July 24, 2019 at 07:55AM by CWC NARS Orgasm was the first blush I ever used. 14-year-old me stole it out of my mom’s cavernous makeup drawer because I thought the name was h-i-l-a-r-i-o-u-s, and dusted it on her cheeks on top of orange foundation that was definitely not blended as a way to complete my look… which also involved one of those fake tattoo necklaces and a hairstyle that was straight in the front, lumpy as hell in the back. And boy oh boy, it was love at first dusting. My cheeks had the bronzed, peachy glow that—to quote Lizzie McGuire—is what dreams are made of. I loved it so much that I took it straight from my mom’s bathroom into my own, told her she “must have misplaced it!” and never gave it back. 15 years later, NARS Orgasm ($30) is still the blush that I wear approximately 363 days of the year. It’s well worth the 30 bucks I have to spend to replace it every couple of months, and has a permanent place in my morning, evening, and midday going-from-work-to-a-dinner beauty routines. ad_intervals[‘410408_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410408_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); As a lifelong devotee of the #orgasmlife (in more ways than one, tbh), I was positively shook when L’Oreal’s newest blush came across my desk and was—in many ways—a dead ringer for the product that I’d been using for half my life. The brand’s new Blush Please “Blushin in Saint Tropez” ($10)
Month: July 2019
The era of sexual self care has brought Big Bush Energy to its climax
July 24, 2019 at 06:48AM by CWC If record-breaking sales of sexual self-care products are any indication, the contents of people’s nightstands are looking a little bit different these days. In late 2018, Well+Good forecasted fast-approaching wellness trends, finding undeniable evidence that Big Bush Energy (and all the self-intimacy that comes along with it) would be, well, big in 2019. Body literacy continues to gain traction (seriously, the feminine hygiene market is set to reach $42.7 billion by 2022)—and it’s just the self-acceptance inspiring foreplay we need to truly unlock the power of sexual pleasure. Masturbation and sexual energy aren’t dinner table topics just yet; in fact, they remain maddeningly taboo. But brand after brand—Womanizer (the buzzy device boasting an “O-guarantee”); Dame (the sex toy that recently released a sex pillow); and Enby (one of the first gender-free toys to hit the market)—has stepped up to orient the conversation toward what feels good. Beyond the bounds of physical products, adult sexual education platforms like Allbodies (an informative online destination for all things related to sexual health), and feminist porn sites, like Lust Cinema, Indie Porn Revolution, and Pink Label TV, have entered the space to make the know-how of sexcapades more gender-inclusive. ad_intervals[‘408451_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408451_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); At Foundermade East, an annual discovery show of innovative brands with their fingers on the pulse of wellness, vibrator companies made a strong showing. The colors, shapes, sizes, and uses varied as much as the produce
Memorize the “four pack” to make your burpees over-the-top effective
July 24, 2019 at 06:45AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLBImHhCXSw] Finally nail the perfect burpee form—watch how it’s done, here. To me, I dread doing burpees as much as I dread getting a Pap smear. They both suck, but I gotta do them once in a while for the sake of my health. (Too dramatic? Just right? LMK.) Anyways, we can pretty much all agree that burpees are a workout move that nobody really likes doing. Even some trainers don’t like ’em. But, still, there’s a high chance you’re going to be instructed to knock some out if you’re in some sort of HIIT class. As you try getting through them, though, there are a lotta ways you can do them incorrectly, which makes them even harder, not to mention makes you more prone to injury. ad_intervals[‘410279_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410279_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); “Burpees are really hard and nobody really likes to do them, and there’s a lot that can go wrong in a burpee,” says Charlee Atkins, fitness trainer, in Well+Good’s latest episode of The Right Way. When you’re doing them incorrectly, you’re falling flat onto the floor and scrambling to get back up. When you think about it, a burpee is actually a perfect combination of four different exercises: a jump, a squat, a plank, and a push-up, or as I like to call ’em, the “four pack”. Here are Atkins’ tips for nailing it: Strong but soft jump: With your head aligned with your
This Skin-Health Popsicle We Can’t Stop Making This Summer
July 23, 2019 at 10:00PM Here’s why this recipe of healthy fats, high-quality collagen, and antioxidant-rich ingredients is quickly becoming an essential in our summer routine. Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How one media executive overcame imposter syndrome by repurposing a swear jar
July 24, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC A friend and I recently created what we’ve come to call our “You Are Beautiful (in Every Single Way)” Jar. It’s an old flower vase with a marker-drawn label, and it’s currently filled with dollar bills (and one glaring $20). We came up with the idea after one of our typical volleys of self-flagellating call-and-response, which usually go something like this: Friend 1: Ugh, I look so fat today. Friend 2: Stop it, no you don’t. Friend 1: Sorry, sorry. [beat] But I do. I look fat. Good friends will call you out when you are unkind to yourself—and not just in regards to how you say you look. Maybe you reflexively label your ideas as stupid. Maybe you doubt your decisions. Maybe you worry long after the fact about the way you handled yourself during a social interaction. Maybe (actually, make that a ‘probably,’ especially if you are a woman) overcoming imposter syndrome feels impossible, thanks to a constant fear of being exposed as a fraud despite the evidence everywhere that you are not. ad_intervals[‘409344_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘409344_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); My friend and I decided to monetize our self-sabotage in hopes that by forcing ourselves to pay for the action, we’d start to change our thought process and begin overcoming imposter syndrome. Think of it as a kind of cognitive behavioral therapy, but instead of curse words or bad behavior (à la the Douchebag Jar
Cancel your facial, these serums are like a laser treatment in a bottle
July 24, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC My feelings about laser treatments are bittersweet. I love them because they’re a speedy way to brighten, tighten, and lift my face. But this time of year, with UV indexes soaring through the roof, some derms have told me that it’s smart to pass on lasers because of sun sensitivity, meaning that derm-office radiance flashes before my eyes and inevitably fades. With all of the innovations in skin care these days, though, we’re actually able to tap the potency of professional-grade treatments via beauty products that you can find on the shelves of your local drugstore or find a click away on Amazon. Within certain serum droppers or oil pumps or dabs of a cream, active ingredients join together to emulate what a laser can do to your skin, all without a dermatologist appointment or downtime. It’s particularly a perk, because not all laser treatments are the best option for every skin tone or skin type. “People with darker skin tones can run the risk of some lasers, such as Fraxel, CO-2, and Erbium, causing increased or decreased patches of pigment, leaving them with uneven skin tones,” says Dennis Gross, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. In addition, he adds that people with super sensitive skin are also not good candidates for lasers because they’re prone to irritation, which can show up in the form of redness, dryness, or pigmentation from the treatments. “I recommend active serums instead—firmer skin
Megan Rapinoe shares her winning food philosophy that keeps her energy up on and off the field
July 24, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC The average soccer player runs seven miles a game (!), and if this summer has made anything clear about the U.S. women’s national soccer team, it’s that they are definitely above average. Imagine if you went into your workouts with as much energy as these women brought to every single World Cup game—you’d crush it! But the key to being able to do that, of course, is fueling your body properly. It’s something team co-captain Megan Rapinoe has down to a science. (Um hi, World Cup winner over here.) “Overall, my philosophy is just to put good things in my body,” she says. “I don’t really eat anything artificial, fake, or that I can’t pronounce. I try to keep it simple and clean.” Whether she’s crafting a meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Rapinoe says she always incorporates lots of fiber-rich veggies, protein, and a serving of carbohydrates, all of which help keep her energy up on and off the field. ad_intervals[‘408676_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408676_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); A sample eating day: For breakfast, she typically scrambles two eggs with some vegetables like onion or green pepper. Then, she puts the scramble on an English muffin to make a healthy breakfast sandwich. After her workout (during the soccer season, she practices with her team from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in the off-season she does a cardio workout followed by weight training or Pilates), she has a
This Watermelon Basil Water Is The Perfect Post-Workout Drink
July 24, 2019 at 01:28AM It’ll cool you down in no time. Continue Reading… Author Tori Holmes | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
We Found The Best Way To Get That Potent Garlic Smell Off Your Hands
July 24, 2019 at 01:06AM We tried 5 popular DIY methods, this is what worked. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
We Tried All The Healthy Alternative Pastas & These Are The Very Best Ones
July 24, 2019 at 12:29AM You can have your pasta and eat it too. Here’s how. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC