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If you, like me, shutter every time a single lash gets wiped away when you’re itching your eyes, you’re probably somebody who has also tried out several eyelash growth serums on the market. I mean, it seems like the time it takes for a lost lash to grow back is an eternity. What else am I supposed to do during the time in between?!

Now, there are a bunch of different lash serums you can opt for, but there actually aren’t too many completely vegan and hormone-free concoctions out there. Enter Vegamour’s vegaLASH Volumizing Serum. It’s made with plant actives that, when consistently applied to your lash hairs, help them grow longer, fuller and darker. Basically, they do what a mascara does minus the gunky product and damaging applicator brushes. Even better, it’s on sale during the brand’s Anniversary Sale; simply use code CELEBRATE6 at checkout to save 25 percent on all Vegamour products for the remainder of today.

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Usually with serums, you have to wait a few months to see noticeable results, but Vegamour touts that this product can yield change in just 30 days.

“I don’t think I’ve ever gotten better results faster than with Vegalash!” wrote one five-star reviewer. “My lashes grew long and dark in just one month. I had to get a lash lift to keep them out of my eyes!”

Courtesy of Vegamour.

Now that’s certainly a good problem to have. It’s simple to use this serum, too. There’s no need for waiting around for the product to absorb, or no funky applicators that you have to use on your face. All you have to do is put Vegalash on your clean, dry lash line every morning and night. Just add it into your skincare routine as the very last agenda item, and you’ve only increased your time to get ready or unwind by about a minute each day.

Per a consumer study, 94 percent of users saw an increase in the density and volume of their lashes in four months. Now, it’s been a while since I attended school, but I know that’s a solid A grade. If you check out the reviews, it’s easy to see how this serum gained such an impressive mark.

“My lashes have doubled in length,” wrote one user. “My REAL lashes replaced my extensions,” wrote another.

Vegamour recommends replacing a tube of this serum every two months for best results. You can do that by logging onto the site every so often, or you can opt for a subscription at checkout—this option will save you $20 and get you free shipping each time. Not bad.

What’s more, the serum doesn’t cause any burning sensations that others might produce. The vegan formula is extremely gentle. So much so that you can use it on already-placed eyelash extensions without worrying about them becoming irritated or falling out of place.

“There wasn’t anything to dislike about this product and it was easy to apply, no burning sensation,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “I love love this product and it definitely works, worth the money. I now have long eyelashes and get complimented all the time must have product!!!”

Make sure to grab it for less (alongside other bestsellers from the brand) during the Anniversary Sale while you still can. The clock is ticking!

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission.

If you, like me, shutter every time a single lash gets wiped away when you’re itching your eyes, you’re probably somebody who has also tried out several eyelash growth serums on the market. I mean, it seems like the time it takes for a lost lash to grow back is an eternity. What else am I supposed to do during the time in between?!

Now, there are a bunch of different lash serums you can opt for, but there actually aren’t too many completely vegan and hormone-free concoctions out there. Enter Vegamour’s vegaLASH Volumizing Serum. It’s made with plant actives that, when consistently applied to your lash hairs, help them grow longer, fuller and darker. Basically, they do what a mascara does minus the gunky product and damaging applicator brushes. Even better, it’s on sale during the brand’s Anniversary Sale; simply use code CELEBRATE6 at checkout to save 25 percent on all Vegamour products for the remainder of today.

RELATED: According to TikTok, This Lululemon Jacket Gives Your Body a BBL Sans Surgery

Usually with serums, you have to wait a few months to see noticeable results, but Vegamour touts that this product can yield change in just 30 days.

“I don’t think I’ve ever gotten better results faster than with Vegalash!” wrote one five-star reviewer. “My lashes grew long and dark in just one month. I had to get a lash lift to keep them out of my eyes!”

Courtesy of Vegamour.

Now that’s certainly a good problem to have. It’s simple to use this serum, too. There’s no need for waiting around for the product to absorb, or no funky applicators that you have to use on your face. All you have to do is put Vegalash on your clean, dry lash line every morning and night. Just add it into your skincare routine as the very last agenda item, and you’ve only increased your time to get ready or unwind by about a minute each day.

Per a consumer study, 94 percent of users saw an increase in the density and volume of their lashes in four months. Now, it’s been a while since I attended school, but I know that’s a solid A grade. If you check out the reviews, it’s easy to see how this serum gained such an impressive mark.

“My lashes have doubled in length,” wrote one user. “My REAL lashes replaced my extensions,” wrote another.

Vegamour recommends replacing a tube of this serum every two months for best results. You can do that by logging onto the site every so often, or you can opt for a subscription at checkout—this option will save you $20 and get you free shipping each time. Not bad.

What’s more, the serum doesn’t cause any burning sensations that others might produce. The vegan formula is extremely gentle. So much so that you can use it on already-placed eyelash extensions without worrying about them becoming irritated or falling out of place.

“There wasn’t anything to dislike about this product and it was easy to apply, no burning sensation,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “I love love this product and it definitely works, worth the money. I now have long eyelashes and get complimented all the time must have product!!!”

Make sure to grab it for less (alongside other bestsellers from the brand) during the Anniversary Sale while you still can. The clock is ticking!

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission.

I know everybody and their mother tells us not to pick our zits because doing so will leave behind scars, but I simply can’t help myself. When I see a big honking whitehead on my face, the only thing I want to do is get that popped and out of my system. But, of course, this leads to the scarring that I’ve been warned about. Is the satisfaction of popping zits worth it? Welllllll sometimes. Hey, those things can hurt! And I have a product on my side that can help erase those marks fast. And when I say fast, I mean it. After just one use, I noticed a difference in an acne scar overnight.

My hero product is Peace Out new Skincare’s Dark Spots Serum. You might know the brand because it produces those TikTok-viral pore strips that suck up gunk like they’re Dyson vacuum cleaners. For the record, the brand has so many other life-changing products, like a retinol stick that makes using the exfoliant so much easier. But, I digress.

I tested the dark spot serum early before it launched, and let me tell you: This thing is no joke. I first patch-tested it on a new scar on my arm to make sure it wouldn’t result in any weird spots on my face and found that it lightened the area with ease. But the real magic happened when I used it on an acne scar on my face. I used one pump of the product on a particularly dark spot that was the result of some glorious cystic acne that popped up during my period. After just one night, the area was lighter and less noticeable. With a good concealer on my side, I could finally cover the spot for real.

I didn’t think this treatment could get any better—until I found out it’s on sale for 30 percent off—just like everything else on the beloved skincare brand’s site. Peace Out’s Labor Day sale  is currently offering a sitewide discount of 25 percent off for one more day, plus free shipping on all orders, so make sure to get this serum at a discount before it sells out! Usually $29, you can shop it now for just about $22.

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Photo: Peace Out Skincare.

The brand calls this a “supercharged” serum and they’re not joking. This is a seriously potent potion! It’s chock-full of AHAs, chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid that help rebuild collagen production, as well as tranexamic acid, kojic acid and alpha-arbutin. All of these ingredients minimize the look of dark spots, brighten skin tone and even out the tone of your skin.

I’ve used this on everything from light dots to extremely deep scars and it does the trick each time. For those harsher spots, it takes about a week to heal. I use it every night after my other serums and before my moisturizer and haven’t noticed any bad side effects. Not even dryness. This is a big feat given that my skin gets dry the instant I go outside!

For the record, the vegan serum lasts a long while. I’ve been using it every night for about a month and I don’t even think it’s anywhere close to done. Be warned: It has an odd smell to it, but that goes away after a little bit. A slight stinge to the nose is fine with me for the incredible impact this has on my face, anyways.

This is the kind of skin treatment I didn’t know I needed until I started using it. As somebody who suffers from acne and acne scars, it’s heaven-sent. It treats those scars better than anything I’ve tested, and I can’t imagine my skincare routine without it. With this serum in my arsenal, I know that my skin will be glowing and looking as healthy as can be. That’s something to write home about, am I right?!

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If you’re looking to pare down your skincare routine steps it can be helpful to find products that combine all of your favorite ingredients into one, so you can do more in less time. At the very least, you should be cleansing, adding a serum and topping it off with a moisturizer, but even making those three decisions can be overwhelming in a beauty market that’s definitely oversaturated to say the least. That’s why shoppers are calling this vitamin C serum with retinol and hyaluronic acid “liquid gold in a bottle.” And better yet, it’s on sale now ahead of Labor Day weekend.

Skincare lovers have gone vitamin C ~wild~ in recent years because the ingredient is packed with antioxidants that pull in a multi-tasking effort to save your skin. Vitamin C helps to reduce visible signs of aging by softening fine lines, penetrating the skin to stave off environmental factors like the sun and pollutants (you still need SPF!) and brightening dull and lackluster skin like no other.

But this serum does so much more than just protect your skin with antioxidants. It also has a few other powerful ingredients you may have heard of, like hyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide and salicylic acid.

Courtesy of Amazon.

Eva Naturals Vitamin C Serum

Here’s a quick break down of what each ingredient does in case you’re unfamiliar. Hyaluronic acid locks moisture into the skin which is perfect to add to your routine if you have dry skin or as colder weather approaches. It also helps to boost collagen production over time. Retinol and niacinamide help reduce inflammation and soothe skin for a healthier complexion.

And finally, salicylic acid is great for troubleshooting stubborn acne. It works to clear out gunky and clogged pores to promote sell turnover and kill acne-causing bacteria on the skin. If you struggle with acne but still want the benefits of anti-aging products, this all-in-one is the perfect option.

Shoppers who have tried it are raving about its benefits. “I was going to wait a full month before posting a review, but at approximately three weeks in, I have to say that this product is AMAZING,” wrote one reviewer. “My skin is translucent, the texture is refined, my coloring has become more even.” Another one said, “I’ll buy it again… and again, and again.”

It’s the perfect time to test it out since this product is currently on sale for 42 percent off of the regular price of $21.95. “This is my dream serum,” wrote another shopper, adding that, “I am 61, I do not suffer from breakouts, but had greasy sallow skin in my youth, which has left some open pores, and this serum closes them up.” Even if you don’t have breakouts, salicylic acid can help shrink pore size.

The same reviewer went on: “I was also a sun worshipper when younger and have some sunspots. This serum does all that is required to make my skin glow.”

If you’ve been looking for a simpler way to go about your skincare routine, pick up this serum to take care of all of your skin issues in one product.

I am sure you recall hearing kids groaning ‘oh, not that story again.’ It might have been in a private setting or embarrassingly public, but the sagging shoulders and bored faces are the same. You might even have been one of those offspring once.

Without a doubt, if you live long enough, you will hear those same kids, now adults, telling the same stories. Quite possibly there is a delightful little child sitting next to them complaining ‘not that story again.’

Essentially we actually need those stories repeated as part of our human journey. And as we age, it is both a joy to hear them and a responsibility to tell them.

In my article, Something YOU call Family, one of the ‘6-steps to Nourishing your Family’ is to expand the family memory bank. The theme of that piece is that no matter whether your family is a circle of friends, co-housing pals, just siblings or one significant other, it is vital for us to keep relationships alive. The process to safeguard the memory bank is one we may think of as being tiresome or self-indulgent, rather than responsible.

Contrary to self-indulgence, however, life stories afford us intimacy with others and actually improve our life span potential. One of the popular online longevity tool predictors suggests that you can add years to your life expectancy baseline if you visit with close friends or family 3 times a week.

Consequently, there are benefits to sharing anecdotes and expanding your personal memory bank. This is true even if you have no children or are not part of a nuclear unit. It is important to connect with distant family members, a long lost friend, or simply to relive special moments.

What Approach Is Right for You?

I may not have a similar amount of time or interest in doing this as someone else may. I tend toward the lazy side, especially for any activity that necessitates consistency. The good thing about a family memory bank is that there are methods that suit us all. I’ll share mine and mention some others.

Scrap Booking

These archives of memorabilia are a terrific accounting of the family, especially when contributions to it are labeled correctly. Most people tend to scrapbook around their children, especially when kids are young. Frankly, it takes some planning, purchasing the right materials and collecting items to maintain.

I adore looking at books others have compiled (well, sometimes – for a little while), but personally I wouldn’t have quite the needed dedication to build them myself. Congrats to you who preserve with such labors of love.

Photo Albums

These albums only count in expanding the memory bank if people and places are categorized or labeled. I have family albums from well over a hundred years ago. I would love to know about these people, but know neither their history nor their names.

I enjoy looking at my own collection of old photos as well. However, unless there is a narrative or documenting description to go along with each pic, they kind of lay flat. [Pun intended.] I think it is a good strategy for us to actually print certain photos among all those we now accumulate on the computer. Few people get to view those hidden gems unless you share them on Facebook or online.

This is a personal concern, but sharing either occurrences or photos on Facebook may not provide the kind of lasting memory or intimacy we are looking for. And remember that I have a blog where I do just that. Nevertheless, I could envision much of our correspondence and heartfelt emails evaporating into the ether. Oral traditions, while seemingly more intangible, may have greater enduring and abiding nature than our fleeting online exchanges. Maybe others have a different approach to this concern.

Oral Traditions

I imagine that many of us have stopped in our tracks to listen to an NPR segment of StoryCorps. I admit to even shedding a tear or two. Maybe you have too. Why is that? I think in part it’s because people are sharing deep-seated feelings with each other (and yes, with us too) that they haven’t previously articulated, or not so openly. It’s special to hear such private accounts and expressions.

Our loved ones may not be on the radio with us to hear our public proclamations, but that doesn’t stop us from preserving our own oral traditions. There is even an ‘app’ StoryCorps.me site that allows you to record yourself with friends or family to recount your personal narratives. Strange family outings, someone’s special touchdown, another’s fart in public, Uncle Jack’s first encounter with the law, grandpa’s immigration journey to the US or Aunt Hatti’s house fire. All qualify for re-telling.

We don’t have to be great raconteurs; all we have to do is open our mouths and share more of our remembrances. If kids, grandkids or nieces and nephews are in the picture and they complain they have ‘heard that before,’ keep going. It indicates you are doing a good job.

Pen Process Path

Whether tiny or expansive, writing may be your preferred method. Locally, I have seen classes for seniors wanting to compose their memoirs. That seems a challenging undertaking. For me, it would be daunting, unless that was my sole concentration for a period of time. Certainly it would be a substantial accomplishment and an enduring gift to your family or friends. Yet, it doesn’t mean that it is the only way to tell your stories via the pen. Two other approaches fit my style more closely – namely the short story or the tiny tale.

Once a month (scheduled or not), you might sit down and write a short true-life adventure of a recollection that recently came to mind. Sometimes the less ‘adventure’ and the more ‘true-life’ they are, the more meaningful and heartwarming these small morsels become to those who love us. Don’t even worry about grammar, spelling or sentence structure; just get it down.

Maybe keep an on-going list during the month of those ideas that come to mind. The tiny tale form can be done almost every day. I have tried to use an engagement calendar that has a couple inches of blank space per each date on the page.

Often I resort to jotting down the day’s events, a recently-seen movie, or something significant in the news. Occasionally I make an entry that is like a tiny life tale outlining a sentence or two about something I may remember.

For me the problem is that I am not always succinct. I often run out of space. If your tendency is the opposite, and your words tend to be few, this may be the perfect approach for you.

Our Payback

While I truly feel that nothing takes the place of story-telling in the oral tradition, anything that we can do to expand the family memory bank and relive our experiences is worth the time. It’s a heart-guarding exploit for us (physically and emotionally) as well as for those whose hearts we guard. Our intention is in the attempt; whether that attempt is glossy or crude doesn’t matter.

Moreover, you may sometimes be surprised that not everyone is bored of your stories. Like a good movie, a re-run can be an occasional treat. Despite whether the accounts sometimes sound like tall-tails or small yarns, they connect us with others. That is why I make the effort, the connections.

You may prefer a different approach than I do, or have other ideas to share which expand the family memory bank. Either way, all deposits bring us a good return-on-investment.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

How do you share your family stories? Do you use scrapbooking or photo albums to preserve memories or prefer to store images digitally? Do you connect with a family member, friend or relive a past moment at least 3 times a week? Please join the conversation below.