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Why Not Try a Haunted Little Nightgown?

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Why Not Try a Haunted Little Nightgown?

Key Takeaways

  • A haunted little nightgown is the spookiest yet chicest thing you can wear this spring.
  • The simple look is inspired by the gothic undertones of current pop culture moments like ‘Wuthering Heights’ and Lana Del Rey’s new single.
  • To get the look, all you need is a gauzy, vintage-style night dress.

Can a garment look like a memory you never actually lived, half-remembered and half-imagined? This spring, that unsettling, dreamlike state might just be fashion’s most compelling trend, spurred on by a rash of music and film predicated on ghost stories, liminal spaces, and an uncanny feeling of being suspended between two worlds.

When weather finally warms and you start shedding the cumbersome coats and sweaters, don’t just stop with the outermost layers—strip down to a gauzy, eerily ethereal nightgown and wear it with the same carefree nonchalance as you would a casual sundress. Unlike more recent sleepwear-for-daywear trends, though, this look is grounded in an understated, downright ghostly feel, with a focus on free-flowing movement and minimal embellishment. It’s less full-on lingerie and more Appalachian apparition, the sartorial equivalent of the unsettling, sepulchral strings in Lana Del Rey’s latest release, “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter.”

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The Trend

This spooky style might be having a moment, but it’s not without precedent. You can draw a direct line from Stevie Nicks’ storied chiffon layers straight to Ethel Cain’s cotton Gunne Sax silhouettes, with plenty of otherworldly incarnations in between. The difference between this iteration and those of our nightgown-clad foremothers, though, is in the look’s simplicity. Whereas classic Nicks and Florence Welch aesthetics feel mystical and witchy, this is specifically spectral. This isn’t a nightgown for conjuring spells so much as one a ghost would wear for centuries—forever wandering the misty hills, caught between this world and whatever comes next.

We’ve seen hauntingly beautiful nightgown-inspired dresses on the red carpet, from Zoë Kravitz at the Caught Stealing premiere late last year to Lily-Rose Depp both in and out of character during the Nosferatu press cycle, and Greta Lee’s draped, lacy look at her most recent Emmys appearance. They vary in cut and detailing, but the ghostly effect is unmistakable. The garments’ lack of structure and general weightlessness suggest a body beneath them without ever fully revealing it, as if the wearer had already slipped away, leaving only a beautiful gown behind. And long before these looks ever reached the red carpet, they lived on screen—the white lawn dresses of Picnic At Hanging Rockthe gauzy suburban melancholy of The Virgin Suicidesthe pale, puff-sleeved nightgowns in The Others. None of these films fit squarely in the horror genre, instead flirting with unsettling or uncanny ideas, all underscored by eerie costuming and liminal set dressing.

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As is often the case, this pop culture fashion resurgence dovetails with what’s happening on the runways. Rodarte has done two collections in the past five years with a similar, glamorously ghostly aesthetic, including a fall 2020 show directly inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula—the brand is also behind many of Charli XCX’s ghost-inspired Wuthering Heights music video looks. Chanel’s spring/summer 2026 collection is filled with gauzy muslin layers, pale pastels, and ethereal movement, while Junya Watanabe’s latest presentation featured key looks with shredded lace and otherworldly draping. A far cry from the slip dress revival of the early 2000s—and the rise of “formal pajamas” in the early 2020s—these pieces are firmly focused on storytelling and unsettling romance.

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Anchoring the haunted nightgown look in real life means pairing dresses that feel borderline costume with personal pieces already in your wardrobe, like a worn-in jacket or some anachronistic flats that root the overall outfit in the present. Think of the arrangement as letting a piece of another world exist in this one rather than the other way around—though if you want to sever ties with modern reality altogether, no one could really blame you.

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Is Your Skin Health Linked to Dementia?

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Is Your Skin Health Linked to Dementia?

No matter how much you try to hide your age, your skin often gives you away. The fine lines. The dryness. The spots that seem to appear overnight. Entire industries are built on the promise that creams, serums, and oils can help you look younger.

But what if your skin-care routine did more than improve your exterior glow—what if it also influenced how you age on the inside?

That’s the question a growing number of scientists are starting to explore.

What is the skin barrier and why does it matter?

Your body is lined with protective barriers—in the nostrils, lungs, gut, vagina—designed to keep toxins from entering your bloodstream, Malú Tansey, PhD, a neuroscientist and professor of Alzheimer’s research at Indiana University School of Medicine, tells SELF.

“The skin is one of the largest barrier sites in the body,” she says. Made of dead cells held together by fats and proteins, it forms a shield that keeps water in and harmful substances out.

Like the rest of the body, the skin barrier ages. As cracks in the body’s armor develop, toxic invaders can slip through. “You’re more vulnerable to anything that comes at you,” Dr. Tansey says. “Whether that’s pesticides, pathogens or air pollution.”

A rupture in this barrier can also sound an inflammatory alarm throughout the body.

“You’ll have a release of too many cytokines—inflammatory factors—circulating in the blood,” Dr. Tansey says. Cytokines are the immune system’s chemical messengers that fire up immune cells and tell them to fight invaders, like bacteria and viruses. But ongoing inflammation–for example, the inflammation behind skin barrier disorders like eczema and psoriasis—can keep too many cytokines circulating in the bloodstream.

This, Dr. Tansey says, can eventually “erode the blood-brain barrier and cause brain inflammation or what we call neuro-inflammation.”

All of this begs the question: Can a chronically weak skin barrier, caused by age, incite the kind of inflammation that’s been linked to dementia?

How skin barrier function might be linked to cognitive function

In a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatologyresearchers tapped 237 adults over age 50 whose health and cognitive function had already been tracked for decades as part of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. Equipped with years of data on memory and thinking skills, the researchers brought participants in for skin-barrier testing.

They measured how well each person’s skin held water—a hallmark of barrier function—after repeated trauma. That is, they ripped a piece of tape off the same patch of skin dozens of times and measured the rate of water loss after each pull.

Interparfums reaffirms 2026 outlook after strong Q4 performance in 2025

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Interparfums reaffirms 2026 outlook after strong Q4 performance in 2025

Interparfums, Inc. reported that fourth-quarter sales rose 7% to US$386 millionwhile full-year 2025 sales increased 2% to US$1.49 billiondespite ongoing macroeconomic pressures and U.S. tariff headwinds. Net income attributable to the company grew 2% year over year to US$168 million compared with 2024.

“Our current top seven brands, representing approximately 77% of our net sales, increased 8% and 5% during the fourth quarter and full year, respectively,” commented Jean Madar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums. He emphasized portfolio dynamism, new blockbuster launches, and operational execution amid industry normalization and macro headwinds such as tariffs and exchange rates.

By geography, the majority of the company’s regions grew in 2025. Key North America, Western Europe, and Central and South America achieved gains of 3%, 5%, and 11% respectively, compared to full year 2024.

Sales in Eastern Europe grew by 2%, reflecting more normalized sales levels. The Middle East and Africa were down 4%, but increased by 4% when excluding the impact of the Dunhill phase out. Asia Pacific sales declined 4% driven by distribution challenges in South Korea and India, partially offset by growth in Australia, China and Japan.

Madar highlighted that innovations like Solferino, the group’s first ultra-luxury offering, and strengthened marketing drove brand performance. He noted, “Our diverse portfolio of fragrances attracted consumers throughout the year with impressive annual performances by several of our top brands as well as brands newer to our portfolio such as Lacoste and Roberto Cavalli.”

Interparfums reaffirmed its 2026 guidance. “We continue to be optimistic about the strength of our diverse brand portfolio, the agility of our organization, and an innovation pipeline broadly in line with 2025. In combination, these factors should help us maintain market share in a normalizing global market,” said Interparfums CFO & Director, Michel Atwood.

Claressa Shields Beats Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Epic Detroit Rematch

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Claressa Shields Beats Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Epic Detroit Rematch

Claressa Shields beats Franchon Crews-Dezurn once again in a night that reminded us all why Detroit is the undisputed capital of boxing royalty. Walking into the Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night, the energy was absolutely electric. There is something special about seeing a hometown hero return to their roots, especially when that hero has a historic eight million dollar deal and a legacy to protect.

Photo Credit: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press

The rematch between these two titans was nearly a decade in the making, and it lived up to every bit of the hype. After a chaotic weigh-in that saw a literal scuffle and some minor injury scares for the challenger, the question on everyone’s mind was whether the drama would translate into the ring. The answer? A resounding yes, but with the tactical precision that only the “GWOAT” can provide.

From the opening bell, it was clear that Claressa Shields beats Franchon Crews-Dezurn by playing a smarter, faster game. While Franchon brought the grit and the pressure she is known for, Claressa’s hand speed was simply on another level. She stayed composed, moving like a shadow and landing crisp combinations that had the crowd on their feet.

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Photo Credit: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press

By the middle rounds, the technical gap began to show. Claressa wasn’t just fighting; she was putting on a clinic. She controlled the distance beautifully, making sure that Franchon’s power punches never quite found their home. It was a 100-90 shutout across the board, proving that even as the years pass, some things stay the same.

What makes this win so relatable isn’t just the athleticism, but the respect. After the final bell, despite the “bad blood” at the weigh-in, both women shared a moment of mutual recognition. They are two pioneers who have carried women’s boxing on their backs, and seeing them embrace reminded us that at the end of the day, it’s about the love of the sport.

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Photo Credit: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press

With this win, Claressa moves to 18-0 and keeps her undisputed heavyweight crown firmly placed on her head. It was a massive night for Detroit, a massive night for women’s sports, and a perfect start to her newest multi-fight chapter.

How 5,000 years of history turned eye makeup into a daily habit

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How 5,000 years of history turned eye makeup into a daily habit

What if the way you felt about eye makeup wasn’t actually a personal preference at all, but the result of thousands of years of cultural shifts, technological change, and social pressure?

In this thought-provoking episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier takes you on a journey through 5,000 years of beauty history to uncover how eye makeup evolved from ritual and symbolism into something many people now feel they have to wear every day.

Following on from last week’s powerful interview with Dr Pam Theriot about eye health and the products we use around our eyes, this episode zooms out to explore the cultural side of the conversation.

Lorraine unpacks where the idea of “I can’t leave the house without my face on” really came from – and why that feeling is surprisingly modern. Once you hear this, you’ll never look at your mascara the same way again.

From ancient kohl to old Hollywood close-ups and social media beauty standards, this episode connects the dots between history and the expectations many of us carry today.

If you’ve ever felt more “put together” with eyeliner on, or strangely exposed without mascara, this episode will make you question why. It’s part beauty history, part cultural commentary, and completely fascinating.

Miss this episode, and you miss the chance to see modern eye makeup through a completely different lens.

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“Eye makeup isn’t a test of professionalism, womanhood or worth. It’s a trend, a tool, a toy, a piece of culture we can pick up or put down whenever we like.” — Lorraine Dallmeier

Key takeaways:

  • Eye makeup started as a ritual, not a routine: Eye makeup began as a ritual, protection and symbolism rather than beauty in the modern sense. In ancient Egypt and other early civilisations, kohl was used by both men and women for spiritual, cultural and practical reasons, including protection from the sun and illness (and even the evil eye). This shows that eye makeup has deep historical roots, but those weren’t tied to everyday social expectations in the way they are today.
  • Beauty standards evolved throughout time and cultures: Attitudes towards eye makeup have shifted dramatically depending on time, place, and culture. In ancient Rome, subtle eye definition was acceptable, but anything too bold could attract moral judgment, while in medieval Europe, visible cosmetics were often associated with vanity or sin. At the same time, many cultures in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia maintained long, continuous traditions of eye adornment.
  • Technology helped turn eye makeup into an everyday norm: The rise of photography, cinema close-ups, electric lighting and better mirrors meant people could see their own faces more clearly and were seen more closely by others. Film studios helped popularise mascara and eyeliner so that actors’ eyes stood out on screen, and those looks filtered into everyday life. Over time, what started as performance makeup gradually became normalised as an everyday baseline.
  • Social media sped up the shift from expression to expectation: From the bold colours of the 1980s to the smoky eye of the 2000s and the sharply defined “Instagram eye”, trends began moving faster and becoming more visible than ever before. As these looks circulated widely, they subtly reshaped ideas of what a “finished” or “professional” face should look like. Many people internalised these standards so deeply that wearing eye makeup began to feel like a personal necessity rather than a cultural trend.
  • Eye makeup influences how women are judged: Research discussed in the episode also shows that eye makeup can affect how women are perceived in professional settings. Studies reveal that women wearing moderate makeup are often judged as more competent, likeable and trustworthy than the same women with bare faces, while heavier makeup can lead to negative judgments.

Thank you for joining us for this episode of the Formula Botanica Green Beauty Conversations podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please share, subscribe and review this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Youtube so that more people can enjoy the show. Don’t forget to follow and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.

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‘Adult Sleep Training’ Is on the Rise. Here’s Who It’s for—and How to Do It

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‘Adult Sleep Training’ Is on the Rise. Here’s Who It’s for—and How to Do It

Veronica Smith couldn’t sleep. As a freshman in college, she found herself tossing and turning all night, every night. “I would feel just drained, low energy, hard time concentrating,” she tells SELF. “I felt like I could sleep for days if I had the chance.”

Over the next few years, she completed her undergraduate degree, headed to grad school, and started her career. Throughout it all, the insomnia continued. She tried everything to fix it: sleeping pills, acupuncture, meditation, cutting out caffeine, speaking with various sleep specialists, and even getting a stellate ganglion block, an injection recommended for veterans who have insomnia and PTSD. Nothing worked as a long-term solution. But in June 2025, her therapist asked her if she had tried cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia, commonly referred to as CBT-I. Smith hadn’t.

While she was initially skeptical of the treatment—an evidence-based psychotherapy approach widely considered to be the gold standard for treating insomnia, involving a six-to-eight week program of regular therapy, daily exercises, and routine shifts—she ultimately decided to try it, pairing it with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy at the suggestion of her therapist. It worked.

“It was a miracle,” she says. “I’m a disciplined person. I’m a type-A person. I do routines and all of the things. But this really helped.”

For many of us, the concept of sleep training conjures images of parents attempting to teach their infants to self-soothe: Ferber, “fading,” the “chair method” are just a few that terms might ring a bell. But those aren’t the only ways to teach someone better sleep. Adults—like Smith—are increasingly turning to CBT-I, where instead of focusing on just one aspect of someone’s sleeping issues, such as anxiety around getting shut-eye or lack of a quality bedtime routine, they take a more holistic approach.

What does adult sleep training entail?

On social media, sleep-obsessed influencers will suggest a litany of hacks to try for better shut-eye. But when it comes to CBT-I, the protocol is straightforward.

The five components of CBT-I (sleep hygiene, relaxation or stress reduction, stimulus control therapy, sleep restriction, and cognitive therapy) address unproductive behaviors that people learn over time to cope with their insomnia, says Meredith Broderick, MD, a neurologist and board-certified sleep and behavioral sleep medicine specialist. These behaviors, or adaptations, may include spending a lot of time in bed, not scheduling certain activities due to a fear of not sleeping, or resting a lot during the day, Dr. Broderick says. (However, note that none of these behaviors actually fix insomnia.)

South Korea and Brazil Sign K-Beauty and Trade Cooperation Deals

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South Korea and Brazil Sign K-Beauty and Trade Cooperation Deals

THE WHAT? South Korea and Brazil have signed a series of agreements, including a memorandum aimed at boosting regulatory cooperation in the health sector to facilitate greater access to K-beauty products in Brazil.

THE DETAILS The agreements were signed in Seoul during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s state visit, alongside South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Among the deals is a memorandum of understanding designed to enhance regulatory collaboration in the health sector, potentially easing barriers for South Korean skincare and cosmetic exports to Brazil.

South Korea has become a major global cosmetics exporter, shipping billions of dollars’ worth of beauty products annually, while Brazil ranks among the world’s largest beauty markets. The two leaders also agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a “strategic partnership,” with annual trade between the countries already exceeding US$10 billion.

THE WHY? The strengthened regulatory cooperation is intended to streamline market access for K-beauty brands in Brazil, deepening trade ties and supporting South Korea’s growing global beauty exports while reinforcing broader economic collaboration between the two nations.

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The ’90s Fluffy Bob Will Make You Excited to Get a Silk Press

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The ’90s Fluffy Bob Will Make You Excited to Get a Silk Press

One of the best compliments I’ve ever received was being told that I looked “’90s fine.” My then-boyfriend said it as we were heading out for date night, and I knew exactly what he meant: that effortless, low-key sultry energy embodied by icons such as Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, and Nia Long during that era. You might think the praise was referring to my outfit, but it had nothing to do with what I was wearing—it was for my hair. I had a freshly pressed, softly curled, fluffy bob that moved like silk, and conveyed just the right amount of drama.

“Bounce, volume, and playfulness are the hallmarks of the fluffy bob,” says Brenton Diallo, a New York City-based hairstylist who’s been working behind the chair since the early ’90s. He recalls clients routinely bringing in photos of the great Whitney Houston and Tisha Campbell as reference points.

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“Soft, strategic layers are what give this cut its movement and fullness while keeping it light and bouncy,” says Alex Vann, a hairstylist and salon owner in Duluth, Georgia. “What makes it special is the lift at the root and those soft bends throughout the hair. It’s polished, touchable, and frames the face beautifully while still feeling effortless,” she adds.

Lead stylist at Twelve12 Salon, @hair.journies styling a fluffy bob.

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According to Diallo, the look was partly shaped by the tools of the era; heat-styling technology wasn’t as advanced at achieving pin-straight results on textured hair, so a silk press in the ’90s often yielded airy volume and soft fullness rather than the glassy, ultra-sleek finish that’s common today.

As trends tend to do, the fluffy bob has circled back around into the spotlight, though you could argue it never really left. Recently, Beyoncé debuted a bouncy, jaw-skimming blonde bob that promptly sent the internet into a tizzy. And if history tells us anything, her co-sign alone is enough to propel a hairstyle straight into trend territory. Says Vann, “That’s the energy we’re channeling with today’s fluffy bob, nostalgic but modernized.”

Ahead, pro hairstylists share their techniques for achieving this timeless look, plus the best tips for making your fluffy bob last as long as possible.

How to get a fluffy bob

“The cut itself is the foundation of the style,” Vann says. “To achieve the fluffy bob properly, soft layers must be added to create body, volume, and natural movement.” The stylist recommends booking an appointment for a layered bob haircut and bringing in reference images to communicate the exact look you want. After your cut (which usually happens after the hair has been washed and blown out), a classic silk press and pin-curl set (the large curls created with a barrel wand and held in place by clips) is the styling method that brings the fluffy bob to life.

This Powerful New Kiehl’s Cream Rescues Reactive Skin Fast

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This Powerful New Kiehl’s Cream Rescues Reactive Skin Fast

The eighth formula in Kiehl’s iconic Ultra Facial range is also its most targeted.

Kiehl’s has been plastering Madrid with it. Bus stops, social media, the works. That unmistakable red jar is impossible to miss, and clearly that was the point. After spotting the Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream everywhere short of my bathroom mirror, I had to find out if the formula was as attention-grabbing as the campaign. A genuine thank you to Kiehl’s Spain for the PR mailer, by the way. For context: after 15 years and countless deliveries stateside, getting on European media lists is its own kind of endurance sport.

New jar of Kiehl's face moisturizer in hand.

What is the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream?

This is the eighth moisturizer in the Ultra Facial range. It is also the most targeted formula Kiehl’s has ever added to the collection. The Ultra Facial line built its reputation on accessible, barrier-friendly hydration for everyone. The Meltdown Recovery Cream takes a sharp left turn from that.

Kiehl's face cream for red, angry, inflamed skin.

This is not a moisturizer for everyone. It is a moisturizer for skin that is currently losing.

Kiehl’s positions it for reactive, sensitised complexions. Think chronic redness, eczema, psoriasis, post-procedure recovery, or any situation where your skin barrier has waved a white flag. If most moisturizers sting, tighten, or flare you up rather than calm you down, this is the formula that is supposed to change that.

Kiehl's ultra meltdown recovery cream texture on skin.

Who will get the most out of it?

Anyone with finicky, temperamental, or compromised skin. But “sensitive skin” gets thrown around so loosely it has become nearly meaningless. Let me be more specific.

The Meltdown Recovery Cream is for the person whose skin reacts to fragrance, to actives, to weather changes, to stress. It is for the person who has tried half a dozen gentle moisturizers and found they were not gentle enough. It is also genuinely relevant for anyone coming out of a peel, laser, or microneedling session. Kiehl’s specifically calls out eczema and psoriasis sufferers. Based on the formulation, that is not just marketing. The ingredient logic actually supports it.

Kiehl's face cream for most sensitive skin types.

What is in it and why it matters

The word M.E.D.I.GRADE on the label will either reassure you or make you pause. To be clear, the M.E.D.I. part is marketing shorthand for Measured, Effective, Dosed, Ingredients. Clever branding. The GRADE part, however, carries real regulatory weight. The FDA classifies colloidal oatmeal as an over-the-counter active ingredient for treating skin conditions including eczema. Kiehl’s uses it at 1%, the standard efficacious concentration. It is the ingredient doing the heaviest lifting here. It calms inflammation, reinforces the barrier, and provides immediate relief on contact.

Ingredients of the new Kiehl's ultra facial meltdown recovery cream.

The supporting cast is where this formula gets interesting. Panthenol (Vitamin B5) is a proven humectant that also promotes skin barrier repair at a cellular level. It is not just a moisturising ingredient. It actively helps the skin rebuild its own lipid structure. Bisabolol, derived from chamomile, is one of the more underrated anti-inflammatory ingredients in skincare. It works fast and is exceptionally well-tolerated even by the most reactive skin. Squalane provides emollient hydration without any occlusive heaviness. Adenosine, often discussed for its collagen-adjacent anti-aging benefits, also carries meaningful anti-inflammatory properties that most people overlook. Glycerin rounds it out as the workhorse humectant keeping everything hydrated at the surface.

What the formula leaves out matters just as much. No fragrance, no essential oils, no known sensitizers. For this particular audience, that is half the story.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial cream for sensitive skin.

Texture, layering, and real-world use

This is where Kiehl’s genuinely surprised me. I do not say that lightly.

Every colloidal oatmeal moisturizer I have used before this one has been thick. Paste-like. The kind of thing you apply before bed and wake up feeling vaguely mummified. Functional, but not exactly something you would layer under makeup at 8am. The Meltdown Recovery Cream throws that expectation out completely. It is whipped and almost impossibly lightweight for what it claims to do. It absorbs in seconds. The texture is closer to the original Ultra Facial Cream than anything in the intensive repair category has any right to be.

Kiehl's new face cream for skin that is post procedure.

My standard layering test is tinted SPF on top. Zero pilling. It also plays well over water-based serums and facial mists. That is relevant because a lot of redness-prone skin types rely on a hydrating mist post-cleanse before moisturiser. No issues there either. Morning and evening use is entirely realistic. That is not always the case with ‘recovery’ formulas that can feel too heavy for daytime.

Review of the new Kiehl's Meltdown Recovery cream for sensitive skin.

Does it actually work?

Yes. But it is worth being precise about what working means here.

This is not a color-correcting green balm like those from Dr. Jart+ or Indie Lee. Those products neutralise redness visually by cancelling the color. The Meltdown Recovery Cream does not do that. It addresses the underlying cause instead. That is a compromised barrier that is allowing irritants in and moisture out.

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The relief is real and relatively fast. But if you are dealing with chronic redness or a diagnosed condition like rosacea, no moisturizer is going to fix that in three days. Think of this as a foundation for recovery rather than a quick fix. Used consistently, morning or evening or both, it creates the kind of stable and calm skin environment where other treatments can actually do their job without causing a flare.

For post-procedure use specifically, this is an easy recommendation. Lightweight enough not to interfere. Soothing enough to make the recovery window significantly more comfortable.

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Industry Season 5 Is Happening: Here’s What We Know

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Industry Season 5 Is Happening: Here’s What We Know

Company-wide email: Season five of Industry has just been confirmed.

HBO has renewed Industry for a fifth and final season.

The news comes as little surprise, as the show has been the talk of the town. Industryproduced by Bad Wolf, has seen season four average around 1.7 million viewers per episode so far — a 30 percent improvement on season three.

PHOTOGRAPHER:,Simon Ridgway

The penultimate season’s finale will be released on March 1 at 8 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max. Note that this is an hour earlier than the usual broadcast time, so don’t risk missing it! Over here, we can watch it on BBC.

In season four, Harper (Myha’la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela) were drawn into a high-stakes, globetrotting cat-and-mouse game when a splashy fintech darling bursts onto the London scene. As Yasmin navigated her relationship with tech founder Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington) and Harper was pulled into the orbit of enigmatic executive Whitney Halberstram (Max Minghella), their complicated friendship continued to warp and intensify under the pressure of money, power, and ambition.

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PHOTOGRAPHER:,Simon Ridgway

Will season five be the final season of Industry?

Before you start drafting a petition, note that creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay were the ones who decided to conclude Industry with season five, according to HBO’s official statement accompanying the renewal announcement.

“For four seasons, Industry has thrilled us while examining power, money, politics, and class. Under Mickey and Konrad’s ambitious and singular vision, it has solidified itself as an important contemporary, genre-bending drama in HBO’s lineup that keeps viewers on the edge of their seat week after week,” Francesca Orsi, HBO’s executive vice president of programming and the head of its drama series and films, said. “It is gratifying that viewers and critics have recognized season four as bigger and more thrilling than ever, buoyed by career defining performances from our magnificent cast. Alongside the amazing team under executive producer Jane Tranter at Bad Wolf and executive producer Kathleen McCaffrey at Little Gems, we are so proud we can announce the fifth season of this terrific show, which Mickey and Konrad have decided will take us to the end of Industry’s story.”

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