Month: February 2023

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One of my favorite ways of discovering effective beauty products is easily through TikTok—countless finds have been vetted by creators on the platform (including Hailey Bieber herself) from “weird foundations” to $5 mascaras that have sold out at multiple retailers. Plenty of beauty brands have been featured on the app more than once, including Versed Skincare’s affordable offerings; the brand carries a ton of popular targeted treatments that effectively conquer concerns.

The Versed Vacation Eyes Brightening Gel consistently graces the TikTok algorithm, and we can easily understand why. The eye gel immediately cools and calms stressed-out skin, giving tired eyes a much-needed refreshing effect. While you may experience a slight tightening feeling across the delicate area, it’s just coffee seed extract boosting circulation and removing excess fluid. In addition, a trio of brightening heroes (vitamin C, ginseng root extract and niacinamide) come to the rescue to de-puff and vanish dark circles. 

Right now, score 10 percent off orders $40+ with code LONGWKND10 and 15 percent off orders $80+ with code LONGWKND15. There’s no better time to snag a brightening gel (alongside other hot sellers from the brand) than this weekend.

Versed

Versed Vacation Eyes Brightening Eye Gel

From its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture to the product’s cooling sensation that’s perfect for early mornings, reviewers can’t get enough of the $18 eye gel. As one person put it, “Totally thought a gel would be too thick but boy was I wrong. It’s so cool and soothing upon application and my skin drinks it up,” they commented. “Definitely notice hydration and brightness. Makes me look like I’ve had a great night’s sleep even when I haven’t!”

A second reviewer who typically sticks with cream-based eye treatments was also pleasantly surprised by the gel’s consistency. “This is such a lightweight texture that absorbs super fast which I enjoy and it’s now a staple in my a.m. routine,” they wrote. “What I love the most is that it has helped to tremendously reduce the amount of oil production on my eyelids (I live in a very humid environment and oiliness is my main struggle, especially in this area).”

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While the eye gel is a perfectly suitable base for makeup applications, the brand advises letting the product sit for at least a minute before diving in. Plus, allowing that tightening effect to take place will prep the area wonderfully for concealer overtop. Another tip from Versed? “Don’t forget to tap, tap, tap this eye gel from inner corners to temples when applying to help facilitate that drainage.” 

TikTok is no stranger to causing product sell-outs, so we’d advise getting a move on to secure your own Versed Vacation Eyes Brightening Gel before you’re stuck on the waitlist.

Under $100 Bravoleb Fashion Finds

While I certainly love seeing the luxury finds of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, there’s nothing more thrilling to the Midwesterner in me when someone from Team BBH spots a Bravoleb wearing something affordable. I’m all about mixing inexpensive clothing with nicer accessories, so these fab finds totally feed my fashion soul—and my bank account.

The Realest Housewife,

Big Blonde Hair

Rachel Fuda’s Printed Set // Mya Allen’s Orange Asymmetrical Top // Ciara Miller’s Ripped Jeans // Whitney Roses’s Blue Striped Set // Amanda Batula’s “Going Nowhere Fast” Hat // Jennifer Aydin’s Blue Tie Pants // Melissa Gorga’s Jeans // Additional Stock in Melissa Gorga’s Jeans // Paige de Sorbo’s Sneakers // Mia Thornton’s Neon Dress // Jennifer Aydin’s Brown Shirt and Shorts Set // Amanda Batula’s Orange and Blue Striped Top // Rachel Fuda’s Jeans // Additional Stock in Rachel Fuda’s Jeans // Rachel Fuda’s Bodysuit // Additional Stock in Rachel Fuda’s Bodysuit

Originally posted at: Under $100 Bravoleb Fashion Finds

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I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I often get complimented on my hair. While genetics certainly play a role, I also credit my healthy strands to my extensive hair care regimen, which includes a range of restorative shampoos, hair growth oils, hydrating masks and pre-wash treatments. It may sound over the top to the average person, but trust me when I say, keeping the right products in your weekly routine makes a massive difference in the state of your locks. 

My most recent addition only proves that further—Coco & Eve’s Miracle Hair Elixir is like an instant-fix for damage and frizz. The post-wash treatment revives “daily hair dramas” by providing softness and a glossy sheen without weighing down even the finest strands. Beyond that, it also offers long-term benefits, such as healing split ends, hydrating dry areas and protecting hair from future breakage, UV damage and daily heat styling. 

To top it off further, you can scoop the Miracle Hair Elixir for cheaper than normal. Shop the entire site for 20 percent off with the StyleCaster exclusive code STYLE20, including this particular product which is up for grabs just $24 (!!!).

Coco & Eve

I’ve only been testing out the product for a couple of weeks, but I’ve already been able to notice changes fast. As someone who regularly relies on blow dryer brushes and curling irons to style my hair, keeping a treatment like this on hand is a necessity. From the first application, I could tell my strands felt silkier and appeared much shiner, even post-blow dry when they are usually feeling a little dry. 

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Over 600 shoppers agree with me enough to leave behind glowing reviews with five-star ratings. People claim it makes their hair all the more manageable, and the product has even prevented their strands from no longer breaking off on a regular basis. 

“The miracle elixir is amazing,” wrote one person. “I’m 50 [years old] next year, and it’s the best product I have ever used. Not a day goes by without someone asking ‘What have you had done to your hair?’ On my 2nd bottle, but I use a [small] amount so it lasts ages. Do yourself a favor and invest in this product.”

“I have natural curls and have tried hundreds of products, only here you could see clear differences right after the first application,” raved another. “The curls were shiny and soft without being weighed down or looking oily. I have reordered many times and will continue to do so.”

The brand recommends utilizing the treatment a few different ways. You can either apply it to freshly washed hair before bedtime to allow it to sink into your strands overnight, or use a few drops before heat styling to prep your hair; simply use it like a hair oil by running it through your mid-lengths to your ends. Lastly, you can use it as a finishing product for any sleek hairstyles you’re going after.

Hurry, since there’s no telling when a given hot seller may run out of stock. 

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Everyone who knows me knows I religiously stick to highlighting my hair a couple of times a year. After a decade of going blonde (plus regularly relying on hair tools), I’d say my strands are nothing if not resilient; despite everything I throw at them, they quickly bounce back. That said, a recent bleach job left my hair brittle and with more breakage than normal—cue the panic. 

There is always a risk of damage when bleaching your hair, which is why it’s incredibly important to have a slew of nourishing hair care products at the ready. As Los Angeles based colorist, Linet K, previously shared with StyleCaster, both a bond builder and a violet-hued formula should be on that list. While one will maintain the dye job effortlessly (I swear by Function of Beauty’s purple line) the other helps revive stressed-out locks in a pinch. 

Luckily, I already had the perfect bond builder on hand: Coco & Eve’s Bond Building Pre-Shampoo Treatment. Described by the brand as “the savior of coloured and chemically treated hair,” the formula is a godsend for repairing and restructuring weakened locks. Its micro 3D bond building technology (a combination of three structural bonds, disulphide, ionic and hydrogen) encourages stronger, healthier strands and is clinically proven to reduce breakage by 85 percent with use. 

Coco & Eve

I apply a generous amount from roots to ends 20 minutes prior to hopping in the shower, and the results truly are instantaneous. After my recent bleach session, I could barely get my hair brush through the bottom layers of my hair without seeing pieces fall to the ground, but after a few applications of the Bond Building Pre-Shampoo Treatment, I started to notice significant changes on frayed ends. 

The treatment takes under 30 minutes out of your week yet brings days of reinvigorated softness and shine. The bottle has also lasted me through at least five uses so far and still has product remaining, which means for just $25, you’re really getting the most bang for your buck.

You can also snag it for 20 percent off (alongside other products across the site) with the exclusive code STYLE20. This code only lasts through the weekend, so make sure to stock up on all your favs.

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Dry skin babes, listen up. The Ordinary is releasing a new product just for you. Fans of its only moisturizer, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, have been asking for a richer version for dry and dehydrated skin. And the brand delivered. Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides is packed with twice the emollients as the original and has the addition of phytoceramides, plant-based ceramides used to reduce dryness and skin irritation.

This hydrator is for anyone who needs a boost of moisture in the winter or who just deals with dry skin literally all the time. Or maybe your skin is pretty normally balanced but you overused exfoliators and acids and damaged your moisture barrier. Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides will help repair it with its plant-derived molecules (like ceramosides, fatty acids and antioxidants). A healthy, hydrated skin barrier looks plump and dewy — not greasy — with fewer fine lines and breakouts. (Though, those with oily or acne-prone skin might want to stick with the brand’s lighter OG moisturizer.)

The Ordinary.

OK, so when can you get your hands on it? Well, members of The Ordinary’s O. Lab have first access. Everyone else can shop it on the brand’s website February 21. Then, it hits Ulta Beauty on March 12 along with the Glucoside Foaming Cleanser we told you about back in December 2022. There’s so much happening!

The brand recommends pairing your new moisturizer with its other hydrating products, such as starting with Squalane Cleanser ($9 at Ulta Beauty), which has a balm-like texture to remove makeup, even sunscreen, without stripping your skin. Next up is strengthening your skin barrier with Amino Acid + B5 ($8.90 at Ulta Beauty). This serum is lightweight so you’ll want to put a moisturizer on top, either the original Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA ($13.50 at Ulta Beauty) or the new one — coming soon!