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Full Coverage Concealers to Blur & Erase Imperfections With Just One Swipe

Whether you’re a full coverage devotee who swears by the finish each and every day or only reaches for these formulas for special occasions or only when your skin is acting up, having an opaque, high-coverage concealer in your makeup kit is essential for every makeup-wearer. Full coverage concealers often get a bad rap for looking cakey, feeling heavy on the skin, or clinging to dry patches. Fortunately, with the right formula for your skin types and needs, you camouflage, blend, and perfect your complexion without all of the downsides associated with these makeup products.

Tinted color correctors can work wonders on dark circles, redness, and other common skin imperfections thanks to their darkness-canceling capabilities, but frankly, it’s just one more step to add to your routine, and who has that extra time in the morning? Regardless of whether you have dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin, there’s a high-performing full coverage concealer out there for you—trust us. So, if you’re looking for a product that covers and corrects in one simple formula, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite high-coverage options that instantly erase flaws and don’t crease or cake.

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 and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

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Classic Grey Eyeshadow for the Perfect Smokey Eye

When you’re shopping for eyeshadow, grey probably isn’t the first shade you reach for. It’s a lot more fun to play around with rose and orange hues and maybe even some blues and greens. But grey eyeshadow is actually really handy to have around, especially if you love a smokey eye look. It doesn’t have to be a dramatic one, or you prefer to go more laid-back. Light grey shadow is so pretty with a pop of white and pink.

Of course, grey shadow can be totally dramatic if you so please. Use a slate grey in the creases and apply a major wing for an eye-catching vibe. These grey eyeshadow options will help you get whichever look you choose. Pick one simple—but perfect—cream shadow to add to your beauty kit. There is also a four-shadow mini palette that says exactly where to apply each shade right on the shadow. (So easy!) Or play with 12 different white and grey shades for a variety of light to deep looks. The possibilities are endless.

Shop some of our favorite grey eyeshadows in cream and powder formulas in both matte and metallic finishes.

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 and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

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Easy-to-Use Pencil Concealer for Any Type of Coverage

One of the best things about pencil concealers is how you can easily cover up a spot without the mess. Whether you’re hiding undereye circles, a pimple or redness, these soft cream formulas go from light to full coverage easily. Apply a no-makeup makeup look or full glam with the same pencil. It’s that easy.

Find your perfect concealer match to cover up any imperfections, go one-to-two shades darker to contour and one-to-two shades lighter to highlight. These three pencils are what you need for an easy glam. Choose NYX Professional Makeup’s pencil concealer for the best flexible shade range. (Many shades match a few skin tones.) Go with Super Thinker’s pencil concealer for a 3-pack you won’t run out of anytime soon. Or pick Beauty Without Cruelty’s concealer for an option that wasn’t tested on animals.

Shop some of our favorite pencil concealers perfect for adding to your regular beauty routine. Whether you’re getting ready in the back of a cab, at work in between a meeting and drinks or in your car outside a restaurant, these make getting ready a cinch. You don’t need a sponge or a brush for a flawless finish.

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 and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

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Natural Foundations That Look Like Actual Skin

If you’ve been seeking a natural-looking foundation that looks like your skin—only a little bit better, opting for a formula that offers a luminous finish reminiscent of that coveted, post-workout glow—without the sweaty face and exercise-induced flush, of course—is going to be your best bet. Unfortunately, it can definitely be a challenge to find foundations that strike the right balance between dewy and matte, but the perfect in-between that looks like real skin.

Of course, in order to get the look of healthy, radiant skin, it’s also essential to make sure you’re doing some solid skincare prep before you apply your base. Similarly, if you apply heaps of matte foundation and dry setting powders over top, you’ll be counteracting the luminous effect. In short, the key to achieving a natural-looking glow with a filtered, soft-focus effect is by mastering the right balance (and formulas) of skincare prep and radiant foundations that will leave your skin looking diffused and gleaming. Ahead, here are some of our favorite skin-like foundations that are glowing and complexion-enhancing, without adding too much shine.

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 and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

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Not All Retirement Stress is Bad – So, Throw Some Piranhas in the Fish Tank!

Not All Retirement Stress is Bad – So, Throw Some Piranhas in the Fish Tank!

Not All Retirement Stress is Bad – So, Throw Some Piranhas in the Fish Tank

Almost all of us want to reduce the stress in our lives as we enter retirement. After decades of screaming kids, performance reviews, road rage and social pressure, we are finally ready to relax and take it easy a bit.

On the one hand, this is a perfectly natural desire. After all, stress is bad, right? Why wouldn’t we want to live stress-free lives in retirement?

The reality, as I have discovered by talking with 100s of recent and not-so-recent retirees is somewhat different. Not only can some forms of stress have positive impacts on our lives, but, pursuing the goal of “reducing stress” can actually leave us feeling empty, out-of-shape and poor.

To illustrate my point, I’d like to tell you a story about Piranhas… yes, the little monsters that live in rivers in the Amazon and can strip a cow to the bone in about 30 minutes.

Let’s Throw Some Piranhas Into the Retirement Fish Tank

My son once told me a story about a man who was having trouble keeping his collection of goldfish happy and healthy.

As the story goes, a man walks into a pet store and tells the manager that his fish are dying at a rate of about one a week. They are also lethargic, overweight and they even look depressed. What does a depressed goldfish look like, you ask? We’ll probably never know!

In any case, the pet store manager recommends that the goldfish owner add a piranha to the fish tank to get the goldfish moving again. The goldfish owner is skeptical, but, short on other ideas, he decides to give it a try.

One week later, his fish have come back to life. They are swimming normally, eating properly and swimming together in groups. They even look happier.

Now, let’s ignore the fact that the goldfish owner probably lost a few fish to the hungry piranha and focus on the larger point:

Sometimes, boredom and a lack of purpose are a greater risk to our health and happiness than stress.

This is true at every stage of our lives, but, it is especially true during our retirement years when our bodies are already feeling the effects of the aging process.

So, does this mean that we should intentionally add stress to our lives in retirement? Yes and no. Yes, we should add stress to our lives, but, we should make sure that it is the kind of “good stress” that our bodies and brains will respond to positively.

Not All Stress is Created Equal – Exploring “Good Stress” vs. “Bad Stress” in Retirement

Psychologists recognize that not all stress is created equal. “Bad stress” (distress) is unpleasant, anxiety-inducing and can lead to physical and mental problems. “Good stress” (eustress) is motivating, exciting and can improve performance and our sense of purpose.

So, what does this distinction mean for retirees? How can we use this information to find happiness in the short-term without sacrificing satisfaction in the long term?

For starters, we can start to classify the stressors in our life as either causes of distress or eustress. Then, we can work to actively reduce the causes of distress in our lives while increasing the causes of eustress.

Here are a few examples of negative stressors:

  • Losing your partner or a close family member
  • Getting a divorce
  • Having strained relationships with your friends or family
  • Being injured or getting a serious illness
  • Worrying about money
  • Being forced to retire before you want to
  • Seeing your kids or grandkids struggle
  • Having legal problems

On the other hand, here are a few examples of positive stressors:

  • Going back to school
  • Starting a new sport
  • Finding a new hobby
  • Meeting new people
  • Going back to the gym after years of sedentary life
  • Putting a financial plan in place
  • Getting back into the dating game
  • Moving to a new state or even country

Notice that any of the items in the second list could be considered stressful. They ask us to step out of our comfort zones and may require an investment of energy, money, time or social capital.

But, unlike the items in the first list, they lift us up, rather than pulling us down. They help us to feel alive rather than taking us one step closer to the grave. They may make us feel uncomfortable in the short term but they make us happier in the long-term.

As Lee M. Brower once said, “A thriving new beginning can and should be a time for amazing engagement, growth, connections, contributions and amazing possibilities.”

What’s the Right Balance When it Comes to Retirement Stress?

The bottom line is that, when we enter retirement and declare war on stress, we risk throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Instead of seeing retirement as an opportunity to “take it easy” and live “stress-free,” we should see it as an opportunity to live with passion, energy and purpose.

To do this, we should wholeheartedly embrace eustress while working to reduce the causes of distress in our lives. This is the only way to get the most from the best years of our lives.

Do you think that there is such a thing as “good stress” and “bad stress” in retirement? What are you doing to reduce the causes of distress in your life, while increasing the causes of eustress in your life? Let’s have a conversation!

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