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Chances are pretty high that pore extraction videos have made their way onto your FYP. I mean, there’s something so satisfying about seeing what comes out of your skin (even though it can be a little gross – I know.) However, if you find yourself watching blackhead extractions or other videos of the sort on TikTok, you’re not alone. 

But here’s a little-known fact for you. In one of his first extremely popular videos, TikTok’s most popular skincare guru, Hyram Yarbro, raved about pore strips from a brand called Peace Out Skincare. In the duetted clip, he talked about his adoration for the hydrocolloid patches that, when left on for a few hours, suck up all the grease, gunk, and grime for your face only to unveil a rather gross (yet super satisfying!) result. Now, nearly two years later, the video has garnered more than 13.3 million views, and is part of the reason why we all were introduced to Peace Out Skincare.

@hyram

SO satisfying! I love these things #duet with @kaelynwhitee #skincarebyhyram #skincare

♬ original sound – Kaelyn♡

Since we all know (and love) the brand now, we’re happy to share that the pore strips that started it all—along with every other product from the brand—is on sale during Peace Out’s Black Friday Sale. Everything is 30 percent off through July 5. However, on the Fourth of July, that discount increases to 35 percent. What are we doing with this info? Stocking up on these satisfying strips, of course. All you have to do is add them to your cart and watch as the price drops.

Per Yarbro, these skincare essentials “are a MUCH better alternative to peel off face masks,” and he’s not alone in this thought. Other TikTok users have put these strips to the test including Alexa Jay who documented her before and after results and noted “that was crazy.” Peace Out shoppers have also professed their love for the Pore Strips, as they have a 4.3-star overall rating.

One reviewer says, “These pore strips are truly unreal. They get rid of and suck out all the grime and oils from your face. No other pore strips can compare!”

“This is one of those few products I’ve used that gave me visible difference after one use,” wrote another happy shopper. “I was hooked after buying my first box because my pores actually looked smaller the next morning.”

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Courtesy: Peace Out Skincare.

Designed to lift away dirt, excess sebum and dead skin cells, these are the kind of use anywhere, anytime, essentials that you won’t be able to get enough of.

Using absorptive hydrocolloid polymer technology, the strips visibly reduce the appearance of pores to leave you with clear and smooth-looking skin. Not only are they clean and cruelty-free, but they are also designed with a plethora of skin types in mind (normal, oily, combination, dry and sensitive.) Regardless of your skin type, you can benefit from Peace Out Pore Strips. For optimal results, leave on the strip for four to six hours and then peel off. You’ll see a white layer of sebum on the strip when it’s time to peel it off.

This miracle pore product usually retails for $19, but now you can get them for just $13. Now, this discount won’t last long so make sure to head over to the brand’s site to save big on popular products while you can. 

Courtesy of Peace Out Skincare.

Peace Out Retinol Eye Stick

Image: Peace Out

Peace Out Instant Pore Perfector Primer

Photo: Peace Out Skincare.

Peace Out Dark Spots Serum

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It’s very rare that I treat myself to a salon visit for a blowout, but when I do I always leave wishing my hair looked that good every day. Obviously, I’m no hair expert and truly, I lack very basic skills when it comes to styling my locks. Last Christmas I splurged on the TikTok viral Dyson AirWrap, and while it’s definitely a good product sometimes I find it extremely difficult to use.

A basic hot brush on the other hand, now that’s a product I’d go as far to say that I’m a pro at (for the sole reason that it is quite literally probably the most simple styling tool on the market). It’s what I reach for when I’m running late and is perfect for adding volume to your hair with ease. And right now, you can score the beauty tool for as little as $27 during Amazon’s early Black Friday sale.

The tool has a multi-vent barrel that comes with flexible, ball tipped bristles to gently comb your hair. Think of it as a straightener but in brush form—only without the inevitable hair damage. Although it makes at-home blowouts super simple, it also can be used to create bouncy waves and curls. To do so, all you need is to wrap you hair around the brush and pull through. And if you’re worried about pesky tangles that regularly occurs with other round brushes, you’ll love that this pick comes with a curl release switch to prevent that dilemma.

Of the feature one review read, “Exactly what I needed, especially the curl release button, makes a huge difference for me. Doesn’t grab hair and helps when styling.”

Courtesy of Amazon.

As for the heat settings, there are two different temperatures (low and high) that you can use while styling. While this product is not recommended to use while your hair is fully wet, the settings can be played with after you towel-dry to figure out your ideal preference.

“For the first time, my bangs and face-framing layers immediately have a soft, natural look to them,” one shopper noted. “I primarily use this tool on dry hair and it works like a charm.” They added, “Wish I had bought this tool years ago!”

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It’s officially peak shopping season—Black Friday sales are in full swing this week. If you’re wondering what’s worth whipping out your wallet for, we’ve got you covered on all things beauty, from hair growth oils to dark spot-fading face masks. Many retailers have begun to drop their discounts ahead of actual Black Friday, including one of our favorite skincare brands, Versed Skin. That’s right, you can shop bestsellers like the Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm for $15 with the code EARLYBF this second.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss this opportunity: The buttery-smooth eye balm “literally melts into your skin,” per the brand, and contains potent yet non-irritating ingredients. Granactive retinoid, a gentler form of retinol, zeros in on crows feet to lift and smooth the outer corners of the eyes. Shiitake mushroom extract ensures the skin’s moisture barrier stays intact, while vitamin E and black currant seed oil protect against further signs of aging. Basically, you get a preventative and corrective formula in one, which is often truly what you need when dealing with one of the most delicate areas of the skin.

Versed Skin

Versed Smooth Landing

I’ve personally had this eye balm sitting on my vanity for ages—not because I don’t use it (I do), but because it takes the smallest amount to fully cover all ground, meaning the $15 jar will last you longer than most. It immediately glides across the skin, and despite most balm formulas that linger, it sinks into problem areas rather quickly. While I can’t speak to how accurately it corrects fine lines, plenty of people ages 36-64 from a consumer trial can.

After the six week trial, 93 percent of subjects agreed the product “softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes,” while 90 percent also said the balm “increases skin’s smoothness, firmness and brightness.” Near equal percentages noted that it visibly de-puffs and makes a difference in under-eye wrinkles specifically. 

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Even reviewers can’t stop raving about the eye balm; one even person wrote a “a 550+ word love story” about it, saying “under the lid, the product is solid but quickly warms to the touch, requires so little to go so far, and it fits in the smallest of purses.”

“I am in love with this! My only complaint is that I want to use it too much,” said a second shopper. “Not even 2 weeks in and I can see and feel a beautiful improvement in the delicate skin around my eyes. I had to discipline myself to only use this at night (even though I wanted to overuse it because it feels SO great!) as it is so hydrating that it doesn’t pair well with mascara/eye makeup. I can see such a difference already after using this for a short time. Highly recommend this!”

Get one of your own for just $15 (!!!) during Versed’s early Black Friday sale. Don’t forget to use code EARLYBF to unlock the discount at checkout.

Wendy Osefo’s Green Satin Bustier Top and Blazer

Real Housewives of Potomac Season 7 Episode 7 Fashion

Wendy Osefo appears to bringing the heat to Miami in a few ways tonight. One of them being the obvious one, the drama. The other being her hotttt green satin bustier top and blazer. I love the bright color I think it’s perfect for a place like Miami. It’s a bummer that the blazer is sold out and the top isn’t far behind. But there’s no need to have beef with us over it because we have Style Stealers of both below.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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In any relationship, there is division of
labour – one partner will probably do most of the cooking, the other will
probably do most of the car-related stuff, and so on.

Naturally, most of the bank-related responsibilities
will probably fall to one of the parties as well.

If that’s not you, and if, for whatever reason, you find yourself on your own, you will have to learn how to manage your finances – at a time when you’re already under stress because of a bereavement or because of the break-up of your relationship.

Financial Cluelessness

I’m going to assume that you don’t do your
finances for one of three reasons:

• you’ve
  never been particularly interested,
• it’s
  just a habit you’ve got into, or
• it
  was the way things were back in the day.

My father was a bank manager, so it naturally
fell to him to deal with all the finances. While he was working it also made
practical sense – he could do all this stuff at work, no need to make a special
trip.

By the time he retired, my parents were firmly
set in their ways. But then, not so long ago, Dad needed to have an operation which
put him out of action for about a month – and I discovered that my mother had never in
her life withdrawn money from a cash machine.

It was a wake-up call for all of us.

I talked her through the process of
withdrawing cash (once she’d found her PIN number), only to gape horrified when
she stood in the middle of the street, about to count the money! She didn’t
like the idea of just taking the money without counting it first.

So, if you don’t want to find yourself in the
same clueless situation, here are my suggestions to help you become financially
savvy. Do these things now, while your partner is still around and able to
explain how they organise everything.

Learn to Access Your Bank Accounts

Do you know how to access your bank accounts?
PIN numbers, usernames, memorable information. Even if you have a joint
account, your individual codes will be different (and it’s an offence for you
to use your partner’s), so make sure you know your own.

Memorise it. And then use it!! Make it a habit
to check the bank account at least once a week, so that it’s no longer a big
deal.

Know Your Income

Do you know how much money goes into the
account each month? Do you know how much goes out? Do you know the size of the
difference between the two amounts?

Keep Track of Monthly Cost of Living

Do you know how much your mortgage/rent is?
Utility bills? Council/State Tax? Insurance? How much do you spend on Christmas
presents? Food? Find out!

Get Familiar with Bank Statements

Read a bank statement from beginning to end.
If there is anything you don’t understand, query it – either ask your partner,
or call the bank and ask them to explain what it means.

Explore Purchasing Options

Be interested. If you need to make a big
purchase, don’t just leave it to your partner to decide the best way to do it.
Discuss the options and take mental notes.

The options are broad (in order of cost, from
highest to lowest) – buy it on a credit card, take out a personal loan, fund it
from savings, or delay purchasing so that you can save up for the item. There
are pros and cons to each of these – what do you think you should do?

Don’t Stay Mute

Have an opinion. Now that you’ve seen the bank
statements, have they thrown up any surprises? Are you better off than you
realised? Or are things worse than you thought?

Are you generally happy with the way your
partner is handling things, or would you do it differently? If you’re happy
with their management, don’t use that as an excuse not to join in!

Get Involved in Making Decisions

It’s simply not wise to let your partner
handle all financial decisions. Instead, take part in everything. Should you
switch energy supplier? Would it be a good idea to shop around for car
insurance at renewal date? Do you really need all those Sky packages?

Learn to Withdraw Cash

If, like my mother, you’ve never used an ATM –
start doing it. The very next time you need cash, don’t leave it to your
partner. Go and get it yourself.

An alternative to using an ATM is to ask for
cashback at the supermarket. Say you want to get a certain amount in cash – the
amount is simply added to the total cost of your shopping, and you pay with
your debit card. The cashier will then count the bills in front of you (saving
you from having to do it on the street).

Stay Up to Date with Banking Options

Things change – banking is not the same as it
was even 10 years ago. This means it’s possible your partner may be a bit
behind the times too!

Access to your account is one example. Once upon
a time you had to go to a brick-and-mortar bank to handle your financial
affairs, but nowadays you don’t really need to leave the comfort of your home.

You can call your bank, use online banking, or
a banking app on your phone. You can pay for things in cash, by cheque (when
was the last time you used a cheque?), by credit or debit card, contactless for
certain amounts, or using the app on your phone.

Learn About Account Bonuses

Many banks also keep changing the perks
associated with their current accounts – some pay interest on small debit amounts,
others give cash back on utility bill payments, you may even get freebies like
cinema tickets.

All these perks come with a downside, though,
so don’t forget to read the small print as well. It really is a case of looking
at how you run your account and then shopping around for the account that works
best for you.

Explore Switching Bonuses

If you are prepared to jump through a few
hoops, there are incentives for switching bank accounts. These are usually in
the form of a cash bonus you receive once you’ve had the new account for a
while. This is definitely worth exploring.

Reciprocate

And finally, if you happen to be the one doing
most of the cooking – return the favour. Don’t leave your loved one not even
able to boil an egg if you’re not around. It’s nice to be in a team, and every
team has specialists – but the best teams share their knowledge with each other.

Note: If your partner is actively preventing
you from accessing cash or bank accounts, keeping you in the dark about any
financial matters, or taking money from you – even if they tell you it’s to
keep it safe – that is financial abuse and you should seek help.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

How much do you know about your current
financial situation? Who handles the finances in your house? Are you willing to
learn how to do it? Do you know how to withdraw cash? Please share your
experiences and stories with our sisters.