Good Housekeeping February 2018

Lindsey: TELL US, DO YOU HAVE ANY HIDDEN TALENTS? Me: Not sure about hidden talents. But what might be surprising is that I helped put myself through college giving piano lessons. I’m also qualified to teach sailing — another thing I did to pay for school! Lindsey: WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM INTERVIEW? Me: I was once interviewed by princess-to-be Meghan Markle for her website. When we hung out in my office, she was smart, gracious and down-to-earth. I’d love to turn the tables and interview her! How great would it be to hear about the whirlwind her life has become?! Lindsey: YOU WORK WITH MANY EXPERTS. CAN YOU SHARE A TIP THAT’S STUCK WITH YOU? Me: I love the insight “Every day is a new day.” If you’re trying…

1 Q: How can I make weeknight cooking even easier? A: Just ask Alexa! Our Good Housekeeping skill now has step-by- step guidance for whipping up tasty Test Kitchen–approved dinners like salmon and ginger rice bowls, left, and Buffalo mac ’n’ cheese in 30 minutes or less. Listen and follow along (hands-free!) with the simple directions while you work. The skill also has our expert advice for removing common stains, spots and spills. 2 Q: I have no time! What’s the most efficient exercise? A: Pick multitasking moves that tone more than one body part at a time, like the one at right from GH’s new fitness partner, Jillian Michaels. We’ll be featuring her top exercises on our pages, plus Good Housekeeping readers get a special 10% off her new…

WHAT I DO AT GH I research, test and report on fiber-based products like clothing, bedding, paper towels and luggage. I also evaluate any item in these categories applying for the GH Seal and the Green GH Seal. When I’m not washing, stretching or ripping fabrics or setting them on fire (yes, really!), I stay tapped in to the industry by attending meetings for new-product launches and sitting on textile-testing committees. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY JOB I get to mix science, creativity and shopping. I personally research everything I buy, so I love helping readers score the best products — especially when less expensive items beat out pricier ones in our tests. FAVORITE THING TO TEST Workout gear. Feedback from testers is key in this category: Items may perform…

Q How can I do my eyes for night fast and without a ton of products or steps?—Julia J. A: No need for multiple shadows (or pro skills) — you can create a sultry eye with just one product: a soft eyeliner pencil or eye shadow crayon. “Run it along your lash line really close to the roots of your eyelashes — it doesn’t need to be a perfect line,” says Lisa Eldridge, Lancôme global makeup creative director, London. “Then, using a small clean eye shadow brush, smudge the edges of the line up and outward to diffuse. Do the same along lower lashes, blending slightly down and out toward temples.” Done! GH LAB TIP: TRY MAYBELLINE NEW YORK EYESTUDIO COLOR TATTOO CONCENTRATED CRAYON, $7, DRUGSTORES (ABOVE); BEAUTY LAB TEST…

YOU COULD WIN BEAUTY LOOT!* bit.ly/2iAS4FE ROSE GLOW Sweep on a golden highlighter with a flattering hint of pink to illuminate your cheekbones or eyelids. EAU LA LA Spritz into spring with this very Parisian blend of citrusy-sweet bergamot, French rose and pink pepper. TUB TREAT Zesty (bargain!) bath salts revive a stressed body — and senses. WHIPPED CREAM Olay’s beloved brightening moisturizer gets a makeover in a lightweight whipped form. LAB LOWDOWN It visibly evens skin tone and reduces hyperpig-mentation spots with niacinamide. PRETTY HANDY The classic shea butter hydrator is decked in a whimsical limited-edition Rifle Paper Co. print. SPA SPRAY Finally, an affordable face mist! Pump this softening glycerin and rosewater mix morning or midday to wake up your skin.…

Q IF I ONLY BUY ONE THING THIS MONTH, WHAT SHOULD IT BE? A: “A comfy sweater with bling,” says Aya. “You can lounge in it at home and then wear it for brunch or a night out.” SWEATER, $70, HM.COM MEET THE GH EXPERTS Q How do I dress up a classic white button-down shirt? A: “This office staple works great outside the usual 9 to 5! Pick one with fancy details like sequin trim, or wear your go-to with feminine pieces like a faux-fur jacket and a pleated skirt,” says Kristen. KEEP WHITE SHIRTS WHITE If it’s not labeled “dry-clean,” remove stains promptly, then wash shirt in the warmest water recommended on its care label. Add a laundry booster like OxiClean White Revive with your detergent. Q WHAT…