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There’s one thing most people can’t live without because it makes them feel refreshed and wide awake. I’m talking about caffeine, which I myself love to sip on. But did you know caffeine can do more than just give you a jolt of energy? When packed into a skincare product, it can help reduce puffiness. The under-eye area is especially prone to this concern whenever fluid builds up beneath the skin. It could be due to allergies, genetics, a late night out on the town, binge-watching K-dramas until the early morning and the list goes on. Luckily, you’re not doomed to swollen under eyes thanks to The INKEY List’s Caffeine Eye Cream. 

This lightweight cream targets puffiness, dark circles and fine lines under your eyes. Caffeine assists in reducing fluid retention, while Matrixyl 3000 peptide promotes collagen production (translation: it smooths fine lines). Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract (which comes from Persian silk tree bark) works to make your under eyes look extra refreshed. 

So if your under eyes could use a pick-me-up, don’t reach for anything but the Caffeine Eye Cream. One shopper wrote, “Really makes my eyes look like I’ve had a good night’s sleep!” 

Essentially, this depuffing product is like a cup of joe for your under eyes. Shop it for only $8 with StyleCasters exclusive sale code, STYLECASTER20. When you add it at checkout, you’ll be able to save 20 percent on the best-seller.

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Photo: The INKEY List.

You might be impatient to get rid of puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles around your eyes, which is why this cream is perfect for you. According to the brand, you could start to see visible results in as little as two weeks. Full results take six weeks, but it’s well worth the wait.

In fact, one shopper said they noticed results even quicker. They wrote, “Love this eye cream. Very good price. Visibly reduced dark circles in a week. Definitely recommend.”

Another reviewer wrote, “I have tried many eye creams and gels, but this is the best. I have dark circles and eye bags… this gets rid of both! Brilliant stuff which I buy on repeat (and now also for my daughter!).”

Apply the eye cream in both the morning and evening on a daily basis. This step should come after you’ve cleansed and applied serums. Be sure to use your ring finger and keep your movements nice and gentle, since this area is super delicate. 

The brand also has a pro tip that’ll enhance the product’s cooling effects. It’s simple: Toss the Caffeine Eye Cream into the fridge for 30 minutes prior to application. Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re at the spa when they’re applying this product?

Give your eyes the T.L.C. it deserves by adding The INKEY List’s Caffeine Eye Cream to your arsenal. Make sure you scoop it up before the sale code expires.

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

There’s one thing most people can’t live without because it makes them feel refreshed and wide awake. I’m talking about caffeine, which I myself love to sip on. But did you know caffeine can do more than just give you a jolt of energy? When packed into a skincare product, it can help reduce puffiness. The under-eye area is especially prone to this concern whenever fluid builds up beneath the skin. It could be due to allergies, genetics, a late night out on the town, binge-watching K-dramas until the early morning and the list goes on. Luckily, you’re not doomed to swollen under eyes thanks to The INKEY List’s Caffeine Eye Cream. 

This lightweight cream targets puffiness, dark circles and fine lines under your eyes. Caffeine assists in reducing fluid retention, while Matrixyl 3000 peptide promotes collagen production (translation: it smooths fine lines). Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract (which comes from Persian silk tree bark) works to make your under eyes look extra refreshed. 

So if your under eyes could use a pick-me-up, don’t reach for anything but the Caffeine Eye Cream. One shopper wrote, “Really makes my eyes look like I’ve had a good night’s sleep!” 

Essentially, this depuffing product is like a cup of joe for your under eyes. Shop it for only $8 with StyleCasters exclusive sale code, STYLECASTER20. When you add it at checkout, you’ll be able to save 20 percent on the best-seller.

RELATED: Reviewers Are ‘Shocked’ By How Fast This Growth Oil Transformed Their ‘Short, Brittle Lashes’—& It’s Down to $13

Photo: The INKEY List.

You might be impatient to get rid of puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles around your eyes, which is why this cream is perfect for you. According to the brand, you could start to see visible results in as little as two weeks. Full results take six weeks, but it’s well worth the wait.

In fact, one shopper said they noticed results even quicker. They wrote, “Love this eye cream. Very good price. Visibly reduced dark circles in a week. Definitely recommend.”

Another reviewer wrote, “I have tried many eye creams and gels, but this is the best. I have dark circles and eye bags… this gets rid of both! Brilliant stuff which I buy on repeat (and now also for my daughter!).”

Apply the eye cream in both the morning and evening on a daily basis. This step should come after you’ve cleansed and applied serums. Be sure to use your ring finger and keep your movements nice and gentle, since this area is super delicate. 

The brand also has a pro tip that’ll enhance the product’s cooling effects. It’s simple: Toss the Caffeine Eye Cream into the fridge for 30 minutes prior to application. Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re at the spa when they’re applying this product?

Give your eyes the T.L.C. it deserves by adding The INKEY List’s Caffeine Eye Cream to your arsenal. Make sure you scoop it up before the sale code expires.

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

In actual good news for 2022, Sephora is going all out this holiday season. The retailer is making it easier than ever to shop and at some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen from the company. Sephora’s 2022 Black Friday deals were released early they’re good. Every day from November 21-28, there are 1-2 brands on sale for 25 percent off. And that’s not all. There are also up to 50 percent off “beauty must-haves” during Black Friday weekend.

After Cyber Week, there’s the Gifts for All Event from December 2-11. This is when ALL Beauty Insider members  (Rouge, VIB and Insider), regardless of tier, will receive  20 percent off their purchase and 30 percent off of Sephora Collection (both one-time use) in-store and/or online using the code GETGIFTING. They’ll also receive free shipping with no minimum.

Then, from Tuesday, December 13 through Saturday, December 24, Sephora will host The Fragrance for All Event, where all Beauty Insider members (Rouge, VIB and Insider), regardless of tier, will receive 20 percent off full size fragrances (1.0oz or larger) with code FRAGRANCE20. This is your moment to grab Fenty Eau de Parfum on sale for the first time.

For some of the biggest sales of the season, shop the Sale on Sale event from December 26-January 1. Beauty Insiders receive an extra 20 percent off sale items in-store and online with code EXTRA20OFF.

Happy shopping!

PTR.

Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer

The lightweight moisturizer gives skin the hydration it needs without clogging pores. It’s for all skin types so even if you have especially oily skin, you’ll feel hydrated without excess grease. It will also help soothe any irritation from using retinol.

Sephora.

Kiehl’s Since 1851

Kiehl’s skincare is 25 percent off. Try the Ultra Facial Cream Sunscreen SPF 30 because yes, you have to wear sunscreen in the winter.

Sephora.

Beautyblender

All Beautyblender is also on sale and we recommend the Power Pocket Puff that makes your under eyes look flawless.

Saturday, November 26

Courtesy of Tarte.

Tarte

We can’t get enough of the Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm, which you can get on sale for 25 percent off along with all other Tarte goodies.

Sephora.

BondiBoost

This haircare brand has something for everyone, but we’re especially excited about the Hair Thickening Therapy Conditioner for 25 percent off.

Sunday, November 27

Sephora.

Kate Somerville

Dealing with acne? Fine lines? There’s something from Kate Somerville perfect for you, for 25 percent off. We especially love the Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment.

Photo: Mario Badescu.

Mario Badescu

Pimples are no match for Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion. It, and all of the brand, is 25 percent off.

Photo: St. Tropez.

St. Tropez

Fans are obsessed with the way Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist makes skin look bronze — and not orange. Shop it and more for 25 percent off.

Monday, November 28

Sephora.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Stock up on all your faves (we know you have them!) from Fenty Beauty, including the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer.

Fresh

Skincare faves — plus that cult-fave lip balm — are 25 percent off. We recommend grabbing the new Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum, which reduces the look of wrinkles and texture.

I bet you couldn’t wait to read this article! This site has so many fun and interesting articles about living life to the fullest – and we should – but we should also make sure we have taken care of the business of our death.

Most people don’t want to talk about or plan for their death, but it is inevitable. It is going to happen for all of us and it’s important that we prepare so that our loved ones don’t have to deal with uncertainty and undue stress in an already grievous situation.

Here are a few suggestions when it comes to preparing for your death.

Down to Business!

When I ask the question, “Have you prepared for your death?” I am not referring to the emotional and spiritual preparedness of no longer existing. Obviously, those are important aspects of dying, but instead I’m going to discuss the “business” side of our death.

Consider topics such as, Do You Have a Current Will?, Do You Need a Trust?, Have You Made Your Funeral Arrangements?, Do You Have a Living Will in Place?, and most importantly, “Do Your Loved Ones Know the Answers to These Questions? and Do They Know Where Your Documents Are Stored?

I will reserve the first four topics for later discussion. For now, we will examine how to get organized, who should know our personal and financial information and where to keep this sensitive data.

Why Is It Important to Get Your Affairs in Order?

There are two main reasons for getting your affairs in order before your passing. First of all, chances that your wishes will be recognized are much better if you have not only written down what you want, but also communicated those wishes to the appropriate individuals.

In written form, let your loved ones and executor know what type of funeral or memorial services you want, who they should contact upon your passing, what social media accounts need to be closed, what organizations that you belong to that need to be contacted, where your will is located and much more.

The second reason is that you reduce the burden placed on your executor to make decisions and reduce the uncertainty and possible guilt that they carry out their duty as promised.

Get Organized!

I know many of you have already planned and made arrangements for when your time comes. I commend you for tackling a difficult subject and thinking about making a stressful time for your family a little easier by being prepared.

For those of you who have not thought about or prepared for your incapacitation or death, start with discussions with your trusted advisors. Valuable information on what your situation requires can be obtained from attorneys, investment managers, bank representatives, tax advisors and your minister, priest or rabbi. Every individual’s situation is different and these professionals will know what documents will best benefit you, both personally and financially.

Conversations with friends and other family members who have planned ahead can also offer ideas on what you may need – and from their experience, maybe even what not to do. Once you have obtained everything you and your professionals feel is necessary, it’s important to organize these documents and keep them in one place so that they are easily accessible to the individual you have selected to be your executor.

My Affairs in Order

During my professional career as a CPA, I saw many individuals who found themselves at a loss as to what their loved ones wanted for funeral arrangements after their passing, they did not know who to contact regarding their death, were uncertain if the individual had a will and had many other unanswered questions.

Often, even when the information existed, it was not stored in an organized manner and sifting through everything was time consuming and frustrating. This gave me the idea of storing personal and financial information on a convenient flash drive with software to prompt users to enter commonly needed information. This would allow that information to be categorized and easily looked up. This system would be ideal for both the individual planning ahead and for their loved ones after they were gone.

Final Thoughts

Whatever method you choose for organizing your information, begin today to get your affairs in order and keep all of the data in one easily accessible place. When you tackle this project, you should not be thinking about dying, but instead about how you are helping to reduce the burdens on your loved ones after your passing.

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December is not my favorite month. I call it the lost month. Why? Everyone is busy putting everything off until “after the holidays.” You saw the irony in that sentence, right? “Busy putting things off.”

Everyone is shopping, wrapping, cleaning, cooking, baking, cleaning, partying. Cleaning, decorating and cleaning some more. And if you’re not doing that you might be fretting about being alone, about not being invited, about what you are going to do on one day only. Yes my friends, we spend a month planning, anticipating and agonizing about one day.

Which is why it’s the perfect month for your personal retreat. Every December, when people are putting their lives on hold – “Let’s get together after the holidays.” “Call me in the new year.” – I hold a retreat for myself – and any close friends who care to join in. But alone is just as good.

Make an Appointment with Yourself Once a Year

Don’t you deserve your own personal, undivided attention? Think of it like a business meeting with yourself. Just because we are retired and/or finished raising a family, our lives don’t just stop and freeze in place.

In fact, our years are filled with delightful urgencies. Personal goals for fulfillment and pleasure. Desires to contribute to society. Plans to start a business or pursue artistic avenues.

Think of Your Life as Your Business

A business doesn’t sit around and wait for things to happen. A business makes things happen. So, make your life your business. You want to review the past year, look at accomplishments and setbacks. You want to look back at what worked (and what didn’t) and look ahead at where you want to be and go. Setting your goals makes things happen.

I got the idea about a December retreat from my business coach, Marie Forleo. She has a virtual company; her employees are all around the U.S., working online. Each December, she brings her employees together for a calm weekend in Napa. They bond, they review the year, they set their goals for the next year. A sane, serene weekend in the midst of the holiday crush. Me likey!

Create a Road Map for the Next Year

If you plan, things happen. Devoting a few hours to really thinking about what you want, what you want to get out of life, what you want to contribute, how you want to volunteer – addressing your desires – gives you a road map for a productive, satisfying year. When January rolls around, you aren’t sitting around thinking… Okay, now what?

Where’s the Retreat?

You can do this inexpensively in your home… Just turn off the phone, disconnect the internet, cancel your appointments. Set up a spa schedule for yourself. This is your personal staycation for your heart, mind, soul and body.

You can also invite friends to do this with you. Either in your home or theirs. If finances permit, you might go away to a local hotel or spa. Early December is off season and you might find some highly attractive rates.

Agenda for My Personal Retreat

Creamy hot cafe au lait and pain au chocolat.

Meditation. To calm the mind. To leave the world and enter the moment.

Gratitude exercise. Being grateful sets the juices flowing. Makes you feel abundant. Brainstorming lists of gratitude. Makes you feel real goood! Yoga stretches to energize. Sparkling water and strawberries to refresh.

Review of the previous year by category: Finance. Heart. Soul. Health. Travel. Personal. Family. Community. Home. Work. In order to see where you want to go, you’ve got to see where you’ve been. What worked and what didn’t work. Make a list for each category and see how it clarifies – and quantifies – your accomplishments for the past year. Wow, you’re amazing! Look at all you did!

Lunch. Nap. A walk. Authentic conversation.

Afternoon tea.

The “Wild Wish List.” This also comes from Marie Forleo. She invented the “Wouldn’t it be nice to…” exercise. You just say, “Wouldn’t it be nice to…” and finish the sentence. Go for it. Fantasy land. Don’t think of your possibilities or abilities, just finish the sentence as many times as you can.

You’re free to be wild and dreamy. Most important: You will be AMAZED what you will come up with and where those seemingly outrageous thoughts will take you. Focus on “outcomes” rather than a “to do” list.

Scheduling your goals for the next year. Quarterly. Monthly. Using your performance results for the previous year, take yourself to where you’d like to be, what you’d like to do/accomplish in the next year. Pencil in travel. Meetings. Family visits. Work objectives.

Champagne cocktails and nibbles.

Gratitude dinner.

If you have the budget, you can do this over two days. Schedule in a massage, facial, mani or pedi. This weekend is about you. You give all year long. Now it’s your turn to refresh, reorganize, and move forward with confidence and pleasure.

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Are you ready for a Personal Retreat? I’m planning my special weekend right now! I hope you will too. Please join the conversation and tell us all about your personal retreat in the comments below.