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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original Review With Photos
POPSUGAR Photography | Naomi ParrisPOPSUGAR Photography | Naomi Parris I’ve been fortunate enough to have relatively clear skin for most of my life, but every now and then, there are those pesky pimples that pop up at the most random and unwanted times. Sometimes, it can be due to stress or simply a sign that a change in my skin-care routine is needed. Either way, I typically try to get rid of them as fast as possible with a spot treatment. However, recently, I’ve been even more successful at eliminating breakouts with the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch The Original ($18, originally $22). As someone with sensitive skin, I’m not the…
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Shen Men Piercings, Explained by a Pro
Piercings, like tattoos or a good outfit, can tell a story. If you’re someone who bucks tradition, you may have something like “angel bites” or “dahlia” piercings. Should you fall into the opposite camp, you’re likely more of a fan of traditional types of piercing like the helix or tragus. Still, many body jewelry enthusiasts love a good trend. If that sounds like you, allow us to introduce the piercing of the moment: the “Shen Men” piercing. “A Shen Men piercing is more commonly referred to as a faux rook,” piercer Cozmo Faris tells PS. “It’s placed in the area above the rook shelf.” It gets its name from the…
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Eyelid Surgery: Cost, Recovery, Side Effects, and More
Plastic surgery seems to be more common than ever, but the reality is that we’re finally talking about it. Whether it’s celebrities opening up about what they’ve had done — like Bella Hadid with her rhinoplasty surgery — or people talking about the pressure to have a perfect “Instagram body” (which has popularized the Brazilian butt lift procedure), conversations around “tweakments” are becoming increasingly prevalent. One procedure, in particular, has started making waves on TikTok: eyelid surgery. The procedure, which has been around for years, was resurfaced by a recent viral video that brought in more than 100,000 views. In the video, TikToker Julia Carpenter shows the before and after…
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Ciara Miller Talks Her Hair Routine For Reality TV
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Like much of the “Summer House” cast, Ciara Miller leads a double (technically triple) life. “Aside from being on reality TV, I work as a nurse and model,” Miller tells PS. The TV personality has been a part of “Summer House” for three years, and fans have watched her juggle life in New York City and, more recently, her first public relationship with castmate West Wilson (though it came to an end in December). “I’m a…
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Can Botox Preserve Your Edges?
You might think of Botox for nothing more than wrinkle softening or forehead freezing, but did you know that the popular neuromodulator can also potentially stop the sweating in your head, which in turn, can make your edges last longer? As it turns out, the off-label practice has been going on for quite some time. “Botox injections have been used as an effective treatment for excessive sweating,” dermatologist Michelle Henry, MD, FAAD, tells POPSUGAR. “They are now being used by women (especially Black women) to prevent sweat from ruining their edges, which are the short baby hairs that frame their face.” If you’ve ever experienced hyperhidrosis you’ve probably heard that…
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Benefits of Cocoa Butter For Skin, According to Doctors
If baby-soft skin is what you’re after, consider adding cocoa butter to your body-care routine. Cocoa butter is a common skin-care ingredient in many topical products like lotions, creams, and lip balms. However, it can also be used on its own due to its wide range of benefits, particularly its moisturizing properties. But before you start slathering cocoa butter on, we asked two board-certified experts to explain what cocoa butter is, its skin benefits, and how to incorporate it into your routine. Keep reading to learn more. Experts Featured in This Article Jodi LoGerfo, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a dermatologist at Orentreich Medical Group. Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, is a…
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What to Know Before Getting a Tragus Piercing
Piercings have become somewhat of a rite of passage for many people. From some getting their first set of earlobe piercings as children to others adding to their collections as they go through different milestones, getting a piercing is no longer deemed a concerning act of teenage rebellion but rather a fashionable, trendy form of self-expression. Though more untraditional piercing locations have surfaced over the years (looking at you, dermal piercings), sometimes you may just want to add a bit of flair to the place that started it all: the ear. As piecing culture has evolved, nontraditional ear piercings like snug, helix, and stacked-lobe piercings have become extremely popular alternatives…
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Does Purple Toothpaste Work? 2 Dentists Explain
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Dental care is an underrated part of any beauty routine. If you’ve ever had braces, veneers, or any other cosmetic dental work, then you’re likely aware of how much the appearance of your teeth can change your face. It makes sense then, why so many people opt to whiten their teeth. Still, if you’ve ever had the procedure done professionally, then you know that it can come with some tooth sensitivity, so some turn to whitening…
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C-Shape Haircut Inspiration For ’90s-Inspired Layers
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Earlier this year, animal-inspired hair trends were having a moment — from “octopus” layers to the “jellyfish” haircut — but more recently, cuts inspired by letters of the alphabet have been taking over our social media feeds. The U-shape cut became popular for faking fuller hair, as did the V-shape for layers, and now, the C-shape is all we’ve been hearing about for the last few weeks. While the style is technically nothing new, it’s been…
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Dyson Airstrait Straightener Review With Photos
PS Photography | Jessica HarringtonPS Photography | Jessica Harrington While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Dyson’s hot tool range is officially a family of four. On May 11, 2023, the brand unveiled the Dyson Airstrait Straightener ($399, originally $500), an innovative two-in-one heat styler. The launch is pretty imaginative for two key reasons: it straightens wet hair without the need to rough-dry beforehand, and it works without hot plates. The device took six years to create, and I got my hands on…
