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The problem is that there are thousands of nearly identical lipsticks out there, all claiming to be the best and most flattering, which can make lipstick shopping beyond overwhelming—until now. The creative team behind InStyle launched a collection of lipsticks that just simplified your hunt for the perfect lipstick. (Full disclosure: Real Simple and InStyle share the same publisher.) It already comes curated with four must-have colors for every woman—and comes in matte, cream, and sheer finishes, so you can pick your preferred texture....

Aldi, a German supermarket chain that was actually once owned by the same family as TJ’s, certainly gives the beloved company a run for its money. For example, did you know that it actually makes more sense (for your wallet) if you stock up on bagels at Aldi? There you can buy a 20-ounce package of six everything bagels for $1.49. By contrast, an 18-ounce package of six Trader Joe’s everything bagels costs $2....

Reader question: Why is my scalp always so itchy? I wash it often! —Tamara Silverstein One of the biggest misconceptions about having an itchy scalp is that your hair is dirty and you’re not washing it often enough. Although bad hygiene is a potential trigger, it’s not always the case. And don’t immediately jump to the conclusion of head lice, either—which is the least likely. Since scalp is skin, I rounded up some dermatologists and hairstylists to help you get to the root of the problem....

How to Start a Lasagna Garden While making lasagna requires a fair amount of prep and clean up, lasagna gardening is just the opposite. There is no prep work required, other than clearing the soon-to-be garden plot of rocks and debris. You don’t need to worry about tilling or turning the soil. (You are welcome to turn the soil with a spade to speed the composting process up by a couple of months but it is not necessary....

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....

If you’re ready to expand your food knowledge, check out our list of 11 grains that you need to know. We’ll also explain how you should be buying, cooking, and using each of these different (but still somewhat common) types of grains. Who knows—you might just find a new-to-you grain that changes your dinner menu rotation for good. Taste: mild and nutty Health benefits: The high protein content in this grain/seed helps people on plant-based diets meet their required daily protein needs....

There’s something magical about the combination of sweetened cereal and colorful marshmallows that taste like straight sugar – something magical that my kids absolutely love. Lucky Charms really has the secret formula – a cute, fun, colorful, and delicious cereal that keeps people coming back for more. These Lucky Charms cookies will do the exact same thing. Not are are they fun and colorful with the addition of rainbow sprinkles, they’re also really yummy too....

Mini angel food cupcakes, topped with fresh raspberries and a snowy dusting of powdered sugar, will melt in your mouth, while sparkly vanilla bean macarons with three different festive fillings (white chocolate peppermint, eggnog marshmallow, and spicy chocolate mocha) will disappear from your holiday dessert table in a flash. It doesn’t get any cuter than individually-sized cheesecakes made with gingerbread Oreos and gingerbread pudding, each topped with a tiny gingerbread man....

I’ve tried my best to mimic her cooking for the past nine years while living away from her abroad, and although I’ve come close with the beef noodle soup and pork dumplings, I haven’t been able to replicate her rice. My version is often too soft, too mushy, and not chewy enough. So when I asked my mom for her secret to delicate, fluffy, separated-by-the-grain rice, I was shocked to find that it wasn’t a technique, but rather something you can buy: the Zojirushi Induction Heating Rice Cooker....

According to the CPSC, the problematic Crock-Pot multi-cooker model is capable of pressurizing when the lid is not fully locked. “This can cause the lid to suddenly detach while the product is in use, posing burn risks to consumers from hot food and liquids ejected from the product,” states their recall report. The recalled Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers bear the model number SCCPPC600-V1, which is shown on a label on the bottom of the unit....

The Easy Breather is filled with shredded memory foam, which is why I’ve found that it forms perfectly to my head and neck to provide support and comfort all through the night. It’s also cooling since it’s topped off with a breathable, moisture-wicking Tencel cover. I must have been living under a rock before, because I had never actually heard of a cooling pillow until I stumbled upon this one....

So what is one of the most nutritious superfoods out there? Oats. Ask any RD or MD, and they’ll tell you that you should be eating more of them. They’re incredibly versatile, affordable, nutritious, and shelf-stable. We asked Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD, from Street Smart Nutrition to share some quick oats nutrition facts and how you can incorporate more of them into your diet. Health Benefits Oats are a super source of fiber and can help support a healthy digestive system....

Has a degree in Management of Creative Media from Champlain College’s Stiller School of BusinessRecipient of the Freeman Foundation Grant at her college, which sent her to Shanghai, China for a summer to pursue a digital marketing internshipBrought Very Good Light’s personal care brand, good light to market in March 2021Created the “How I Made It” column on Very Good Light where she interviewed beauty professionals, brand founders, and entrepreneurs on how they got their startManages Tata Harper Skincare’s Digital Advertising Campaigns + Affiliate Marketing...

Back when I was in college, I had a good friend named whose family lived close enough to actually visit during the holidays unlike my own. During our freshman year he invited me to join his family for some of their holiday celebrations since I was missing my own family. One of his family’s traditions has stuck with me since then – eating Asian takeout and watching The Christmas Story the week before Christmas....

What’s a grout pen, and why haven’t I heard of this sooner, you ask? It’s an ink formula in a pen form that you draw over stained (but cleaned) grout lines to give them a fresh white (or gray, or whatever color your grout is) appearance. It’s almost as easy as it sounds, but it will take some patience and precision to carefully paint within the lines. Accidentally getting some of the ink on the tile surface will give away your secret trick immediately, so applying the formula carefully is crucial for the finished effect....

Lavender laundry detergent, bathroom cleaner, multi-surface cleaner, and scrub cleaners, from $9, shoppurhome.com. Sulfate-Free Cleaning Products Angela Richarson started PUR Home because she simply couldn’t find green cleaning products that really worked. “I was inspired to start PUR Home after using other products that claimed to be eco-friendly but were sulfate-based cleaners. I wanted a truly eco-product that was sulfate-free and low-toxic while remaining effective, because I have tried some natural eco-cleaners and felt they were not as thorough,” she explains....

Also known as a book nook, a reading nook is a place where you can curl up and enjoy your latest novel or autobiography. Beyond that, though, a reading nook can be whatever you want it to be. Just like anyone who reads can be a reader, anywhere you read can become a book nook—it doesn’t have to have a towering bookshelf or enormous pile of pillows (though those are certainly nice details to include in any reading nook)....

Why? Because most reds are typically served too warm and whites too cold. “But taking it a step further and chilling reds down has become the secret weapon for clever hosts pouring in the spring or summer heat,” says Dingler. You might not ordinarily think to sneak these four varietals into the fridge, but we strongly recommend doing so the next time you’re serving sips. “Every time I tout a pinot noir to a BYO restaurant, I’ll ask the servers to chill the bottle down a bit because I think the wild, brambly fruit characters of these wines actually show better with a light chill on them,” Dingler says....

I vowed to take a solid step into adulthood by setting out to find new kitchenware that could hold its own against the daily meals made on our new gas stove. And with so many little fixes popping up in our new home, I was shopping on a budget, looking for something I could use for just about any recipe. Our editors adored the Our Place Perfect Pot’s eight-in-one clever, do-it-all capabilities, so I decided to put it to the test....

The Rubbermaid power scrubber will become your go-to gadget come cleaning day. Shoppers are wildly impressed by how quickly the electric spin scrubber can clean an entire room. In fact, one person who calls it a “game changer” said, “What used to take forever with a toothbrush now takes 20 to 30 seconds.” To buy: $18 (was $20); amazon.com. With just four batteries and a push of a button, the spin brush gets to work to remove deep-in-there dirt and stains thanks to its oscillating brush head that scrubs surfaces for you, rotating up to 60 times each second....