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With sun damage being the number one cause of aging skin (yikes!), it’s majorly important to make sure you’re shielded on the daily during spring break. Aside from limiting your time in the sunshine, hydrating moisturizers with SPF are a super helpful way to preserve that youthful glow without adding another step to your skincare routine. Scoop up one of these eight sun-protecting combos, then enjoy the warm weather in all its glory (while reapplying often).
Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Refillable Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30 with Niacinamide
Since branching out into skincare, Fenty Beauty has kept its foot on our necks! This invisible face moisturizer not only works to provide the ultimate hydration, but it also targets dark spots! That's good news for the girlies who deal with stubborn hyperpigmentation.
Origins Age-Defense Moisturizer with White Tea Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Great for any skin type, this Origins SPF hydrator is oil-free and antioxidant-rich, making it a fab buy in your anti-aging arsenal. Plus, it helps safeguard against environmental aggressors, like infrared rays and pollution!
Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 30
Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer
For the oily-skinned gal, this choice will check all your boxes. Created with aloe vera to soothe and hydrate, St. John’s Wort to repair skin, and green tea for antioxidant infusion, it’s the total package.
Supergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40
We couldn't leave vegan-friendly moisturizers with SPF off our list! This weightless version by Supergoop! protects your skin's moisture barrier and works well for normal to combination skin thanks to a combination of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and red algae.
Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Sunscreen
Did you know tinted moisturizers with SPF exist? Well, now you do! Made to help bring a healthy glow to your skin, this moisturizer is meant to give you a 'no makeup' look. Also, it's free of parabens so your skin won't feel bogged down by icky ingredients!
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Life is all about the little treats that keep you going. For me, it’s either a sweet dessert or a biiig cup of iced coffee – but those purchases can really rack up, especially when I’m making weekly (or TBH, twice- or thrice-weekly) Starbucks runs. I know I’m not alone in wishing there were more Starbucks deals that’d save me a buck or two each visit.
Wish no more – there are actually tons of ways to snag some Starbucks deals. I’ll even dish on how to get free Starbucks right now. Read on for the coolest coffee deals around!
Does Starbucks have discounts?
Yes, Starbucks has discounts often. They usually depend on the day and time you visit, or seasonal offerings that the chain decides to promote. You can easily find Starbucks deals in the Starbucks app, and check back here for current offers!
What is the cheapest thing to get from Starbucks?
If you still want a drink (but want to spend the least amount of money), a kids-sized steamed (or cold) apple juice is the cheapest thing to get from Starbucks at $2.25. Typically, any kids-sized drink will save you some dough!
How does Starbucks Rewards work?
You earn 1 Star per $1 spent at a Starbucks location with Starbucks Rewards after scanning the Starbucks app and paying with cash, debit card, credit card, or select mobile wallets. You can earn 2 Stars per $1 spent after making a purchase with a preloaded Starbucks Card linked to your Starbucks Rewards account as well. Once you earn enough, you can spend those Stars on freebies like a drink customization, a hot brewed coffee, or a handcrafted drink like a latte!
1. Look out for flash deals
Starbucks regularly runs deals that depend on the day and time you visit – you just have to check in the right places. More often than not, they’ll be posted on the Starbucks app.
Right now, they’re offering several deals for May 2024:
- 50% off one handcrafted beverage on May 17, 24, and 31 only from 12-6pm local time
- Personalized offers released in the Starbucks app on May 13, 20, and 27 only
Plus, new Starbucks Rewards members who join during the month of May will will receive 50% off any handcrafted drink during their first week as a member. All they have to do is download the app, join Starbucks Rewards, and click the ‘New Members Get 50% Off’ link!
2. Use Starbucks Rewards
Like I mentioned before, the Starbucks app is a pretty easy way to know what deals are going on when. Signing up for Starbucks Rewards will get you on track to get free Starbucks even easier. Their rewards system operates via Stars – you’ll earn 1 Star for each $1 spent when scanning the Starbucks app and paying with cash, debit card, credit card, or select mobile wallets, or 2 Stars per $1 spent when you pay with a preloaded Starbucks Card in the Starbucks app.- 25 Stars earns you a free drink customization
- 100 Stars earns you a free brewed hot or iced coffee or tea, a bakery item, or a packaged snack
- 200 Stars earns you a free handcrafted beverage or hot breakfast item
- 300 Stars earns you a free sandwich, protein box or a bag of coffee beans
- 400 Stars earns you free Starbucks merch (select items only)
If you’re a regular customer, signing up for Starbucks Rewards will definitely pay off! Learn more here.
3. Opt for a personal cup
When you use a personal cup at Starbucks, you receive a $0.10 discount. For regular visitors, those savings can rack up! Furthermore, if you're a Starbucks Rewards member, using a personal cup, you'll receive 25 Stars. Now, you can use a clean (this is key!) personal cup in Starbucks cafes, in the drive-thru, and even when you order ahead on the app.
4. Don't forget about birthday rewards
Starbucks deals also include birthday freebies, in which you’ll get one free handcrafted beverage, OR one free food item, OR one free ready-to-drink bottled bev.
All you have to do to take advantage of the free Starbucks is register for a Starbucks Rewards account and ensure your birthday date is associated with your account, then once the big day comes, show it to your barista. They’ll take care of you!
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Compared to the bright and warm colors you paint on your summer nails, winter nails can sometimes feel a little... uninspired. But this season, we're all about changing up our beauty routines to find something unique, unexpected, and festive. You don't have to be a professional manicurist to get beautiful tips at home, and these ideas for winter nails prove it.
Break out your top coat bottles, because once you see these moody blue hues, seasonal shimmers, and classic Christmas color nail art (not to mention some eye-catching yet easy designs to inspire you) you won't be able to get enough.
Colors For Winter Nails
Sally Hansen Traveling Light
This unique purple pick only takes a few seconds to dry, which makes it a great option when you need a concise mani, but don't have a ton of time.
sundays L.05
The mix between purple and gray in this hue delivers an understated edge that's to die for.
ella+mila Unwrap Me
Reds are definitely expected for any winter nails. This flirty shade glides on with absolute perfection!
PrettyDiva Silver Chrome Nail Powder
Silver nails are sophisticated and festive, but aren't exclusive to the holiday season the way that a red and green combo are. Plus, dip powder is a simple and easy way to get a salon-quality manicure at home.
essie Sens-O-Real
We all remember the heyday of mint green, so bring this serene shade back for your next winter nails lineup!
sundays No.30
For anyone who likes color but doesn't want to overdo it, this muted sage green is a great pick. It's sophisticated, understated, and adds just the right amount of chill for colder days.
OPI It's A Boy! Nail Lacquer
Baby blue has been hot all year long. If you want in on the trend, try adding this pale color to your nails instead.
ORLY Crawford's Wine
Is there anything classier than red nails? They're a little bit vintage, a little bit sexy, and very eye-catching. Match them to a red lip for New Year's celebrationsfor the cutest match.
Beetles Aquarius Polish Kit
From navy to icy blue, these gel polishes will let you have all the winter nails you could ever dream of. The best part is that with proper application, they can last up to three weeks!
Essie Ballet Slippers
Ballet pink is a great neutral because it's elevated and professional, but it's more fun than beige. Pair this pink with ballerina nails, and feel totally girly!
No. 70 Shimmery Ocean Green
Even though deep green is in the holiday color palette, this peaceful shade can definitely last into the New Year. This polish is chip-resistant and healthy for your nails.
essie A Stroke of Brilliance
For some added shimmer and glow, pop this bad boy on your nails – atop a darker color or by itself!
OPI O Suzi Mio
We love how romantic and powerful this deep purple is. And if there's anything that should make you feel that way, it's your beauty routine.
Dashing Diva Hanukkah Magic
Dark blue and white are a color combo that you can never go wrong with for winter nails. You can wear these tips to your Hanukkah celebrations, but they will also look good any day of the week.
Olive & June Lilac Shimmer
Feminine and flirty, this salon-quality polish is a great way to add some pink Christmas glam to your winter nails if you're not feeling the blues, neons, or reds.
786 Cosmetics Istanbul
This polish is inspired by the shades of the Turkish city it's named after. Not only is it deep and warm, but it also gives you full coverage with a single swipe.
OPI Angels Flight to Starry Nights
This shade simultaneously reminds us of the sea, the sky, and all those icy Y2K beauty looks. It looks iconic in every season, so you can wear it all year long.
Pleasing Syrupberry
Add some sweetness to your holiday season with this fruity nail polish color. Pair it with other punchy colors or wear it on its own. Either way, you'll turn heads.
OPI Linger Over Coffee
Chocolate brown might be a 2023 hair trend, but you can definitely add it into your manicure, too. The best part is that it'll match your coffee *and* your hot chocolate.
Modelones Going Nude
Wear the shade that matches your skin tone, or mix and match them all for a multi-toned nude look.
OPI It’s a Piazza Cake
This terracotta color will infuse some warmth into your day-to-day as you count down to the New Year.
essie Carols and Caviar
This winter nails color describes exactly what we want out of the season. It's the most luscious blue that you could ever coat your nails with.
Winter Nails Inspo
Saving Face
Turn your mani into an art gallery with an abstract design that'll make you feel like Picasso. Stick to classic colors like brown and black, or go with seasonal shades.
A Little Bit French
We'll never get enough of the French manicure. But instead of white tips, spice it up with different colors and overlapping stripes.
A Jolly, Happy Soul
This frosty little friend is one of the cutest things we've ever seen on a thumb nail. Don't forget the carrot nose!
Image via Bellacures
Jolly Old Soul
Swap your regular mani for a cherry red nail polish that features a Santa hat. It's cute and classy all in one!
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Living On The Edge
Create a manicure that feels unexpected yet classic by adding dots around the edge of your nail in red, green, and gold. The empty space is totally eye-catching while the color trio is nostalgic.
Pastels³
Pick three colors that go well together and layer them for multi-dimensional nails. You can change them up based on the season, or stick with different shades of your favorite color.
I Like You A Latte
Use different shades of brown for a mani that'll get you in the mood for a mocha. The 70s inspired waves are just the foam on top.
All-Out Color
Mix wintery details like gold glitter with neons and warm shades usually found in summer for a winter nails match made in heaven. Love!
Stripes On Stripes
In lieu of an all-white mani, go for one that incorporates stripes or blank space that'll let other colors (or your natural nail) peek through.
Groovy Baby
Pick shapes and shades that remind you of your favorite decade. Bonus points if it matches your outfit!
Image via Bellacures
Flurries
If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, bring some snowy magic to your mani with white polish and a toothpick.
Star Light, Star Bright
Bring some nature to your look with a galaxy-inspired mani, a delicate snowflake, or try your hand at painting a tree. The world is your oyster!
Tortoise
A mix of brown, gold, and tan will never go out of style. We're obsessed with the glittery detail and the use of negative space!
Ice Queen
This dreamy blue mani provides such a great balance between color and negative space. The icy sparkles are reminiscent of winter snows!
I Can Still Make The Whole Place Shimmer
These glittery nails are perfect for both Christmas and New Year's, which means you don't have to redo your mani before December 31st.
Image via Bellacures
Holly Berries
These red berries are instantly recognizable and very festive. Pick any of your fingers to add these details to, or add a design to each nail.
Hi, Barbie!
Become winter Barbie when you adorn your nails in the cutest baby pink polishes out there. A lil' shimmer never hurt anyone, either.
Celestial Nails
Deep gold or chrome is the perfect polish to take a simple starry mani to the next level. The key to painting clean stars is using an ultra tiny nail brush.
Emerald City
Deeper greens were made for winter nails. We love this divided design that also makes a play on French tips.
Tip Off
A little goes a long way with these chrome nails. They have the classy feeling of a French manicure with the glam look of silver polish.
Jewels And Gems
Faux gems and nail glue come together to add a 3-dimensional element to any manicure. We're obsessed.
Pop Art Nails
If you want another element to your pop art nails, add a shape to one of your fingers — we love the detail on this heart.
Candy Cane Lane
We'll literally always say yes to some cherry red nails, especially when there are candy canes involved.
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Taste The Rainbow
Who said Skittles nails were reserved for summer? If you're in desperate need of more color this winter, this mani is the way to go.
Feeling Romantic
These chocolate brown nails are already looking towards Valentine's Day. Keep the base of your accent nail simple or go crazy with an unexpected neon.
Holly Jolly
If you just can't resist the Christmas holiday, opt for winter nails like these that channel ornaments and decor.
Classically Embellished
These elevated and decorated winter nails are giving everything they need to give for a classy NYE party.
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The Starbucks summer menu just dropped, and it’s packed with some pretty divisive drinks. The menu lineup introduced a new flavor of Refreshers alongside something Starbucks has never done on a large scale before: boba. The most recent release also brought two new sweet treats to the pastry case – the Orange Cream Cake Pop and Pineapple Cloud Cake.
Given that these new sips and snacks really venture into uncharted territory, I had to give them a proper try to see if they’re worth it! If you’re on the fence about trying some items from this year’s Starbucks summer menu, scroll on for a totally honest review.
Summer-Berry Refresher
I got my hopes up for the new Refreshers with fruity boba. In hindsight, the long-awaited hype was not worth it. By itself, the Summer-Berry Refresher tastes just like blue Gatorade. Sorry not sorry.
The boba was expected to be the saving grace of this drink, but I was left wanting more after sipping down my first few pearls. The raspberry-flavored popping boba pieces supply a fun texture, but they’re not super flavorful. You also don’t get a great serving size based on the ratio of the drink.
Maybe it was just the location I went to, but though I was given the special wide boba straw, I couldn’t use it with the lid that came with my drink. My Refreshers were handed to me with the signature Starbucks sipper lid – which is too small to fit the new straws. Just a bit annoying, especially if you plan to drink this in the car or on the go!
Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher
I sipped theSummer-Berry Lemonade Refresher sans boba first. It definitely has more flavor than the OG, but it’s overwhelmingly lemonade-y. The zesty lemonade really overpowered the berry Refresher flavor, so much so that you can’t quite taste the berry.
I might recommend ordering this bev with a light amount of lemonade, so the flavors balance out more harmoniously.
Summer Skies Drink
Okay, y'all – the Summer Skies Drink redeems the rest of the Refreshers. Essentially, it’s the Summer-Berry Refresher with a splash of coconut milk, a la the Pink Drink. I think it’s my favorite of all 3 of them!
It’s creamy and mildly sweet, which works out wonderfully. With the boba, it’s definitely giving milk tea, which I – as a boba fiend – very much appreciate. Though I like the drink itself, I still wish the boba delivered a more berry-like flavor.
White Chocolate Macadamia Cold Brew
Well, yes! The White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew is – dare I say – the best thing on this year’s Starbucks summer menu. It’s so good. I typically associate nuttier coffee flavors with fall, but this bev has changed my mind. As much as I appreciate a sweet treat, this cold coffee was a nice reprieve from the all-new Berry Refreshers I had sipped beforehand.
This new menu item is great for those who don’t like a ton of sweetness — the bitter cold brew contrasts exceptionally well with the sweet white chocolate macadamia-flavored cold foam. It gets even better (my tasting notes read: “so very delicious”) when you stir in the cold foam with the coffee.
I also enjoy the little crunchy cookie crumble bits on top. While the popping boba (Starbucks is calling ‘em pearls) falls flat, these sprinkles actually enliven the drinking experience!
Orange Cream Cake Pop
New cake pop just dropped! And it’s everything. The hard shell that coats the tiny ball of cake in this treat is extremely satisfying. When I bit into it, it had an indescribable (in a good way) kind of crunch to it. And while the exterior is harder, the cakey inside is very moist. I wasn’t surprised at how good the texture was since most of Starbucks’ cake pops are scrumptious. That’s that for the texture…
As far as the flavor goes, I expected more of the Orange Cream Cake Pop. Sure, there’s a slight orange flavor – it’s not too overwhelming – but this skewered snack is definitely heavier on all things vanilla-y and downright sugary. It almost tastes like an orange Dreamsicle.
All that being said, I’d still order the Orange Cream Cake Pop over and over and over again if I just want a lil’ something.
Image via Starbucks
Pineapple Cloud Cake
I didn’t get to try the Pineapple Cloud Cake yet since the location I went to had sold out (a good sign, perhaps)! According to Starbucks, it’s “an airy cake filled with layers of pineapple cream, pineapple spread and whole fruit pieces with a sweet drizzle topping.”
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We might have been in our Barbie era last year, but we're already looking forward to season 2 of Wednesday in all its lacy, gothic glory. The first season offered the perfect balance of spooky horror, friendships, and romance, and it looks like the next installment will give us even MORE classic Tim Burton details we love. Keep reading to see what lead actress Jenna Ortega has to say about Wednesday season 2!
Who's in the Wednesday season 2 cast?
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Netflix just posted this brand new photo from set and it confirms the Wednesday season 2 cast list! We now know for sure that we'll see Georgie Farmer, Victor Dorobantu, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nayo, Joy Sunday, Owen Painter, Emma Myers, Billie Piper, Jenna Ortega, Evie Templeton, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alfred Gough, Noah Taylor, Miles Millar, Tim Burton, Steve Buscemi, Moosa Mostafa, and Hunter Doohan in season 2 of Wednesday. Deadline confirmed that season 1 regulars Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane and Naomi J Ogawa will not be returning.
We know that Jenna Ortega will return as Wednesday, but during her Actors on Actors chat with Elle Fanning, Fanning REALLY wants to know if Weems (the principal of Wednesday's Nevermore Academy, played by Game of Thrones' Gwendoline Christie) will return, Ortega doesn't hesitate to voice how much she loved working with the actress: "I would die to work with Gwendolyn Christie for the rest of my life."
"Wednesday's relationship with Weems is one of my favorite because they're very, very different women and they're constantly against each other but simultaneously they both want to watch each other's successes," she continues. "And Gwendolyn being as talented as she is, she's just really, really a pleasure to work with, so I'm doing everything in my power to throw out the most insane plots that would possibly bring this woman back from the dead." Never say never!
Is season 2 Wednesday going to be scary?
Wednesday. Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in episode 104 of Wednesday. Image via Netflix.
"We’re definitely expanding on the supernatural world," Jenna Ortega tells Vanity Fair. "Our show had all sorts of werewolves and vampires and da-ta-da. And I think we expand on that a little bit."
"In the first season we had episodes that really stood out visually, like the dance episode was a really big one for people, and that setting was very particular and it felt like Prom Night, a little bit, or Carrie," she continues. "Every episode [of season two] that I’ve read so far is like that. It just stands out on its own as a very memorable scene or bit or setting, which I think is what I’m most excited for."
What is Wednesday season 2 about?
Wednesday. (L to R) Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair in episode 102 of Wednesday. Image via Netflix.
"We've had a lot of conversations and I think we've decided things that we definitely want to enhance or dive a little bit deeper in," Ortega says during her Actors on Actors interview with Elle Fanning.
In addition to leading the cast, Ortega is serving as producer this time around. She's mentioned how collaborative and welcoming series director Tim Burton has been throughout the whole process, and how excited she is to voice her own ideas. "I think we want to lean into the horror aspect of the show a little bit more because it is so lighthearted," she continues. "A show like this, you know, with vampires and werewolves and superpowers, [you don't] want to take yourself too seriously. So I think that we're ditching any romantic love interest for Wednesday which is really great, and then also we have such incredible female leads in the show."
On January 15, Jenna Ortega revealed she's got her hands on the first few scripts for Wednesday season 2. “We’re definitely leaning into a little bit more horror,” Ortega tells E! News. "There’s really, really good one-liners and I think everything’s bigger. It’s a lot more action-packed. Each episode will probably feel a little bit more like a movie, which is nice.”
When is the season 2 Wednesday release date?
Wednesday. (L to R) Naomi j Ogawa as Yoko Tanaka, Oliver Watson as Kent, Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus, Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay in episode 108 of Wednesday. Image via Vlad Cioplea/Netflix.
You'll be able to stream Wednesday season 2 on Netflix, which is where you can watch season 1 right now! We don't have an official release date but we hope to see the new season in late 2024 or early 2025!
Where is Wednesday season 2 filmed?
Wednesday. Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in episode 106 of Wednesday. Image via Vlad Cioplea/Netflix.
Via Deadline, season 2 of Wednesday has moved from Romania (where they shot season 1) to Ireland. They're reportedly aiming to start filming in April. Considering last season began shooting in September 2021 and premiered in November 2022, we're expecting to see Wednesday season 2 at the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025.
How old is Wednesday Addams?
Wednesday. Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in episode 101 of Wednesday. Image via Netflix.
Wednesday Addams is 15 years old at the beginning of the Netflix series. This version of the character is older than other versions, and in the past, we've seen her at six years old and 13.
Are you excited for season 2 of Wednesday? What do you think about the series adding more horror elements? Let us know in the comments and check out the rest of the New TV Shows coming this year!
Lead image via Netflix
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