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Generally, a refrigerated stick of butter can take anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour to soften; meanwhile, frozen butter can take upwards of four hours to reach a usable consistency. If you forgot to leave the butter out ahead of time, or it just won’t thaw quickly enough, we’ve gathered a few helpful tips for achieving smooth, soft butter fast. Benefits of Softened Butter Aside from the much more malleable texture, softened butter plays an important role, especially when baking....

Dried fruit is sweet, snackable, and can be taken on the go a heck of a lot easier than a few easy-to-bruise bananas or bulky cartons of berries. But if you’ve ever reached the bottom of a bag in a single sitting and found yourself wondering how this snack stacks up nutritionally—you’ve come to the right place. We tapped nutrition expert Amy Shapiro, RD, to give us the lowdown on our dried fruit addiction....

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The first time I tried the mask was during the morning, so I could monitor the results and see how my skin responded. As the directions say, I applied a thin layer of the mask to my face and neck, leaving it to be absorbed into my skin for 20 minutes. As it sat, I began to feel a tingling, cooling sensation which made me feel confident the product was working....

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Baking spray 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 2 oranges) 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups warm Earl Grey tea (brewed with 2 tea bags) 1 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa power 1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel...

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In the November 2022 issue of Real Simple, we declared olive green our Color of the Month because it’s the trendy yet timeless shade we’re loving right now. Olive feels like the older, slightly more sophisticated sister to the lighter and brighter greens that have been everywhere over the past year. It fits perfectly among earth-toned palettes and natural textures, like warm wood, jute, and wicker. Or, you can go retro with it, picking olive green accents in mod shapes and pairing them with other bold colors....

As a skincare-loving shopping editor, I’ve tried many of them for myself, and my favorite by a mile is the Rose Inc Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum. This serum is part skincare, part makeup, and all beneficial for my face. As the name implies, it enhances my skin’s natural glow by evening out any hyperpigmentation, providing light coverage where I need it, and nourishing with several trusted skincare ingredients. The anti-aging hero hyaluronic acid is able to plump and hydrate skin while fine lines are smoothed away via squalane and peptides....

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Need a side that’ll cook in the oven alongside this roast? Follow our instructions for butternut squash, beets, baked potato, mac and cheese, or Parker house rolls. And don’t forget to use the roast drippings for gravy! While the roast is resting, try this: Pour off excess fat and then scrape the drippings into a sauce pot, add a cup of wine, simmer until the wine is nearly gone, and then add a little beef stock and reduce by half....

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The Spanx AirEssentials Half-Zip and AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant are already best-sellers thanks to their lightweight and plush materials. The set is available in four neutral colors: Light nude lunar, very black, classic navy, and dark palm olive—and you can also get the half-zip top in powder white. The four-way stretch modal, polyester, and elastane blended fabric is what lends the popular combo its “buttery soft” texture that “feels like wearing a cloud” while maintaining optimum airflow, so you never overheat....

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To find the best face sunscreens, we spent hours researching the various options on the market. While curating the list, we considered factors like sun protection factor (SPF), ingredients, and type (like mineral or chemical). We also spoke with Rebecca Marcus, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Maei MD, and Marisa Garshick, MD, board-certified dermatologist of MDCS Dermatology, for expert advice on how to choose the best face sunscreen for you....

We spent hours researching moisturizers for dry skin, looking for products that contain effective ingredients and evaluating their formulation and size. We also spoke to Thomas Griffin Jr., MD, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology, about what works best to tackle dry skin. He and Vanessa Thomas, a cosmetic chemist and founder of Freelance Formulations, weighed in on what ingredients to look for in a moisturizer—and what to avoid....

However, choosing the best mineral sunscreen can prove overwhelming due to the broad selection on the market today. To find the best mineral sunscreens, we reviewed, tested, and researched a variety of mineral sunscreens, considering factors such as ingredients, SPF, size, and value. For expert tips on choosing the right mineral sunscreen, we tapped board-certified cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Y. Claire Chang of Union Square Laser Dermatology in Manhattan. “I recommend looking for mineral sunscreens that have SPF of at least 30 or greater, and that are labeled water-resistant, as well as broad spectrum,” says Chang....