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Hailey Bieber has become the face of glazed donut skin because she always has the dewiest complexion. It’s often left us wondering how she gets her skin so glowy without looking super oily. And now, thanks to one of the model’s GRWM TikToks, we have the answer: Kosas’ Cloud Set Setting Powder.

The supermodel-approved formula minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture. It provides “shine control, not glow control,” according to the brand, which is how you know it’s the perfect powder to use for glazed donut skin.

“This is just really for any of the areas I feel like I get a little oily, which is mostly the T-zone area,” Hailey explains in the TikTok.

The setting powder is up to 25 percent off during Kosas’ early Black Friday sale, which gives you 25 percent off of your order of $100 or more, 20 percent off of your order of $50 or more and 15 percent off of your under-$50 order. Basically, the more you shop, the more you save, so start by adding this powder that’s as low as $26 to your cart.

@haileybieber

ok and here’s pt. 2

♬ Say So (Instrumental Version) [Originally Performed by Doja Cat] – Elliot Van Coup

Plenty of shoppers agree with Hailey. “Takes out shine and minimizes pores instantly. Makes skin look airbrushed!” raved one five-star reviewer.

Not only does the sheer setting and smoothing powder help manage oil production and smooth over texture, it’s packed with nourishing ingredients that hydrate the skin and clear out congestion—sans caking and creasing. 

After application, you’ll notice your skin doesn’t feel chalky or dry. That’s because passion fruit extract hydrates and minimizes the appearance of fine lines. Meanwhile, bamboo stem extract controls oil production and Chinese peony diminishes large pores.

RELATED: Hailey Bieber Swears By an Under-$30 Concealer That’s Like a ‘Lightbulb For Your Skin’—& It’s Already on Sale For Black Friday

Photo: Kosas.

For a filter-like complexion, you’re going to want to sweep on the Cloud Set Setting Powder. Smooth, blurred skin is headed your way once you start. Plus, for those who can’t stand the mess that loose powder leaves behind, this formula has the natural finish of a loose powder, except in a pressed powder form that won’t wreak havoc on your vanity or sink. 

“I love this powder! It is lightweight, blurring, and sits so nicely on the skin. It does a great job of setting makeup and leaving your skin looking radiant,” wrote one shopper who calls it their “holy grail powder.”

The texture is airy and buttery, while the finish is natural without being completely matte. This powder sounds like a dream and works like one, too.

“Happy to say I have finally found the right powder! I have combination skin and tend to get pretty oily at the end of the day even with powder foundation. I also have sensitive skin and this has been wonderful on my face,” wrote another five-star reviewer. “I now only use a bit of concealer with this formula and it goes a long way. Super lightweight with great coverage and minimize pores. I’m all for it!”

Well, what are you waiting for? Get your glazed donut skin on with the help of the Kosas’ Cloud Set Setting Powder.

More Early Black Friday Deals to Shop:

• Shoppers Say This TikTok-Viral Mascara Makes Their Natural Lashes ‘Look Like Falsies’—& It’s Down to $5
• This ‘Unbelievable’ Biotin Serum Stops Hair Shedding After 1 Week—& It’s Down to $20 Ahead of Black Friday
• Shoppers Are Calling This Retinol Stick a ‘Magic Wrinkle Eraser’ & Black Friday Is The Perfect Time to Snag It
• Nordstrom’s Early Black Friday Deals Include Up to 50% Off Kiehl’s, ABH & Nest Candles

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

Hailey Bieber has become the face of glazed donut skin because she always has the dewiest complexion. It’s often left us wondering how she gets her skin so glowy without looking super oily. And now, thanks to one of the model’s GRWM TikToks, we have the answer: Kosas’ Cloud Set Setting Powder.

The supermodel-approved formula minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture. It provides “shine control, not glow control,” according to the brand, which is how you know it’s the perfect powder to use for glazed donut skin.

“This is just really for any of the areas I feel like I get a little oily, which is mostly the T-zone area,” Hailey explains in the TikTok.

The setting powder is up to 25 percent off during Kosas’ early Black Friday sale, which gives you 25 percent off of your order of $100 or more, 20 percent off of your order of $50 or more and 15 percent off of your under-$50 order. Basically, the more you shop, the more you save, so start by adding this powder that’s as low as $26 to your cart.

@haileybieber

ok and here’s pt. 2

♬ Say So (Instrumental Version) [Originally Performed by Doja Cat] – Elliot Van Coup

Plenty of shoppers agree with Hailey. “Takes out shine and minimizes pores instantly. Makes skin look airbrushed!” raved one five-star reviewer.

Not only does the sheer setting and smoothing powder help manage oil production and smooth over texture, it’s packed with nourishing ingredients that hydrate the skin and clear out congestion—sans caking and creasing. 

After application, you’ll notice your skin doesn’t feel chalky or dry. That’s because passion fruit extract hydrates and minimizes the appearance of fine lines. Meanwhile, bamboo stem extract controls oil production and Chinese peony diminishes large pores.

RELATED: Hailey Bieber Swears By an Under-$30 Concealer That’s Like a ‘Lightbulb For Your Skin’—& It’s Already on Sale For Black Friday

Photo: Kosas.

For a filter-like complexion, you’re going to want to sweep on the Cloud Set Setting Powder. Smooth, blurred skin is headed your way once you start. Plus, for those who can’t stand the mess that loose powder leaves behind, this formula has the natural finish of a loose powder, except in a pressed powder form that won’t wreak havoc on your vanity or sink. 

“I love this powder! It is lightweight, blurring, and sits so nicely on the skin. It does a great job of setting makeup and leaving your skin looking radiant,” wrote one shopper who calls it their “holy grail powder.”

The texture is airy and buttery, while the finish is natural without being completely matte. This powder sounds like a dream and works like one, too.

“Happy to say I have finally found the right powder! I have combination skin and tend to get pretty oily at the end of the day even with powder foundation. I also have sensitive skin and this has been wonderful on my face,” wrote another five-star reviewer. “I now only use a bit of concealer with this formula and it goes a long way. Super lightweight with great coverage and minimize pores. I’m all for it!”

Well, what are you waiting for? Get your glazed donut skin on with the help of the Kosas’ Cloud Set Setting Powder.

More Early Black Friday Deals to Shop:

• Shoppers Say This TikTok-Viral Mascara Makes Their Natural Lashes ‘Look Like Falsies’—& It’s Down to $5
• This ‘Unbelievable’ Biotin Serum Stops Hair Shedding After 1 Week—& It’s Down to $20 Ahead of Black Friday
• Shoppers Are Calling This Retinol Stick a ‘Magic Wrinkle Eraser’ & Black Friday Is The Perfect Time to Snag It
• Nordstrom’s Early Black Friday Deals Include Up to 50% Off Kiehl’s, ABH & Nest Candles

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

Hailey Bieber has become the face of glazed donut skin because she always has the dewiest complexion. It’s often left us wondering how she gets her skin so glowy without looking super oily. And now, thanks to one of the model’s GRWM TikToks, we have the answer: Kosas’ Cloud Set Setting Powder.

The supermodel-approved formula minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture. It provides “shine control, not glow control,” according to the brand, which is how you know it’s the perfect powder to use for glazed donut skin.

“This is just really for any of the areas I feel like I get a little oily, which is mostly the T-zone area,” Hailey explains in the TikTok.

The setting powder is up to 25 percent off during Kosas’ early Black Friday sale, which gives you 25 percent off of your order of $100 or more, 20 percent off of your order of $50 or more and 15 percent off of your under-$50 order. Basically, the more you shop, the more you save, so start by adding this powder that’s as low as $26 to your cart.

@haileybieber

ok and here’s pt. 2

♬ Say So (Instrumental Version) [Originally Performed by Doja Cat] – Elliot Van Coup

Plenty of shoppers agree with Hailey. “Takes out shine and minimizes pores instantly. Makes skin look airbrushed!” raved one five-star reviewer.

Not only does the sheer setting and smoothing powder help manage oil production and smooth over texture, it’s packed with nourishing ingredients that hydrate the skin and clear out congestion—sans caking and creasing. 

After application, you’ll notice your skin doesn’t feel chalky or dry. That’s because passion fruit extract hydrates and minimizes the appearance of fine lines. Meanwhile, bamboo stem extract controls oil production and Chinese peony diminishes large pores.

RELATED: Hailey Bieber Swears By an Under-$30 Concealer That’s Like a ‘Lightbulb For Your Skin’—& It’s Already on Sale For Black Friday

Photo: Kosas.

For a filter-like complexion, you’re going to want to sweep on the Cloud Set Setting Powder. Smooth, blurred skin is headed your way once you start. Plus, for those who can’t stand the mess that loose powder leaves behind, this formula has the natural finish of a loose powder, except in a pressed powder form that won’t wreak havoc on your vanity or sink. 

“I love this powder! It is lightweight, blurring, and sits so nicely on the skin. It does a great job of setting makeup and leaving your skin looking radiant,” wrote one shopper who calls it their “holy grail powder.”

The texture is airy and buttery, while the finish is natural without being completely matte. This powder sounds like a dream and works like one, too.

“Happy to say I have finally found the right powder! I have combination skin and tend to get pretty oily at the end of the day even with powder foundation. I also have sensitive skin and this has been wonderful on my face,” wrote another five-star reviewer. “I now only use a bit of concealer with this formula and it goes a long way. Super lightweight with great coverage and minimize pores. I’m all for it!”

Well, what are you waiting for? Get your glazed donut skin on with the help of the Kosas’ Cloud Set Setting Powder.

More Early Black Friday Deals to Shop:

• Shoppers Say This TikTok-Viral Mascara Makes Their Natural Lashes ‘Look Like Falsies’—& It’s Down to $5
• This ‘Unbelievable’ Biotin Serum Stops Hair Shedding After 1 Week—& It’s Down to $20 Ahead of Black Friday
• Shoppers Are Calling This Retinol Stick a ‘Magic Wrinkle Eraser’ & Black Friday Is The Perfect Time to Snag It
• Nordstrom’s Early Black Friday Deals Include Up to 50% Off Kiehl’s, ABH & Nest Candles

In the pandemic, with days on end of isolation and worry, writing was found to be cathartic. Some of you may have used the time wisely and now you are able to look back and see that it was a very constructive time.

With empty diaries, some people chose to use the time to start writing a memoir. This has recently been a theme in the Sixty and Me community, and it reminded me of why I began writing my memoir 50 years ago.

How Did It Start?

I have been in writing groups for many years; first in a group in Northwood where I was able, for the first time, to read out work that I had written. 20 years ago, I moved to Dorset and found two writing groups. When numbers dropped, these groups amalgamated into one.

It was at one of these meetings that a member read out her memoir. It was an extract featuring the dreaded PE lessons and hockey matches in what were then grammar schools. The PE mistress was a doppelgänger of mine, and I thought if that woman could write down her memories, I could write something equally appealing.

This coincided with my venture into researching family history. A common tool is www.ancestry.co.uk, but finding this an expensive resource, I discovered www.genesreunited.com which offered a more economical annual fee. This exercise took up considerable time over the next 6 to 12 months, discovering a lengthy family tree. As I entered information, memories of my childhood began to surface.

How This Helps Memory?

Around this time, I became aware that some acquaintances and friends were suffering memory problems, and it occurred to me that writing everything down in my 60s would give me something to refer to at a later date, something I have been incredibly thankful for when sharing information.

A spin-off from this endeavour has been the gathering of my own history which is now firmly in my memory. I have recounted many tales to my children and grandchildren thanks to this exercise. After all, we don’t just write it down, we have to reread many times and edit the contents and, if we want to publish, we need a professional editor. This whole process ensures the contents become firmly embedded in memory.

How I Started

So, what was I to do? I visited the local stationers, bought a large red bound journal and began writing down memories of my school days and of my family. I did not worry about the chronological route as that can be inhibiting, but I did date all the entries with an approximate year and themes such as family, school, friends.

I carried the journal with me on visits to the beach and when on holiday. I do keep notebooks with holiday and travel information which are all indexed, something I will share with this community in a future blog.

The chronology of your writing can be sorted at a later date when inputting it on the computer and thanks to cut-and-paste you can decide where a certain section should go.

Where Am I Now?

My memoir began to take up a good deal of time, and now, at the point where it is reaching publication, it stands at 80,000 words. I have shared extracts on my blog.

I have been asked frequently to give tips on how to start writing a memoir. People who are retired will often say they would like to write their memories down. One word of warning is that this is not something that can be done over one weekend or even two or three months.

It is a commitment over a long period of time. My memoir has taken me 15 years, although I have worked on other writing projects along the way. If you are just starting, you should keep in mind that you may need to put your work aside regularly and then return to it and read it from the start before continuing.

Another mistake is to try to include too much information and write everything from your date of birth until the present day which may be in your eighth decade. It’s a good idea to have themes and a strong voice.

Not everything in your life will interest people. Young people like to read about what life was like in the 1950s and 1960s and can be amazed at how we managed without mobile phones or even telephones and definitely without computers and television.

So Here Are Some Ideas on How to Start Writing Your Memoir

• Think about why you want to write a memoir. My reason was to pass memories to my grandchildren.
• Get a dedicated notebook. Create a file for research. Start writing.
• Look through old photo albums for ideas and triggers. For example, a photograph of me in a fancy dress at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. I was an acorn as my mother knew the oak tree was symbolic in England.
• If mentioning people in your life, remember to paint them well or change details and names. My teachers have been Miss H and Mr C.
• Do not include pictures or extracts without getting permission. It is generally safer to use your own photographs and not those taken by other people or found on the Internet.
• Readers generally do not like to read about very private or upsetting anecdotes. Think before you commit to paper.
• Do you have school reports from your school days? Teachers’ comments may trigger memories.
• Talk to older members of your family about what they remember.
• Write a letter to the local paper in the town where you lived as a child and ask for people to respond to you and share their memories with you.
• Do some online research. For example, what was happening on the day you were born? What was happening in that year?
• Do avoid just regurgitating facts. Use dialogue or reported speech. You could include your mother telling you about what happened in the war. You could have direct speech with a conversation between you and a sibling.
• A further idea for research is to look up what toys/clothes/hobbies were around when you were a child or teenager. For example, I wrote at length about the hula-hoop craze.
• Do you have school friends who can fill in details? Email them or phone them up. Find them on Facebook.
• When writing about your hometown, you can research on the Internet. For example, I was born in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, and there is a Harpenden Facebook page where people post memories. This can help trigger your own memories. You can ask questions and get answers as well.
• Wannabe writers forget it is important to read widely. Read other memoirs, ebooks and novels for useful techniques. Novels set in the years of your childhood will also give you useful background.
• Buy a book on how to write your life story.
• Make a start. One hour a day minimum and try to build this up. Keep re-reading your notes and more memories will flash up.

Good luck and happy writing!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you written your memoir and shared it with others such as family and friends? Do you have a method of storing your family memories and information? Are there people you could research on social media who could provide useful information for you?

‘Tis the season of guests and gaiety! 

After a couple of years spent quietly observing the holiday season, many of us are gearing up for joyful reunions and higher levels of interaction. We’re opening our homes, setting our tables, and welcoming our loved ones.

We’re running headlong into that time of year when being hospitable is the name of the game.

At this stage of life, some of us have passed the baton to others when it comes to playing host. But for those of us who are still planning and executing holiday gatherings, it’s helpful to remember that the gift of hospitality is a bit of a Trojan Horse.

Being the hub of holiday merriment is heartwarming, but getting everything done is exhausting.

The grand plan for a sumptuous meal for 15 people can become an energy drain. What begins as excitement about all the grandchildren sleeping over can end with our “energy tanks” on empty. Constant lively conversation can have us wishing we were nestled snug in our beds instead.

‘Tis also the Season of Self-Care

If you can relate to the down side of being the hostess with the mostest, then here are three gift ideas for you to stuff into your own stocking. Best of all, you can enjoy them throughout the new year.

Give Yourself Some Time

As the holiday hustle-and-bustle ramps up, give yourself 5 minutes to breathe, 15 minutes to stretch, or 30 minutes more to sleep.

Unless you take to your bed for days, your guests won’t notice. They may even appreciate how refreshed you are. This season, put your oxygen mask on first.

Give Yourself a Voice

Not up for yet one more trip to the mall? Dread fighting traffic to meet up with your brother’s best friend’s aunt who lives across town?

There are no have-to’s in the hospitality game. Remember that you have permission to decide what feels right for you. 

Speak up. Even bow out. 

Give Yourself a Break

So, the guest bed is too hard for Cousin Frank but too soft for his wife? It’s okay. Your room rate beats the one at the local inn. Didn’t realize your neighbor’s spouse refuses to eat anything made with a berry? It’s not your fault. Offer them a cookie.

It doesn’t matter if the tablecloth has a crease, the china doesn’t match, or the gravy is store-bought. These things are not windows to your soul.

Let them go. All of them.

It’s always more fun to exchange gifts than to be the only one giving or receiving. And the gift of hospitality is a two-way street.

It’s possible to open hearth and home to others and put yourself on the list. It’s possible to make others feel welcome and take care of yourself.

Welcome that equal exchange of energy this holiday season. Snag a few moments of peace on earth. Your guests will appreciate it, guaranteed.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What are some ways you can take care of yourself this holiday season? What has worked for you in the past? Join the conversation!