Good Housekeeping January 2018

As we look ahead to 2018 and creating our best year yet, I can’t help wanting first to take stock of the fun memories we all built in 2017 (check out some of my GH favorites here!). Turns out that making new memories is one of the most effective ways to keep your brain sharp. So let’s all push toward a new year full of fresh memories. Add in our easy 31-day guide to living happier and healthier (page 41), and you’ll have the power to change anything. Make sure to cherish every memory, and take photos — I want to see them! June TESTING, TESTING! These fun sunnies were one of hundreds of entries on our quest with HSN to find the next gamechanging invention. SUNGLASSES, STREETAFFAIRES.COM October WITCHING…

✓ NATURAL HYDRATORS □ STYLE ADVICE □ MAKEUP BRUSHES □ CUSTOM LIPSTICK □ SPARKLY MANIS □ BEAUTY BUYS FROM $6 MYTH OR MIRACLE ? Cooking Oils — for Skin! Kitchen staples like coconut oil and olive oil are being used to nourish dry skin. Is it a slick idea? LAB LOWDOWN Through measurements of skin hydration levels after application of grapeseed, sunflower, coconut and extra virgin olive oils, the GH Beauty Lab found that they can increase moisture by up to 12%. But DIY-ers, beware: They may not be as appealing to use (scent- and texture-wise) as skincare formulations. Skip them if you have oily or combination skin. GH Lab pick: Beauty Lab test winner Skyn Iceland Arctic Face Oil ($35, Ulta) has high levels of natural oils.…

KRISTEN SALADINO FASHION DIRECTOR cool chic “This pattern is so classic that it feels like a cool vintage store find.” FAIR ISLE SWEATER Hit the slopes or stay home and snuggle in this wintry knit. LORI BERGAMOTTO STYLE DIRECTOR pretty polished “I love the cozy nostalgia of a surprisingly versatile Fair Isle sweater.” SEAL STARS 2018 JOY HUGGABLE HANGERS These are so sturdy they can support everything from lightweight blouses to heavy winter coats without bending or breaking. CONAIR TURBO EXTREMESTEAM This nixed wrinkles better than any other steamer we tested. Lightweight and easy to use, choose turbo or regular steam to de-wrinkle heavier fabrics or smooth lighter ones without leaving them damp.…

100/100 89/100 98/100 93/100 91/100 HOW WE TESTED A team of professional makeup artists and Beauty Lab scientists evaluated label-blinded makeup brushes of various price points for: ✓ Ease of use ✓ Feel on skin ✓ Application results ✓ Quality (i.e. lack of bristle shedding) Beauty Lab Note: All winners have synthetic bristles, which the Lab found were easier to clean than natural ones. THE WINNERS 1/ POWDER IT Cosmetics’ magic wand for face powder earned a rare perfect score on all attributes. TESTER NOTES “It’s the ideal size, shape and density to cover all areas of the face and feels supersoft.” LAB LOWDOWN The brush rated 100 for how easy it was to hold and maneuver, its gentleness and its foolproof application. IT COSMETICS HEAVENLY LUXE WAND BALL POWDER…

You can now create the custom lipstick of your dreams — or a special someone’s — with Yves Saint Laurent’s new online service. Choose a favorite shade from 59 options (upload a photo to try them on virtually!) and a gorgeous case (decked out with anything from lips to leopard print to sparkles, stars or hearts) that you can engrave with your name or preferred wording. YVES SAINT LAURENT ROUGE PUR COUTURE CUSTOM CAP EDITION, $40, YSLBEAUTYUS.COM APRIL FRANZINO BEAUTY DIRECTOR @aprilfranzino MYTH OR MIRACLE? Face Wash– Inspired Shampoo WHAT IT IS: Micellar water facial cleansers — which use “micelle” cleansing molecules that trap oil and gunk to remove makeup and cleanse sans rinsing — have taken the skincare world by storm. (Try GH Seal star Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing…

YOU COULD WIN BEAUTY LOOT!* bit.ly/2ePGi9S SKIN DETOX Charcoal in this mask purifies without overdrying. LAB LOWDOWN It’s proven to deeply cleanse and improve skin clarity. GLAM TO GO Tucked into the glitziest package: a wardrobe of must-have eyeshadow shades plus a perfect pop of pink blush to create any look, from subtle to sultry. CHIC SPRITZ A new classic: this sophisticated infusion of black currant, white tuberose flower and sandalwood. THE BALMS Like healing salves that wash your face, these natural butter- and oil-based solids sweep away the day’s grime, yet leave skin supple. WHIPPED “CREAM” Not your basic bottle of conditioner! This fluffy foam formula seriously softens with zero heaviness.…