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
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This pocket Advent calendar will quickly become a family tradition. Crafty parents will love filling it with tiny treats, family activities, and holiday toys.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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It’s a fact that moms usually focus their purchasing efforts on the rest of the family. This year, treat her to something she’ll love and would probably never buy for herself. After all, Mother’s Day is the perfect day to indulge! From mom-bling to luxe bath products and foodie gifts she’ll love, check out our editor’s picks for the best gifts for mom.
Homesick's Thank You, Mom Candle
Homesick has a candle for just about every occasion or place you miss. This one has hints of a fresh bouquet (think jasmine, lily, and lavender) and is a sweet way to say you care. With 60-80 hours of burning time, this is one gift that'll stick around.
Get her day started right with breakfast in bed. This sampling of freshly made pastries comes straight from the iconic Le Marais in San Francisco. You'll get chocolate croissants, almond croissants, Kouign-Amann batons, and Pain aux Raisin—yum!
So maybe a trip to Japan isn't in the cards this Mother's Day. Treat her to a bath experience inspired by the country's legendary hot springs with this set instead.
For the mom who loves her bold baubles, this bracelet is just the thing. There are several color combos, and she'll make a statement without saying a word.
Mom will shine like Rose and Cora with this all-organic set of sparkly lip gloss. Use one alone or blend the two for a customized color. You get two pots, and one applicator brush, and it comes wrapped in a pretty bow.
You've probably seen these around town. Yup, it's no secret that moms are ditching the heavy shoulder tote in favor of this trendy bag usually worn cross-body. It's perfect for commuting or hitting the park for a play date, so this sporty way to store your valuables works for every type of mom. If pink isn't her color, there are three other colors (grey is backorder until Jun. 11) to try.
It's okay to admit you're obsessed with The Real Housewives. Indulge in that obsession with this hilarious RHONY adult coloring book. All that's left to include is a glass of wine and serious ME time.
Boarderie's Mother's Day Ciccetti Cheese & Charcuterie Board
The way to mom's heart? Really good cheese and other goodies. We love this collection from Boarderie because it's made to order fresh and arrives ready to go. That's right, all the hand-curated cheeses, fruits, nuts, and meats are beautifully arranged on an Acacia wood-cutting board and are ready to be enjoyed as soon as she opens the box.
If the mom in your life loves to entertain, she can never have too many serving boards. This one is handmade, dyed in lively colors, and will brighten up any table. Here's a bonus: It'll go great with the delectable charcuterie board above!
Which mom doesn't long for a way to cool off when sitting by the playing field or the pool? This genius rechargeable pocket fan easily clips to your bag and doesn't have a colorful foam blade in sight.
If you're going to get mom chocolate for Mother's Day, get her the good stuff. Almost too pretty to eat, these petite treats will surprise her with every bite.
Before you say "A robe? Seriously?!," hear us out. This baby is hand-block printed by 5th generation master printers in Jaipur, made from 100% certified organic Indian cotton, and promises to make her feel like the glamour girl she is.
Designed with moms in mind, this luxe weekend bag is stain-resistant and has a wipeable interior, and will hold everything she needs for a much-needed getaway. It has 10 storage compartments and comes in six different hues.
Every mother needs a mantra. These Note to Self necklaces allow her to keep an inspiring message close to her heart. 18K gold-dipped with an adjustable chain, choose from statements like "I Am Enough," "Choose Joy," and "I Am the Storm." Pre-shipping in early May, these are a sweet gift for Mother's Day.
If she can't imagine traveling anywhere without her laptop in tow, this might be one of the best gifts for mom. This storage 'book' had space for all her chargers, adaptors, and more.
If she hasn't already jumped on the bandwagon, now is as good a time as ever to give mom the cult tumbler that will let her get all the water she needs on the daily. Offered in over a dozen hues (check out the new colors for spring 2023), one sip and she'll be hooked.
Dazzle her with a set of stunning earrings. These are offered in different gemstone combinations that include white topaz, garnet, citrine, and quartz. They are also adjustable so she can customize the look.
Chocolates? Check. Bath goodies? Check. A brand-new book set in Santorini filled with romance and family drama? Check! This fun read is exactly what mom needs while taking time for herself on Mother's Day, or any day!
Spotted on Oprah's legendary "favorite things" list, this travel jewelry box ensures all the new goodies mom gets for Mother's Day will stay in order and untangled. It has a spot for earrings, necklaces, and rings, and even has a tiny mirror.
This cult-favorite styling tool does the work of a hair dryer and a round brush and creates a salon-quality blowout. Some fans even say they've cut out the flat iron step of their prep work, which means it's a huge time saver. And as moms, we know how precious our time is.
Take her morning coffee to a whole new level with this stainless steel French press coffee maker. She can make a little or a lot, and when pressed down, the silicone seal immediately stops the extraction of the coffee's natural flavors, so it won't get bitter with time. Offered in six different colors.
She's going to need a place to pour all that delicious coffee, so why not one of these chic mugs? Made by hand, each one is the perfect size for mom's morning brew.
It's no secret that moms need better sleep. This aromatherapy mix of lavender, chamomile, and palmarosa comes blended into a shea butter/bee's wax blended stick that's not greasy and can go on wrists, necks, and even inside sleeping masks. Apply 30 minutes before bedtime and get ready to snooze.
If you're looking to give her some pampering goodies, one of the best gifts for mom has got to be this classic set from L'Occitane. The lotion is a best-seller for a reason, plus, there's soap, shower oil, lotion just for feet, and an extra-luxe version for hands.
Ever wondered what it means when you're falling or running in place? This collection of cards will teach you the significance of 60 common dreams and will help you make the connection between your dreams and your waking life.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.