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I found the Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream after tossing out what was supposed to be my go-to summer moisturizer, because it didn’t heal my flaky skin and left a major white cast thanks to the SPF. The affordable Versed cream, however, is dramatically different from the one I was forced to get rid of. The cream is blended with key hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, algae extract, vitamin E, and squalane that replenish the skin’s natural moisture....

“I have very fair, very sensitive, and acne-prone skin. This helps significantly with making my skin feel smooth [and] hydrated, and most importantly, it takes down the redness,” writes one such reviewer. “I’ve recommended it to my friends, they all love it as well.” To buy: $11 (was $15); amazon.com. Those with rosacea and dry, flaky skin saw similarly exciting results, and some said the $11 moisturizer even bested products from pricey brands like La Roche-Posay and Kiehl’s (one shopper coins it “a secret treasure”)....

The Oak Essentials Restorative Mask is made with hydrating and anti-inflammatory organic honey (which the brand points out is a natural humectant, or something that keeps things moist) and free radical-blocking avocado oil, which is rich in vitamin C, too. The mask also has sea buckthorn fruit oil, which has vitamins C and E, is rich in omega-7 for collagen reproduction, and has beta carotene, an “antioxidant powerhouse” that naturally helps slow skin’s aging process....

As you stock and keep your pantry and refrigerator filled with your favorite cans and sodas, the go-to way to keep everything in line is to stack them. But when cans of any kind are loose, they have a tendency to tip over, roll, and it all quickly becomes a jumbled mess. To prevent any mishaps while still saving space, shoppers have found multiple uses for the Homeries can dispenser and organizer bins....

Behind the scenes, we’re hard at work making over every square inch of the home, but we wanted to share with you a sneak peek at the “before” images of the house during construction, below. Then, meet the design team. Check back often and follow along on our Instagram for more updates! The 2021 Real Simple Home “Before” Located on a corner lot in a charming neighborhood, this 1910 house is finally getting a long-awaited update....

Start by emptying a jar of salsa (or substituting homemade salsa) into a large saucepan and cooking over medium-high heat. Add chicken, beans, broth, and cumin if desired. After bringing your mixture to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. That’s all it takes to make this dish. Afterward, you can customize it with whatever toppings you want, including onions, sour cream, tortilla chips, green onions, or frozen corn....

Pollio had been working for years to slowly incorporate texture and color into her white box of a home, where her husband, Dan, and their four kids were always running inside and out. “We also have a handful of pets—dogs, kittens, bunnies, and chickens—and this past summer our family worked on a garden together,” she says. “We really enjoy being outside and exploring.” As Pollio balanced these activities with her home’s transformation, she particularly wanted the epicenter of their comings and goings to be a place that showcased her classic style....

“This was meant to be used as the formal living room, thus the fireplace, so I originally began the design with that in mind,” says principal designer David Samuel Ko of Maison Ko. “But as my clients realized that they were working from home more and more and weren’t going into the office as much, we decided that it would be best used as an office.” The space is set right off the home’s front door, and its first impression was one of turquoise walls with white detailing along the wainscoting and trim....

St. Patrick’s Day Quotes Looking for a nice pot o’ quotes for St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate the day? We put together a handful of our favorite quotes—funny and sincere—for you to save and send to your favorite leprechaun. Tennessee Williams Katharine Tynan Victoria Holt Jimmy Dean St. Patrick’s Day Snacks Kids and adults will enjoy these Irish treats. These homemade St. Patrick’s Day snacks are the perfect sweet-and-salty holiday mixes....

The Brooklyn-based journalist, who has recent bylines in Fodor’s Travel, Conde Nast Traveler, and Hotels Above Par, has reported on a matriarchal society on a Greek island; a hot new beach destination in Vietnam; and the rising bachelorette scene in Nashville. She’s excited about this foray into freelancing and is especially keen on covering a wide array of topics, including food and drink, hotels, travel trends, wellness content, style and beauty, business stories and general interest....

For sizing context, I typically wear a 32DD bra size (though it can be 32DDD, depending on where I’m shopping), and I find the medium size of the Colsie bralette offers the perfect amount of coverage. The nylon-spandex material hugs me just enough to keep everything in place and provide adequate chest support—it’s taut, but not restricting, and remains impressively breathable. My other friends, 32D and 32C, also think the medium size fits them well....

Now through April 9, you can browse over 7,000 patio deals, including patio furniture, dining sets, outdoor rugs, outdoor lighting, patio cushions, umbrellas, fire pits, and grills. There’s even a section for small-space patio furniture that’s ideal for balconies or small porches. You can even snag a trending egg chair for $110 off. Instead of scrolling through all 50 pages of deals, we’ve rounded up the 10 best deals to shop....

Top 10 Fall Allergy Air Purifier Deals: GermGuardian GG1100W 7-Inch Pluggable Small Air Purifier, $34 (was $50) Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini Portable Air Purifier, $35 with coupon (was $50) Toppin TPAP002 HEPA Air Purifier, $43 with coupon (was $60) Renpho Air Purifier, $43 with coupon (was $90) Aroeve H13 HEPA Air Purifier, $50 with coupon (was $70) Pure Enrichment PureZone Air Purifier, $100 (was $130) Medify MA-25 Air Purifier, $160 (was $200) Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier, $160 (was $250) Coway Airmega True HEPA Purifier, $199 (was $230) Hathaspace Smart Air Purifier, $230 (was $300)...

Best Overall: Bali Comfort Revolution Wire-Free Bra Best T-Shirt: Calvin Klein Perfectly Fit Lightly Lined T-Shirt Bra Best Push-Up: Deyllo Push-Up Lace Bra Best Strapless: Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Full-Busted Underwire Bra Best Bralette: Calvin Klein Invisibles Bralette Best Full Coverage: Vanity Fair Beauty Back Smoothing Underwire Bra Best Wireless: Warner’s Easy Does It No Bulge Wire-Free Bra Best for Support: Bali All-Around Smoothing Underwire Bra Best Seamless: True & Co True Body Triangle Bra Best Sports Bra: Fittin Racerback Sports Bra Best for Nursing: Kindred Bravely French Terry Racerback Nursing Bra...

Chances are, you’re storing items that really could (and should) be moved elsewhere. “You need to store items based on what you use most and what works best for your routine,” says Monica Friel, chief executive organizer with Chaos to Order in Chicago. “Evaluating what you have from time to time is the best way to make sure the space in your bathroom is being used most efficiently for your particular needs....

With bright colors, delicate leaves, and elegant planters, the best fake plants look real but don’t require any maintenance. To come up with this list, we researched various types of faux plants (including potted floor plants, hanging flowers, and small succulents) and considered factors like size, material, and planter type. We also spoke to Meg Callahan, brand manager at Afloral, for expert tips on how to choose the most realistic-looking fake plants....

This long, narrow room has two distinct sitting areas, which are connected by a broad golden stripe that runs the length of the ceiling. The clever paint treatment also distinguishes the living space from the adjacent entryway. How We Hang When you’re putting up art, don’t limit yourself to the walls. For an unexpected and modern approach, suspend frames from the edges of shelves. This adds dimension to the display on the wall unit....

To find the best grill cleaners, we interviewed three experts—Christie Vanover, competitive pitmaster and founder of Girls Can Grill, Ray Rastelli Jr., butcher and president of Rastelli Food Group, and Roger Sitrin, chef instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education—to learn how to choose the best grill cleaners for different types of grills and messes. Using their recommendations as a starting point, we spent hours researching grill cleaners, assessing them for strength, ingredients, and ease of use....