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Yahoo
a day ago
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I've been using Jennifer Garner's 'skin hack' moisturizer for more than 2 years — and it's on sale for $20
When it comes to skincare, Jennifer Garner takes hers seriously. As a Neutrogena ambassador for more than 17 years, the actress swears by the brand's products and science — especially its Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturizer. Hyaluronic acid is a must in her skincare routine and Neutrogena's Hydro Boost has a lot of it. Garner has called the moisturizer her ultimate "skin hack" and has referred to it as "her baby." She's even proclaimed it her favourite Neutrogena product, ever. "There are all these micro-lines that once I put it on, they go away," Garner has said. "This is 48 hours of moisture that you're locking in with one thing. I can see why the reviewers love it," she told InStyle. I'm obsessed with the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizer — here's why. For over a year now, I've used the moisturizer religiously. It's become an essential part of my nighttime skincare routine, and I can confirm — it provides stellar hydration. Highly recommended by dermatologists, the Hydro Boost Gel Cream is a lightweight moisturizer that's non-greasy or sticky and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier. With ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, the formula is known for maintaining hydration and ample moisture throughout the day. The skin becomes softer and more supple after regular use. In the past, I've struggled with dry and dull skin. I often hesitate to try new products as my sensitive skin is prone to reactions. However, the Hydro Boost Gel Cream is dermatologist-recommended, so I decided to give it a go. Off the bat, the texture is incredibly smooth. It feels intensely moisturizing when you slather it on, and while it takes a minute or two to absorb fully, you feel the hydration immediately. I've used the gel cream for over a year, and my skin has never felt so soft and revitalized — largely thanks to the hyaluronic acid. The product moisturizes overnight with glycerin and vitamin B5, leaving me with a bright morning glow. The Hydro Boost Gel Cream also performs great under makeup. Its hydrating formula enhances and brightens my overall look. It adds a tightness and bounce to my skin that I don't see without it. With more than 7,600 reviews on Amazon, many shoppers note how impressive the moisturizer's affordability and performance are. While a few disagreed, several wrote the moisturizer was helpful for skin conditions like eczema. "I want more of it," said one reviewer. Another wrote their skin "never felt or looked this good." Even in the winter, its staying power is "beautiful."Paulina Porizkova, 59, is 'completely and utterly fangirling' over this viral anti-aging treatment Shania Twain has used this multipurpose beauty balm since the '90s I've been using this anti-aging face cream for over a year. It's just like La Mer's $525 cream, but it's $476 cheaper One reviewer highly recommended the moisturizer for eczema. The user advised those with the condition to use the gel cream over heavier products for a lighter and more consistent nighttime routine. Despite thousands of five-star reviews, some noted it "burned and tingled" their skin. A few users said the product may not be compatible with sensitive skin. They warned of the moisturizer's pungent scent and urged caution when applying it around the eye area. Like Jennifer Garner, the Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturizer has become essential to my skincare routine. It's fast absorbing, lightweight and gentle on sensitive skin. After using it for over a year, I haven't experienced any reactions to it either. Its hydrating formula leaves me with a dewy finish, locking in all-day moisture. At just $20, it has transformed my skin to the clearest it can be. Though some reviewers said it bothered their sensitive skin, I have never had any issues with the Hydro Boost moisturizer. It has become an indispensable part of my beauty routine, thanks to its long-lasting hydration.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Jennifer Garner reveals parenting struggles after fight with daughter Violet Affleck
Jennifer Garner revealed the truth about raising her children, days after her daughter Violet Affleck penned a candid essay in which she recalled a tense argument with her mom. Garner, 53, opened up about her struggles during a discussion about her organic children's food brand, Once Upon a Farm, on Thursday night. During a rapid fire game she was asked: 'What's harder - raising kids or raising capital?' Garner quickly responded: 'Kids!' Her business partner, John Foraker - the co-founder and CEO of Once Upon a Farm - agreed, adding: 'Kids, absolutely.' The Alias actress is mom to Violet, 19, Fin (formerly Seraphina who announced they identify as non-binary last year), 16, and Samuel, 13, whom she shares with ex husband Ben Affleck, 52. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She went on to reveal the one particular difficulty she struggled with in the early days of motherhood - baby food. 'I had made my kids baby food. I did not like that process. I love to cook; I do not like to make baby food. It's very confusing,' she said. As a result she teamed up with Foraker and Once Upon a Farm which is estimated to be worth $100 million. Garner's talk came days after her daughter Violet drew a strong reaction with her Yale Global Health Review essay, which was published on May 18 and detailed a tense argument she had with her famous mom while waiting out the LA fires in luxury accommodations in January. While her mom, who volunteered to help, was 'shell-shocked' and 'astonished by the fires in Los Angeles, Violet said she was 'surprised at her surprise as a lifelong Angelena and climate-literate member of generation Z, my question had not been whether the Palisades would burn but when.' 'My question had not been whether the Palisades would burn but when,' Violet — who made a public plea for 'mask mandates' last year — added. Elsewhere, she mocked pregnancy rumors about her. When asked about the 'quiet rumors' of there being 'a possible IPO on the horizon,' referring to a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) where a private company offers shares of its stock to the public, Garner quipped: 'They also say I'm pregnant.' Roughly five years ago, fans commented on one of her Instagram photos in which they thought she had a baby bump that was covered by her denim overalls. Garner addressed the rumor in the comments section, writing: 'I am 48, have three healthy kids, and am not-and never will be-pregnant. We can lay that pupper to rest. Have [I] gained the Covid 19? Possibly. But that is another story.' Garner also addressed government cuts after the moderator, Kim Last, asked for Garner and Foraker's thoughts about the current proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid that could negatively impact the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). 'I think that it's like there's being dictated high on the mountain in a way, which is great. We should be feeding kids simple, fresh, nutritious foods. I mean it's kind of a no brainer,' she insisted. 'But at the same time we're looking to cut SNAP and WIC benefits and SNAP already is - we'll be saving about $6 a day a person - and so we've got to feed our kids. We can't just say no ultra processed foods and by the way, we're going to cut any government assistance for you.' She shared her worries over kids 'growing up hungry in this country,' adding: 'I mean, 90 percent of kids who are growing up with food insecurity in their homes are living in rural America. 'And a lot of those kids, even where the food is grown — the salad bowl of our country, which is Central Valley, California — the place that you shop there is a convenience store. 'There's not a potato, there's not a carrot, there's not an apple. There's not one thing that's really that fresh.' In addition, she shared her own experiences and her work with Save the Children - especially how she advocates for kids in Washington D.C. - and how important it is to keep 'programs alive' that focus on feeding kids in rural America. 'I've had the most amazing experiences of being on the Save the Children trips twice - once in Central Valley, California, once in Navajo Nation in New Mexico,' she told the crowd as she noted that the local food pantries informed her that Once Upon A Farm was the only fresh food that the kids there had ever had. Garner's goal, through Once Upon a Farm, is to 'raise the access of healthy, simple, real whole ingredients' and the business' goal is 'to serve a million meals to kids in rural America,' which she and John say they'll be able to reach in June this year, especially with help from their new partnership with Feeding Millions. Garner ended the conversation with telling the crowd that everyone should check out Angel City Football Club (ACFC) as Once Upon a Farm partnered with the stadium after Natalie Portman (someone she called ''so incredible and elegant') convinced her to invest in it.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Violet Affleck emerges with another expensive designer item after going viral for lecturing mom on climate change in woke essay
Violet Affleck was seen toting another luxurious purse as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Thursday - shortly after her privileged rant over climate change went viral this month. The Yale student, 19 - who is the eldest child of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner - notably sparked outrage over her essay for school where she candidly revealed an argument she had with her Hollywood star mom. According to the teen, the pair's disagreement had taken place amid the devastating L.A. fires in January after her family was forced to evacuate. The essay had left her parents taken aback since they were not aware what their daughter had written, exclusively reported. During her latest outing, Violent - who is currently on summer break - carried a vintage Chloe Marcie Bucket Bag which can be purchased at a resale price for around $1,000. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It comes only days after the teenager was also spotted with a pricy Marc Jacobs purse - which is worth between $200-$300. Earlier this week on Monday, Violet stepped out with her Oscar-winning father as well as her younger brother Samuel, 13, to grab a lowkey lunch - and had draped the stylish bag over her arm. Affleck and Garner - whose divorce was finalized in 2018 - are also parents to child Fin, 16. Violet has been vocal about her advocacy for both climate change and public health - such as the student demanding 'mask mandates' last year during an impassioned speech. But she recently penned an essay for her university's Global Health Review which was titled A Chronically Ill Earth: COVID Organizing as a Model Climate Response in Los Angeles. The Gen Zer detailed an argument that she had with her mom Jennifer Garner in the wake of the deadly fires that ravaged through Southern California at the beginning of the year. She had stated that while the 13 Going On 30 actress was left 'shell-shocked' over the devastation - Violet admitted that she was simply 'surprised at her surprise.' In the paper which was published on May 18, the student wrote of Garner: 'She was shell-shocked, astonished at the scale of destruction in the neighborhood where she raised myself and my siblings. The Gen Zer detailed an argument that she had with her mom Jennifer Garner in the wake of the deadly fires that ravaged through Southern California at the beginning of the year; seen in 2024 in L.A. 'I was surprised at her surprise: as a lifelong Angelena and climate-literate member of generation Z, my question had not been whether the Palisades would burn but when.' Violet then recalled having conversations with adults while staying at a hotel with her family to 'escape the smoke.' 'Though, I found my position to be an uncommon one: people spoke of how long rebuilding would take, how much it would cost, and how tragically odd the whole situation had been. 'The crisis was acute, a burst of bad luck. It had come from a combination of high winds and low rains.' The Yale student also wrote about how her younger brother Samuel had doubts that the fires were linked to climate change. 'Hopefully, most of us understand the climate crisis better than my little brother,' she added. Garner had volunteered with World Central Kitchen in the wake of the disaster to help feed firefighters and victims of the flames. During an emotional interview with MSNBC, the actress also revealed that she had lost a friend in the fires. Elsewhere in her school essay, Violet penned about society's approach when it comes to a crisis - and used COVID-19 as an example. She wrote about the government tackling the pandemic and facing the pressures to 'return to normal' by society. 'While vaccines have been extremely effective in reducing death rates, those of us who have never stopped "following the science" know that even mild COVID infections are dangerous.' Other topics Violet touched on included the effects of Long COVID and how privilege or bias can affect who receives a quick response for aid. She then followed up with an example about FEMA's differing response to the L.A. fires and the floods in North Carolina last year. At the time of the flames in January, Violet had also 'pressured' her family into wearing face masks once again due to poor air quality. A source told 'Violet Affleck has been pressuring her family to put a mask on since she has been back home because right now the air quality is unhealthy. 'She is clearly not going to give up on advocating for mask mandates. It has become a part of who she is and what she stands for.' The insider added that the college student 'is so passionate about this and she feels vindicated for her work championing masks because she does, truly, believe that her opposition to the ban is warranted. 'She is hoping the fires will serve to show people that masks can be used in times not only connected to the spread of a virus.' Last year in July, Violet had asked that 'mask bans' come to an end inside medical facilities during a speech to the governing body for Los Angeles County. She further asked the board to 'confront the long COVID crisis' and explained how she had contracted 'a post-viral condition' back in 2019. The teenager said at the time, 'I demand mask availability, air filtration and Far-UVC light in government facilitates, including jails and detention centers, and mask mandates in county medical faculties. 'You must expand the availability of high-quality free tests and treatment, and most importantly the county must oppose mask bans for any reason. They do not keep us safer.' Violet's speech garnered differing reactions - with some praising the Ivy League student while others called her 'utterly deluded.' Her father Ben also gave his eldest child a warning and told her that she needed to be 'realistic,' a source told 'While Ben and Jen will always support their daughter, Ben had a conversation with her and told her that she needs to be realistic with this because he doesn't want her to waste all of her time putting effort into something that probably won't make a difference in the long run. 'He knows how strongly she feels about this, but now that Violet is an adult, he felt that it was his duty to let her know that she is David fighting Goliath and that most people unfortunately do not feel the same way she does about this.' The insider added the Ben, 'was also concerned that Violet felt as if her parent's star power was going to be able to guarantee her the outcome that she wanted which, in this case, it is not.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ben Affleck's ex Jennifer Garner and her lover John Miller spotted at her LA mansion as move-in rumors heat up
Jennifer Garner and her longtime lover John Miller were seen outside her Los Angeles mansion on Wednesday, fueling speculation that the couple have officially moved in together. The 13 Going on 30 star first began dating the CaliGroup CEO in 2018, shortly after finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck, with whom she shares three children — Violet, 19, Finn, 16, and Samuel, 13. Though the pair briefly split in 2020, they quietly rekindled and have largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight ever since. Despite recent rumors that Garner and her Batman actor ex were growing close again following Jennifer Lopez 's November 2024 filing for divorce from Affleck, she and Miller appear stronger than ever — even being photographed sharing a kiss in April 2025. Now, Garner was seen jogging outside her sprawling Brentwood estate as Miller walked up the driveway — a scene that looked every bit domestic. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'John is basically living with Jennifer,' a source told UsWeekly earlier this month, noting it was only 'part time.' The site also claimed he moved out of his Los Angeles home after the wildfires ravaged several neighborhoods in the Southern California city, and he has yet to find a new pad. 'He has an office in L.A. and splits his time between staying there and at Jennifer's home,' the source said. This comes after confirmed in mid-March that Garner and Miller are still going strong, with a source spotting them looking cozy on a date night. The couple were seen 'holding hands and kissing' and being 'very cute with one another' as they strolled through the Brentwood Country Mart in Los Angeles. The PDA-filled outing took place in the evening, according to the eyewitness. 'They are still going strong and appear to be doing really well,' the source shared. 'They looked happy and at ease, like a married couple that is thriving. They laughed and smiled at each other. Very cute.' The insider added that both were dressed down for the casual date. 'She had no makeup on, her hair down. He wore a coat and jeans.' 'There was a lot of affection between them,' the source continued. 'They held hands and kissed — just a very normal couple with no Hollywood weirdness.' Miller, a Stanford Law School graduate, now serves as chairman and CEO of CaliGroup, a tech conglomerate that not only owns the CaliBurger restaurant chain but also invests in innovative ventures in robotics and artificial intelligence. He also heads CaliGroup's portfolio company, PopID, which focuses on facial recognition payment systems. Despite his impressive resume, Miller maintains a low public profile and rarely seeks the spotlight. Outside of his business ventures, he remains devoted to co-parenting his two children with ex-wife Caroline Campbell, a celebrated violinist who has performed with renowned artists like Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, and Sting. The former couple married in 2005 and divorced in 2011, but are said to maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of their kids. While Garner's life continues to play out in the public eye, Miller seems happy to stay behind the scenes — giving her a steady, drama-free presence away from all the Hollywood noise.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
'I watched 13 Going On 30 after turning 30 and here's what they don't tell you'
Dirty Thirty. Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving. The Big Three O. No matter which out-of-touch, millennial pop culture term you use, the fact remains, you're in the third decade of your life. Statistically, you probably have another four to go. Yay. The shift from being a twenty-something that loves partying till 4am to becoming the girl who wants to spend her entire weekend in bed watching a family drama called Parenthood was swift. All of a sudden my usual vices weren't as appealing as they used to be. More importantly, I secretly loved that. The weekend after I turned thirty, while indulging in said Netflix and chill; the boring, in-the-same-pyjamas-since-the-last-three-days kind, not the steamy kind - I happened to serendipitously chance upon 13 Going On 30. As a staunch believer of fate, chosen destiny, and all that other witchy voodoo – I knew I had to spend my next hour and 38 minutes watching Jennifer Garner go full ham on my TV screen. And it was an hour and 38 minutes I did not regret. So now, like any self-respecting journalist at a major news publication, I'm going to present you with 13 thoughts I had while watching 13 Going on 30 after turning 30 (side quest : say it as a tongue-twister 13 times). 1. Whether you're 13 or 30 - friendships will always be relevant Like Jenna Rink retrospectively realised - choosing who to surround yourself with when you're a teen is supremely important, and it becomes even more glaringly obvious why when you're 30. My closest friends to date have all been in my life since I was a reckless teenager, and some from even before then. These are the bonds that have survived the test of time, that have embraced me during gut-wrenching, crush-my-soul heartbreaks and been on the phone to me while I dealt with life-shattering disappointments. These are the people that at 30 - when all of a sudden, you become painfully aware of life - have held my hand from one panic attack inducing thought to the next. These are my people. 2. The movie has a banging soundtrack - and so should your life 3. Love is always going to be the thing that's worth fighting for Because I didn't suddenly wake up in the body of my 30-year-old self with a built-in, famous, athlete boyfriend. No. I had to get through each painstaking, obstacle-wrought year with my long-distance boyfriend for eight years while he - worked at sea with only 50MB of data in a day, studied on another continent, existed in another time zone, traversed across a different hemisphere. Now while we didn't have to resort to turning back time via magic fairy dust, we certainly had our fair share of ludicrous ups and downs. But like Jenna, we didn't give up and fought for our love. The result? The law is now officially involved in our relationship. 4. A good ol' slumber party with your girls (or boys) can fix anything, so make time for them! But more generally - make time for your friends. Your older self will thank you. 5. You can't turn back time, no matter how hard you try So, as much of a Hallmark-card cliché this may be - live in the now. Do that thing you're putting off, follow that passion you left behind when you were 12, travel solo to that remote island, make that career-pivot you're too scared to make, and tell that human you love them. 6. Sometimes, you just have to hide in a closet (or room, or bathroom) and have a good cry It doesn't make you weak. It won't break your resolve. And most importantly - your skin will glow for a hot sec when you're done. 7. Thank god I left bitchy, back-stabbing, two-faced friends like Tom-Tom behind in high school 8. 'We made choices', said Matty. And those three words hit me like a ton of bricks Because it's true - our whole lives are a sum total of our choices; good, bad, ugly. It helps absolutely no one if you sit and regret the choices you made. But you know who it helps if those choices are owned, studied, and learnt from? You. 9. Sexy, brooding, Mark Ruffalo-artistic-types will always be my weak spot I don't make the rules. 10. 'You don't always get the dream house, but you get awfully close' Having recently moved to London, sitting in my sweet little apartment overlooking the river with the love of my life as we blast retro music and cook a Full English on a Saturday, I'd say Matty Flamhaff was exactly right. 11. Jumping off a swing at the age of 30 is definitely going to hurt Must try it anyway. Something about making this my fearless decade. This is obviously a metaphor. 12. When Jenna Rink said, 'I think all of us want to feel something that we've forgotten or turned our backs on, because maybe we didn't realise how much we were leaving behind', she was talking about her chance at love with Matty. But for me, watching this scene at the ripe (see how I avoided the old) age of 30 - all it reminded me of was home The ever-supportive family I left behind in pursuit of my dreams almost a decade ago when I moved out. The mundane weekdays I've missed. The celebrations and milestones I've been absent from. All the ways in which I haven't been able to be there for them, by virtue of not being around physically. All of the familial responsibilities that have fallen on the innocent shoulders on my little brother. There's no point to this rumination - this is life. This is adulthood. And sometimes, it is what it is. 13. Occasionally, all you need to do is break out into rehearsed choreography on a certified banger. *Cue Single Ladies* There's a quiet sense of triumph in watching 13 Going on 30, after turning 30. For me - it lay in the realisation that my life was nowhere near as chaotic as grown-up Jenna Rink's. It lay in the fact that I have a solid set of friends that genuinely have my back - who celebrate my victories as theirs and my failures as "it just hasn't happened for you yet ". It lay in the fact that I was not stupid enough to let my Matty go when I first found him nine years ago. And it most definitely lay in the reality that I did make it home last Christmas.
