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8 simple tricks for a smoother makeup base

Makeup pilling can leave tiny rolls of product across your skin, but a few simple changes to your routine may help create a smoother base. There are few beauty frustrations quite like spending time carefully applying your skin care and makeup, only to watch everything gather into tiny flakes or balls once you begin blending…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 29, 20260Comments

Music

Ice Spice Is Not Actually Pregnant, Here Is the Real Story

No, Ice Spice is not pregnant. The baby bump in her new music video with Lil Yachty is a costume created through special effects, part of a larger surreal visual concept for the song rather than an actual pregnancy announcement. What actually happens in the Out My Face music video? The song, released Aug. 28…

ByGesi LloydAugust 28, 20260Comments

Beauty

SSRI Sweat Struggles Finally Have a Summer Fix

Excessive sweating is a well known side effect of SSRI antidepressants, and the right mix of cooling and mattifying beauty products can make a real difference in staying comfortable through a hot summer without changing anything about your medication. Why do SSRIs cause excessive sweating? SSRIs are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of…

ByGesi LloydAugust 28, 20260Comments

Parenthood

What Parents Should Know About School Anxiety

The return to school can bring anxiety, new routines and plenty of questions. For some children, however, the transition can also bring worries that linger well beyond the first few days. A child may have trouble sleeping, complain about a stomachache, ask repeated questions or want extra reassurance before classes begin. Those reactions do not…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 28, 20260Comments

Wellness

Why you shouldn’t ditch hand sanitizer yet

Hand sanitizer can be a convenient way to clean your hands when you're away from a sink, but experts say it should not always replace traditional handwashing. Keeping a small bottle of sanitizer nearby can make everyday life easier, particularly during errands, travel or outings with children. Still, when soap and water are available, there…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 28, 20260Comments

Fitness

7 smart reasons to make walking a daily habit

A simple walk may be one of the easiest ways to add more movement to your routine while supporting several aspects of long term well being. Walking does not require a gym membership, complicated equipment or a lengthy preparation routine. It can fit into almost any schedule, whether that means taking a stroll before breakfast,…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 28, 20260Comments

Sports

Coco Gauff Brings Luxury to the Court Again

Coco Gauff's off court style works because it barely strays from her on court instincts, folding her longtime New Balance partnership into elevated pieces from Miu Miu until the whole look reads as hers rather than something a stylist built around her. How did Coco Gauff's style become part of her brand? It started early.…

ByGesi LloydAugust 28, 20260Comments

Fashion

25 Essentials TikTok Can’t Stop Buying in 2026

Building a wardrobe that lasts starts with structure, not size. Women are trading impulse hauls for a short list of pieces that earn a spot in rotation, a shift showing up across style and closet decluttering accounts all through 2026. The wardrobe essentials leading that shift include quality denim, one polished handbag, a supportive bra…

ByGesi LloydAugust 28, 20260Comments

Skincare

Over 50 with a crepey neck? Experts reveal this fix

Dermatology insiders reveal the smart moves that keep crepey skin and stubborn lines in check. The neck rarely gets the same attention as the face in a skincare routine, yet it's often the first place age quietly shows up. Thinner skin, fewer oil glands and a near-constant range of motion make this area especially vulnerable…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 27, 20260Comments

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8 simple tricks for a smoother makeup base

Ice Spice Is Not Actually Pregnant, Here Is the Real Story

SSRI Sweat Struggles Finally Have a Summer Fix

What Parents Should Know About School Anxiety

Why you shouldn’t ditch hand sanitizer yet

7 smart reasons to make walking a daily habit

Coco Gauff Brings Luxury to the Court Again

25 Essentials TikTok Can’t Stop Buying in 2026

Over 50 with a crepey neck? Experts reveal this fix

Can zinc actually help with acne?

How to keep your braids fresh between wash days

Raven-Symone reveals her oddly personal obsession with BTS