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Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Minnie Driver, 55, uses this 'deeply hydrating' cream — and it's down to $8
We independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals. We love Hollywood: It cranks out TV shows and movies to keep us entertained all year long. But if there's one thing it doesn't give us enough of, it's a humble movie star — a star like Minnie Driver. What we appreciate even more is when that humble star shares her affordable go-to beauty products, like Minnie's fave dream cream for treating dry, winter-wrecked skin: Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy. Just in time for cold weather, it's on sale — only $8! — at Amazon. With cocoa butter and vitamin E, this cream moisturizes and nourishes the driest of skin. Dealing with winter weather means the heat is cranked all the way up and our parched skin is suffering for it. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy is an intense moisturizer ideal for this time of year. While it goes on sale occasionally, this is the lowest price we've seen for it since 2024 and we don't expect the price to drop any further for a while. Minnie just celebrated 55 trips around the sun this year and, with parts that include an overachieving college student and an aggressive yet hilarious agent, her career has matured as well as she has. But one thing that's remained constant is her skin cream from Palmer's. She revealed her nighttime beauty routine to Harper's Bazaar, and while she does also use products including Augustinus Bader's Rich Cream (she says it's "completely, utterly amazing"), it can be pretty pricey. Not so with the $8 Palmer's that she's been using for decades. "A product that I love that I highly recommend that I've used since I was a kid is Palmer's Cocoa Butter," the Speechless star said. "I use it on my elbows, my heels, my feet, my knees. It's incredible for sunburn. God forbid, you get a sunburn. And it's just deeply, deeply hydrating. It's super inexpensive and remarkably effective." This lotion is solid but heats up with your body temperature and melts as you rub it into your skin. It takes on a creamy texture to soften, smooth and soothe dry, cracked skin or give it a glow when you're ready to put it on display. Not only is it made with cocoa butter for dreamy, hydrated skin, but it's also infused with vitamin E which reduces the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Over 26,000 Amazon shoppers share Minnie Driver's love for this cream. "It smells wonderful," shared a happy shopper. "It spreads like ... butter. I tested it on the driest area on my body (heels). It works so well that I can feel my feet tingling. The same effect happens when using the oil from the same manufacturer. I find the butter a less messy solution with the same or less value." "My face is extremely dry and this is the first moisturizer I've ever used that worked!" another five-star fan shared. "I don't have to use it three or four times a day, one time is good that it lasts me till the next morning." "Wonderful!" gushed a third rave reviewer. "I was having really dry hands that were getting painful hangnails due to overwashing, and after just putting it on once, the discomfort from the dryness and pain from the sores faded to basically nothing!" While Amazon customers generally love the cream as much as Minnie, one customer did note one important thing in their five-star review. "I always love the scent of Palmer's Cocoa butter. It has your skin feeling soft and smooth," they explained. "The only downside is you have to spread it roughly because it's thick." This shopper also added one criticism to their otherwise glowing review: "It is a bit waxy, just as a heads-up, but other than that, I can't see any other negatives." The lotion promises to soften and smooth, and it's good for all skin types. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Minnie Driver, 55, uses this 'deeply hydrating' cream — and it's down to $8
We love Hollywood: It cranks out TV shows and movies to keep us entertained all year long. But if there's one thing it doesn't give us enough of, it's a humble movie star — a star like Minnie Driver. What we appreciate even more is when that humble star shares her affordable go-to beauty products, like Minnie's fave dream cream for treating dry, winter-wrecked skin: Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy. Just in time for cold weather, it's on sale — only $8! — at Amazon. Dealing with winter weather means the heat is cranked all the way up and our parched skin is suffering for it. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy is an intense moisturizer ideal for this time of year. While it goes on sale occasionally, this is the lowest price we've seen for it since 2024 and we don't expect the price to drop any further for a while. Minnie just celebrated 55 trips around the sun this year and, with parts that include an overachieving college student and an aggressive yet hilarious agent, her career has matured as well as she has. But one thing that's remained constant is her skin cream from Palmer's. She revealed her nighttime beauty routine to Harper's Bazaar, and while she does also use products including Augustinus Bader's Rich Cream (she says it's "completely, utterly amazing"), it can be pretty pricey. Not so with the $8 Palmer's that she's been using for decades. "A product that I love that I highly recommend that I've used since I was a kid is Palmer's Cocoa Butter," the Speechless star said. "I use it on my elbows, my heels, my feet, my knees. It's incredible for sunburn. God forbid, you get a sunburn. And it's just deeply, deeply hydrating. It's super inexpensive and remarkably effective." This lotion is solid but heats up with your body temperature and melts as you rub it into your skin. It takes on a creamy texture to soften, smooth and soothe dry, cracked skin or give it a glow when you're ready to put it on display. Not only is it made with cocoa butter for dreamy, hydrated skin, but it's also infused with vitamin E which reduces the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Nearly 26,000 Amazon shoppers share Minnie Driver's love for this cream. "It smells wonderful," shared a happy shopper. "It spreads like ... butter. I tested it on the driest area on my body (heels). It works so well that I can feel my feet tingling. The same effect happens when using the oil from the same manufacturer. I find the butter a less messy solution with the same or less value." "My face is extremely dry and this is the first moisturizer I've ever used that worked!" another five-star fan shared. "I don't have to use it three or four times a day, one time is good that it lasts me till the next morning." "Wonderful!" gushed a third rave reviewer. "I was having really dry hands that were getting painful hangnails due to overwashing, and after just putting it on once, the discomfort from the dryness and pain from the sores faded to basically nothing!" While Amazon customers generally love the cream as much as Minnie, one customer did note one important thing in their five-star review. "I always love the scent of Palmer's Cocoa butter. It has your skin feeling soft and smooth," they explained. "The only downside is you have to spread it roughly because it's thick." This shopper also added one criticism to their otherwise glowing review: "It is a bit waxy, just as a heads-up, but other than that, I can't see any other negatives." If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
High egg prices lead people to start buying chickens: Why are eggs so expensive?
The Brief As egg prices continue to skyrocket, people are starting to buy chickens to help fulfill their grocery needs. However, managers and farmers say you may not be saving money by trying to do it yourself. In December, the average nationwide price for a dozen eggs was $4.15. The U.S. Agriculture Department expected prices to rise another 20% this year. ORLANDO, Fla. - As egg prices continue to skyrocket across the United States, people are beginning to buy chickens to get their eggs. However, managers and farmers say you may not be saving money by trying to do it yourself. By the numbers Egg prices have risen nearly 37% in 12 months, and the Consumer Price Index shows egg prices are up 36.8% from this time last year. In December, the average nationwide price for a dozen eggs was $4.15, an almost $2 increase from the $2.51 per dozen in December 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. Agriculture Department expects prices to rise another 20% this year. The backstory One of the largest reasons for the increase in egg prices is the recent bird flu outbreak. As of Jan. 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the United States since 2024 and 67 since 2022. On Jan. 6, the CDC also reported the first person in the U.S. to have died as a result of an H5 infection. Outside the U.S., more than 950 cases of H5N1 bird flu have been reported to the World Health Organization, according to the CDC, and about half of those have resulted in death. What they're saying The high egg prices have led some shoppers to take a more DIY approach. "Earlier today, I bought my friend two chicks just because of the cost of egg prices!" said shopper Liz Hazlewood. Palmer's Feed & Seed is one of the stores selling live chicks. The store sells the chicks, and also fresh eggs, every morning at $8 a dozen. Lately, they said they've been selling out of eggs in less than an hour. "Nine a.m. we open; we sell out by 10 a.m.," said Nathan Allen, a Palmer's manager. The staff at Palmer's said before the egg prices started rising, they were selling between 50 and 100 chicks a week. Now, they are selling about 200 a week. "Yeah, we've been selling a ton of chickens, baby chicks," Allen said. "Interest in baby chicks has gone way up. It's like it was in 2020 during COVID." Emily Bonilla and her husband, Mel Lopez, also have sold eggs from their Orange County home through their company called El Huevon. They have been selling theirs at $5 per dozen, and they also said they've been selling out daily. "Supplying eggs to clients and customers who want the fresh eggs," Lopez said. "They want the clean farm eggs, and on top of that, we're not raising our prices like everybody else is doing." Dig deeper People who want to buy and raise chickens should also be aware of the local laws and regulations about owning them. Owners say the cost of buying and raising chickens cancels out any savings from the free eggs, with an initial investment of around $200 and about $50 a month for food and supplies. Bonilla said these birds also need a lot of special care and equipment. "So, for anyone getting into it, make sure it's really something you want to do," she said. "It does take a lot of commitment to take care of them and the space, as well." STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the United States Agriculture Department, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization.
