I’ve worked in beauty for more than a decade and it was only a few years ago when I learned I have combination skin. My face is often dry and tight but heavy moisturizers clog my pores and make me break out along my jawline. It’s the most confusing skin type, let me tell you. That’s why I jumped at the chance to do a Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream review. The newest skincare product from the celeb-loved K-beauty brand is for skin just like mine.

The launch was inspired by co-founders Christine Chang and Sarah Lee’s skin journeys, navigating their combination skin as the season changes. It was created for those who feel tight and dry, especially in colder months, but still have oily areas prone to acne. It’s also for those with sensitive skin. That’s thanks to a formula packed with five weights of hyaluronic acid to target different layers of the skin. The addition of polyglutamic acid, a hydrating peptide, boosts the power of the hyaluronic acid, while three types of plum help bring dewiness to the skin.

Ice willowherb extract helps to balance skin (especially any oil hanging around) and supports the skin’s moisture barrier.

Glow Recipe.

I get nervous before trying any new moisturizer since my hormonal breakouts seem to just wait around until I use the “wrong” thing and they can pop right back up. (The worst!) But I knew right away my skin would love this whipped gel cream. It’s super lightweight but still sinks right into dry areas, smoothing any flaky areas away. It feels almost cooling on my sensitized skin. (I’ve been using too many actives!) It smells good too but not so strong that a fragrance sticks around.

After using Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer for just a few nights, I noticed my face feeling more hydrated in the morning and my foundation even started going on smoother with less texture. Oh, and no breakouts! Score! I can see myself using this moisturizer until the last drop. And here’s where there’s some more good news. This is Glow Recipe‘s first refillable product. So when you get to the end, you just pop out the inner section, throw it in the recycling bin, and buy a refill pod that has a $6 savings.

Head over to Sephora to grab Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer now before TikTok discovers it and you can’t find it anywhere.

Tayshia Adams’ Orange Dress On Men Tell All

The Bachelorette Season 18 Men Tell All Fashion

Tayshia Adams looked sweet in her orange dress on the Men Tell All. It’s a bummer that she has been feeling blue recently though. She finally broke her silence about her split from her ex. That’s never easy to do especially on national television. It is always so sad when things like that come to an end.

On a positive note- something that doesn’t seem to be coming to an end is the stock of her adorable dress. I mean it can be found in stock from just about everywhere. And we all know that whenever we’re feeling down a never retail therapy never hurt! Well except maybe our bank account, oops.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Just went you thought you shopped all the Bath & Body Works goodies during its massive Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, the company is at it again. The Bath & Body Works candle sale happens around this time every year and includes 60 percent off the fan-favorite 3-wick candles. So, if you stocked up on hand sanitizer, lotion, body gel and lotion, now’s your moment to ensure you have all the candles ready for the holiday season and beyond.

This year, the candle sale starts online on Friday, December 3 at 6 a.m. EST. This is just for a limited time while supplies last. Both Friday and Saturday, December 4, the sale is in-store. If you’re somewhere you feel safe shopping IRL (don’t forget your mask!) head out this weekend. Many stores are opening early (some as early as 7 a.m.!) to give you time and space to shop. Otherwise, plan to grab some of the 150+ candles on Friday.

Here’s the great news: all 3-Wick Candles will be $10.25. That’s almost 60 percent off holiday favorites including The Perfect Christmas and Fresh Balsam, as well as 45 new candles like Pure Wonder. Plus, best-selling fragrances launch in 3-Wick Candles, such as Japanese Cherry Blossom, A Thousand Wishes and In the Stars. You’ll also be able to pick up some spring-ready candles as you dream of warmer days ahead.

Get started with some of our favorites below!

Bath & Body Works.

Cranberry Pear Bellini 3-Wick Candle – $15.25 Off

With pear nectar, red cranberries, apricot and blackcurrant.

Bath & Body Works.

Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle – $15.25 Off

With champagne, berries and sweet orange.

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Fresh Balsam 3-Wick Candle – $15.25 Off

With woodland balsam, eucalyptus, fir branches and cedarwood.

As I drove home from moving my 80-year-old mom to live closer to us, I reflected. My family is my priority and always has been. I cherish the opportunity to be there for them.

In the prior six months I had dealt with a health scare from my husband as well as a two-month long illness from my mother-in-law who lives with us. That had required follow-up home health care and occupational therapy. We had just watched two of our grandchildren while their parents were away. And now I was moving my mom here.

In addition, I was experiencing some anxiety around my career as a behavior analyst working with kids and teens on the autism spectrum. I loved my job but was starting to be careful about which cases I took on. I knew I wouldn’t be able to go on with this forever.

Time for Reflection

It was on that drive home that I decided to take some time and do the thing I’d always wanted to do but hadn’t ever done. I was going to write.

Since I’ve made that decision, I’ve met many like-minded women in my age range who aren’t done “doing the things” in spite of their age.  

The “things” vary. I’ve met women who have up and moved to other countries. Women like myself who started to write. Others who have started businesses or decided to retire and travel with their husbands or friends. I even met a woman who adopted three children under age 3 after 50!

Maybe you’re interested in stopping work to provide full time day care for grands or parents. Maybe you want to train for your first 5K. Buy a vineyard! The possibilities and realms are endless.

There have been some common experiences among the women with whom I’ve spoken.

The Desire to Do the Thing Outweighs the Fear

We all have fears: fear of failure; fear of being ridiculed, fear of rejection by family or friends. But, once we have the idea of what we want to do, the thought of not doing it brings disappointment. It would equal letting ourselves down. So, we have learned to overcome the fears and forge ahead with our plans.

Various Levels of Overwhelm as We Move Forward with Our Plan or Dream

Once I made up my mind that I was going to write and start my blog, I had to figure out next steps. I had a clear plan of action based on my particular situation and starting point. Each woman that I’ve spoken with did as well.

Visualization

Before I told anyone or moved forward with my plan, I spent some of my daily journaling time closing my eyes and visualizing myself as a writer.

I allowed my visualizations to be very detailed – even picturing myself sitting in my cozy kitchen chair by the fire with my dog at my feet creating content for the women in my niche. Doing this made me even more excited about my dream and less likely to “poo-poo” it and toss it aside.

Telling Loved Ones

This was a tough one for me and for many women I’ve been in contact with. Disclosure puts our dream out there and makes us vulnerable. Telling friends and family is, for many of us, facing the fear of rejection or being laughed at.

I first told my husband and then my sons. And, although on some level I think they’re humoring me, they have all been nothing but supportive.

Doing Research and Mapping Out a Plan

What do you need to do next? Are there courses you should be taking? Conversations that you need to be having at work or with family? Join Facebook groups and chat with others who are doing what you want to do. Google, learn all that you can, and then map out your next steps.

For me, that was deciding that I needed to take a blogging course which was a financial commitment. So, I needed to discuss this with my husband. I also had a conversation with my boss at work, letting her know that I was planning to slow down on my caseload.

I went on to create a journal prompt guide to help women looking to redefine their life and start their own journey.

Ability to Face Continuous Barriers

Although there are external barriers at times (things like pushback from others, financial or time constraints), when we change something or redefine our goals the continuous barriers tend to be the internal mindset ones.

The two most common ones are the impostor syndrome mindset (“who do I think I am?”) and the “I’m too old to…” Those are the hardest ones to overcome, and yet, we have to.

As you move forward, ask yourself not “What’s the worst that can happen,” but, rather, “What’s the BEST that can happen?” And visualize it. Truly visualize it. As Henry Ford said, “Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right!”

Leslie has started an online book group for women over 50. If you’re interested in further information, feel free to email her at leslie@lifebalanceafter50.com.

What is the area in your life that you’d like to redefine? Which of the barriers that you’re facing demotivate you the most? What is the BEST that can happen if you move forward with your dream? Please share your thoughts with our sisters!

While we love our luxe beauty-focused stores, there’s just something about Target that grips ahold of us and causes us to empty our wallets. It’s the vast array of beauty brands, both high-end and affordable, as well as clean beauty, BIOPC-owned and value sets. Plus, you can grab toilet paper, laundry detergent and a cute new jacket while you’re there. Even better, right now Target beauty is on sale: gift sets are buy one, get one 25 percent off already super affordable prices.

The best thing about these gift sets is how much of an incredible value they are already. You can grab scrunchies, skincare, haircare and makeup for way less than you would pay regular retail. Buy them for yourself to save money or gift them to friends and family. At these prices, and from our favorite brands, you truly can’t go wrong.

We got you started with some of our faves below. The BOGO 25 percent offer only lasts until December 11.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Target is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

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E.l.f. Snow Globe Blend & Brush Holiday Gift Set

You get four synthetic, cruelty-free brushes and two TikTok-viral makeup sponges in this cute kit.

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Hero Cosmetics Emergency Stress Gift Set

The holidays can be stressful AF. Gift this skin-clearing set with the cult-fave Mighty Patch acne dots, post-breakout Rescue Balm and skin-brightening Lightning Wand.

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Scunci Scrunchie Star Gift Set

Six colorful scrunchies for $10? Yes, please! There are even satin options for breakage-free hair.

Olay.

Olay Regenerist Holiday Minis Moisturizer Gift Set

Mom would love this Olay Regenerist duo, which includes travel sizes Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer, Collagen Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer and a sleep mask.

Target.

“Best Tressed” Best of Gift Set – Target Beauty Capsule

Get a whopping nine travel hair products from Target’s best-selling brands including Odele, Eva NYC, L’Oréal, and Kristen Ess.

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Advent Calendar Gift Set – Target Beauty Capsule

Advent calendars are all the rage right now. This one contains travel-size beauty faves from brands including Hero Cosmetics, E.l.f., Vital Proteins, House of Lashes, Real Techniques and Maybelline.

Target.

Versed Calm Clear & Holiday Cheer Skin Destressing Gift Set

Calm, refresh and hydrate winter skin with a Facial Acupressure Wand, Clarifying Serum and Moisturizing Gel-Cream.

Target.

Lip Gloss Gift Set

Have a lip gloss obsessed friend? This fun set includes 15 lip glosses in shiny, shimmering and matte finishes.

Target.

MIX:BAR Eau De Parfum Scent Discovery Set

Help them find their new signature sent with this five-piece fragrance set.

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Holiday Kit, Sky High Mascara and Lifter Gloss Gift Set

Two viral TikTok faves in one limited-edition set? Yes, for real! And we’ve never seen a mini-sized Sky High in blackest black washable mascara and a full-size lifter gloss in Moon at this affordable price.