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Should I use Toner?

I am always looking for ways to simplify my life and the toners I would get in those freebies would sit and eventually be thrown out. Soooo, when I saw this article, it piqued my interest. What is do you think?








Do You Need to Use Toner?



Toner’s long been the ugly stepsister of skincare: you have to cleanse, and you must moisturizer, but tone? Eh. Who cares? Well thanks to a rapidly increasing interest in Korean skincare stateside, toners are taking their rightful place amongst the mighty serums and creams on beauty counters. But why? And what do they do? Consider this your factsheet for the water-like liquid.








What is toner?

A toner can be a lotion or a liquid solution, meant to provide your face with that “deep clean” feeling. “Depending on the type of skin, a toner can have several actions,” says Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, co-director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, DC. “Most people use a toner as an astringent to remove excess oil or makeup that their cleanser leaves behind. Others use it to balance the pH of the skin after cleansing.” It can also be used for extra soothing, hydration and anti-aging benefits. In other words, toner can be a bit of a cure-all depending on the formula and your individual needs.








How do you use toner?

Traditionally, toning is the step sandwiched between washing and moisturizing. “You apply a small amount on a cotton pad to the face and neck, usually avoiding the eye area depending on the formula,” says make-up artist Kristofer Buckle. “Do this right after cleansing the face, and before serums, moisturizers and creams are applied.” Dab, dab, dab. Let your skin dry. Hydrate. It’s quick and easy.








Who should use a toner?

Anyone can use toner, but women who struggle with excess oil production and blemishes should consider this extra step. Try a toner with glycolic acid, which Dr. Tanzi says will “remove all excess oil and continue to treat the skin to keep the pores clean” if you have the traditional toner-busting combo of oily and acne-prone skin. Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10-Percent Toning Complex Clarifying Toner fits the bill.










What other ingredients should you look for in a toner?

It’s best to skip toners with alcohol, it’s overly drying, strips the skin of moisture, and ultimately does more harm than good. Look instead for ingredients like salicylic acid (if acne is your biggest skin woe) or enzymes to brighten your complexion and encourage cell renewal (if anti-aging is your major concern). Things like aloe extract, glycerin, rosewater, or calendula will soothe and draw moisture into the skin. “I use all of the Dr. Brandt toners,” Buckle says. “There is literally a solution for whatever your problem, and my clients always see a difference.” Other great options are Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Instant Infusion for anti-aging, Sisley Floral Spray Mist for soothing, and Lancome Tonique Pure Focus for acne defense.








Bottom line: Is toner worth it?

Ultimately, that’s for you to decide. Skipping toner won’t be as bad for your skin as skipping cleansing, but working one into your routine can make a visible difference—especially if you have oily skin, acne, hyperpigmentation, or dullness. “It really depends on the person,” says Dr. Gary Goldenberg, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Some say it’s just an extra step in your beauty routine, and an extra expense, but for the right person? Toners are great.”

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Katie Couric interviews Frances McDormand: 'I’m happy with the way I look and how I age'

HBO strikes again. This Sunday, the network premieres "Olive Kitteridge," a two-part miniseries based on Elizabeth Strout's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories about residents in a small town in Maine. Dubbed a "traumedy" by director Lisa Cholodenko, the screen version features Frances McDormand as Olive, the retired math teacher with a dysfunctional marriage and a son who, like her, suffers from depression. Playing Olive Kitteridge Katie Couric asked McDormand about adapting the book for the screen. "I was, like, no, it's not a movie. It's definitely not a movie." She added, "It's too complex, and a movie is 90 minutes. I've never really seen a female story told correctly in 90 minutes." "Kitteridge" became a four-hour film and is told over a 25-year period tracing Olive from age 45 to 70. The aging process is something McDormand thinks about a lot these days. She often speaks about it with her husband, director Joel Coen. "We have a lot of conversations about aging and how difficult it is in our culture. I've been very fortunate that I'm happy with the way I look and how I age." The 57-year-old actress told Couric she gets upset when she sees women altering the faces that time has given them. "Because it takes away," she says. "I'm going to erase 10 years, 15 years. You never really do." Remembering “Fargo” McDormand is best known for her role as Marge Gunderson in "Fargo," for which she won the Academy Award for best actress. She admits all the attention she received from the part has been a blessing and a curse. "It is a double-edged sword, like most gifts. A really good gift is a challenge as well as a pat on the back," she said. McDormand is thrilled that the landscape of television has evolved to the point where projects like "Kitteridge" can be produced and given a home. "I love long-format television. It's one of the best ways to adapt literature to the screen, to give it its due." Full Interview http://news.yahoo.com/katie-couric-interviews-frances-mcdormand-210921583.html

Target Shopping Secrets

Want to know how to get your best buys at Target?

Clues On Your Target Pricetag? And More Shopping Secrets by BuzzFeed 1:52 mins While there are exceptions, Target generally has scheduled days for price reductions: Electronics and kids clothing on Mondays. Women's clothing and groceries on Tuesdays. Men's clothing and furniture on Wednesdays. Shoes and toys on Thursdays. Cosmetics and jewelry on Fridays. Ever wonder how big a deal you're getting? In some cases you'll see the percentage in the upper right hand corner. Target's also been said to use a common shopping hack: If the price tag ends in $.08 or $.06, then the item will typically be priced down again. Watch for more https://screen.yahoo.com/buzzfeed/8-target-shopping-secrets-know-235638974.html

Ever Heard of This

Ohrid — The Secret European Gem You've Never Heard of... Until Now Jo Piazza Jo PiazzaManaging EditorSep 19, 2014 Ohrid — The Secret European Gem You've Never Heard of... Until Now The incredible view of Ohrid from the water (Photo: Ohrid.com) There is something magical about arriving in a city you’ve never heard of and being immediately enchanted and charmed by both its beauty and its hospitality. As a travel editor, I sometimes feel like a know-it-all. I’ve been to so many places, and the ones I haven’t been to I have almost certainly still heard of. But I knew nothing about Ohrid, Macedonia, until I arrived there a few weeks ago. The surprise of it all made me enjoy it all the more. Ohrid is often referred to as the “Jerusalem of the Balkans” because it once had 365 churches within its city limits — one for every day of the year. Most of the surviving churches were built during the Byzantine era or during the Serbian rule of the Middle Ages. A few of them have been reconstructed, but the majority are still filled with archaeological wonders that rival early Christian churches found in Turkey and Greece. Ohrid city is positioned along the old Roman caravan road — Via Egnatia — which made it an important center for the trading of goods, ideas, and culture during ancient times. Today its inhabitants are welcoming and delighted to meet foreign visitors, particularly Americans. In 1979 it was named to the World Heritage List by UNESCO with very good reason. I arrived at Ohrid by boat from the lake by the same name. From the water, the city resembles the Amalfi coast in miniature, with white buildings climbing lush green hills. The best way to truly enjoy the cobblestone streets is on foot. You should first stroll around the old town and port to shop the local market and boutiques. For just 5 euro you can purchase some of the most intricate and fun street jewelry I have ever found, and 20 euro will get you some incredible street art. The bustling port is great for shopping and grabbing a quick coffee. (Photo: Ohrid.com) The real gem of Ohrid is the pearl. Ohrid pearls don’t come from oysters, but rather from the scales of the plasica fish in Ohrid lake. The recipe for the pearls came from a Russian soldier staying in Ohrid in the ’20s who passed it down to just one family here. They’re beautiful and affordable. Just make sure you purchase the ones that come with an official document, because the ones sold in street stalls probably didn’t originate in the lake, but in China. Church of Saint Sofia, one of the most impressive medieval buildings in Ohrid and in Macedonia. Founded at the beginning of the 11th century, the church is a masterpiece of both art and architecture. Once the seat of the Ohrid archbishops, the space was converted into a mosque during Ottoman rule. Yet the majority of the Christian frescoes are still intact. image Today the Church of Saint Sofia plays host to classical concerts and plays. They also allow you to sit and quietly meditate on the artwork and the history without nudging you along like many European church tours I have been on. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Next up, climb the winding roads, past cottages with some of the most immaculate urban gardens we’ve ever seen, to arrive at the steps of the ancient theater, built on the hills of the old town of Ohrid in the first century B.C. Related: We Left Our Comfy Life in New Jersey to Open a Hotel in Macedonia The ancient theater is now host to concerts and big events. (Photo: Jo Piazza) One of the most Instagrammable things in all of Europe is Saint Jovan Kaneo, a 13th-century Byzantine-Armenian church with breathtaking views over the lake. Sit for a while and soak in this incredible view. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Walk down the meandering path from Saint Jovan, past old men playing cards and sipping Turkish coffee at rickety tables, to the rocky beach below. Hop in a fishing boat, dive off the pier, or simply lounge the day away. Fishing boats are available for rent from the locals. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Grab a snack, some Ohrid trout with homemade red pepper paste and a cup of rakija, the local grape spirit, from one of the many open-air bars and restaurants lining the water. It’s like Saint-Tropez without the celebrity riffraff. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Before sunset, hop on a boat to the Saint Naum Monastery, now a wonderfully renovated hotel with one of the best restaurants in Macedonia. Rooms here start at just $38, and any meal can be enjoyed on the hotel’s floating restaurant, where gondoliers will guide you through the holy springs of the Black Drim. At the Saint Naum Monastery, meals are served on a raft floating in the springs of the Black Drim River. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Peacocks prance around the grounds of the hotel, and the staff kindly provide earplugs because their morning wake-up calls can be quite vociferous. Steer clear of the peacocks. They bite. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Ohrid is the perfect day trip from the country’s capital of Skopje, provides access to some of the region’s best hiking and biking trails in Galicica National Park, and offers a welcome respite from some of the other tourist-clogged cities in Europe. You can rent mountain bikes for the day to navigate the gorgeous landscape between lakes Ohrid and Prespa. (Photo: Jo Piazza) The summer months are definitely the time to go so that you can enjoy the beaches and everything the outdoors have to offer here. Prices dip in early fall, though, and the weather is lovely through October. Let Yahoo Travel inspire you every day. 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Helen Mirren signs her first beauty deal at 69

Annie Tomlin October 27, 2014 From a beauty standpoint, 2014 has been a very good year for women of a certain age—more specifically, women in their 60s. Charlotte Rampling, 68, is this season’s model for Nars cosmetics. Marc Jacobs Beauty signed Jessica Lange, 65, for its big campaign. And just now, L’Oréal Paris has announced English actress Dame Helen Mirren as its latest face. It’s the first time Mirren, 69, has aligned herself with a beauty brand, and the official images show her looking radiant. But don’t expect to see Mirren’s ads in the United States, since she’s an official spokesperson only in the United Kingdom. (L’Oréal Paris just signed 46-year-old Naomi Watts as an ambassador for the United States, with campaigns rolling out next year.) Unlike the pre-Internet days, though, when country-specific celebrity endorsements would stay overseas, we’re likely to glimpse some of Mirren’s campaigns online. Considering Mirren’s always-attractive confidence and beauty, that’s good news—because this is one classy Dame we’ll gladly seek out anywhere, anytime. Read on to see Mirren’s evolution from ingénue to acting powerhouse, plus her thoughts on everything from aging to makeup. Start Slideshow https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/at-69-helen-mirren-signs-c1414435849511/photo-463336027ki00003-20th-annua-photo-14144350

Norma Kamali at 68

Find out how Norma Kamali looks this great at 68http://www.refinery29.com/eyla/34?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post