Cold weather dry skin woes are a thing of the past. Your best moisturizer for dry skin is on this list

Dry skin check:

  • Are you absent-mindedly scratching an itch right now?
  • Are you avoiding matte lipstick because of chapped lips?
  • If you smile, does your face feel tight?
  • Have you been on a mission to find the best moisturizer for dry skin for as long as you can remember?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, welcome to the Dry Skin Club. Even if you’ve never had dry skin before, there’s a really good chance one day you wake up and wonder why you have red spots or irritation, or why your face doesn’t feel as glow-y as it used to. The smallest bit of discomfort can even be a sign of dry skin, and you may notice it more in the winter. And while the Dry Skin Club might not be one you’ve ever wanted to be in, we also happen to know a thing or two about treating it. So proudly put on your membership tee and keep reading for dry skin’s worst enemy: excellent products. If you’re looking for the best moisturizer for dry skin this season, look no further than this list.

Colleen Rothschild Extreme Recovery Cream

Colleen Rothschild

This is intensive care for delicate skin, but it doesn't feel extremely heavy (though it's not super light either), so it's great for AM and PM use. It has a velvety texture and features hyaluronic acid and wu-bai complex to fight signs of fine lines while smoothing out skin's texture.

Colleen Rothschild Extreme Recovery Cream ($75.00)—Buy Here!

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer

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For the sensitive beauties out there, La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Double Repair is the way to go. With a high concentration of Prebiotic Thermal Water, Ceramide-3, Niacinamide, and Glycerin, this moisturizer is oil-free and provides up to 48-hour hydration while helping restore skin's barrier after 1 hour. It's tested on sensitive skin, too.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer ($22.99)—Buy Here!

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

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It's unlikely you'll find a list of the best moisturizers for dry skin without seeing CeraVe pop up. This one is so popular that it easily holds its own against luxe and high-end beauty brands (just look at the over 127,000 Amazon reviews). It has a rich, velvety texture that leaves skin feeling smooth for softened skin without greasy, sticky, feel. With essential ceramides, you can say buh-bye to flaky skin.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream ($17.89)—Buy Here!

CORSX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream

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A lightweight, gel-type cream that repairs and soothes irritated, sensitive, even with ultra-delicate conditions like rosacea. It's powered by snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, and betaine to strengthen the skin barrier by replenishing moisture.

CORSX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream ($14.25)—Buy Here!

eltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex Face Moisturizer

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'Compromised skin' is red, itchy, tight, and flaky (we're familiar, trust us). eltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex Face Moisturizer is perfect for your skin's recovery, and it hydrates and eases fine lines, too.

eltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex Face Moisturizer ($55.10)—Buy Here!

KORRES Golden Krocus Hydra-Filler Plumping Cream

KORRES

A seriously luxurious plumping moisturizer that targets visible signs of aging, offering 48-hour hydration, enhanced skin immunity, and a smoother complexion. Use twice a day for that glow you've been craving.

KORRES Golden Krocus Hydra-Filler Plumping Cream ($76.00)—Buy Here!

NYL LIKE VELVET Nourishing Face Oil

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If you haven't gotten on the face oil bandwagon, get ready for compliments. NYL's LIKE VELVET Nourishing Face Oil includes antioxidant-rich pomegranate and rosehip oil head up a team of over 15 herb-infused oils to make your skin feel (literally) like velvet.

NYL LIKE VELVET Nourishing Face Oil ($74.00)—Buy Here!

760 Skin Dew or Dry Moisturizer

760 Skin

Boost your skincare routine in the new year with 760 Skin’s Dew or Dry Moisturizer. Dew or Dry is a powerful vegan moisturizer free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates that harnesses the power of desert plants to give skin a healthy, glowing appearance. Utilizing ingredients such as cactus stem cells, jojoba oil, evening primrose oil, squalane, tremella mushroom, and reishi mushroom, it deeply nourishes, hydrates, and soothes skin.

760 Skin Dew or Dry Moisturizer ($38.00)—Buy Here!

YA-MAN Flawless Serum

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This luxurious hydrating face serum contains Vitamin A (you might know it better as retinol) that helps to refine skin and ingredients to hydrate and protect your skin. 

YA-MAN Flawless Serum ($36.00)—Buy Here!

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

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The whipped texture of this moisturizer is non-greasy and formulated for distressed skin from head to toes. That's right—you can use it from your nose to your toes. Clinically proven to immediately improve skin hydration by 169%, it starts healing from day 1.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream ($28.73)—Buy Here!

Kinskin Ceramide Barrier Repair Oil

Kinship

This lightweight facial treatment oil contains an advanced oat-based lipid complex plus a proprietary omega fatty acid blend that deeply nourishes and moisturizes, soothes and restores, and glides on for that lit-from-within vibe.

Kinskin Ceramide Barrier Repair Oil ($38.00)—Buy Here!

MISSHA Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream

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Snails are clearly having a moment. Forget dull winter skin. This brightening gel-cream moisturizer is fast-absorbing and never feels sticky, your skin will look and feel its dewiest.

MISSHA Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream ($22.52)—Buy Here!

Gemini Beauty Super Fruit Recovery Night Cream

Gemini Beauty

Wake up to deliciously soft, luminous skin (doesn't that sound divine?). This multi-corrective gel cream wraps your skin in a moisture-locking layer of hydration—working to balance, brighten, and smooth while you sleep.

Gemini Beauty Super Fruit Recovery Night Cream ($42.00)—Buy Here!

Primal Life Organics Beyond Face Moisturizer

Primal Life Organics

Go beyond just moisturizer with a formula that combines potent, nutrient-rich oils like tamanu, emu, rosehip seed, sea buckthorn, and filtered beeswax, for more bounce and luminosity. That's right. We said it.

Primal Life Organics Beyond Face Moisturizer ($71.99)—Buy Here!

AS OF TODAY R-Peptide Ampoule Serum Hydrating Essence

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This one does it all—mega moisture, firming, wrinkle-reducing, and great for all skin types. AS OF TODAY is minimalist beauty that does a lot.

AS OF TODAY R-Peptide Ampoule Serum Hydrating Essence ($49.30)—Buy Here!

Tana Marie Skincare Hyaluronic Acid FIller Serum

Tana Marie Skincare

Looking for a little more volume in your face, but want to skip the needles? A painless topical alternative to injectable fillers, the advanced formula in this Hyaluronic Acid Filler Serum contains a powerful blend of hyaluronic acid, copper complex and niacinamide to fight against the visible signs of aging and the improvement of fine lines and wrinkles. Quickly delivering equivalent results to one injection of collagen filler, it can reduce wrinkle appearance and volume by 15% in only 2 weeks. Users have also experienced firmness increased by 13 times in 15 days. This is a real powerhouse.

Tana Marie Skincare Hyaluronic Acid FIller Serum ($135.00)—Buy Here!

Geri G. Skin Reboot

Geri G.

Skin Reboot All-in-One Moisturizer, Primer, Cosmetic Enhancer, and Night Cream is a patented water-resistant, translucent moisturizer that penetrates the skin to keep it soft, smooth, and supple with a bright glow. Nowhere else will you find a product that moisturizes, primes/preps your skin, and custom blends your makeup instantly, in addition to being a great night cream. 

Geri G. Skin Reboot ($59.99)—Buy Here!

 

 

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This Advent calendar is a top seller at Trader Joe’s for the holiday season

Run, don’t walk to your closest Trader Joe’s. The grocer’s annual 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar is back for 2023!

Our editors spied the famed Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty on Nov. 8, and it’s packed with plenty of must-have products. This coveted calendar tends to sell out before Thanksgiving, so if you’re in the market for one, act fast.

As soon as you bring this cutie into your car, the dreamy aroma of citrus will take over and you’ll be glad you nabbed it.

What will you find inside Trader Joe’s 12 Days of Beauty Advent calendar?

  • Lavender bath salts
  • Brazil nut hair mask
  • Gingerbread cookie moisturizing lip balm
  • Brown sugar carob lip scrub
  • Sweet nectarine scented ultra moisturizing hand cream
  • Neroli bamboo scented shave cream
  • Cake batter scented body butter
  • Orange popsicle scented exfoliating sugar scrub cube
  • Rice polish face cleansing powder
  • Vitamin C firming body butter
  • Yuzu bath fizzer
  • Daily facial sunscreen broad spectrum SPF 40

You can find the calendar in the beauty aisle of your local Trader Joe’s for $19.99—but not for long. This one is very popular!

While we were there, we also spied this year’s 12 Days of Scented Candles Advent Calendar for $29.99. We love this option along with the chocolate Advent calendars priced at just $1.99 and the Advent calendars for pets.

Keep an eye out for other holiday favorites that have been trickling in. All the elves on your list will want a bottle of Peppermint, Gingerbread, or Egg Nog Liqueur—perfect for all those holiday cocktails you’ll be mixing up. Felted wool trivets have been hitting the shelves, along with dog toys, holiday snacks, and the scented candle trio.

Cross your fingers that year’s felted wool garlands will come in the mini size again as we loved pairing them with our Elf on the Shelf along with those mini totes they sold last month. Get ready, Instagram!

Counting down to the holidays just got more fun

There are tons of traditions when it comes to the holidays, but there’s one that is beyond easy to carry on throughout the years: the Advent calendar. If you can’t see yourself whipping up a DIY version, you’re in luck.

There are plenty of pre-made and themed Advent calendars for everyone. From Harry Potter collectibles and LEGO bricks to spa products and gourmet chocolate, we’ve rounded up the best countdown calendars of the season that will get kids (and parents!) in the spirit in no time.

Best Advent Calendars for LEGO-Lovers

LEGO City Advent Calendar

Santa with his sack of toys and Mrs. Claus on a snowboard are just two of the treasures you’ll find in this Advent calendar for little LEGO lovers.

LEGO City Advent Calendar ($31)—Buy Here!

LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar

This fun set includes minifigs of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Aberforth Dumbledore, and Madam Rosmerta, plus iconic items from the Harry Potter movies.

LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar ($38)—Buy Here!

LEGO Marvel Avengers Advent Calendar

Spiderman with his too-cute holiday sweater is the star of this set that comes with Iron Man wearing his own jetpack.

LEGO Marvel Avengers Advent Calendar ($39)—Buy Here!

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with your favorite Star Wars characters. This fun Advent calendar includes LEGO Emperor Palpatine, an Ewok and a Pit Droid in holiday outfits, a Gonk Droid dressed as a reindeer, Omega with a sled, a 212th Clone Trooper, B-1 Battle Droid, and Princess Leia.

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar ($40)—Buy Here!

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Best Advent Calendars for Makers

Grabie Art Advent Calendar

This Advent calendar is a TikTok fav and we are here for it. It comes with 24 days of art supplies and is perfect for the crafter on your list.

Grabie Art Advent Calendar ($90)—Buy Here!

KiwiCo Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar

Your little builders will love unwrapping this fun set that will let them engineer a winter wonderland complete with lights, a motorized sled hill, and an ice rink.

KiwiCo Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar ($90)—Buy Here!

PLAYMOBIL Wiltopia DIY Advent Calendar

Calling all animal lovers! This unique set lets your kids make their Advent calendar with stickers, markers, and miniature exotic animals from around the world! The set contains 24 surprise items including wild animals from all the continents. Fill each box per the included instructions or get creative and decide for yourself what to put inside. Then, decorate the set with the included stickers and personalize it with your child’s name.

PLAYMOBIL Wiltopia DIY Advent Calendar ($40)—Buy Here!

Hape Grand Station Advent Calendar

The fun never ends with this buildable train station calendar. Once opened, kids can put together wooden railway tracks, wooden trains, 3 figures (Station master, Passenger, Santa), a wooden snowman, a wooden Christmas tree, a wooden gift pack, 3 plastic traffic marks, a plastic bridge, a plastic connection, plastic bag, and 1 station master traffic sign. Then just unfold the box, which transforms into a Christmas scene.

Hape Grand Station Advent Calendar ($46)—Buy Here!

Arts & Crafts Season Creations Advent Calendar

This seasonal day-by-day craft kit lets your kids unbox and make 24 seasonal crafts they can use as ornaments to hang on the tree. From beaded candy canes to yarn pom-poms, and cardboard reindeer to no-sew stockings—makers ages nine and up will be able to do all of these projects on their own (and younger artists can do it all with parental supervision).

Arts & Crafts Season Creations Advent Calendar ($39)—Buy Here!

Plus-Plus Advent Calendar

Each day in this set will bring a new character that you can build from Santa and the reindeer to Frosty and friends. When the holidays are over, take them apart and make new creations!

Plus-Plus Advent Calendar ($40)—Buy Here!

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Best Advent Calendar for Kids Who Love Vehicles

Micro Machines 2023 Holiday Advent Calendar

Car-crazed kids will want to tear through this Advent calendar containing 25 days’ worth of “Vroom Vroom” fun, including 14 Micro Machine mini vehicles and 11 accessories. There’s also a racetrack to put together, so little drivers will have a place to race. The 2″ Micro Machines figures include cars, a plane, trucks, and more.

Micro Machines 2023 Holiday Advent Calendar ($45)—Buy Here!

CAT Little Machines Advent Calendar

Little diggers will really get into this set that comes with all sorts of mini trucks, tractors, and land movers, plus road signs and more.

CAT Little Machines Advent Calendar ($25)—Buy Here!

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Best Candy-Filled Advent Calendars

Sugarfina’s 24 Tastes of Christmas Calendar

Sugarfina’s candy is sweet enough for the kids but unique enough in its flavors that grown-ups will want to get a taste, too! The gourmet candy company’s Gingerbread House Advent Calendar offers a 24-day tasting of the candy company’s gourmet candy collection, with a fun array of offerings from holiday presents, Heavenly Sours, Christmas Trees, Snowman Gummies, Walk of Fame Stars, and many more.

Sugarfina’s 24 Tastes of Christmas Calendar ($60)—Buy Here!

Kinder Joy Christmas Calendar

If your kids love chocolate, this calendar has 24 days of pre-wrapped melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate by the Italian confectionery company Ferrero. The only downside? There’s just one piece per day, so an extra calendar may just come in handy.

Kinder Joy Christmas Calendar ($18.50)—Buy Here!

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Best Toy-Filled Advent Calendars

Mini Brands Advent Calendar

Mini Brands take all the things kids love—toys and snacks—and make them super-small for collecting and trading! They’ll be delighted to open up mini cans of Pringles and ramen every day during Advent.

Mini Brands Advent Calendar ($23)—Buy Here!

GUND 12-Day Surprise Plush Advent Calendar

12 mini 4-inch plush characters come in this fun giftable box that will have them smiling from ear to ear!

GUND 12-Day Surprise Plush Advent Calendar ($88)—Buy Here!

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Best Kids’ Book Collection Advent Calendars

Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar

You’ll get 24 days of stories in this Advent calendar. Each comes in its own small paperback book.

Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendar ($29)—Buy Here!

Marvel: Storybook Collection Advent Calendar 2023

Avengers assemble! This Marvel-themed advent means your superheroes can read a new story every day leading up to Christmas.

Marvel: Storybook Collection Advent Calendar 2023 ($27)—Buy Here!

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Best Advent Calendars for Little Kids

Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar

We love this option for littles because it provides a visual countdown to the coming of Christmas (which can seem far, far away when you are a kid!).

Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar ($21)—Buy Here!

Bluey’s Advent Calendar

This set has Bluey, Bingo, and Bartlebee figures along with holiday accessories and 5 stickers to make your Advent season a fun one.

Bluey’s Advent Calendar ($25)—Buy Here!

Elf on the Shelf Sweet Spinners Advent Calendar

You’ll get a number of Elf on the Shefl characters and Elf Pets in this fun set that’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit. There’s even a fun racetrack to get everyone zooming around town.

Elf on the Shelf Sweet Spinners Advent Calendar ($33)—Buy Here!

PLAYMOBIL Magic Bathtime Fun Mermaids Advent Calendar

Perfect for toddlers, this splashtastic Advent calendar makes bath time fun. Once all the doors have been opened, your kids will have tons of mermaids, marine animals, and more to create all sorts of water adventures.

PLAYMOBIL Magic Bathtime Fun Mermaids Advent Calendar ($43.50)—Buy Here!

Paw Patrol Holiday Advent Calendar Countdown

Paw Patrol is on a roll with this adorable Advent calendar filled with collectible dogs from the beloved show. Kids will be able to unbox a different character and accessory each day, with all of their favorite pups represented—plus extras to help with the storytelling, including animal friends and accessories.

Paw Patrol Holiday Advent Calendar Countdown ($35)—Buy Here!

Play-Doh Advent Calendar

Truth: Kids who love Play-Doh can’t get enough of the squishy stuff. This Advent calendar offers a standalone tub plus fun accessories (like tools, cutters, and accessories) for each of the 24 days before Christmas. The box also has tear-off play mats with snowman and gingerbread scenes so kids can use their imaginations to create wintery stories or enhance the scenes.

Play-Doh Advent Calendar ($22)—Buy Here!

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Best Advent Calendars for Collectors

Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Harry Potter

It’s Happy Christmas with this Funko Pop! calendar. Coming with 24 characters maxing out at 1.87 inches tall, this Harry Potter-themed Advent comes with plenty of Pocket Pops to complete your collection.

Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Harry Potter ($60)—Buy Here!

National Geographic Rocks, Minerals & Fossils Advent Calendar

Help your kid be a bonafide rock star with this advent calendar that offers a different rock, mineral, or fossil every day. The polished specimens include geode; pyrite, blue and rose quartz; tiger’s eye; brachiopod, and more. The final day’s treasure is a stunning rose quartz specimen that kids will dig out of a brick. Dig tool, brush, magnifying glass, and collector’s bag included, plus an illustrated gallery that identifies and describes each specimen.  

National Geographic Rocks, Minerals & Fossils Advent Calendar ($25)—Buy Here!

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Best Advent Calendars the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Family Games Advent Calendar

Make every night in December Game Night! This Advent calendar lets you unbox a different family game for each of the 24 days leading up to Christmas. The collection includes dice games such as Farkle and Yatzy; party games such as Truth or Dare, Balloon Volleyball, and Tag-in-the-Dark; nostalgic games such as Marbles and Pick-up Sticks; brain teasers such as “Find It” and Tangram; and classics such as Dominoes, Tic-Tac-Toe, and War.

Family Games Advent Calendar ($30)—Buy Here!

Classic Felt Pocket Christmas Advent Calendar

This pocket Advent calendar will quickly become a family tradition. Crafty parents will love filling it with tiny treats, family activities, and holiday toys.

Classic Felt Pocket Christmas Advent Calendar ($19)—Buy Here!

Andy Warhol 12 Days of Puzzles Christmas Countdown

Families will enjoy building these puzzles of whimsical Christmas scenes from Andy Warhol throughout the holiday season.

Andy Warhol 12 Days of Puzzles Christmas Countdown ($27)—Buy Here!

Children’s Around the World Advent Calendar

Your family can travel this holiday season with this fun kit that brings you to a new country each day. Kids will love meeting a buddy who lives in that country and learning about holiday traditions all over the world.

Children’s Around the World Advent Calendar ($18)—Buy Here!

Williams-Sonoma 24 Days of Baking Cookies Advent Calendar

This Advent calendar is a fun way to get your family baking this holiday season as it’s full of all the tools you’ll need to craft cookies, cakes, and pies. From cookie cutters to spatulas, piping bags, gift bags, decorating tips, and more, the goodies are guaranteed to inspire.

Williams-Sonoma 24 Days of Baking Cookies Advent Calendar ($70)—Buy Here!

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Best Advent Calendars for Adults

Bonne Maman Advent Calendar

This set of tiny spreads and honey has a cult following and we can see why. Who doesn’t love tiny jars of jams and jellies to start off your mornings during the holiday season?

Bonne Maman Advent Calendar ($45)—Buy Here!

Vinebox’s 12 Nights of Wine

Vinebox’s wine advent calendar is back! Choose from two collections or get both for 24 nights of wine. The Cozy Collection features 12 delicious reds curated for fireplace chats and wool blankets. The Chill Collection includes a delightful mix of rich whites, invigorating rosés, and even a few chillable reds.

Vinebox’s 12 Nights of Wine ($129)—Buy Here!

KORRES Beauty Advent Calendar

This year the KORRES Advent calendar is inspired by Greek tradition and features designs from the collection of the Benaki Museum. You’ll get 24 products for your skin, body, and hair.

KORRES Beauty Advent Calendar ($89)—Buy Here!

Holiday Tea Advent Calendar

Choose between 12-day and 24-day Advent calendars and you’ll get a pot of tea to enjoy each day. It’s a great way to kick off the busy mornings. This cute Advent calendar is reusable for next year which we love!

Holiday Tea Advent Calendar ($75-150)—Buy Here!

Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar

This garden-themed Advent calendar comes with 24 exquisitely handcrafted chocolates, made from ripe succulent flavors from California’s bountiful orchards. They’re almost too pretty to eat!

Compartes Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar ($110)—Buy Here!

Happy Socks 24 Days of Holiday Socks Gift Set

What dad doesn’t need a nice new pair of funky socks? Papa will be keeping his tootsies toasty all month long with this colorful advent calendar that gifts him a new pair of Happy Socks every day for 24 days. The box comes with a mix of holiday socks, dotted socks, striped socks—and a slew of others that are supposed to be a surprise.

Happy Socks 24 Days of Holiday Socks Gift Set ($260)—Buy Here!

Sephora Collection Advent Calendar

This set has makeup, skincare, bath, and accessories. There’s a ton of variety in the products which makes it extra fun to open each day.

Sephora Collection Advent Calendar ($49)—Buy Here!

Bean Box Coffee Advent Calendar

Welcome in the holidays with a warm cup of joe! Bean Box’s Advent calendar comes with 12 limited-edition 2023 Holiday Blends that brew four to six mugs each. Choose from whole bean or blended, and then enjoy specialty coffee the whole season.

Bean Box Coffee Advent Calendar ($85)—Buy Here!

WSJ Wines of the World Advent Calendar

If you’d like to have a full holiday season of reds, whites, rosés, and bubblies, the WSJ Wines of the World Advent Calendar is perfect for sharing. Plus, the sweet nostalgic design and beautiful bottles make this one extra-special.

WSJ Wines of the World Advent Calendar ($149.99)—Buy Here!

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Best Advent Calendars for Dogs & Cats

Bonne et Filou Advent Calendar for Dogs

Why should your dog have to watch while you and the kids have all the fun? This adorably-designed Advent calendar comes with 24 treats your pup will love. You’ll get 4 gourmet dog macarons, 12 bone treats, and 8 truffles—all Fido-friendly, of course.

Bonne et Filou Advent Cookie Calendar for Dogs ($60)—Buy Here!

Purina Fancy Feast Cat Food Advent Calendar

Meow! Treat your fur baby with this fun calendar for the holidays. It comes with 16 3 oz. Fancy Feast Gourmet Wet Cat Food, four Savory Cravings Cat Treat boxes, two broths, and two savory purees.

Purina Fancy Feast Cat Food Advent Calendar ($33)—Buy Here!


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This is the season of all things beautiful, so these gifts for beauty lovers are right on the money

From glittery lights to sparkly ornaments and flickering candles, the holiday season is nothing if not stunning. And it’s not just the decorations that are all decked out. Beauty lovers everywhere are drawing inspiration from our glowing surroundings to dazzle all season long. What better gift for the bedazzled beauties in your life than goodies that help them sparkle? These are the presents that they’ve been eyeing all year, and probably a few they don’t even know about yet! Your gifts for beauty lovers guide is here.

Luckily for all of us, the holidays are also peak gift set season! Gift sets make it so easy for them to get to try a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and they help to prevent you from having to decide on only one thing. We’ve included some fantastic gift sets in this round up, along with some viral goodies and our personal holy grail products (wait till you get to the one product that lets us look like we slept more than a few hours in the past five years. Really!). There’s also a few surprises that you (and they) might now have even thought of. These gifts for beauty lovers are sure to help them look, and most importantly, feel their very best through the holiday season and beyond.

MAC 3 Cheers! Lipstick Set

Three of MAC's most iconic lippies are featured in this set from Macy's! Whirl, Ruby Woo, and Mehr are flattering on almost anyone and ideal for the holiday season!

MAC 3 Cheers! Lipstick Set ($25.00)—Buy Now

Tarte Gilded Glamour Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Set

Limited edition alert! Two—two—XL eyeshadow palettes with 36 new matte and shimmer shades offering 12 hour wear!

Tarte Gilded Glamour Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Set ($54.00)—Buy Now

TONYMOLY All You Need Mask Set

13 of TONYMOLY's best selling masks are packed into this gift set from Macy's! The perfect way to pamper? We think so.

TONYMOLY All You Need Mask Set ($25.00)—Buy Now

Pipette Look Awake Eye Gel

The holidays can wreak havoc on our sleep schedules, and Pipette's Look Awake Eye Gel is the antidote! With it's cool roller-ball applicator, Look Awake moisturizes, revives, visibly reduces dark circles, and packs up those under eye bags!

Pipette Look Awake Eye Gel ($18.00)—Buy Now

Pipette Overnight Brightening Mask

Wake up to a well-rested glow with this overnight brightening mask! It's a gentle exfoliant that corrects discoloration and dullness for a glowing complexion.

Pipette Overnight Brightening Mask ($20.00)—Buy Now

Tubby Todd Mama Gift Set

This is a great set for new mamas and moms of older kiddos, too! Belly oil and nipple balm are both perfect for all kinds of delicate skin and (we're fans of using the balm to relieve chapped lips!), and you can't ever have enough hand cream.

Tubby Todd Mama Gift Set ($62.00)—Buy Now

Makeup Motto Engraved Lipstick Case

Let them know how classy you think they are with this oh-so-chic personalized lipstick case. This is like, the epitome of class, right? We're in love.

Makeup Motto Engraved Lipstick Case ($13.99)—Buy Now

Personalized Compact Mirror

Faux leather and chrome make this compact mirror an awesome addition to their makeup collection. Personalize it with any name and a wide variety of colors!

Personalized Compact Mirror ($11.89)—Buy Now

Factor

Any beauty lover knows that looking great on the outside starts on the inside. Factor is perfect for the loved ones in your life who are focused on healthy living and makes eating well so easy! Factor's team of dietitians developed an immense menu of smoothies, juices, and ready-made meals. From keto to high-protein to low-carb to vegan and vegetarian options, they'll be able to find the perfect menu for their lifestyle.

Factor (Starting at $90.00)—Buy Now

Mini Beauty Fridge

Leave your kitchen fridge for food and keep this adorable little mini beauty fridge on your bathroom vanity. Cool facial rollers, eye gel, moisturizer, or facial spray and keep it all handy!

Mini Beauty Fridge ($36.00)—Buy Now

Sustainable Beauty Tool Gift Set

This eco-friendly set includes 8 reusable bamboo makeup remover pads, a cotton mesh laundry bag, and an 11 piece bamboo brush set with storage bag!

Sustainable Beauty Tool Gift Set ($22.54)—Buy Now

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Just when you thought the Prime Early Access Sale was your last chance to save this year, Amazon drops the Holiday Beauty Haul 2022

First, they brought us Prime Day. Then, they brought us the Prime Early Access Sale. And now? Well, now they’ve got us downright giddy with the Amazon Beauty Haul 2022! These are the kind of buzzy picks that any beauty lover (including, ahem, ourselves) will adore, so not only are we filling out own bathrooms and makeup bags, we’re getting a ton of holiday shopping done, too.

The Amazon Holiday Beauty Haul only runs through November 6, so we’ve put together a list of just a few of our favorites to get you started on the right foot. From the most viral hair tool we’ve seen to a decadent perfume scent that’ll have everyone asking, “What perfume is that?”, we’ve found it all. And it wouldn’t be an Amazon sale without their famous Lightning Deals, so make sure you’re keeping a close eye on those, too!

MakeUp Eraser

One of our favorite, can't-live-without products is the MakeUp Eraser. It 100% lives up to the hype: remove makeup, including mascara, foundation, waterproof whatever, with just water. Now, you can use your favorite makeup remover along with it, of course, but either way, your skin will thank you for the gentle treatment the MakeUp Eraser offers (instead of, y'know, scrubbing it till it's raw). It also comes in a bunch of colors if orange isn't your cup of tea.

MakeUp Eraser ($20 $14) Here

Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle

Attention, blonde babes, grey goddesses, and white wow-ers: Shimmer Lights is going to change your life. The violet shampoo and conditioner neutralize brassiness that can occur without depositing color (meaning you're not going to end up with purple hair). Just make sure you follow the directions to get your best results, but this blonde editor swears by Shimmer Lights!

Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle ($31.98 $21.04) Here

StriVectin-SD Volumizing Hand Cream

StriVectin leads the industry in anti-aging skincare, and the Volumizing Hand Cream is a cult classic. Soften, firm, and plump up your delicate hand skin, especially now that colder weather is here. Winter can do a real number on your pretty paws.

StriVectin-SD Volumizing Hand Cream ($29 $26.10) Here

Evian Facial Spray, 1.7oz Travel 6-Pack

This is the facial spray that inspired so many others. This OG can be used before moisturizing for an extra boost, or throughout the day whenever you need it. We're also coming up on ho-ho-ho-holiday travel, and keeping one of these little bottles with you will let you perk up parched skin after flying or long drives!

Evian Facial Spray, 1.7oz Travel 6-Pack ($44 $37.60) Here

Bioderma ABCDerm Baby Foaming Cleansing Gel

With a 4.7 Star rating from verified Amazon customers, this non-stripping, fragrance-free, ultra-gentle cleansing gel is excellent for sensitive kiddo skin. Oh, and it can be used on hair, too!

Bioderma ABCDerm Baby Foaming Cleansing Gel ($25.99 $22.09) Here

UNITE Hair U:DRY Fresh Hydrating Dry Conditioner

You probably already have a favorite dry shampoo (but in case you don't, we like this one, this one, and this one) and but have you heard of dry conditioner? UNITE is non-greasy and won't weigh your hair down, but revives and energizes dull second (or third or fourth...) day hair!

UNITE Hair U:DRY Fresh Hydrating Dry Conditioner ($29.50 $21.35) Here

PMD Personal Microderm Elite Pro At-Home Microdermabrasion Kit

Skip the med spa or fill in the time between visits with the PMD! Use this pro device weekly to smooth fine lines, reduce pore size, diminish the appearance of dark spots or blemishes, and even out skin tone. You'll be glowing all holiday season and beyond!

PMD Personal Microderm Elite Pro At-Home Microdermabrasion Kit ($299 $239.20) Here

KORRES Black Sugar Eau de Toilette

It can be a crapshoot buying scents online, but listen: KORRES Black Sugar smells like grown-up candy. It's a blend of spun sugar, rosewood, amber, and soft vanilla. Think of a cross between cotton candy and warm air. Point is, if you're going to take a risk with personal scents, this is the one to do it with!

KORRES Black Sugar Eau de Toilette ($54 $49.50) Here

Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand

The glow that dermaplaning gives is pretty much unmatched! If you've never had the experience, all dermaplaning does is removes the fine hairs on your face along with exfoliating your skin. Makeup goes on better, skincare products absorb more efficiently, and easily prevents dullness. And for this price, you'll be a believer!

Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand ($19.99 $14.98) Here

MONEY Hair Masque

Chris Appleton and Color Wow partnered up to create the MONEY Hair Masque; a non-waxy, deeply hydrating masque to give you the most expensive-looking hair of your life and a crazy good price!

MONEY Hair Mask ($45 $40.50) Here

OPI Infinite Shine2 Nail Laquer

OPI is a nail care brand icon, so we jump when they offer a sale! There are a bunch of hues to choose from, but we're leaning toward Cliffside Karaoke for the fall.

OPI Infinite Shine2 Nail Laquer ($13.99 $11.89) Here

Revlon ColorStay Pencil Eyeliner 2-Pack

We've found that ColorStay eyeliner is just as good, if not better, than some of the pricier brands out there. It's waterproof, smudge-proof, and wears for 24 hours. Now, why you'd need to wear eyeliner for 24 hours, we don't know. But the option is there!

Revlon ColorStay Pencil Eyeliner 2-Pack ($9.99 $7.90) Here

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

Looking for the perfect winter nude lippy? Look no further. The classic Super Lustrous Lipstick from Revlon offers this stunning nude shade, Brazilian Tan, among others. 

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick ($7.99 $4.90) Here

BIG Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder

This isn’t a dry shampoo, so stick with us here: this is a texturizing powder that gives instant lift and volume no matter where you apply it! It's clear so it won't leave any white cast on dark hair, and a tiny bit goes a long, long way. You'll wonder how you did without it before!

BIG Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder ($35.25 $31.73) Here 

FHI Heat Handleless All-in-One Professional Blow Dryer

Get the ultimate in control during your blowout days with the FHI Heat Dryer! It comes with an attachment set, too, but we're loving that this set cuts down on drying time and feels a lot better holding than a traditional blow dryer!

FHI Heat Handleless All-in-One Professional Blow Dryer ($155.99 $120.99) Here

DevaCurl CurlBonding Kit

Curly girlies, rejoice! Nourish, strengthen, and protect your locks with this CurlBond™ Re-Coiling Treatment Mask + UNWRP™ Versatile Wrap! 

DevaCurl CurlBonding Kit ($36 $32) Here

Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer & Hot Hair Brush

The super viral hair dryer/hot hair brush combo will rock your world! It smooths, it adds volume, it controls frizz, it pretty much does it all! There's a reason it went viral. 

Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer & Hot Hair Brush ($69.95 $48) Here

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We feel for your winter birthday babies: celebrating in the shadow of the holiday season is tough! We’ve rounded up eight party favor ideas for kids that promise to make their special day that much more special—and parents will appreciate that none of them include candy. Whether you’re looking for a magic wand or a DIY memory game to while away cozy winter days, we have the perfect party favor to wrap up your little one’s celebration. See them all below.

Bitty Bubble Jars

The Pretty Blog

These pint-sized glass jars from The Pretty Blog are the perfect size for bubbles—and the pipe cleaner bubble wands are genius! Adding a few drops of food coloring in winter shades of icy blues transforms an anytime-toy into an adorable seasonal favor.

Adorable Aprons

Lillian Hope Designs

For a group of budding chefs—or perhaps for a cookie decorating gathering—consider passing out aprons so that you don’t send home tiny bakers encrusted in frosting and sprinkles. While these aprons from Lillian Hope Designs are personalized with iron-on transfer paper, you could easily swap out guests’ names for a mixture of holiday symbols, snowflakes, snowmen ... you get the idea!

Wonderfully Easy Wands

Aesthetic Nest

For the Frozen fanatics who just can’t let it go, make their whimsical dreams come true by outfitting each and every guest with one of these Elsa wands from Aesthetic Nest. Using just a dowel rod, a few ribbons, and some snowflake ornaments, they’ll soon be turning everything into snow and ice.  

Party Pampering

Evermine

For older children who enjoy a little pampering, dole out these mini manicure kits from Evermine. The frosted bags are on-target for the season, and you can change up the packaging and nail polish colors for a more wintery look. You could even include tiny bottles of hand cream to protect little fingers in the dry cold!  

Make Your Own Memory

The Green Divas

Compact enough to slip into a backpack or purse, this pint-sized memory game from The Green Divas is perfect for airplane rides, doctor’s office waiting rooms, or restaurants. The options for images on each wooden coin are only limited by your local craft store’s stamp selection! Your special birthday kid will have a ton of fun making these games for his friends, too. 

Let It Snow

Minieco

Give your guests the double-whammy magic of a snow globe AND a LEGO miniature! These hand-held jars from Minieco will entrance little eyes for hours—both with their softly-falling glittery “snow” and the LEGO figurine inside. Let your child choose different figurines for her guests to choose from for themselves.

[rt_slide image=”1447962″ caption=”One%20Little%20Project” photo_url=”http://onelittleproject.com/birdseed-ornaments/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>One Little Project are sweet to look at and simple to make, and can easily hang from a tree limb so kids can watch feathered friends stop by for a snack.

photo: — Taylor Clifton & Katie Brown

 

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The one thing most moms really want this Mother’s Day? Just. One. Day. Off. The one thing most grandmas really, really want? Time with the grandkids. Unfortunately, neither of those is an option for most families these days. So instead, we’ve done our best to bring you gifts that are both useful and unique. From a watercolor kit to a frame-worthy puzzle, here are seven Mother’s Day gifts that support LA’s small business community, while making mom feel extra special.

Makers Mess Kits

Courtesy of Makers Mess

Now's the perfect time for moms to take up a new hobby, courtesy of Makers Mess (which offers kids parties, camps and more during non-Covid times). In addition to the Watercolor Kit, pictured, there's also a Macrame Kit, Embroidery Kit and Mini Weaving Kit—just to name a few. With the Watercolor Kit, you can also get $10 off Makers Mess pre-recorded watercolor workshop.

SHOP NOW: Makers Mess Watercolor Kit, $27; shipping prices vary

Birch Propagation Station from Greenwood

Speaking of new hobbies, propagating plants, anyone? (Plants that propagate grow roots from their cuttings in water.) This 10 in. birch log from Valley Village's Greenwood has seven glass tubes for your clippings. Check out the shop's Instagram stories for more plants and gifts available for pick up or delivery.

SHOP NOW: Birch Propagation Station, $46; free shipping on orders over $40 with code STAYHOME

Inner Piece Puzzle

Courtesy of Inner Piece

Discovered on Unique Markets virtual Mother's Day Marketplace, LA-based Inner Piece's grown-up puzzles are the soothing escape what we all need right now. Once completed, this 500-piece puzzle is its own 18x18 work of art. 

SHOP NOW: Inner Piece Puzzle, $30 (use discount code UNIQUE for 15 percent off); free shipping on orders over $50

DeLight Patisserie Mother's Day Box

Courtesy of DeLight Patisserie

Another Unique Markets find, these sweet shortbread cookies are handmade and packaged in LA. Each treat, 16 in total, is individually hand-wrapped and they come in a gorgeous floral box.

SHOP NOW: DeLight Patisserie Mother's Day Box, $21.50; shipping prices vary

Rose Lane Farms Mother's Day Bundles

Score the bloom of all blooms Rose Lane Farms, an heirloom rose-cutting farm hidden in North Hollywood. Send a DM via Instagram to arrange for a pick-up order.

Saint-Martin Candle from Individual Medley

Courtesy of Individual Medley

Take Mom to France, by way of Los Angeles, with the Saint-Martin candle by LA-based candlemaker Mar Mar. The scent is warm and woodsy, but still subtly crisp, like a night in Paris. Like all of Mar Mar's candles, this one is poured by Light for Life, an organization that creates jobs for adults with disabilities.

SHOP NOW: Mar Mar Saint-Martin Candle, $46; free shipping with code STAYCOZY

Compagnie de Provence Soap & Hand Cream from Yolk

Get same-day delivery via Postmates on all the trinkets, baubles, books and more from gift shop Yolk. Perfect for mom during this time of nonstop hand washing: subtly scented soap and hand cream from Compagnie de Provence.

SHOP NOW: Compagnie de Provence soap, $36, and hand cream, $26

–Shannan Rouss

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Ellen has done it again. The talk show superstar has released her May list of favorite things at Walmart and we are officially excited for summer!

From products that will rock your BBQ, to summer styles and toys, Ellen’s list for spring is affordable and just what we need to look forward to warmer days. Keep scrolling to see some of our top picks from this month’s collection.

Favorites for Spring 2019

Adulting : How to Become a Grown-up in 535 Easy(ish) Steps

Summer is for catching up on all those books stacking up on your nightstand! Ellen's book pick for this month, Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 535 Easy Steps ($9) is a funny take on how being an adult, doesn't mean you always act like one.

Igloo Daytripper Picnic Tote with Pack-Ins

Gear up for the shore, lake or pool with the Igloo Daytripper Picnic Tote with Pack-Ins ($43). This handy carry-all contains a bamboo cutting board, stainless steel cheese knives, corkscrew, foldable mini picnic table, two main compartments with push-aside dividers, a detachable 50" crossbody strap and extra dry storage pockets on the sides.

Ombre Heart 3/4 Sleeve Baseball Graphic Tee

It's all about the love when it comes to this Ombre Heart 3/4 Sleeve Baseball Graphic Tee ($12) from Ev1. Made in a breathable cotton and tagless style, this colorful tee pairs great with shorts or comfy leggings.

Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker

Ok, we admit––this is the most expensive item on Ellen's list but it's a Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker ($190)! This 400-watt appliance makes 36 ounces of frozen margaritas in one simple step and even has manual "shave only" and "blend only" controls to customize your marg.

Billy Jealousy Beard Envy Gift Set For Men

Ellen's got your man covered, ladies! The Billy Jealousy Beard Envy Gift Set For Men ($17) includes a hydrating beard wash with aloe and soy protein, an extra-firm, boar bristle brush, and a styling beard control product with jojoba oil.

Cuisinart 13-Piece Bamboo BBQ Tool Set

Take charge of your cookout this spring and summer with the Cuisinart 13-Piece Bamboo BBQ Tool Set ($30). Coming in a bamboo carrying case, this set includes a chef’s spatula, silicone basting brush, locking tongs, 4 stainless skewers, 4 corn cob holders, and a cleaning brush with palm stalk bristles.

Hamilton Beach Quesadilla Maker

Ok, we know––quesadillas are super easy to make. But come the hot weather, the last thing you want to be doing is standing over a hot stove, and that's why Ellen loves the Hamilton Beach Quesadilla Maker ($20). Perfect for busy nights or giving your young chefs some responsibility to make their own dinner, this inexpensive appliance whips up 'dillas in roughly five minutes. Bon appetit!

Favorites from 2018

EV1 from Ellen Degeneris Love Shirt

You can never have enough T-shirts, including this basic EV1 Love shirt ($10) from Ellen herself. The soft jersey fabric in neutral gray means you can wear this for the entire fall season and never go out of style.

Huffy Nel Lusso Women's Cruiser Bike

Cruise the town in style on Ellen's favorite bike choice, the New Lusso from Huffy ($129) in yellow or blue. You won't believe all the features––basket, rear rack and cup-holder! Mama's got a new ride!

Harvest Wreath

You can't let fall pass you by without a Harvest Wreath ($65)! This 28-inch sized wreath is made with gold and russet leaves, pumpkins gourds and berry springs and is perfect for anyone in your home. 

Keurig K-Classic K50 Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

Keep family and friends warm this fall when you have a K-Cup coffee maker ($80-90) on hand. Coming in either red or blue, this machine brews the most popular size cups of coffee and has a huge water reservoir to brew 6+ cups of coffee before refilling––perfect for holiday gatherings!

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Flavored Single-Cup Coffee

Enjoy the best things about fall (duh, the food and drinks!) and keep a box of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice K-cups ($11) on hand. The makers of the famous PSL have packed the perfectly flavored drink into a tiny pod, that costs less than $1 a cup.

Ozark Trail 30-Ounce Double-Wall Tumbler

Enjoy coffee on the go and make a small investment in an Ozark tumbler ($8.74). Coming in nearly 10 color choices, the double-walled, vacuum-sealed cup keeps your coffee hot until you can enjoy it.

Tree Hut Almond & Honey Shea Sugar Butter Scrub

Ellen's top beauty pick, Tree Hut Almond & Honey Shea Butter Sugar Scrub ($6.48) sounds as delicious as it does luxurious. But don't be fooled by the tiny price tag––it's made with organic Shea Butter, sweet almond oil, safflower seed oil, avocado oil and real sugar almond bits for the ultimate in skin repairing and moisture replenishment.

Burt's Bees Tips & Toes Kit

Keep your toes, hands and lips in tip top shape this fall with Burt's Bees Tips & Toes kit ($11.92). The 6-piece kit comes with Honey & Grapeseed Oil Hand Cream, Coconut Foot Cream, Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, Almond & Milk Hand Cream, Hand Salve and Pomegranate Lip Balm in travel sizes. Perfect for those fall getaways or carrying in your purse.

iRobot Roomba 670 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum

Every mom can get on board with Ellen's top pick for cleaning equipment: the Roomba ($294). The robot has a 3-Stage Cleaning System and Dual Multi-Surface Brushes and comes with a full suite of intelligent sensors, an edge-sweeping brush that moves in 27-degree angle and can run for up to 90 minutes before automatically docking and recharging.

 

Tzumi PopSolo Glow Wireless LED Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone

Ellen's quirky personality shows through on her pick of this wireless LED bluetooth karaoke microphone ($19) for her October favorites list. The Bluetooth-powered wireless microphone is universally compatible with tons of karaoke apps and works with smartphones. It's even perfect for on-the-go performances!

Farberware Baker's Advantage Ceramic Deep Pie Dish

You can't very well embrace the fall season without a pie or two! This deep pie dish ($13) is big on value and a must for your desserts this autumn. This professional-quality stoneware with a glazed red exterior and cream interior easily and stylishly transports from oven to table.

Hershey's Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Chocolate

It's time to step up your candy game with a bag of Hershey's Halloween glow in the dark candy ($19.54). The 230-count bag is packed with favorites like Kit Kat's and Reese's in fun, glow-in-the-dark wrappers.

 

––Karly Wood

All Photos: Courtesy of Walmart

 

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