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Reader question: “Can you recommend the best heated eyelash curlers, and how to use them? Are they safe to use?” —Cristy Briones Using a regular eyelash curler looks tortuous enough, so using a heated eyelash curler can feel extra intimidating. But much like regular hair, eyelash hair simply refuses to listen sometimes—and when that happens, it’s time to bust out the heat. Think of it like a curling iron—a bit of heat can help better shape your lash hair for a longer-lasting hold....

A sharp chef’s knife will make it much easier to cut onions without shedding a tear. But is there anything else you can do? We put several internet hacks to the test to find the best method to cut onions without tears. The Verdict: Let gum be gum. Save it to freshen your breath post-dinner. The Verdict: Eat all the bread you want, just not while chopping onions. The Verdict?...

As a general statement, I am an anxious, not-at-all-chill, never-relaxed person. This personality type works for me. It’s how, within minutes of being commissioned this article by my editor, I agreed to try CBD in my coffee, got my hands on some unflavored CBD oil, and experimented with my own mental state. CBD, short for cannabidiol, has become nearly synonymous with wellness in the past year. Derived from hemp, CBD is the compound thought to make users feel relaxed....

On This Episode The topic of love and money can be sensitive, but financial conversations are an important part of any serious relationship—especially when marriage is on the table. In this episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez sits down with Beatrice Leong, a divorce and family law attorney, to discuss what Julia, and all couples considering marriage, need to know about getting a prenup. Meet Our Caller “Julia,” a 32-year-old HR professional, lost half her savings when her first marriage ended....

Read on to find out the pantry ingredient that can reduce saltiness. This works for any rich gravy, including chicken gravy or giblet gravy. How to Cut Saltiness in Gravy When making turkey gravy (or any pan gravy), avoid making your gravy too salty by waiting to add any salt until the end. The pan drippings from the bird and any added broth may be enough to properly season the gravy....

Dried fruit is sweet, snackable, and can be taken on the go a heck of a lot easier than a few easy-to-bruise bananas or bulky cartons of berries. But if you’ve ever reached the bottom of a bag in a single sitting and found yourself wondering how this snack stacks up nutritionally—you’ve come to the right place. We tapped nutrition expert Amy Shapiro, RD, to give us the lowdown on our dried fruit addiction....

The first time I tried the mask was during the morning, so I could monitor the results and see how my skin responded. As the directions say, I applied a thin layer of the mask to my face and neck, leaving it to be absorbed into my skin for 20 minutes. As it sat, I began to feel a tingling, cooling sensation which made me feel confident the product was working....

The smart device is compact, standing just over 28 inches tall, but it can still make a big difference. Designed for rooms up to 150 square feet, the portable air conditioner has a typical cooling function in addition to a fan and a dehumidifier, making it easy to cut humidity and air out your space. A 24-hour timer allows you to program how and when it cools without requiring frequent manual adjustments....

Mistake #1: Placing the Curtain Rod in the Wrong Spot Many homeowners install curtain rod brackets into the top of the window molding. But according to designers, if you want to make the room look as tall as possible, install them above and outside the window molding. Rather than let the limits of the window be your guide, installing curtains slightly closer to the ceiling lets you exaggerate the height of the room....

Like many people, Gabrielle went into debt trying get set up her first apartment and her life, and has struggled since then to pay down the debt. The hardest part is continuing to prioritize getting out of debt when she sees people around her buying brownstones, going to brunch, and taking vacations. “I haven’t done a lot of traveling in the past few years, because I’ve been focusing on the debt so much, so I think that’s the one thing that gives me the real FOMO,” Gabrielle says....

The luxe home brand is known for its stylish (and splurge-worthy) sheets and duvets. So it should come as no surprise that Parachute created a collection of linen pieces that are just as lightweight and breathable as its bedding for its foray into clothing. To buy: $74; parachute.com Starting at $49, the line includes a tank top, a long-sleeve button-up shirt, a pair of drawstring shorts, a robe, an oversized sleep shirt, and a pair of pants, all made of sturdy linen....

That’s why when Peace Out Skincare reached out offering me a sample of its newest Dark Spots Serum to try, I jumped on the opportunity. Coming hot on the heels of launching their popular Acne Serum and a face version of their wildly loved Retinol Eye Stick, the Dark Spots Serum is perfect for hyperpigmented skin and people who suffer from stubborn acne scars. I’ve been testing it out for three weeks now, and it has significantly lightened a patch of gloomy-looking scars on my left cheek....

But you don’t have to be Father Christmas to get a cheery greeting at Adam and Lauren Allen’s new Houston home. “We wanted a house that’s warm and inviting,” Lauren says. “We envisioned a revolving door of friends coming and going, a place Adam and I can have friends over and so can the kids.” To set the stage, architect Ryan Gordon gave the family an open floor plan with a wealth of connections to the outdoors through expansive steel-frame windows and doors....

“Because of how many people are pretty new to having and caring for houseplants, I really think 2021 is going to be a year where tried-and-true favorites trend—be it the snake plant, pothos, or ZZ plant.” Stock up on these and other easy-to-care-for varieties. Set this sturdy plant in a spot with bright, indirect light, then let it do its thing. Indoors, this statement plant can grow six to eight feet in height....

But that bitterness can be so harsh, so extreme! How can you master it? How can you tap into the wonders of radicchio, one of our most unique winter vegetables? First, it helps to think about the vegetable’s singular flavor and texture. Tasted raw, radicchio has a steep bitterness, almost like that of raw Brussels sprouts, only sharper and longer lasting. This bitterness, too, seems to build. The texture of the leaves, on the other hand, is a sort of silkiness at its thin, leafy ends, and a fibrous crunch on the ribs and white parts closer to the base....

In the November 2022 issue of Real Simple, we declared olive green our Color of the Month because it’s the trendy yet timeless shade we’re loving right now. Olive feels like the older, slightly more sophisticated sister to the lighter and brighter greens that have been everywhere over the past year. It fits perfectly among earth-toned palettes and natural textures, like warm wood, jute, and wicker. Or, you can go retro with it, picking olive green accents in mod shapes and pairing them with other bold colors....

Vacation Inc. has captivated us with its leisure-enhancing sunscreen and nostalgia-inducing packaging, and now it’s filling our homes with a beautiful trio of luxury-scented candles. Designed in collaboration with Carlos Huber from the prestigious Arquiste Parfumeur, the Vacation Home Resort Candle Set brings the sensual fragrances of a swanky hotel to life. The hand-poured candles are made with soy-blended wax equipped with a cotton wick and are vegan and cruelty-free....

If you haven’t yet heard of Teleties, here’s what you need to know: Like many other trending hair ties out there, their spiral telephone-cord-like design ensures that they’ll hold your hair securely without tangling, tugging, or creasing. Unlike the other options out there, however, Teleties come in tons of stylish colors and gorgeous patterns, so when you’re wearing one on your wrist, people will probably confuse it for a bracelet....

I was gifted the Olive & June Pedi System to review when it launched in October 2020, and I haven’t stopped using it since. It includes just about everything you need to moisturize, exfoliate, and treat your feet to a salon-quality experience without ever leaving your house. To buy: From $75; oliveandjune.com. In the kit you’ll find foot and nail files, nail clippers, a cuticle remover and pusher, a nail buffer, an acetone-free polish remover, a clean-up brush, toe separators, a foot serum, a glossy top coat, and a polish of your choice....

As a skincare-loving shopping editor, I’ve tried many of them for myself, and my favorite by a mile is the Rose Inc Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum. This serum is part skincare, part makeup, and all beneficial for my face. As the name implies, it enhances my skin’s natural glow by evening out any hyperpigmentation, providing light coverage where I need it, and nourishing with several trusted skincare ingredients. The anti-aging hero hyaluronic acid is able to plump and hydrate skin while fine lines are smoothed away via squalane and peptides....