Makeup & Beauty Monday: AHA-BHA Acne Clearing Gel
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I found this product through Instagram beauty influencer @kathleenjenningsbeauty. She posts frequently about it and mentions when it goes on sale on various websites. One sale was pretty good, so I jumped at the chance to try it. I had a big, under-the-skin pimple happening on my chin when it arrived, and it didn’t do anything to stop it from erupting. However, it did dry it out much more quickly and I have found that it is fading the red mark where the pimple used to be, as well as old scarring from other pimples. I thought I would have to live with those marks on my chin forever, so I am incredibly happy with this product. For those of you who, like me, have old acne scars, adult zits (sigh), and T-zone oiliness with combination skin, this is worth the money! It is available at Dermstore for $54. AHA-BHA Acne Clearing Gel
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Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
What are you favorite grippy socks for a 1 year old? The ones I bought only seem to have grippies in the middle, so we’re still slipping around on the hardwood floors.
Any idea where to find red leggings in size 4/5? Primary is way too slim for my kid, as is Hanna’s “slim legging,” and those are the only ones I’ve been able to find. Maybe red is just out of season?
following up on the above thread about vacations – when do people think they might feel safe flying again with their kids? by themselves? i honestly am not sure how i feel. a part of me wants to wait until there is a vaccine, but we live flying distance from all of our family. i have two toddlers who touch everything, and while i know kids are low risk, i don’t want to bring it to a grandparent (especially since another grandparent passed away earlier this year – non Covid related)
I am running out of ideas for keeping my preschooler occupied, especially while I’m working. Any ideas for stuff that DOESN’T require a ton of oversight from a parent? Everything online looks so … labor-intensive for the parent. I am past that point of patience.
After many (many) issues I’ve decided it’s time to cut off contact with my parents. They only see my kiddo about 1-2 times a year, and he’s (obviously) not close with them but we do anticipate some questions from him. I plan to raise this with my therapist but are there online scripts about this anyone has found helpful? Looking for advice on messaging, but pls know that my decision is made and I don’t need advice to ‘reconsider’.
Despite the child care chaos, I really enjoy WFH. I get a lot more done, work-wise and personally. There’s about a zero percent chance I will be allowed to WFH after May. Should I bother talking to my boss? Or start looking for other jobs? Or just suck it up that going into the office when it’s 100% unnecessary is part of the package. My job is fine otherwise.
Following the first comment, recs for a bike trailer? Would like to be able to put a 1 and 3 year old in it. We’ve been biking a ton – hoping we can keep it up post-quarantine!
Let me start by saying I am very well aware of how fortunate and privileged I am. The type of work I do really drives home that point.
With that being said, one of my true escapes was planning vacations/trips. Even if it’s a staycation, I like to plan what we’ll do, look at restaurants we could go to, think about little ways to make it fun. It’s actually one of the tools I use to manage my anxiety: when I start to obsess, I will give myself permission to obsess over a plan for a detail of a future vacation.
…I can’t do that now and it’s making me sad. And moreso – I don’t know when I will be able to feel like it’s good and responsible to take such a trip.
This brand always makes me think of Hilton. What I wouldn’t give to be at my favorite Hilton right now, having room service after a day of speaking exclusively to other adults. ahhhh…. someday.
Getting our daughter a bike for her 7th birthday. Does anyone have a bike they really like?