December 10, 2018 at 10:35AM In addition to spending every Sunday buried in Hallmark Christmas movies and finally having an excuse to wear all of the glittery outfits in my closet, to me, the holiday season is all about red lipstick. Whether I’m in jeans and a cozy sweater or full holiday party glam, my look is always accessorized with a crimson lip. There’s just something about painting my lips in the merry shade that makes me feel like a glitzy grownup, which I love (and which looks really cute in Instagram selfies). But there’s one problem: Whenever I put red lipstick on my lips, it also winds up all over my teeth, hands, face, and clothes… which is not exactly the way I like to accessorize all those sequin dresses. The internet has dozens of tricks for how to get lipstick that stays on, from priming your lips with lip liner, sucking on your finger, and dabbing them with blotting paper, to name a few—all of which I’ve tried to no avail. No matter what I do, within minutes of applying my lipstick I somehow go from chic and adult to looking like a sloppy vampire after a meal—and it ain’t cute. To find out if there was some magic hack that had been missing from my lipstick-coated life, I headed to Chanel’s (appropriately named) Le Rouge pop-up in New York City, where I grilled the brand’s artists about how to get my makeup to stay put once and for
Month: December 2018
Sure, kimchi can help you beat bloat—but did you know about these 5 other health benefits?
December 10, 2018 at 10:08AM Brain health, the immune system, mental health, and digestion may seem like totally different aspects of well-being, but they all seem to come back to one thing: the microbiome. (Gut health, so hot right now.) Since evidence is mounting that your overall health likely depends on how happy your gut is, it’s mega important to keep the good bacteria thriving—and the bad guys kept to a minimum. Eating fermented foods on the reg is one of the easiest ways to fuel your good gut bacteria. Pickles, kombucha, yogurt, and miso are all examples of foods that are fermented—which means the ingredients have been left to sit and steep until their sugars and carbs become bacteria-boosting agents—but one food you should be adding into your rotation? Kimchi. The traditional Korean dish, usually served as a condiment or a side, is made from fermented cabbage. At face value, it sounds very similar to sauerkraut (which is also made with fermented cabbage). But there are some key differences that make it stand apart. Kimchi is fermented at a lower temperature than sauerkraut, and for a shorter period of time. It also uses other vegetables like radishes and scallions along with cabbage, and is seasoned with fish sauce, chili pepper, and garlic. (Compare that to your standard sauerkraut, which is generally just cabbage, salt, and caraway seeds.) Besides bringing enough heat to tickle your tastebuds, kimchi is great for your gut (and all of your de-bloating needs) thanks to its probiotic properties. But the
20 beauty products that our editors used to the last drop in 2018
December 10, 2018 at 10:01AM The end of 2018 is near, which means it’s time to start looking back at some of the highlights of the year. In addition to celebrating our personal achievements (one of our editors ran a marathon; another learned to love her arm hair after years of being at odds), we’re also reflecting on some of the best new beauty products that came across our desks this year—and boy, were there a lot of them. The past 365 days have been some big ones for the beauty industry: From 40 foundation shades dominating the market (thanks to Rihanna, who technically made this happen in 2017) to hair tools that made our morning routines easier than ever to skin care specifically targeted to period skin, there has been a lot worth looking back on…especially now that it’s time to start picking out gifts for loved ones. Ahead of the New Year, we rounded up the best new beauty products of 2018. Read on to see why we love ’em. Photo: Dove Dove Exfoliating Body Polish, $6 Not to share TMI, but I credit this scrub entirely for helping me kick the blackheads that took hold on my back (and okay, butt) this summer. It comes in three different scents (my personal favorite is the Macadamia & Rice Milk), and exfoliates and moisturizes skin in one fell swoop. Photo: Cannuka Cannuka Lip Balm, $9 CBD found its way into everything this year, and our lip balms were no exception.
What’s the difference between stock, broth, and bone broth anyway?
December 10, 2018 at 09:28AM If you’ve ever paused in the grocery store, recipe in hand, to puzzle over the differences between stock, broth, and bone broth, you already know distinguishing between the three is damn near impossible. One option will help produce a cozy pot of soup, another will dress up a basic chicken breast, and the third has collagen-derived super-powers. But, like, which one is which? Well, wonder no more, ye soup-curious: I’m here to report that we’ve finally nailed down the idiosyncrasies of each pantry staple. In an Instagram story from last week, meal-prep queen Amanda Meixner (who goes by @meowmeix on IG) shared a chart that boils down (get it?) the merits of each brew. So ready your Instant Pots, everyone—this is pertinent sweater-weather information. Finally: How to make (and use) broths, stocks, and bone broth. Graphics: Well+Good Creative Broths “Typically, broth is made mainly from meat like chicken or beef, and should take anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours to cook,” says Sonya Angelone, RDN. “It is thin and light in flavor.” Although broth used to only refer to meat-based liquids (there’s a fun fact to roll out during dinner conversation), you can now buy vegetable broth, too. Use it for: Anything you want to have a thinner consistency. Think: gravies, soups, casseroles, stir fries, and cooked grains or legumes. Hot tip: Use broth when you want the flavor of the liquid to really shine through in the dish. Stocks Slightly thicker than broth, stock is usually made by simmering a
What the Geminid meteor shower means for your horoscope
December 10, 2018 at 09:05AM Every so often, the world gets to experience some pretty spectacular celestial events. Earlier this year, a super-rare new moon occurred, and not long after was the longest eclipse of the century. But you might want to gear up for this week: The best meteor shower of the year is making an appearance in a few days, and according to an astrologer, it could serve as an eye-opening look at your behavior before the new year. The Geminid meteor shower—which is named after the Gemini constellation—is active from December 4 to 17 but will hit its peak from Thursday night into the early hours of Friday morning. According to astrologer Stefanie Iris Weiss of the Saturn Sisters, the meteor shower doesn’t actually connect to the constellation of Gemini, so it doesn’t necessarily have an impact on your individual horoscope. But with that being said, it does have a symbolic meaning worth noting: “They come from an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon, which has been delivering streams of meteors for a thousand years,” Weiss says. “Phaethon was the son of the sun god Helios, and he was killed by Zeus via thunderbolt for reckless solar chariot driving.” Are there areas of your own life that feel out of control? If so, she suggests thinking of how to rein them in before you find yourself suffering their consequences. Weiss also thinks the Geminid meteor shower offers some powerful insight before the “deep introspection, meditation, and slowing down” that’s perfect for the winter solstice on December 21, which
7 of the most epic overwater bungalows worldwide—because you deserve nice things
December 10, 2018 at 08:00AM TBH, I’ve always been skeptical of overwater bungalows. Okay, cool, I’d think. You pay a zillion-dollar markup to be atop the water as opposed to next to it. Totally makes sense, eye-roll, eye-roll. Then, I stayed in one. It was the most magical vacation experience of my entire life, sans even a whiff of hyperbole. After six nights spent sleeping on stilts, with my bungalow’s doors ajar so I could hear the rushing water, and seven days of jumping from my bedroom directly into the crystalline ocean waters, I felt years younger. I slept like a baby, experienced exactly nil bouts of anxiety, and I didn’t have a single negative thought. But why? Guzzling water is unquestionably good for you, but are other types of hydrotherapy similarly healing? Marine biologist and author of Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols, PhD, says absolutely. “There’s a long list of positive health benefits derived from spending time near, in, on or under water, including stress and anxiety reduction, treatment of depression, and relief from the overwhelming sensory overload associated with autism,” he tells me. “There’s a long list of positive health benefits derived from spending time near, in, on or under water.” —Wallace J. Nichols, PhD, marine biologist In fact, he even created a term to explain these benefits: The title of his book. “Blue mind,” he says, “refers to the mildly meditative state we feel when near, in, on or under water.” This helps to contextualize research noting that those who live near coasts
Softboys are the wolf in sheep’s clothing currently terrorizing the dating scene
December 10, 2018 at 05:30AM The first time I saw 500 Days of Summer, it left me feeling irritated, even angry. Okay, fine: The movie straight-up made my blood boil. At the time, I couldn’t place my admittedly judgy finger on what exactly it was about the film made my skin crawl. But now, after several years of rom-com exposure therapy, I’ve figured it out: Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character is a softboy. While fuccbois, tiny hat boys, and the like are (relatively) easy to identify, the softboy’s power comes from his ability to blend in and seem completely normal—or even progressive and woke. The softboy’s defining feature is being a wolf in sheep’s clothes, rife with paradoxes for his unsuspecting dates to sort. Generally speaking, he seems to understand the plight of women and be an ally against misogyny. But (but!), if you pay attention closely, you’ll hear him slip up. He’ll call someone a slut, he’ll degrade Kim Kardashian for her sex tape, he’ll refer to all of his exes as being “crazy.” Take JGL’s character in the aforementioned movie: Tom seems like he’s in touch with his feelings (he listens to The Smiths!) and likes to do introverted, moody stuff, like spend time at record stores. On paper, he seems like the antithesis of a bro. But he also blatantly ignores everything Zooey Deschanel’s Summer says to him, which results in what I contend is his character gaslighting both of ’em. When they “break up,” he hands in a greeting card to
“I tried acupuncture to help with my back pain—and got a collapsed lung instead”
December 10, 2018 at 05:00AM I decided to try acupuncture for the first time last year to relieve some tension in my back. When I get stressed, I carry it in my neck and shoulders like most people—but I also have scoliosis, so the strain on my back gets even more intense. My first treatment was a spiritual experience. The acupuncturist spent a good amount of time talking to me about my body and what exactly I was hoping acupuncture would achieve, which made me feel completely at ease. Despite all the needles sticking out in several places all over my body, the experience was so relaxing that I literally fell asleep on the massage table. I left feeling completely blissed out and rejuvenated—and my back did actually feel better. A few weeks later, I was having a really long week at work. I had spent several hours finishing up a big project on a tight deadline, and I was super stressed—and really feeling it in my back and neck. I remember longing for the relief acupuncture had given me once before. “All of a sudden, it felt like I got hit by a bus.” Everything started off the same. I lay face-down on the massage table and started to relax, listening to the calming music that was playing. I told the acupuncturist (the same person I had gone to a few weeks before) that I was feeling a lot of tension and strain in my back. She proceeded to treat me in
Yes, You Should Be Infusing Your Vinegar — Here’s How
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3 Ways To Tell That A New Skin Care Regimen Is Working
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