Reader question: Is The Ordinary worth the hype? And which ingredients should I be getting—there are so many! —Diana Verona At first glance, The Ordinary seems very, well, ordinary. The color palette is monochrome, there are no flashy marketing claims splashed across the bottles, and the packaging looks more like a scientist’s arsenal than something you’d find on a vanity. Oh, and here’s the kicker—nothing costs more than $30. So why is the brand generating so much buzz amongst TikTok-ers, beauty editors, and dermatologists alike?...

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But for all the good it does, retinol can irritate the skin. When using it for the first time, start with a low percentage and work your way up steadily. “Don’t stop immediately if a little sensitivity occurs, as it can take your skin cells a couple of weeks to adapt,” says Ewoma Ukeleghe , MD, a board-certified dermatologist in London. “If it’s extremely uncomfortable, use only once a week or switch to the lowest concentration you can find....

Due to the construction of memory foam, exposing it to the agitation of a washer and dryer will cause the foam to break apart. So yes, you can wash a memory foam pillow, but no, you cannot do so in the washing machine. However, a vacuum cleaner can be used to clean a memory foam pillow quickly and with ease. There are also methods for stain removal, as well as for deep cleaning, that are safe for memory foam pillows....

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“Chipotles in adobo sauce, ripe avocados, and eggs” -Pati Jinich, chef, host of PBS’ La Frontera and Pati’s Mexican Table, and author of three cookbooks. Her latest is Treasures of the Mexican Table “In my kitchen you will always find auyama—a type of pumpkin that I like to use for soup—blue cheese for a creamy white pasta sauce, and coriander seeds for so many things. I just love the flavor....

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Make your own tissue paper pom-poms with these simple steps. Plus, if you need a bunch in a pinch, it’s more affordable (and super easy) to create several using a basic pack of tissue paper. With this versatile hack, you can switch up the color combinations to suit any holiday or special occasion. For big party displays, string them on a garland or dangle a cluster from the ceiling. Or use small ones as gift toppers or gather them in decorative containers to showcase as a centerpiece....

Today, as part of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales weekend, hundreds of retailers have prices slashed across thousands of categories. While we use the sale opportunity to stock up on gifts for friends, relatives, and loved ones, the immense savings also yield the perfect opportunity to upgrade certain functional items, like the air purifier that might positively impact our well-being, without causing undue stress to our bank accounts....

But first, a lesson in cranberry appreciation… Cranberry harvest in North America begins in late September or early October, and lasts through early November, with the fresh-berry season lasting through January. Of course, frozen cranberries, Craisins, cranberry juice, and the ubiquitous canned versions are available year-round. Need more reasons to love cranberry sauce? Health-wise, there are plenty. Cranberries are a nutritional powerhouse rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, prebiotic fibers, vitamins, and minerals....

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