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If you’re already a Murad fan, if you use any of its anti-aging products, you know the brand is serious about reducing fine lines and wrinkles as quickly as possible. And the best way to do that is with a retinol or, even better, retinal (a stronger version). That’s the star ingredient in Murad’s Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment, an anti-aging serum that works even faster than the cult-fave Retinol Youth Renewal Serum. Allow us to explain the difference.

First, you need to know that retinol is the derivative of vitamin A that turns over skin cells and encourages collagen production. It’s the gold standard in reducing fine lines, brightening skin and even clearing up acne. But there’s another vitamin A derivative that works even faster: retinaldehyde, or retinal for short. That’s why Murad put it in its new serum so the formula would have ” 2.5x better efficacy” per the brand.

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Now, with these faster benefits can also come skin sensitivity. That’s why Murad also included oat lipids and alpha glucan to help replenish ceramides, increase moisture and soothe skin. There’s also kangaroo paw flower extract to help improve the appearance of sagging skin and smooth wrinkles gently and over time. Still, start slow and work up to daily use. To help with any potential side effects, the brand left out ingredients like mineral oil, formaldehyde and, alcohol.

In studies, Murad found its new treatment “visibly lifts neck/jowl sagging and visibly smooths deep-set wrinkles/crepey skin” after two weeks and continues to “increase skin elasticity” after four weeks.

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So, should you scrap your trusty Retinol Youth Renewal Serum? No! That’s great for when you’re just starting to see fine lines. It works, it just takes a bit longer. When you have deeper 11s or crepey skin — or just want results faster! – that’s when you’ll want to introduce Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment. Grab it now on Murad’s website.

Rachel Fuda’s Red Metallic Confessional Corset

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 13 Episode 5 Fashion

Rachel Fuda’s red metallic confessional corset is part of a full length lewk by an edgy designer loved by Bravo’s most stylish. His designs have been spotted on Marlo Hampton, Meredith Marks, Tracy Tutor, Leah McSweeney and more.  And while we may not get to see his designs in our own closets—at least this one—there’s no time like the present to steal this bold Bravolebs style.

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If you haven’t quite rounded out your body care routine, you’re likely not alone—even I neglect delicate areas far too often. But low-lift applications of an exfoliating body treatment can make all the difference in the appearance of the skin, especially if you’re dealing with sun spots or hyperpigmentation across your chest, or those pesky back-of-the-arm bumps. No really; plenty of shoppers swear by this one fast-acting formula, and after personally reading through the reviews, I might even have to secure a bottle—especially since the brand is in $20 off $100+ orders with the code IWD2023 in honor of International Women’s Day.

The Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion has been referred to as a “miracle worker” for its ability to make a “significant difference” in skin texture and tone, leaving it appearing more youthful and healthy-looking. Rough, bumpy skin? Gone. Dry, flaky patches? Gone. At least, that’s what the dedicated users say. 

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Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion

“It did sting a little when I first started using, but not bad enough to stop using. I have noticed my arms are less bumpy and splotchy,” wrote one. “My chest looks much clearer. The sunspots and freckles have faded. The bonus is my skin is so soft and smooth. I am very pleased.”

The lotion is swift in action thanks to three key ingredients: glycolic acid exfoliates dead skin cells while smoothing over rough bumps; pharmaceutical grade petroleum strengthens the skin barrier for lasting hydration; allantoin (a plant extract) nourishes and soothes inflamed areas. You’re basically getting three products in one, which is a godsend for us lazy body care folks. 

RELATED: Even 70 Year-Olds Say This $25 Firming Body Lotion Leaves Their Skin ‘So Soft and Smooth’

“This is the only lotion I’ve ever found that helps my [Keratosis Pilaris]. So much so, that I have stuck with it and gone through several bottles,” raved another. “I apply it on my arms every other day right after showering. My arm skin is still problematic, but better than before. Much smoother and healthier looking.”

To tap into its effective results, the brand suggests applying the cream daily to the arms, back of the hands, legs, and any other parts of the body that require a little aid. Since it can tingle a little upon application, it’s advisable to avoid using it after shaving or hair removal, and keeping away from the face. 

“This stuff worked amazingly well for me even after just a couple weeks of consistent use,” claimed a third reviewer. “I combined it with the exfoliating wash for bumps on my legs and I swear my legs have never been so smooth and clear.”

Sounds like we all need to add the Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion to our regimens. Check out other bestsellers from the brand down below to hit that $100 mark.

Glytone

Age-Defying PHA+ Renewing Eye Cream

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Age-Defying Peptide+ Overnight Restorative Cream

We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Well, it’s time to prove that wrong! A specific habit change formula was created by Dr. BJ Fogg, a social scientist and the founder of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab. He describes his formula and approach in his book Tiny Habits.

This article will provide an actionable summary of the book and the exact formula that has been proven to help people of all ages implement effective habit change. If you’ve struggled with implementing new habits or ditching old ones, I highly suggest you also read Tiny Habits; you could even make reading your first “tiny habit!”

According to Dr. BJ Fogg, successful behavior change occurs when you have adequate momentum and sufficient ability to complete the habit, combined with a prompt to remind you to perform the habit.

Momentum

In order to have adequate momentum behind the habit, you must ensure the habit you choose is something you truly care about changing in your life. Make sure that you define the larger WHY behind the habit change.

Ask yourself:

• How will this new habit improve my life?
• Will it bring me more pleasure? Or less pain?
• Does it align with my values?
• Does it support my larger goals and aspirations in life?

Remembering WHY you chose to implement the new habit will help you gain the momentum necessary to sustain it.

Ability

Next, you need to ensure that you have sufficient ability to perform the new habit. For example, if you want to get into the habit of doing 50 pushups every day, but you currently cannot do even one pushup, then you don’t have sufficient ability to perform the habit of 50 pushups per day.

For best results, you need to optimize your ability to perform the habit by simplifying it drastically and making it foolproof to start! Your habit, instead, could be to perform 10 modified pushups at a time with your hands on an elevated surface, like a countertop.

The other option is to create a “starter step,” which in this case could simply be to get on the floor and into the pushup position – that’s all!

This is where the phrase “tiny habits” comes in. When in doubt, start (very) small, and set yourself up for success!

Prompt

Last, but not least, you must find a prompt, also known as an “anchor,” that dependably reminds you to perform the habit. You want to anchor the new behavior into your routine by attaching it to an already existing habit or something that already happens every day.

For example, a prompt could be brushing your teeth, going to the bathroom, answering your phone, flushing the toilet, getting out of the shower, or turning on the light. Just remembering to perform the new behavior is half the battle, so associating it with something you already do is a terrific way to remember.

Implementation

Next, you are ready to implement your new habit using the “ABCs” of Tiny Habits:

A stands for Anchor

B stands for Behavior

C stands for Celebration

When the (A)nchor moment (prompt) occurs, immediately perform the tiny (B)ehavior, then (C)elebrate your success immediately!

Your celebration could be something as simple as giving yourself a thumbs up in the mirror or saying “good job” out loud. It may seem silly, but celebrating is actually critically important for reinforcing the behavior, so do not skip this step!

In terms of the pushup example, your new habit could look like this:

After I flush the toilet, I will rest my hands on the bathroom counter and perform 10 pushups. Then, I will look in the mirror and say “good job.”

Use the following template to create your own tiny habit:

After I ____________, I will immediately ______________. Then I will ________ to celebrate.

Creating New Habits Is Age-Independent

Age itself does not make older people any better or worse at establishing new habits. If you find yourself unable to sustain the habit you drafted, you simply need to increase your momentum, simplify the behavior further, or utilize a different prompt. Let’s put this formula to use and prove that old dogs can indeed learn new tricks!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you struggle to maintain new habits? What new habit(s) would you like to implement into your life? Why is that habit important to you? How could you simplify the habit in order to optimize your ability to complete it? Use the template provided and share your newly drafted habit with us!

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Over the weekend, lifelong brunette Kourtney Kardashian debuted platinum blonde hair to the surprise of her 214 million followers. They’re used to seeing dramatic hair changes from her sisters, especially Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. It’s rare for Kourtney to be the one to change it up but she’s been on a bit of a roll. Over the summer, she cut her hair into an even short bob. And now that bob is about as blonde as you can go.

Kourtney posted a series of photos with a caption that, well, confused some. “Every now and then when your life gets complicated and the weasels start closing in, the only cure is to load up on heinous chemicals and then drive like a bastard from Hollywood to Las Vegas … with the music at top volume and at least a pint of ether,” she wrote while sitting at a slot machine. (For what it’s worth, the quote is a Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas reference.)

For the picture, she moved her blonde bob‘s part from the middle to the side.  “I have no idea what this caption means, but I love your hair with a side flip!” wrote Khloe Kardashian. “loveeeeee,” wrote Kylie.

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She also posted an edgier look from Vegas, wearing a black leather bustier and jacket. It’s giving ’90s pop star in the best way possible.

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Of course, a few professionals went into both of her looks and she tagged them in the photos. Cassondra Kaeding is responsible for the platinum blonde color. We heard she used K18’s Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask ($75 at Sephora) to keep Kourtney’s strands strong. Glen Coco styled her hair using Aveda products and makeup artist Shelby Smith was on glam. The sultry smoky eye really pops against her white-blonde hair.