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Hamilton Spectator
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Horoscope for Sunday, May 25th, 2025
The laid-back vibe for today encourages us to keep our schedules light. The current cosmic weather is perfect for doing anything that falls under the umbrella of easy and enjoyable. However, if there is any work to be done, a slow, methodical approach will help us stay aligned with the energy of the day. That said, the late evening will be better for productivity, giving night owls the advantage. For those of us interested in more leisurely activities, the evening hours are ideal for catching up on reading, binge-watching a new show, having good conversation, or indulging in our favourite hobbies. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You don't need external or material things to prove your worth. Consider writing down a few things that you appreciate about yourself. 0525 Today in History (AP Video / May 25, 2025) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) If you're feeling moody, maybe you need some quiet time to yourself. Invest in your emotional well-being. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your mind may be a bit heavy. A conversation or a playdate with a friend could help take your mind off things for a little while. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don't worry too much about what others may or may not be doing. Just focus on doing what's best for yourself. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You need a break from work and responsibilities. Where can you escape to for the day or for a few hours? VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) One of the best ways you can get your head and heart to agree is by staying aligned with your values. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) If there's something you want, don't assume that it will be an automatic 'no.' You just might get a 'yes.' SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Recognize what problems are solely yours to fix and what are not. Focus on the things that are within your control. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Avoid taking on more than you can handle. Get into the practice of saying 'no.' CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Act with empathy and kinless toward others, not through ego. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It may be time to have a heart-to-heart conversation with someone so that you can advocate for yourself and get what you've been feeling off your chest. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Today could be stressful. Do whatever helps you to stay calm and grounded. FOR TODAY'S BIRTHDAY You think ahead, but you're also good at coming up with ideas on the fly. You enjoy being spontaneous. You keep your mind open to new people and experiences. Your charismatic personality makes it easy for you to connect with others, whether it's for business or for fun. You're like a chameleon, able to seamlessly blend into any environment or social circle that you're in. At the same time, your wittiness and intelligence are a part of what makes you stand out. This year, expect to find a better balance between following your head and following your heart. BIRTHDATE OF: Mike Myers, comedian/actor; Molly Sims, fashion model; Ian McKellan, actor.
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Travel + Leisure
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel + Leisure
Model Molly Sims on the Beauty Holy Grails She Always Travels With—‘They're Worth Their Weight in Gold'
Molly Sims is having quite a year. The model and founder of Something Happy Productions both co-produced and acted in Netflix's "Kinda Pregnant" with Amy Schumer, and she just set up another high-profile project for the streamer. "The Last Mrs. Parrish" is based on the juicy bestselling novel, with Jennifer Lopez as the lead and Academy Award-winning Robert Zemeckis attached to direct. 'Long story short, the option on the book was coming up, and I called one of my good friends who's a big producer, Liza Chasin of 3dot Productions. We partnered and ended up getting it,' she tells Travel + Leisure. 'It was the right time at the right place.' The multi-hyphenate and mother of three is also overseeing the rapid expansion of her YSE Beauty brand, including launching at Sephora this month. 'Having Sephora as a new partner is so exciting. We're ready, we just turned two, and the brand has crazily taken off; things are really super,' she says. A group photo from a family vacation. Modeling all over the world for over 30 years, and for such globally renowned brands as CoverGirl and Sports Illustrated , Sims is also very well versed in travel tips—like how to pack efficiently and how to arrive feeling rejuvenated after a flight. 'I love packing cubes; I'm a packing cube kind of woman,' she says. 'I love when things are organized, and I can just zip and not necessarily have to take it all out.' Sims has plenty of beauty rituals too. 'I went to New York to host The Kelly Clarkson Show for a couple of days, and I literally slept in my Overachiever eye masks and had my Like A Gloss lip treatment on because I had to film and was dehydrated,' she adds. 'I had my earphones in and did a Talika mask when I got there, it's a French brand I like.' One thing you can't travel without? Ear pods. But the ones with the wires, they're better. How do you spend time on flights? I sleep. In-flight beauty tip? My Your Favorite Ex pads or Overachiever eye masks. Favorite family destination? Mexico. We've had a home in Cabo for 15 years and just redid it. Dream trip? I'd love to take my family to India. It was one of the best trips I ever took as a model. I went for two days, I think for Marie Claire , and I got to go to Rajasthan and Jaipur. It was one of the best trips I've ever taken in my life. She always travels with a few additional beauty holy grails, like the Georgia Louise cryo tools. 'I'm telling you—they're worth their weight in gold. I have the face roller that I use as a gua sha, and I always take that with me.' A silky eye mask and Neutrogena wipes are her other essentials. 'I'll wash my face with the wipes and then use my Your Favorite Ex exfoliating pads.' A touch of glow is also a given. 'I'm excited to try the Westman Atelier Sun Tone bronzing drops that I just got.' Brightening Eye Mask, Skin Glow SPF, and Vacation Glow Highlighter Stick from skincare brand YSE Beauty. Thanks to a busy work and travel schedule, wellness is always top of mind for Sims. 'I use the Zicam nasal swabs, Alkalize [supplement powder] from Sarah Wragge Wellness, and wellness shots with turmeric and ginger,' she says. 'I do it constantly, every single day.' And if she's feeling anxious or needs help getting to sleep, she listens to Gabby. 'It's Gabby Bernstein and such a good app.' Beyond growing YSE and working on projects with her production company, Sims is also preparing for a couple of upcoming trips with her kids. 'We have a lacrosse schedule for our son and will be doing something fun with our daughter in August. If she qualifies, she's going to pony finals, so we'll get to go to Lexington for 10 days.' Summer family vacation planning with husband Scott Stuber, a former Netflix executive who now heads up United Artists under Amazon MGM, is also top of mind. 'We'll all spend time in the Hamptons, and we're going to try to hop over to Europe for a week.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Molly Sims's Skin-Care Brand for Busy Women Debuts at Sephora: 'The Cheat Sheet I Wish I Had'
Welcome to Behind the Beauty, a recurring series spotlighting the power players driving the beauty world forward. In it, these leaders muse on every facet of their journey, from where they draw inspiration to the breakthrough advice that has transformed their careers. When it comes to skin care—and just about everything else—Molly Sims tells it like it is. 'I was doing Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen with Lisa Barlow, and she was like, 'I'm getting this CO2 laser.' I said, 'Oh no, you're not. Listen to me,'' the 51-year-old model and actress tells InStyle. 'I've interviewed 10 surgeons. That's one of the worst things you can do for your skin barrier—you're literally taking 17 layers of skin off. If you strip the barrier every day, you will look older. I've seen it a million times.' They don't call Sims the barrier queen for nothing. Protecting it, nourishing it, and strengthening it is the core of her skin-care brand, YSE Beauty, created specifically for women in their late 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. Launched in 2023, the line has skyrocketed to success, and it's headed to Sephora next month. Sims understands the skepticism around celebrity beauty brands, but she's firm: The results of her science-backed formulas (like YSE's best-selling Your Favorite Ex exfoliating pads and Morning Cocktail vitamin C serum) speak for themselves. Another reason it has the beauty editor's stamp of approval? She insisted on clinical trials from the very beginning. Skin care has been a lifelong passion. ('Being a model is the single best education you can have in beauty—because I've fucking tried it all,' she says with a laugh.) But the idea for YSE came from personal need. In her 40s, she struggled with adult acne and melasma, finding few products that were accessible, effective without overstripping or irritating her skin, and elevated in their look and feel. 'That white space is why my brand is doing so well—because we're meeting [that customer] where she is,' says Sims. 'I'm on this journey. I don't want to talk about beauty during menopause or being someone's grandmother. I want to talk about beauty where I am. You want results-driven skincare that can also exist in a fun, inclusive, cool community. It doesn't have to be so harsh and so strong.' Each of YSE's 'cocktails,' as Sims likes to call them, is designed to take the guesswork out of using active ingredients and cut down on unnecessary steps. 'I want to make women's lives easier,' she says. But YSE is more than just skin care. The brand's ethos is amplified by her hit podcast, Lipstick on the Rim, in which she and co-host Emese Gormley interview beauty and health experts and get to the bottom of pressing beauty questions like: Is Botox a good idea? or What's the difference between chemical and physical exfoliation? 'It's about giving women who feel underserved and overlooked the tools,' says Sims. 'We've built a loyal community. It's really intentional, and we do it with a sense of humor.' That community drives the brand forward. 'Our eye cream, Wide Awake, sold out in a week because I asked women for three years, 'What do you want me to do?' They said an eye cream. But when I asked, 'Do you actually use one?' They said, 'I forget. It smells. It's icky.' So I made one you actually use—something that brightens, helps with dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, wrinkles, and is a little tinted.' Now, as YSE Beauty prepares for the tidal wave that is the Sephora effect, Sims sits down with InStyle to reflect on launching her own brand, carving out space in a saturated market, and what she's learned as a founder and working mother of three. What first ignited your passion for beauty? I've always been a lover of beauty. My mother was a lover of beauty, and I would watch her. Being in the modeling industry for so long, getting to live in different countries—I got to live in France, I got to live in England, I got to live in Italy—and I never met a French pharmacy that I did not love. I was very privy to all these amazing derms, experts, and people in my world of fashion. I got to learn so much about beauty early on. I had cystic acne in my mid-to-late 20s and early 30s. I was living in Europe, and I had a dermatologist over there. It's how I learned about the skin barrier and all of the things. How did you break into the beauty industry? What motivated you to found YSE Beauty? Honestly, a problem. I felt like I was kind of forgotten. It's almost like I got to my 40s and felt like I was going to have acne my whole life. Then, when I had my babies, I had hyperpigmentation—melasma. I really struggled trying to treat it because I was doing everything too strong, too harsh. We used to think the more it burns, the better. The redder you are, the better. But more doesn't mean better—it can actually thin your skin and cause damage. There wasn't smart, accessible, and cool skin care. I needed efficacy. Everything was really harsh in [dermatologist-created skin-care products] and not to my aesthetic. On the other hand, there are fun, cool Gen Z brands, but they are not efficacious for someone my age. What are the core values that guide YSE Beauty and your approach to creating skin care? YSE is the cheat sheet I wish I had. If you told me I had to use 15 products every day, I wouldn't do it. Consistency, with really good actives, is the magic. I'm a hero-driven, SKU-driven brand. That's how I buy. So when I develop products, I think about efficiency. How do I use it? Can I use it daily? What's the system? You need to wear vitamin C, niacinamide, ectoin, gluconolactone (PHA)—all those things. If you cocktail them right, you can do less and get better results. There's a perception that celebrity brands can lack authenticity. How did you want your brand to challenge that? It was intimidating because all the other girls launching brands bring so much to the table. But I knew what my products had done for me for three years. I was in a place of desperation, and I just wanted to share the knowledge. Plus, I didn't just slap my name on it. I developed every single piece of that product, from the componentry to the colors, working with Aruliden, the best branding team. I wanted effective skincare. We can all play in the same sandbox, but it's why I fought so hard—even with my husband and myself—to do the clinical [trials]. I want you to believe me, but the proof is in the pudding. Here are the clinicals for Ex Pads, Wide Awake, Morning Cocktail, etc.. With Morning Cocktail, I wanted something that wouldn't peel, smell, or feel tacky. It needed to work. That's what made it so successful—it's weightless, and you don't even feel like you're wearing it. When I was doing Skin Glow, I needed more of an adult glow. I can't have anything that gives me acne. So, I created Skin Glow to give me that blurring, a little bit of glow. It has niacinamide and protects me. That's how I think about product. I think about it in a very hero-driven way. I just wanted age-inclusive beauty. How does your podcast serve as a way for fans and customers to get to know you better as a brand founder? I started Lipstick on the Rim because I'd ask people, 'Here's what I do—I've done shots in my ass in Paris, mesotherapy, everything. What do you do?' Then I'd get answers like, 'Oh, I just drink a lot of water,' or 'I sleep a lot.' On our podcast, our goal is not to gate-keep. We try to answer the questions we didn't know before, so we come out wiser and better for it. I think the podcast also helped when I launched the brand. The celebrity part of it was softened because I'd interviewed over 150 experts. It helped me, and it helped my community. What are your top pieces of advice for other founders? So, first of all: Pray. Be passionate. Know your white space. Know your 'why'—why are you doing it? You need to be able to answer that immediately. I read a book by Emily Heyward—Obsessed: Building a Brand People Love from Day One. It was a really good book. You have to believe more than anyone else in your brand, in your company. You need a strong point of view. You have to go with your gut. And you need to put smarter people around you—and actually listen to them. But in the end, you've got to buckle up. Put your oxygen mask on and prepare for the ride. Because it is a ride. It's dealing with loans, walking into rooms. You have to bet—go to Vegas and bet on black, bet on red, just bet. That's the best advice. How does it feel to have YSE Beauty launching at Sephora? It's a little bit of a pinch-me moment. I also think that for my community—who we are—we've just built such loyal women, and I think it's the perfect foray into the next chapter. For me, in terms of brand awareness... I've grown up with Sephora. Even though I'm 51 years old, I feel like I've been living there off and on for 20-plus years. I just like what they stand for. I like how they help brands. They've been instrumental in getting us there. Our partnership has just started, but they have been incredible partners so far. It's really exciting. As a mother of three, what approaches have you found most fruitful in thriving both as a parent and a professional? Being a mother really helps you. You will learn patience. Patience from my kids helps me be a founder, because you've got to meet someone where they are. I meet my 12-year-old differently than where I meet my 8-year-old. So, meeting people where they are. It is developmental, right? That's kind of how we deal with products. I'm growing with my own products. What does the future of YSE Beauty look like? We're going to crush it! Every month just keeps getting bigger and better. And I think we're going for it with Sephora. We're going big, baby! I know that we have something that no one has. People want results that fit their daily lifestyle. We always say YSE is for women too busy for skin care. We're taking the hard parts out, giving you that cheat sheet I wish I had. Read the original article on InStyle
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
YSE Beauty Launches at Sephora in Major Brand Expansion
Molly Sims Just over two years after its debut, Molly Sims' beauty brand YSE Beauty is headed onto the shelves of Sephora, taking the company from direct-to-consumer to retail in the process. Sephora—a place Sims calls 'the mothership'—is a place Sims always knew she wanted to take YSE, and now that the day is fast approaching, 'it's definitely a pinch me moment,' she says. 'We've had such a loyal following over the last couple of years, but Sephora is where so many of my customers go, and I need to meet them where they are,' Sims tells me over Zoom. When it comes to YSE (pronounced 'wise') and Sephora, she says, the two companies are very aligned, and 'ultimately, that global expansion is exactly where I want to be.' Sims launched YSE Beauty in 2023. After its launch in April 2023, model, actress, podcast host and entrepreneur Sims is entering the Sephora market on June 3, initially on and in 361 stores nationwide beginning June 13. Billed as an 'essentials-only' skincare brand made for 'women too busy for skincare' and seeking 'dramatic results without all the drama,' YSE will bring products like Your Favorite Ex™ Exfoliating Pads, Skin Glow SPF 30 Primer, Morning Cocktail Vitamin C Serum and Xtremely Rich™ Moisturizer to its in-person store launch. The exterior of a Sephora store. (Photo by Xavi Lopez/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The product line online will expand beyond the in-store offerings, including the brand's Take It Off Gel-Oil Cleanser, Your Favorite Ex™ Deep-Down Exfoliating Gel, Last Call Retinol Serum, The Problem Solver Brightening Treatment, The Overachiever Brightening Eye Masks, Like A Gloss Hydrating Lip Mask, Like a Glossy Hydrating Lip Tints and its Golden Sculpt Face Roller. With celebrity beauty brands a dime a dozen, there is just something different about YSE. Sims—who has become a student of skincare over the years through her career spanning over a quarter century—named the brand after her mother, Dorothy, who died five years ago and always encouraged Sims to be wise (get it?) and to always listen, because, in her words, that's where the learning happens. Some of YSE Beauty's product offerings. 'It was always just something that she evoked in me—if you feel good, you look good, and if you look good, you feel good,' Sims says. 'And she was just such an elegant chic, but she was always sharing information.' Sims is passionate about not gatekeeping information; it was the basis of the launch of her podcast, 'Lipstick on the Rim,' which she co-hosts with her close friend Emese Gormley. YSE, Sims says, represents wisdom—something Dorothy always sought to impart. 'She was literally the best,' Sims tells me of her mom. 'She still lives through this brand every day.' YSE was created to be age-inclusive, she says, formed because 'I felt like too many women, especially in their thirties or forties or fifties, were being overlooked,' she says. The brand avoids unnecessary SKUs and is what Sims calls a 'hero-driven company': 'You're not going to have to do 15 steps,' she says, adding, 'Maybe more isn't better. Maybe more is just more.' Sims was adamant that YSE Beauty not offer any unnecessary products. 'We exist for the woman [who is] 35-plus who wants to get their glow back without having to work so hard at it,' Sims says. The line, she adds, comes down to three major steps: exfoliation, brightening and glow—the three essentials Sims has learned matter most after having a masterclass in skincare throughout her career, and even before. 'All my life I've been obsessed with beauty,' she says. When it comes to YSE's products, she tells me, she's formulating products as much for herself as she is anyone else. 'I'm your tester,' she says. 'I'm your guinea pig. Women still want another chapter. This is pro-aging. I'm not trying to look 15 years younger, but I am trying to look the best I can be while having fun doing it.' This isn't a vanity project or another run of the mill celebrity venture, she assures me. 'It's deeply, deeply personal,' Sims says. 'I want women to feel confident and gorgeous no matter their age, season, stage—great skin shouldn't have an expiration date.' YSE Beauty will launch in Sephora in June, its first foray into retail after being solely ... More direct-to-consumer heretofore. YSE joins over 300 brands in Sephora, and Brooke Banwart, SVP Skincare Merchandising at Sephora, said in a release that Sephora is 'thrilled to partner with YSE Beauty as we continue to grow our skincare offerings to meet the evolving needs of our clients across all age groups.' 'We look forward to introducing this brand to our clients and know that their results-driven approach to skincare will be a valuable addition to our assortment,' she added. In the same release, Sims, who is both YSE's founder and chief creative officer, self-identified as 'a busy woman juggling multiple roles' who 'knew firsthand how overwhelming skincare could be.' Sims says the Sephora expansion feels like a "pinch me moment." 'I wanted to simplify the process—offering solutions that are not only effective but also effortlessly fit into real lives,' she said. 'I'm excited to expand beyond DTC and bring our high-performance products to Sephora, reaching even more women who deserve skincare that works as hard as they do.' Sims tells me that expanding into retail has always been the long-term goal and long-term strategy for YSE. YSE's growth is projected to triple this year, and she's not afraid to tell me that 'we are absolutely crushing it. I think we're hitting the woman where she wants to be met at a price point that's affordable, that makes her feel good, that makes her keep coming back.' Sims is particularly proud of her 43 percent customer return rate—and she's also thrilled that YSE is projected to do $2 million to $4 million 'in just the next six months with Sephora,' she says. Sims says YSE Beauty is firmly pro-aging, and created because she saw a gap in the market for ... More consumers over a certain age. 'Retail is just such an exciting next step, I can't even tell you,' Sims says. 'Just to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most trusted brands in skincare is incredible.'
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Molly Sims, 51, parties like a teenager on spring break as she models bikinis and drinks tequila in latest trend
Vegas actress Molly Sims posed in a black bikini while in Mexico last week. The Los Angeles based influencer, 51, looked sensational as she has been able to stay a size 2 after becoming a mother to three. The star was celebrating the second anniversary of her brand YSE as she held a party with friends at Nobu Los Cabos. But it looked like the wife of Netflix honcho Scott Stuber, 56, was a teenager on spring break rather than a married mom in her fifties. She was seen dancing in a sexy gold dress at a disco party and shared photos of tequila cocktails sipped during the day while on her beach vacation. This is the latest trend among women in their fifties: to party even harder than their own kids. There is even a TikTok page celebrating wild middle-aged ladies called Women Over 50 Partying at Noon. Molly became a star in the early 2000s in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, but her journey to success was far from a smooth glide. One of the early problems she encountered in the 1990s was that she would be upbraided for what she described as her 'very' crooked nose. Photographers kept asking her to 'move a little bit' to the left or right, and when she eventually asked: 'Is there something wrong?' she was informed: 'Your nose is crooked. You're not symmetrical.' As her career progressed, the 5'10" beauty was criticized for being 'too fat, too big, too blonde, too dark. I mean, it was definitely a stressful time, which I think, you know, in terms of like, you know, food, it became very difficult.' Molly noted that she grew up in a 'very Southern' family with a mother and aunts who fed her meals like grits and chicken, plus desserts like cakes and pies. When she became a model, the 'transition' in her diet was difficult for her to undergo 'because I never really thought about food.' Nowadays, the YSE Beauty owner is now known promoting the benefits of a healthy and balanced diet and has joined a list of stars who have launched their own Erewhon smoothie. Last year the blonde revealed what one of her diet hacks is as she shared a look at her latest 'obsession.' Turns out she has been taking a Colostrum from Armra, which she promises has reduced bloating and has curbed her cravings for sweets. Molly said: 'It has helped reduce my bloating. I honestly have craved sugar less since taking so I'm not on such a sweets kick. 'Usually when I'm on trips like here in Cabo, I struggle with digestion and this has been a game changer for it.' She then noted that she felt 'overall lighter.' The product claims to be an 'immune barrier support with vine watermelon.' Sims shows off the jar that was stamped 'physician founded and research backed.' Earlier she modeled a tangerine two-piece that showed off her washboard abs and ample cleavage. The beauty accessorized with aviator sunglasses and a number of gold accessories. A year ago Molly revealed she 'pretty much' starved herself after being told she was 'too fat' during her early days as a model in the 1990s; seen left in March 2024 and right in 2001 The mom for a minimal makeup look while heading out to soak up the sun. 'Someone got some sun (and a spray tan),' she wrote in the caption. Another photo captured her tanned legs as she lounged by her pool, overlooking the ocean. The star also shared a glimpse of her vacation wardrobe, including a white lace mini dress that showed off her long legs. There were also photos showing the cocktails that kept her cool in the heat, and the incredible views from her luxury vacation villa. She later took to her Stories to share some family photos, as she enjoyed the time off with her husband Scott Stuber, 56, and their kids Grey, 7, Scarlett, 9, and Brooks, 11. 'Dinner tonight with my nugs,' Molly captioned an adorable image of all her three kids as they hugged. It was followed by a photo of Molly and Scott, as they cozied up during their date night. She captioned the photo with a kissing and a red heart emoji. The pair have been married since 2011. Her one million followers were thrilled with the bikini snaps, with one writing, '51 looks so good on you.' 'Still looking good as always,' another added. 'You look amazing.' 'Ageless beauty!' someone else chimed in with the fire emoji. Even on vacation, Molly found time for a brain teaser. She shared that doing a puzzle kept her entertained during early mornings. 'When you're incapable of sleeping in so you start puzzling before everyone wakes up,' the star wrote over a photo that showed off her puzzle and the stunning ocean background. She also made time for fitness, squeezing in a workout during her vacation. 'Quick little workout with a view,' she wrote over a photo featuring her spectacular private pool. A year ago Molly revealed she 'pretty much' starved herself after being told she was 'too fat' during her early days as a model. She entered the profession in the 1990s during the 'heroin chic' era typified by supermodels like Kate Moss. After dropping out of college, Molly ventured into the fashion industry, only to be admonished for her weight and her 'crooked' nose. Having grown up in Kentucky where 'all they did was cook,' she began restricting her eating until she 'got down to pretty skinny, to pretty thin.'
