and Spanish, and I
find them to be very clear, simple, and short.

Two of the
most recent releases educate caregivers about managing special diets and
managing incontinence. The six-video series on special diets covers reducing
sodium intake, modifying food textures, and managing low appetite, among other
issues.

The
seven-video series on incontinence tackles subjects like managing incontinence
at home, helping someone to the toilet, and selecting incontinence products.

Other video subjects tackle wound care, mobility (including what to do – and not do – when someone falls), and managing medications (including how to give eye drops, patches, and suppositories).

Dealing with the Challenges of Dementia

Caregiving is perhaps even more challenging
for those who are caring for loved ones with memory issues such as dementia.
One of the more helpful sites offering video instruction on that topic is UCLA.

Their website has more than a dozen videos as
well as an introduction from Alzheimer’s activist Patti Davis, daughter of
former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

Each video shows a behavior typical of
a person with dementia and the usual caregiver response. That is then analyzed
by an expert, who explains the behavior and offers tips about possible triggers
and suggestions for redirection. Then they show the caregiver’s response with
the implemented tips.

You can browse
the videos by specific behavior, including:

• Aggressive
  Language/Behaviors
• Agitation and
  Anxiety
• Depression/Apathy
• Hallucinations
• Home Safety
• Refusal to
  Bathe
• Refusal to
  Take Medications
• Repetitive
  Behaviors
• Repetitive
  Phone Calls
• Repetitive
  Questions
• Sexually
  Inappropriate Behaviors
• Sleep
  Disturbances
• Sundowning
• Wandering

Caregiving is hard. And it’s not uncommon as a caregiver to feel overwhelmed, unprepared, and all alone. If you’re a caregiver, learning how to do what you need to do can be a huge confidence-booster and a reminder that you’re really not alone in this realm after all.

Which caregiving
task has been the most difficult to do so far? Did you have someone to teach it
to you? What resources did you use to learn to do the task? Do you think online
videos can help educate caregivers? Please share your thoughts and experiences
with our community.