Andrea Pyros

2 weeks ago | retailmenot.com | Andrea Pyros

As a beauty writer/editor with years of experience, I’ve tested my literally hundreds of beauty products from a huge range of brands and price points, and there’s only one brand I keep coming back to time and time again. And no, it’s not the ultra-luxurious La Mer or trendy Drunk Elephant, it’s actually a brand that’s guaranteed to be at your local drugstore.

1 month ago | retailmenot.com | Andrea Pyros

If you spend any time on BeautyTok or other social media, you’ve probably seen plenty of people who’ve returned to drugstore beauty buys — particularly drugstore shampoo and drugstore conditioner — after realizing these more affordable haircare products are just as good as their pricier luxury counterparts.

1 month ago | fromthemixedupfiles.com | Andrea Pyros |Mindy Weiss

You’re not alone if you feel like there’s a gap in the middle-grade market. There are plenty of books for the younger and middle end of middle-grade readers, but where middle grade ends and YA begins? There’s a big ol’ hole, says middle school librarians Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel in a guest article for School Library Journal. They write:We do not believe that 12- to 15- year old readers just need a few more books aimed at their interests and developmental level.

1 month ago | retailmenot.com | Andrea Pyros

Crème de la Mer is a cult-favorite cream that helps heal dryness and soothe redness and irritation. However, La Mer comes at a sky-high cost — nearly $400 for two ounces. Since most people can’t part with that kind of money in this day and age, especially for a single beauty product, we searched and found 11 alternatives that are way more budget friendly. Our selection of dupes, like the original Crème de la Mer, are focused around algae, kelp, seaweed and other sourced-from-the-sea ingredients.

2 months ago | retailmenot.com | Andrea Pyros

Romance is in the air, and so is the pressure to find the perfect gift for your girlfriend. To help you find a gift she’ll love, we found 22 thoughtful Valentine’s Day presents at varying price points that’ll suit different interests, styles and tastes. Sweet, romantic, playful — we found gifts for whatever vibe you’re aiming for, with gifts starting at just $5. A delicate piece of jewelry with a pretty pink heart is a classic gift, for a good reason.