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Bare Republic Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 30 review

This sunscreen is the tinted version of Bare Republic's regular facial sunscreen, and contains the same trio of antioxidant-rich oils: grape seed, carrot seed, and raspberry seed.

Remember those heavily discounted Bare Republic sunscreens I saw at Duane Reade (my local drugstore) a few months ago? I went back about a week after I first bought those and they were completely gone…replaced by Christmas merchandise. At least I had the chance to snag more than one bottle that day, including Bare Republic Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.

Teleties hair ties: Your new best friend for better ponytails

This twisty hair accessory won't ever break on you or let you down. Plus, it can easily be revived after it stretches out—and it even doubles as a bracelet.

If your hair is long enough for a ponytail, you’ve probably formed an opinion or two about what you’ll use—or eschew—as a hair tie. Rubber bands are a no-no…unless you like wincing in pain while yanking out strands of your hair for no good reason. Scrunchies are cute, but the inner elastic bands usually get stretched out waaaay too easily. Recently, I finally discovered my forever hair tie in a Walmart Beauty Box: Teleties. According to the package, Teleties are designed to…

Blistex Lip Vibrance SPF 15 review: A glamorous, everyday lip balm

This lip balm adds a subtle boost of glam to your everyday look—and as a bonus, it's SPF 15 (but only blocks UVB rays).

Now that the days are getting chillier, my lips need more hydration and protection from wind. That’s why I seldom leave the house without a lip balm in my handbag—preferably one that includes SPF, because sun protection is always in season. Lately, I’ve been using Blistex Lip Vibrance SPF 15 because it was in the last Walmart Beauty Box I received (along with the Bic Soleil razor I reviewed a few days ago).