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When it comes to good skincare, we’re ready to try some pretty outlandish things to get our skin looking as good as Hailey Bieber’s. This is how we ended up researching a baby ointment that, apparently, works just as well as our beloved Aquaphor—but for a lower price tag. For those who might not be familiar: Aquaphor is a use-anywhere healing ointment that’s beloved by skincare obsessives for its ability to heal and repair dry skin. It’s so good, Mrs. Bieber herself swears by it.

See, it started when we were perusing around online shopping (as we do daily) when we noticed that so many reviewers kept noting the similarity between an Amazon baby ointment and Aquaphor. At first, we thought maybe it was a fluke, but then we took a look at the ingredients and they are literally the same. Each product uses a combination of mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin alcohol, panthenol, glycerin and bisabolol, a soothing oil derived from chamomile. So there you have it: Amazon shoppers have found the generic version of this beloved name brand treatment, and we have them to thank for the money we will soon be saving!

Courtesy of Solimo.

Solimo Healing Ointment

While, yes, this ointment is marketed for babies, shoppers swear they use it on themselves, too. It’s the kind of thing anybody in your home can make use of, really.

“It’s hands down the best moisturizer that I use on my baby and toddler,” explained one shopper. “I slather it on after bath time, and the next morning their skin is still super soft. It’s also great for diaper changes; if I notice any redness, I use this and she never gets a full-blown diaper rash.” They continued, adding: “I like using it on my cuticles and feet. I douse my feet at bedtime and then put on some socks…my feet feel amazing when I do this regularly. It’s a versatile product that is great to always have around, regardless of age.”

Aquaphor’s 4-ounce tub typically retailer for around $17, but this alternative goes for around $14. With the Solimo treatment, you’ll be able to save a few bucks while getting the same results, according to shoppers.

“Tried this in place of Aquaphor,” wrote one shopper. “It works just as well and is much cheaper.”

There you have it, folks. Another money-saving hack handed to you by your favorite retail experts—online shoppers.

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

When it comes to good skincare, we’re ready to try some pretty outlandish things to get our skin looking as good as Hailey Bieber’s. This is how we ended up researching a baby ointment that, apparently, works just as well as our beloved Aquaphor—but for a lower price tag. For those who might not be familiar: Aquaphor is a use-anywhere healing ointment that’s beloved by skincare obsessives for its ability to heal and repair dry skin. It’s so good, Mrs. Bieber herself swears by it.

See, it started when we were perusing around online shopping (as we do daily) when we noticed that so many reviewers kept noting the similarity between an Amazon baby ointment and Aquaphor. At first, we thought maybe it was a fluke, but then we took a look at the ingredients and they are literally the same. Each product uses a combination of mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin alcohol, panthenol, glycerin and bisabolol, a soothing oil derived from chamomile. So there you have it: Amazon shoppers have found the generic version of this beloved name brand treatment, and we have them to thank for the money we will soon be saving!

Courtesy of Solimo.

Solimo Healing Ointment

While, yes, this ointment is marketed for babies, shoppers swear they use it on themselves, too. It’s the kind of thing anybody in your home can make use of, really.

“It’s hands down the best moisturizer that I use on my baby and toddler,” explained one shopper. “I slather it on after bath time, and the next morning their skin is still super soft. It’s also great for diaper changes; if I notice any redness, I use this and she never gets a full-blown diaper rash.” They continued, adding: “I like using it on my cuticles and feet. I douse my feet at bedtime and then put on some socks…my feet feel amazing when I do this regularly. It’s a versatile product that is great to always have around, regardless of age.”

Aquaphor’s 4-ounce tub typically retailer for around $17, but this alternative goes for around $14. With the Solimo treatment, you’ll be able to save a few bucks while getting the same results, according to shoppers.

“Tried this in place of Aquaphor,” wrote one shopper. “It works just as well and is much cheaper.”

There you have it, folks. Another money-saving hack handed to you by your favorite retail experts—online shoppers.

Women who work longer than men continue to experience the gender wage gap when they retire. According to government statistics, women make 83 cents for every dollar men earn. The annual difference in median wages grows to $10,435 as a result. A full-time working woman will have lost $417,400 in salary throughout her career.

The Numbers Are Shocking

Left-leaning think tank The Center for American Progress estimated how the lost wages may impair women’s capacity to accumulate retirement savings. The study discovered that investing just 20% of those profits might result in an extra $323,000 in retirement savings, assuming a 6% annual rate of return. Investing the entire sum would increase retirement income by $1.6 million.

The gender wage disparity operates as a virtual tax on many women, making it difficult for them to save for the future.

For women of color, the statistics are even more shocking, and they experience a wider salary disparity and forgo even more possible savings.

According to CAP, Black women will lose $976,800 in lifetime wages, equating to potential retirement savings of up to $3.8 million. Throughout their lives, unpaid salaries for Hispanic women reach $1.2 million, costing them up to $4.5 million in retirement.

Gender Gap and Social Security

Due to the gender wage disparity, women also receive lower Social Security benefits than men. In 2019, the Social Security Administration reported that the typical yearly benefit for men 65 and older was $17,374, and it was $13,505 for women of the same age, a 22 percent difference.

Additionally, according to the organization, women live longer, averaging 86.5 years old, compared to about 84 for men.

Women are less prepared for retirement and old age, yet they will live longer than males.

Does the Gender Gap Fluctuate?

There are some indications that the pay gap may narrow or vanish among upcoming generations. In 22 cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., according to a Pew Research Center report published this week, young women make at least as much money as males.

The wage gap often widens with time, particularly as more women have children. The delay in earning that promotion might be slight, but it will affect you for the rest of your life. You’ve missed out on one year’s worth of raises over a lifetime.

Democrats’ efforts in Washington to close the pay gap by bolstering the “care economy” have largely failed. Instead, fiscal restraint, security, and domestic investments have increased.

In a letter to President Biden, House Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark, a Democrat from Massachusetts, asks the administration to redouble its efforts to increase funding for childcare. She is arguing for more access to prekindergarten, higher pay for childcare providers, and support for child care centers in addition to subsidies for low- and middle-income parents.

More than 70 people have joined so far.

According to the letter, it is evident that childcare and early learning initiatives are a crucial component of our country’s plan for fostering a healthy economy, reducing families’ expenses, and guaranteeing our children’s long-term success.

How to Minimize the Gender Income Gap

It’s critical to realize that the gender wage disparity widens during a person’s lifetime. People may believe that it is only a small amount of money at this time, but this perspective ignores the long-term effects of the wage disparity.

Women may lack the same confidence level as males when discussing money, resulting in missed chances to save for retirement. Clark encourages women to take an active role in their financial education, including early budgeting and long-term savings objectives.

Women can employtechniques to repay credit card debt and establish a positive credit history. If women have less debt, they will have more money to save for retirement. Better credit ratings mean cheaper borrowing costs and more options when women need money.

Experts advise participating in education sessions that their employer-sponsored retirement plans might provide for women seeking strategies to jumpstart their financial literacy.

Women should look for mentors to help them professionally and financially and benefit through workplace retirement plan education. A woman’s confidence can soar due to having a mentor who empowers her to negotiate better pay and perks. A woman’s lifetime savings can increase, and the gender pay gap can be reduced earlier with higher compensation.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Are you experiencing the results of the gender income gap? When did you first notice it in your life? Have you tried to narrow this gap in your working years? Have you estimated how much you have lost as a result of the gender income gap? Has there been someone who helped you negotiate better wages for yourself while you were still in the workforce?

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Tis’ the best time of the year—at least once you’ve completed your holiday shopping. Finding the perfect gift for each of your loved ones every year may feel like a hassle, but with StyleCaster’s extensive list of gift guides, it really doesn’t have to be (did we mention Nordstrom just rolled out countless deals for beauty lovers?) Whether you’re searching for the best present to get your mom (they can be picky, can’t they?) or the talk of this season’s white elephant party, we’ve got you covered. And, that includes getting the most bang for your buck, too, like with these best-seller-packed holiday gift sets from top-notch brands.

All of the options we’ve rounded up down below include some of our—and the Internets—favorite beauty items. Snag TikTok-viral finds, celeb-loved formulas and editor-approved picks within each of these kits. In fact, we’re actually quite astonished at some of this year’s offerings, like this Lip Care Set from Fresh Beauty that’s practically half the price of its value, and this Olaplex set featuring some of its hot products that always seem to be sold out.

Whatever you’re on the hunt for, we highly recommend perusing all of our hand-picked holiday 2022 beauty gift sets, especially since they’ll only cost you $50 or less. Now, get moving before they’re all gone!

Ilia Beauty

Ilia Holiday Lip Set

Ilia Beauty is offering three different holiday sets this season that feature a range of the brand’s bestsellers. In addition to the Complexion Set and the Eye Set, we have our sights set on the Lip Set to combat dry, winter skin. It includes the reviving mask, one of the hydrating tinted lip balms and the overnight treatment.

Kerastase

Kerastase Chroma Absolu Travel Holiday Gift Set

Get the salon junkie in your life Kerastase’s top-quality color-protecting shampoo, mask and serum in this exclusive gift set. While it’s currently still on pre-order, the kit will arrive with plenty of time ahead of the holidays. 

Murad

Murad 4-Piece Holiday Gift Set

Ever wanted to try out Murad’s hero products without fully committing right off the bat? This holiday gift set equipped with the Essential-C Cleanser, Vita-C Glycolic Serum, Retinol Youth Renewal Serum and the Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream is the way to go. 

Ren Skincare

Ren Skincare The Gift of Glow Trio 

You’ve likely heard buzz around Ren’s glow-inducing AHA Tonic—over one million bottles have been sold, after all. Snag a mini version in The Gift of Glow Trio, alongside the Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream and Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask for just $40.

Kosas

Kosas The Plump + Juicy Duo

Score a full-size of Kosas’ Plump + Juicy Lip Booster Buttery Treatment, plus a mini of the Plump + Juicy Vegan Collagen Spray-On Serum, for less in this limited-edition holiday duo. For just $35, you’re basically saving money. 

Avene

Avene Hand & Lip Rescue Set

Avene has your back just in time for chapped skin weather; you’ll be carrying this Hand and Lip Rescue Set with you wherever you go. 

Fresh Beauty

Fresh Sugar Collection Lip Care Set

Fresh is practically giving away balms with this Lip Care Set. Valued at $62, you’ll receive five of the brand’s hot sellers for just $38. 

Olaplex

Olaplex Style & Strengthen Hair Set

Stock up on your favorites from Olaplex in travel-size form with this Style & Strengthen Hair Set, which includes the N°6 Bond Smoother, N°7 Bonding Oil and a deluxe trial size of N°9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum. There’s no way this doesn’t sell out ASAP.

Korres

Korres Greek Skincare Discovery Kit

Tackle dryness, fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity with this discovery kit from Korres. It has everything you need to complete a full skincare regimen, from morning till night. 

Sephora

The InKey List Winter Skin 101 Kit 

You’ll find four of The Inkey List’s bestsellers in this affordable winter kit: the Oat Cleansing Balm, Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Caffeine Eye Cream and Retinol Serum. Get em’ all for just $25—this price really can’t be beat.

Nordstrom

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Red Ensemble Gift Set

Nordstrom is offering plenty of eye-catching holiday gifts, including a set of four satin red lipsticks in this steal of a kit. While tons of other gift sets are deserving of a spot in your basket (see what we’re obsessed with here) scoring this many shades from Yves Saint Laurent for just $50 is unmatched.

Nordstrom

Tory Burch Essence of Dreams Fragrance Set

Speaking of Nordstrom’s vast selection, this limited-edition, Nordstrom exclusive fragrance trio is also too good to pass up. All three travel-size sprays elicit a specific aroma that will transcend you into far-off places. 

Robyn Dixon’s Turquoise Corset Confessional Dress

Real Housewives of Potomac Season 7 Fashion

I’m so pumped RHOP is back because it felt like it was gone for eternity. Both the drama and fashion are already top notch. Just like Robyn Dixon’s turquoise corset dress in her confessionals which she looks fab in. And good news for us is that we can too because it’s still in stock AND on sale. Which means we can be robbin’ Robyn’s look in no time.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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