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Beekman 1802’s Sensitive Skin-Friendly Products & Gifts Are Majorly Discounted RN

If you’re anything like me, mid-November is when you start to panic a little about gift-giving. Even if you have the main people in your life covered, what do you get your mother-in-law and work wife and all the others you want to show a little love? Well, let me introduce you to Beekman 1802’s sale at HSN. When you’re looking for something everyone will like, all genders and skin tones and ages, this sensitive skin-friendly line is it.

You’re truly giving the gift of self-care with Beekman 1802‘s goat milk-infused bath, body and skin products. Writer Josh Kilmer-Purcell and his husband Dr. Brent Ridge launched Beekman 1802 in 2008 after losing their jobs and moving to a rural town in upstate New York. They created their first goat milk soaps with the help of a local farmer and the brand was born. This is a hands-on line and you can feel the effort that goes into every product.

Good news! From now until November 16, you can grab the brand’s top-selling products (including gift sets!) for 35 percent off. While you’re picking up gifts for loved ones, be sure to grab a few products for yourself. If you have no clue where to start, shop a few of our favorites, below.

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. HSN 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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Beekman 1802.

Beekman 1802 Goat Milk 8-piece Assorted Bath and Body Gift Set – $39.05 Off

Let’s start with the biggest discount yet. This holiday-ready set has a retail value of $139 and includes three bar soaps, three hand creams, two body creams and a Whistle for HSN Holiday 2021.

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Beekman 1802.

Beekman 1802 Goat Milk 4-Piece Hand Care Collection – Vanilla Absolute – $2.55 Off

This year wreaked havoc on our hands. Gift your loved one this gift set (with a $48.99 value!) that contains bar soap, hand cream, cuticle cream and a glass nail file all in a chic gift bag.

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Beekman 1802.

Beekman 1802 Goat Milk Whipped Body Cream 2pc Set w/ Tin – $8.50

This is the hydrating body cream your dry, winter skin needs! This festive set has a retail value of $81. And you can choose your scent!

beekman 1802 sale

Beekman 1802.

Beekman 1802 2-pack Goat Milk Eye Serum – $23.50 Off

Not only does this eye serum hydrate and protect skin with antioxidants, it lightly illuminates at the same time. This two-pack has a retail value of $80!

beekman 1802

Beekman 1802.

Beekman 1802 Goat Milk 4-Piece Foot Balm Gift Collection – $4.50 Off

Is there anything more self-care than fluffy socks and hydrating foot cream? I’m getting this set for every ultra-busy person on my list. It contains two foot balms, two sets of gingham socks and a festive gift bag. The retail value is $71.90!

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Why Unretirement Can Be What You’re Looking for After 60

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Sometimes retirement doesn’t turn out the way we imagined. We may not be ready emotionally or financially, or have enough activities to fill up a once busy calendar. We may miss the day-to-day social interactions of the workplace or find it hard to make new friends and develop new interests.

Welcome to Unretirement

Retirement is not a one-way street. You can “un-retire” at any time. You can go back to work part-time. You can find a new way to work. You can create new ways to earn income – in person or online.

Thanks to modern healthcare, we are living longer – often well into our 90s – despite chronic and infectious diseases. Hitting our 60s is no longer a one-way ticket out of the working world. We can move back and forth between retirement and un-retirement as often as we want to. That’s good for us – with health, wealth and social benefits – and that’s good for the economy. Think job creation, consumer spending and innovation.

Older workers have a lot to share with the world in terms of knowledge as well as work and life experience. Technology may have made some of the jobs that our generation held obsolete, but that same evolution is also creating new jobs and new ways to work that are less age relevant, less physically demanding and more experience or expertise-based – two areas where older workers excel.

New Ways to Work

There is a wealth of opportunities to work at home or remotely from just about anywhere in the world, often while living abroad or travelling. As much as 43 percent of today’s workforce works remotely at least part-time. Nearly nine out of 10 (88 percent) employed Baby Boomer retirees have arrangements which include part-time (59 percent), freelance (18 percent) and seasonal work (seven percent). Close to 42 percent report that they have become self-employed or small business owners.

Like retirement, unretirement should also begin with a plan, and the best place to begin is by redefining what you want work to accomplish or add to your life. This isn’t about returning to your former job or career full-time, but about adding work back into your life in a more balanced way. I discuss how to create a thoughtful plan in my book, Retiring Solo.

For most retirees, the goal is not to replace their former income entirely, but to supplement or delay Social Security payments, or refrain from digging too deeply into retirement savings. Working part-time can also pay for health insurance or the cost of a supplemental Medicare policy, which then frees up funds for other interests or expenses.

A part-time job also builds your social and support network – a priceless benefit. Many retirees who return to work look for jobs that will put them in touch with interesting people daily.

Creating an Unretirement Plan

Decide how much time, ideally, you would like to devote to work, leisure, travel or learning. Think about how you could restructure work to make it fit with your new goals. This can mean changing your work schedule (when you work), changing the geography (where you go to work or where you work from) or changing how you work. Work has become much more fluid and flexible. I have worked from a home office for more than 28 years now. The scheduling and geographic flexibility that it provides is a huge lifestyle benefit.

This is also a good time to re-imagine what your work life could be. Here’s your chance to do something that you have always loved; to create a career out of a passion; or take the expertise that you have acquired and use it to create a new business or pursuit. Your 60s are an excellent time to start a new business. Keep in mind that you could have as many as 30 life years ahead of you. It is never too late to have the education or the career that you have always wanted, or to follow a road that was left unchosen earlier in life. You are only limited by the limitations that you place on yourself.

A survey by the MetLife Foundation and Encore.org reported that an estimated nine million Americans in the 44 to 70 age range are already engaged in second or “encore” careers and another 31 million are interested in pursuing one. Over the next 10 years, 25 percent of all Baby Boomers hope to start a business or non-profit, and half of those same people want to make a difference in the world while earning money.

Consider the skills that you have developed and the experiences that you have had. Somewhere in that skillset is the foundation for your next step. It just takes some reimagining and repurposing to see it – and some initiative to act on it!

Have you considered unretirement? What benefits do you see in new ways to work? Have you taken advantage of opportunities to telecommute, freelance or develop your own business? Tell us more in the comments below.

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Nordstrom’s Black Friday Starts So Soon With Up to 50% Off Nest Candles & ABH Lipstick

There are two types of people. One puts Christmas music on the second November 1 hits and the other complains it’s too early for holiday vibes until well into December. But regardless of where you fall, it’s never too early for beauty discounts. And when it comes to skincare, hair care and makeup, Nordstrom’s Black Friday 2021 beauty deals are some of the best around. The retailer has rolled out up to 50 percent off select beauty goods so, when you’re picking up a new robe for Mom or some slippers for your BFF, you can also stock up on the products you’ll use all year round. And we’ve got you the exclusive scoop on the epic deals before anyone else.

While Nordstrom has more amazing Black Friday deals than just beauty products on sale, I’m all about the makeup and skincare deals right now. I can’t help it. I’m a beauty girl at heart. Plus, when you tell me there’s Giorgio Armani Lipstick lipstick and Kate Somerville skincare for half off, I’m all in. And there’s so much to choose from. Feeling overwhelmed already? I got you started with some favorites, below. Pay attention to the dates so your fave doesn’t sell out. Happy shopping!

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. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

lancome cream

Nordstrom.

Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream – $55.50 Off

On November 11, the entire Absolue franchise is 25 percent off, including this luxe anti-aging moisturizer.

bobbi brown conealer

Nordstrom.

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Concealer – $11.25 Off

From November 11-13, Bobbi Brown concealers are 25 percent off. This brightening formula contains skincare-like ingredients to smooth under your eyes as it covers imperfections.

MALIN+GOETZ candle

Nordstrom.

Malin + Goetz Candle –  $16.50 Off

On November 13, Malin + Goetz candles and fragrances are 30 percent off, including this earth-friendly, made-in-Brooklyn candle that comes in five scents.

nest sale

Nordstrom.

Nest New York Birchwood Pine Candle – $8.80 Off

On November 13, Nest candles are 20 percent off, including this limited-edition winter scent.

KIEHL’S body

Nodstrom.

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Body Moisturizer – $10 Off

November 18-19, this iconic body lotion is 20 percent off, along with the entire Kiehl’s line (excluding holiday gift sets).

abh lipstick

Nordstrom.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick – $9 Off

November 23-25, all Anastasia Beverly Hills lip products are a whopping half off. We love this soft matte lipstick that comes in 20 shades.

nuface sale

Nordstrom.

NuFace Trinity Facial Toning Device – $67.80 Off

November 24-29, all NudeFace products are 20 percent off, excluding holiday kits. This interchangeable treatment set is the perfect way to start.

CAUDALIE cleanser

Nordstrom.

Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser – $5.80 Off

November 24-29, all Caudalie products are 20 percent off, including this purifying cleanser perfect for acne-prone skin.

briogeo sale

Nordstrom.

Briogeo Healthy Hair Wonders Set – $9.80 Off

On November 29, take 20 percent off this healthy hair set, which already has a retail value of $81. You get full sizes of Farewell Frizz Rosarco Milk Leave-In Conditioning Spray and Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask, as well as travel sizes of Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfood Hair Mask and Don’t Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Oil.

mac blush

Nordstrom.

MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Blush – $7.50 Off

December 9-12, take 25 percent off all MAC blush and bronzer products. This baked mineral blush is so pretty in 11 shades.

Kiehls Defend & Correct Set

Nordstrom.

Kiehl’s Defend & Correct Set – $12 Off

This skincare set has a retail value of $96 and you’re getting it for only $56! Dermatologist Solutions Super Fluid Daily UV Defense SPF 50+ protects your skin against UVA/UVB rays, while Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution brightens skin.

Giorgio Armani Travel Size Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick Set

Nordstrom.

Giorgio Armani Travel Size Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick Set – $10.50 Off

If you bought each of these Giorgio Armani products separately, you’d be spending $54. But this set is just $24.50 — for now! You get a travel-size Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick in 405 Sultan (a velvet-matte red), travel-size Eyes to Kill Classic Defining & Lengthening Mascara and travel-size Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow in 45 Gold Foil.

beauty blender set

Nordstrom.

BeautyBlender Makeup Sponge Set – $10.50 Off

You truly can never have too many makeup sponges. This cute BeautyBlender set has a retail value of $56! You get two full-size sponges and two heart-shaped solid soaps to keep all your tools clean.

mario badescu set

Nordstrom.

Mario Badescu Full Size Drying Lotion, Face Mist & Lip Balm – $3.45 Off

With a retail value of $33, this breakout-friendly set is an incredible deal. You get full sizes of Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater, Drying Lotion and Rose Lip Balm.

shisedio set

Nordstrom.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting Treasures Set – $40.50 Off

This limited-edition set is a must for any skincare fan. It includes a full-size Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream Enriched, travel-size Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum, travel-size new Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream and travel-size new Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask. How luxe!

 

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I’ve Tried $719 Worth of Skinceuticals Products & These Are The Ones You Actually Need

As a shopping writer, I experience some pretty incredible perks—testing out products before they hit the market, getting the low-down on all of the best sales, and receiving samples of beauty products that I certainly could not afford on my own. The latter allowed for me to test a bunch of products from perhaps the most renowned and high-end skincare brand on the market: Skinceuticals. You might’ve heard of the brand because of its uber-famous vitamin C serum, or maybe, like me, your dermatologist recommended it for its incredible acne-treatment options. Either way, you probably are aware the the extremely effective line-up of offerings is fairly pricey.

That’s why I wanted to let you know what products are actually worth the hype. Over the years, I’ve tested out more than $700 worth of Skinceuticals acne serums, anti-aging products, and corrective moisturizers and let me tell you, it’s been an eye-opening experience. I’ve found products that I refuse to leave the house with, tested some that weren’t all that impressive, and found the closest thing to a cure for cystic acne bumps—I never thought that was possible.

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What I’ve learned is that if you’re in the market for a toner or a moisturizer, you probably don’t need to spend your cash on Skinceuticals’ offerings. I didn’t have a bad experience with the glycolic toner or emollience moisturizer, but I also didn’t notice much of a difference in my skin. Instead of spending $40 to $63 on these, I’d stick with a classic CeraVe option.

However, if you’re like me and are somehow in your twenties (or any age, really) and you’re going through puberty again, experiencing a second wave of acne while also having to worry about under-eye bags and dark spots, I’ve got several life-changing products that are more than worth the investment.

Below, you’ll see my rundown of these hits.

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. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

C E Ferulic Acid

Courtesy: Skinceuticals.

C E Ferulic Acid

First thing’s first: The C E Ferulic Acid is worth every d*mn penny. Yes, it’s $166, but this serum lasted me half a year—and did wonders for my skin. It’s clinically proven to protect skin against environmental damage, and living in New York, I’m prone to a whole lot of that. The vitamin C serum is effective for up to three day’s worth of time, so even if I skipped a few applications here and there, my skin would never dull or lose its glow. Not to mention, it didn’t ever leave my skin feeling dry like a lot of other vitamin C serums have. I have combination skin, so it’s difficult to find serums that won’t make my face oily or patchy.

I’d recommend you buy this if you’re concerned about fine lines, wrinkles, or environmental stressors. It’s very brightening and creates a nice dewiness, as well, so if you’re in the market for something to help your skin glow, this is the product for you.

Glycolic Renewal Cleanser

Courtesy: Skinceuticals.

Glycolic Renewal Cleanser

As stated above, I’ve been struggling with acne as of late. Instead of shiver with dread, I’m reaching for my Old Faithful: Skinceuticals’ Glycolic Renewal Cleanser. I started using this a few years ago when I was experiencing some very painful cystic acne, and it helped erase those away without drying my skin. I know that a $38 cleanser might seem steep, but hear me out: This one is packed to the brim with skin-saving ingredients and acids that wipe away grime from deep within your pores, leaving your skin clean without depleting any of its essential oils.

Not to mention, it boosts cell turnover. This helps with healing acne scars, dark spots, and minimizing the appearance of fine lines. If you’re somebody who loves to have a face full of makeup on the regular, or who’s fighting off bumps and white heads, I couldn’t recommend this cleanser enough. It’s a saving grace.

For the record, one bottle lasts me around three months. So basically you’re paying a little over $10 a month for this product.

Blemish + Age Defense Serum

Courtesy: Skinceuticals.

Blemish + Age Defense Serum

If you experience cystic acne, trust me when I say I know what you’re going through. Having those large under-the-skin bumps arrive on your face (likely during the worst times) can be heartbreaking. I’m not exaggerating when I say that it effects my confidence when this occurs, and often leaves me wanted to cover my face up with anything I can—scarves, hoodies, you name it. But, this product has helped me so much whenever these painful cysts arrive. And, in just a few days’ time, it gets rid of them.

The Blemish + Age Defense serum is formulated with salicylic acid to reduce your sebum production (the pore-clogging oil) while also cleaning our your pores. It dries out whiteheads and kicks black heads to the curb without leaving my skin feeling rough and patchy. Plus, every time I use this, the redness surrounding these bumps goes down and my face tone evens out a bit. This is extremely useful because then I feel less of a need to pack on concealer and foundation, clogging my pores even more.

This is the hero product I never leave home without. It’s my safety serum that I keep on hand and love to use to prevent and combat painful acne. It lasts for about three months and I apply it multiple times a day (it’s gentle enough for this type of use!).

If you experience cystic acne, get this product. You won’t regret it.

AOX + Eye Gel

Courtesy: Skinceuticals.

AOX + Eye Gel

My under-eye bags have a life of their own, and they like to think that they’re the main characters of my face. But, I found a gel that keeps them in their place. This serum/gel combo has vitamin C and other antioxidants to soothe my under eyes and deflate any baggy skin. It’s also designed to minimize the appearance of crow’s feet and wrinkles, while also protecting skin against pollutants in the air.

For those who are concerned with how their skin is aging, I’d say this gel is a home run.

Clarifying Clay Mask

Courtesy: Skinceuticals.

Clarifying Clay Mask

I’ve become accustom to giving my skin a refresh and recoup day once a week, and this Clarifying Mask is a major part of that. It somehow sucks our the dirt and grime from my pores without leaving my skin feeling like leather. This is all thanks to the hydroxy acid blend that exfoliates skin, and also the aloe and chamomile included, which soothe my face. Unlike other “clay” masks, this one is made from actual clays from the earth, and doesn’t include any harsh and irritating chemicals.

I use it once a week (usually on Sundays) and love how it gives my skin a boost. If acne is a worry of yours, try out this top-rated face mask.

Silymarin CF

Courtesy: Skinceuticals.

Silymarin CF

It shouldn’t be rocket science to create a vitamin C serum that’s curated for acne-prone skin, but apparently in the skincare world, it is. That’s why it was so exciting when Skinceuticals launched this Silymarin CF product last year. The first-of-its-kind serum combines all of the goodness of a typical vitamin C product with the protectiveness and treatment of an acne product. It’s made with salicylic acid, silymarin, and the same ferulic acid that’s used in Skinceuticals’ most famous product. Together, these ingredients cleanse my skin, brighten it, and protect it from any grime.

I use this serum as an all-over treatment in the morning before I apply makeup, and as a spot treatment throughout the day on any blemishes that I might have. It works to brighten my face, and also tackles zits like a lineman. I love it.

There you have it. Six essential Skinceuticals serums, cleansers, and face masks that are undoubtedly worth the money. Trust me—and my skin!

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Jen Shah’s Silver Rectangle Sunglasses

Jen Shah’s Silver Rectangle Sunglasses While Snowshoeing With Stu

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 2 Episode 9 Fashion

Before getting Shah-rested Jen Shah went snowshoeing with her partner in crime “business” Stu where she wore these super chic silver rectangle sunglasses. And by not replicating the look when we’ve made it so easy for ya? Well then we herby find you guilty of committing a serious federal fashion offence.

 

Fashionably,

Faryn

 

Jen Shah’s Silver Rectangle Sunglasses

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