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I’m fine with admitting that my 40+ skin could possibly benefit from injectable filler , but I’m also fine with admitting that the thought of a needle going into my face or how I might look if the filler doesn’t “settle” properly scares the heck out of me. So when I saw the rave reviews for Invity Youth Activating Instant Filler ($65), a noninvasive, cosmeceutical-grade serum that promises filler-like effects with no needles required, I was certainly intrigued. Could the serum make my skin tighter, my cheeks fuller, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, all without the time and cost of professional filler injections? It was time to try it and find out. Invity Youth Activating Instant Filler — $65.00 Shop now How it works The serum is designed to deliver skin-firming results both immediately and over time. The brand promises a “flash filler effect,” meaning that your skin will look TK within the first five to 60 minutes after application. This is all thanks to the in...

Come winter, putting on lip balm no longer simply feels like a nice thing to do—it’s a necessity. During these colder months, you need to moisturize your lips just like you do your face and body. Without regular balm application, you’ll be left with dry, cracked, itchy lips that you’re tempted to lick for relief (which, by the way, is a bad idea, because it can lead to lip-lickers dermatitis ), so be sure to keep a tub or tube of the stuff on hand (or at the very least, floating around in your purse or car console) at all times. But! Not all lip balms are created equally, so you’ll want to find a formula that truly lives up to its hydrating promise. According to derms , a good lip balm will moisturize your lips while sealing them to keep that moisture in and dry air out. This means looking for occlusive ingredients, like beeswax, petroleum jelly, and shea butter, which deliver on both fronts. Avoid anything that could potentially sting or irritate your lips (especially if they’re alre...

Whether you prefer the “ hot girl ” variety, a morning stroll for your mental health , strutting on a treadmill , or  powering through a few minutes on your lunch break, by now you are probably well aware of the many benefits of walking : It’s good for your heart and lungs , brain , mood , and longevity , among other things. But although it’s very clear why you should walk, there’s still a big question regarding the best way to go about it: Are short or long walks better for you? For example, how does getting up from your desk every hour to take a quick stroll around the block compare to carving out one chunk of time at the beginning or end of your day to walk a few miles? In general, all walking is good for you, so there’s really no right or wrong answer. “The most important thing here is to move,” says Tamanna Singh, MD, FACC, co-director of the Sports Cardiology Center at Cleveland Clinic. “Movement—whether it be short or long—will inherently precipitate a cascade effect o...

I’m fine with admitting that my 40+ skin could possibly benefit from injectable filler , but I’m also fine with admitting that the thought of a needle going into my face or how I might look if the filler doesn’t “settle” properly scares the heck out of me. So when I saw the rave reviews for Invity Youth Activating Instant Filler ($65), a noninvasive, cosmeceutical-grade serum that promises filler-like effects with no needles required, I was certainly intrigued. Could the serum make my skin tighter, my cheeks fuller, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, all without the time and cost of professional filler injections? It was time to try it and find out. Invity Youth Activating Instant Filler — $65.00 Shop now How it works The serum is designed to deliver skin-firming results both immediately and over time. The brand promises a “flash filler effect,” meaning that your skin will look TK within the first five to 60 minutes after application. This is all thanks to the in...

Come winter, putting on lip balm no longer simply feels like a nice thing to do—it’s a necessity. During these colder months, you need to moisturize your lips just like you do your face and body. Without regular balm application, you’ll be left with dry, cracked, itchy lips that you’re tempted to lick for relief (which, by the way, is a bad idea, because it can lead to lip-lickers dermatitis ), so be sure to keep a tub or tube of the stuff on hand (or at the very least, floating around in your purse or car console) at all times. But! Not all lip balms are created equally, so you’ll want to find a formula that truly lives up to its hydrating promise. According to derms , a good lip balm will moisturize your lips while sealing them to keep that moisture in and dry air out. This means looking for occlusive ingredients, like beeswax, petroleum jelly, and shea butter, which deliver on both fronts. Avoid anything that could potentially sting or irritate your lips (especially if they’re alre...

For most of us, starting the day off with a warm cup of coffee is non-negotiable. Fortunately, we’ve learned that drinking coffee is not only an effective way to get a zap of energy when you’re feeling sluggish, but it’s also approved by registered dietitians and gastroenterologists as a go-to drink for its gut health benefits . Phew ! ICYMI, Will Bulsiewicz , MD, a gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author of the books Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook , recently told us that coffee is one of his two favorite drinks for promoting healthy digestion and regularity . “Coffee can definitely be a gut-healthy beverage. Believe it or not, it contains soluble fiber in addition to antioxidants,” Dr. Bulsiewicz says. This is good news, considering soluble fiber is critical for keep things flowing steadily in the digestive tract. And the antioxidants, aka polyphenols , can help boost cognitive functioning and combat inflammation in the body. Lauren Manaker , MS, RDN,...

Fashion is loving function these days (hello, dad sneaks and fanny packs), and that means glasses have officially entered style-statement territory. But from cat-eye to geometric frames, bright colors and classic clear, pinning down your personal eyewear flair can feel a little daunting. Some help finding the best glasses, please? Just like you look to the stars for guidance on relationships, managing your calendar, and determining whether your mood is a result of mercury retrograde again , taking a celestial approach to fashion can help you find pieces that make you feel like your best self. Take it from personal stylist, confidence coach, and astrologer Ariel Catalasan , who believes that tuning into who you are on the inside is key to how you present yourself on the outside—and she relies on the zodiac signs to help inform that process. “Where the planets were [when you were born] influences your unique essence,” Catalasan says. “Style is so personal and naturally reflects t...

Swiss skin-care brand Weleda has been around since 1921, creating moisture-rich products that keep our skin soft, supple, and hydrated. One of its holy grail products, Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream ($19), is a body cream that launched in 1926 and remains so popular that a tube of it sells every five seconds. Plus, it’s a favorite of celebrities like Ashley Graham ,  Victoria Beckham , and  Gwenyth Paltrow . Though the original Skin Food formula is meant for the body, people love it so much that they often use it on their faces—which is why the brand decided to translate the product’s nourishing superpowers into a line of facial-care products that are specifically designed to be applied from the neck up. Weleda Skin Food Face Care — $20.00 to $25.00 Shop Now The Weleda Skin Food Face-Care collection, which launched this week, comprises the Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream ($25), the Skin Food Nourishing Night Cream ($25), and the Skin Food Nourishing ...