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Chicken Tinga Tostadas With Black Beans

Add 1 15-oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes , 2 Tbsp. chili powder , and 2 Tbsp. adobo sauce (use 1 Tbsp. if you're sensitive to heat) to saucepan, stir to combine, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Nestle 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts into mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring liquid to a simmer. Cover saucepan and cook until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with two forks, 25–35 minutes.

What Are Crow's Feet and How Do I Prevent Them?

They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and they’re also a telltale sign of your living habits, primarily because the skin around your eyes is some of the thinnest and most delicate on the body. Having a hard time sleeping each night? Dark circles and bags will begin to form under your eyes. Find the joy in almost everything? You’ll have those pesky little laugh lines in no time. And don't get us wrong, laugh lines, or crow's feet, are a sign of a life well-lived. But if you would like to minimize their appearance, New York City dermatologist Joyce Davis breaks down everything you need to know. What are crow's feet? "Crow's feet are wrinkles at the outer corner of the eyes. They resemble the feet of a crow—hence the name," Davis explains. Before you start to freak out, crow's feet are normal. Here's the thing: As you age, the skin around your eye loses its elasticity and natural oils, making it more prone to wrinkles. "We develop crow'

Skincare Treatments Are the Biggest Beauty Trend of 2019, According to Yelp

Dia Dipasupil Getty Images Some startling news: Nobody cares about Brazilian wax or lash tints anymore. At least, that's what was revealed in a new report from Yelp released in honor of its 15th year anniversary. Yelp 15 takes us back to the year 2004 to highlight the hottest trends in food, beauty, language, services, and more, and compares it to today's trends. So those lash extensions you just did? Yelp says they're sooooo yesterday —along with Brazilian waxes , which peaked in 2005 but steadily lost traction over the years, and Keratin treatments (although our royal fan-favorite and Keratin lover Meghan Markle would probably like to have a word). According to the report, hydrafacials—a treatment that is performed using a device to cleanse and exfoliate, then using specific serums to "hydrate" the skin—are all the rage right now. And with everyone on the journey to "moist skin," Yelp 15's report also revealed that dermaplaning and microne

Kylie Jenner's Makeup Collaboration With Balmain Will Debut at Paris Fashion Week

Kylie Jenner loves a good collaboration. Kylie Jenner Cosmetics has teamed up with all of her sisters and the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch, Kris Jenner. For her latest trick, Kylie is stepping out of the KarJenner family tree to collaborate with close friend and Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing. "Paris is always a good idea 🇫🇷 surprise.. KYLIE X BALMAIN @kyliecosmetics collection launching this Friday 9.27 on KylieCosmetics.com," Jenner wrote on Instagram, beneath a photo with Rousteing. The KyliexBalmain collection will debut at Paris Fashion Week, where Kylie will serve as the artistic director of makeup at Balmain's upcoming show this Friday. Last year, the duo decided to create the collection that will be used exclusively in the Balmain PFW show. "The collection that we created is full of really beautiful shades that can be mixed and matched to create everything from bold, runway-style looks, to soft and pretty glam," Jenner added in a stateme

Kung Pao Chicken

Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high. Add bell pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add dried chiles, scallions, Fresno chile, ginger, garlic, and peppercorns. Cook, tossing constantly, until very aromatic and dried chiles are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add reserved sauce and cook, tossing, until liquid is nearly evaporated and coats chicken, about 1 minute longer. Toss in peanuts. Taste and season lightly with salt if needed.

This $166 Cult-Favorite Serum Gave Me 'Dolphin Skin'

I didn’t realize it until I sat in a cold room in my OBGYN's office, hospital gown opened to the front. "You have dolphin skin," my doctor told me in the calmest tone. Unexpected given the circumstances, but correct nonetheless, the current texture of my face can be likened to an oceanic mammal, thanks to just one product. Courtesy C E Ferulic (1 fl. oz.) SkinCeuticals dermstore.com $166.00 Skinceutical's C E Ferulic serum is a cult-favorite product, that I snagged from ELLE.com's beauty closet I didn't believe the hype (and couldn't believe the price!) until I used it firsthand. Then it all made sense. I started seeing noticeable results after the first month, but now that I am over ninety days in I can confidently say that my skin has drastically improved. The tiny bumps along my cheeks and chin have completely leveled and now my skin is so good, I rarely wear foundation at all. In fact, my current skin routine has been whittled d

The Derm-Approved Way to Use Retinol Every. Single. Day.

When it comes to universal beauty PSAs, every skin pro you’ll ever encounter (dermatologist, facialist, you name it) will always say there are two must-haves for every skincare routine. The first is sunscreen. The second is retinol. While it’s probably safe to say that you’re aware of retinol’s benefits (or those of its Rx counterpart, retinoic acid), you might not have added it to your daily routine. And if that’s because you’re afraid of redness and irritation, you’re not alone. Experts say it's the number-one concern women have when they recommend adding it to their regimen. That’s about to change. Read on to learn how to truly transform your skin now and forever by using retinol...the right way. Plain and simple: Retinoids are a skincare powerhouse. They're a one-stop-shop ingredient for a long list of common complexion issues—from keeping skin clear to minimizing the appearance of large pores, uneven skin tone, dull skin, and fine lines. What other ingredient can

Melanie Grant is Victoria Beckham's Facialist and Believes in the Triple Cleanse

Courtesy of Melanie Grant Melanie Grant will soon become a beauty name that will need no introduction. But in the US a newcomer's first impression of the Australia-based esthetician who treats the likes of Victoria Beckham , Karolina Kurkvova, and influencer Nicole Warne, involves a mirror-wrapped staircase up to her new second floor salon on Melrose Place in Los Angeles . The similarity to the famous mirrored staircase of Coco Chanel’s apartment at 31 rue Cambon in Paris is unmistakable, especially as you encounter the vintage Chanel campaigns hanging as artwork or the pile of Chanel bath products in the in-salon bathtub. After many years as Chanel Australia’s facialist, Grant has signed to make it official with Chanel US as of this month. An hour and a half experiencing Grant’s signature microdermabrasion, ultrasound , and light therapy treatments leaves no question as to why the iconic beauty brand tapped her. Grant's technique of using multiple technologies (she use

Grilled Cheese

Heat skillet over medium and cook sandwiches, undisturbed, until deeply golden brown and crisp underneath, 5–7 minutes. (We start the sandwiches in an unheated skillet so they can gently and evenly brown, and don’t end up burning. This is how you get that perfect exterior crunch.) Using a spatula, carefully turn sandwiches. If anything goes awry, just push your sandwich back together and continue. Season cooked side with salt and reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until evenly golden brown and cheese is melted, 4–5 minutes longer. This time, we’re cooking them at a lower heat because the skillet is already hot from the previous side, the opposite process of the previous step. Transfer both sandwiches to a cutting board. Season other side of sandwich with salt.

3 Hard Lessons These Female Founders Learned About Rebranding Their Company

Mandi Nyambi (left) and Lanya Olmsted (right) at The Wing DUMBO Taea Thale Mandi Nyambi and Lanya Olmsted are out to reimagine what a skincare company looks like. The longtime friends and entrepreneurs are the founders of Baalm , a platform for the skincare-obsessed to discover and understand the ingredients, products, and routines that are right for them. With their complementary skill-sets—Nyambi is a scientist with degrees in stem cell biology and nutrition, while Olmsted’s background is in UX design and marketing—they're working to build a community that brings transparency, connection, and calm to a world that's overwhelmed with products and trends. When they met with Natalia Oberti Noguera, founder and CEO of Pipeline Angels , they were in the throes of a branding overhaul—including, crucially, coming up with a new name for the business (until recently, it was Le CultureClub). Here’s what they learned about how to shift gears while staying true to their vision.

Poached Cod in Tomato Curry

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium until melted. Add chile, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until garlic has softened but not taken on any color, about 3 minutes. Add cardamom, coriander, and turmeric and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the tomatoes have burst and released their liquid, 12–15 minutes. Stir in coconut cream; taste and season curry with salt.

Victoria Beckham Beauty Just Dropped—Here's What You Need to Buy

Victoria Beckham Beauty isn't about perfection. It's about creating makeup (and skincare, perfume, and wellness products in the future) that fuel and inspire women who are perpetually in motion. It shouldn't take more than five minutes to create VB's signature smoky eye. It's okay for your eyeliner to look a little smudgy. Victoria Beckham Beauty It's also about modern luxury. The products are as chic as you'd expect from a line dreamed up by Beckham; cream shadows are housed in sturdy glass and the shadow palettes have a unique brass, tortoiseshell finish. But luxury also means sustainable and non-toxic. The line uses minimal plastic, 100 percent post-consumer waste secondary packaging and corn-based shipping materials that are recyclable and/or biodegradable. Each order is delivered in a reusable canvas pouch, and the brand provides an online guide about recycling the products. As for the ingredients, the brand adheres to the European Commission st

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