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You can shop the Sephora Collection cleanser, moisturizer,anti-aging cream, and eye cream in stores today.

Photo: Xuanyu Han/Getty Images Whenyou walk into Sephora, you’re probably not expecting to find a hugebargain—it’s the kind of place where you can dropa couplehundred on a few products in five minutes without even trying. Butthat doesn’t mean you can’t find some really good deals there, too.The brand’s own Sephora Collection line is one place to start.While you may already be a fan of their affordable lipsticks andsheet masks, the brand quietly expanded their skin-care offeringsonline last month with four new products—and, starting today, youcan shop them in stores too. Not only do the products contain ‘it’ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin c, but they all costless thanone Andrew Jackson. (That’s $20, BTW.) TBH that’scheaper than many drugstore skin-care products these days. Despiteonly being around since January, the products are already buildingup five-star reviews from fans who say they perform just as well asskin care that'sdouble or triple the cost. First up in thecollection is the Clean Skin Gel($10, sephora.com),agel-baseddaily cleanser that removes makeup, cleanses, and tones.It’s safe for sensitive skin and won’t leave skin feeling dry andstripped of hydration. (Related:10 of the Best Gel Moisturizersfor Oily Skin) Next, is the All Day Hydrator ($16, sephora.com),a lightweight moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and vitamins C andE. It moisturizes, helps skin retain moisture, and offersantioxidant protection to prevent premature aging.(Related:Hyaluronic Acid Is the Easiest Way to Transform YourSkin Instantly) For nighttime use (or when skin is feeling on thedryer side) there’s the Nourishing Moisturizer ($16, sephora.com)which uses three natural oils (avocado, marula, and rose hip) tokeep skin super hydrated and protected againstenvironmentalaggressors. Lastly, there’s the Brightening Eye Cream($16,sephora.com) which usescaffeine and hyaluronic acid toboth hydrate sensitive under-eyes and reduce dark circles andpuffiness. (Related:The Best Under-Eye Concealers to Help CoverUp Dark Circles) To top it off, all the products meet Sephora’scriteria for their “clean” beauty seal, which means it’s createdwithout ingredients known or thought to be harmful. (Related:TheBest Clean Beauty Products You Can Buy at Sephora) Not surewhichto try first? You can buy all four productsfor $58—lessthan the cost of many high-end creams alone. You’rewelcome.

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You’re going to want to scoop them up before they sellout.

Kate Middleton traded in herdesigner dresses for a sportier look during a two-day tour ofNorthern Ireland recently. The royal mama of three arrived atWindsor Park Stadium in Belfast wearing a stunning Carolina Herrerared coat dress, black tights, and lace-up booties—but then did aquick athleisure outfit change before taking to the field for asoccer game. (Related:Kate Middleton’s Sportiest Moments) Theduch*ess of Cambridge pulled her hair into a ponytail and donnedcomfy pants, a lightweight navy puffer jacket over a white varsitysweater, and a pair of super cute indigo kicks to join in a soccerpractice with a group of young athletes. Photo: MaxMumby/Indigo/Getty Images Known for her impeccable style—althoughMiddleton could honestly wear a paper bag and we’d allunapologetically follow suit—we, of course, want to know how toget our hands on those cool girl sneakers. Luckily, we scoured theInternet and foundher go-to athletic shoes, which aresurprisingly priced under $100! (Related: Where to Buy MeghanMarkle’s Favorite White Sneakers—They’re Under $100Too!) Photo:Zappos The New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz Sneakers (Buy It, $90,amazon.com, zappos.com, sweatybetty.com, and newbalance.com) arefashionable, comfortable, and functional, thanks to nubuck leatherdetails, molded bootie construction, and plush foam cushioning. Itlooks like Middleton is wearing the indigo nubuck style, butthey’re also available in a breathable knit version. The bottomline: These shoes offer style and all-day comfort at an affordableprice, whether you’re working out, tethered to your desk, orrunning errands in the city. (Related: Kate Middleton Just Got RealAbout the Stress of Parenting) The best news? The duch*ess’ kicksare on sale right now on Amazon and Zappos for up to 50 percentoff. Snap up Middleton’s New Balance sneakers before they’regone—because like everything she wears, they’re guaranteed tosell out soon. (Related: The 14 Best Shoes for Anyone Else WhoStands All Day) Each product we feature has been independentlyselected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchaseusing the links included, we may earn commission. This storyoriginally appeared on Health.com by Susan Brickell.

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She had her right ovary removed and is undergoingchemotherapy.

Photo:Fight with Kenni FacebookWhen 2-year-old toddler McKenna “Kenni” Shea started to exhibitsigns of an on-and-off again fever and bloating in her stomach (ontop of classic toddler irritability and picky eating), her parentsMeagan and Michael Xydias were concerned and brought her to thedoctor. Anx-rayrevealed merely that her bowels were full, buther parents,who were convinced it was something beyondconstipation, wanted a more thorough explanationand were sent toChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital for anultrasound. What doctors found stunned them: Little Kenni hadcancerous tumors, which were officially diagnosed as stage 3 yolksac ovarian cancer. “Yolk sac ovarian cancer is a specific type ofcancer of the ovary called a germ cell tumor, and we do sometimessee them in children,” says Stacey Zahler, DO, a pediatrichematologist-oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic. “Germ cell tumorscan form in the brain and reproductive organs of children, andhappens due to cells that have abnormal mutations.” Kenni’s case isparticularly rare. Germ cell tumors only account for about 3percent of all childhood cancers, according to St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital. And according to the American Cancer Society,ovarian cancer is rare in women younger than 40, with most ovariancancers developing after menopause. (And half of all ovariancancers are found in women 63 years of age or older.) So how didthis happen? Unfortunately, there may not be a specific cause. “Alot of times it is simply a random event,” says Dr. Zahler.“Hereditary factors may also increase your risk of germ celltumors. There are many ongoing research efforts to understandmore.” So far, Kenni has undergone surgery to remove the tumors.Her surgeons removed her right ovary and five inches of her smallintestine. She also started chemotherapy (she is currently on roundone of four). Her doctors are using a lower dose of chemotherapy,which they are hoping will have less on her remaining ovary andfuture fertility. While Kenni’s case is rare, thankfully, herprognosis is positive. “Yolk sac tumors are very treatable and verycurable, especially when found at less than stage 4,” says Dr.Zahler. “I expect her to do well, with at least a 90 percent chanceof cure.” If you’re concerned about this happening to your child,you can look for certain signs and symptoms: “You may notice yourbaby’s belly is getting bigger or has a fullness to it. They mayalso have pain and cramping in the lower abdominal area. A simpleabdominal ultrasound will be able to tell if there is a mass, andif so, then more detailed imaging like a CAT scan or MRI can bedone,” says Dr. Zahler. You can follow Kenni’s journey on Facebook.We’re sending you good vibes and love, Kenni!

“I truly love my body the way it was before and the way it isnow.”

In a world where weight loss isusually the ultimate goal, putting on a few pounds can often be asource of disappointment and anxiety—that’s not true forinfluencer Anelsa, who recently shared why she’s wholeheartedlyembracing her weight gain. “One of my followersasked me if Iliked the weight I am now or the weight I was before and it’s aquestion I’ve been asked before,” she recently wrote on Instagramalongside three photos of herself. (Related:11 Women Who HaveGained Weight and Are Healthier Than Ever) In each photo, Anelsaappears to be a different weight. While most photos like this areall aboutphysical transformation, Anelsa'spost explores hermental shift. In the caption, she revealed how she’s found value ineach part of her journey. “I truly love my body the way it wasbefore and the way it is now simply because I got to understand mybody at all its different stages and phases,” she wrote. “It alsoallowed me to educate myself andfuel my mind at every stage of myjourney.” View this post on Instagram This Is How I truly Feel About My Weight Gain! ________One of my followers @theasexy1 asked me if I liked the weight I amnow or the weight I was before and it’s a question I’ve beenasked before so I thought I would share it with everyone and not torespond to @theasexy1 with a 1 page essay! _______ I truly love mybody the way it was before and the way it is now simply because Igot to understand my body at all it’s different stages andphases. It also allowed me to educate myself & fuel my mind atevery stage of my journey. ______ If I’m to pick one, I love mybody now because the journey leading up to my weight gain hasthought me a lot about myself, it has allowed me to focus on mybody holistically verses just one aspect of it which was my outerappearance. It also allowed me to be vulnerable and sharetransparency with others and resonate on deeper level with womenjust like me that looked at their weight gain as a struggle and adefeat. ______ Don’t get me wrong I’ve experienced that samedefeat on my end but I made a conscious choice not to stay defeatedbut not everyone can find courage to do so. By using my platform toshine light on that situation to show that there is a way wherethere is a will I’ve found a community of women that go throughthe same exact fear, struggle and defeat as I did, but found muchdoubt in choosing to move forward to develop and curate the bestversions of themselves. ______ This why I changed my training styleto show you all that fitness is attainable! Though I sometimes goto the gym just for the human socialization and to utilizeequipments I don’t have in my home you do not need an expensivegym membership to show up for yourself daily and develop your bestself. A post shared by ANELSA ACTIVE (@anelsaactive) on Feb 17,2019 at 1:46pm PST That journey has led Anelsa to where she istoday—maybe a few pounds heavier, but much more in tune with herbody and mind. “If I’m to pick one, I love my body now because thejourney leading up to my weight gain has taught me a lot aboutmyself,” she wrote. “It has allowed me to focus on my bodyholistically versus just one aspect of it which was my outerappearance. It also allowed me to be vulnerable and sharetransparency with others and resonate on a deeper level with womenjust like me that looked at their weight gain as a struggle and adefeat.” (Related:More Women Are Trying to Gain Weight ThroughDiet and Exercise) That isn’t to say that the road has been easy.“Don’t get me wrong I’ve experienced that same defeat on my end butI made a conscious choice not to stay defeated but not everyone canfind the courage to do so,” she wrote. By being honest about herchanging body, Anelsa has found a community of women who’ve beenthrough the “same exact fear, struggle, and defeat” that comes withweight gain,but have chosen to learn from it, move forward, andcontinue to strive for the best version of themselves. “This [is]why I changed my training style to show you all that fitness isattainable,” she wrote. “Though I sometimes go to the gym just forthe human socialization and to utilize equipment I don’t have in myhome you do not need an expensive gym membership to show up foryourself daily and develop your best self.” Anelsa’s post is agreat reminder that not every fitness journey is the same, nor isit linear. There are bound to be ups and downs but it’s the desireto grow from those experiences that makes all thedifference.

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A full matching set costs less than a single sports bra fromother retailers.

Photo: Walmart Move over, Alo Yogaand Zella, there’s a new activewear line in town! Thanks to EllenDeGeneres, we can get even more really cute, cheap sports bras andleggings at Walmart in extended sizes. The comedian-turned-fashionconnoisseur just launched her EV1 spring collection exclusivelywith the retail giant, giving us the affordable athleisure line ofour dreams—consider us obsessed. (Related: SoulCycle JustLaunched Their First In-House Activewear Line at Nordstrom) Herspring collection features nearly 75 new pieces, including funprinted leggings and sports bras,cool graphic tees, and superstretchy jeans, in sizes ranging from XS to XXXL. There areaccessories too, like wristlets, totes, and weekenders, which youcould totally use as a gym bag. The new collection is acontinuation of her clothing line EV1, which debuted in September.When the line first launched DeGeneres told People that no matter aperson’s size or budget, she wants everyone to have access to thelatest trends. (Related: The Best Yoga Pants for Women That Aren’tLululemon) And she’s done just that with her spring athleisurecollection. If you can even believe it, a matching legging andsports bra set only costs $30. But even better? You can style allof the new, affordable hoodies and tees over your workout clothes,too. Keep scrolling to see our favorite activewear sets and otherpieces from Ellen DeGeneres’ new EV1 spring collection, availableexclusively at Walmart.com (and in stores March 14). Photo: WalmartBuy It,EV1 from Ellen DeGeneres Floral Side Stripe Sports BraWomen’s, $12,walmart.com; EV1 from Ellen DeGeneres Floral SideStripe Legging Women’s, $18,walmart.com Photo: Walmart BuyIt,EV1 from Ellen DeGeneres Camo Sports Bra Women’s,$12,walmart.com; EV1 from Ellen DeGeneres Camo Side StripeLegging Women’s, $18,walmart.com Photo: Walmart Buy It,EV1 fromEllen DeGeneres Graphic Stripe Sports Bra Women’s,$12,walmart.com; EV1 from Ellen DeGeneres Graphic Stripe LeggingWomen’s, $18,walmart.com Photo: Walmart Buy It,EV1 from EllenDeGeneres Making History Sweatshirt Women’s, $24,walmart.comPhoto: Walmart Buy It,EV1 from Ellen DeGeneres Thyme CanvasWeekender, $30,walmart.com Photo: Walmart Buy It,EV1 from EllenDeGeneres Floral Sports Bra Women’s, $12,walmart.com; EV1 fromEllen DeGeneres Placed Floral Legging Women’s, $18,walmart.comEach product we feature has been independently selected andreviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using thelinks included, we may earn commission. This story originallyappeared on People.com by Alex Warner.

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Every location will eventually become a traditional WholeFoods Market.

Photo: Trong Nguyen/ShutterstockAfter Whole Foodsannouncedin January that it would stopexpanding their line of slightly more cost-effective “365” brandedstores, the company has decided not to keep any existing ones openeither and will close them all. While therewere only12 of thesestores nationwide, many consumers had expressed excitement aboutthe growth of awallet-friendly optionto combat the store’s“whole paycheck” reputation when Whole Foods made the announcementin 2016. All 12 of the 365 stores are now set to become regularWhole Foods Markets. Every store will remain open during thetransformation process and will not disrupt shoppers’experience,Yahoo! Financereported. Since the 365 stores werefocused on carrying private-label products, they are smaller thantypical Whole Foods retail locations, and will likely offer fewerservices, such as full-service meat counters. However, they willbegin to offer more products than the 365 stores currently do now.John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market,initially attributedthehalt of 365 expansion to the company’s attempt to lower prices inall of their stores and that the need for these lower-end storeswould become obsolete with their efforts to diminish price gapswith Amazon. (Related:Why Amazon Buying Whole Foods Makes TotalSense) However, the prices of hundreds of items are actuallyonthe rise. If you live near a 365 store, enjoy it while you can, butknow you will still be able to purchase many of your favoriteprivate-label items even after it converts to a Whole Foods. Thisstory originally appeared on CookingLight.com by LaurenWicks.

In a sea of duds, these bars are the love of my perpetuallyhungry life.

No, Really, You Need Thisfeatureswellness products our editors and experts feel so passionatelyabout that they can basically guarantee it will make your lifebetter in some way. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “This seemscool, but do I really ~need~ it?"the answer this time is yes. Ihave very strong feelings about bars. I love the idea of them,especially the grab-and-go convenience.But whatever you callthem—protein bars, energy bars, snack bars—so manyonsupermarket shelves are filled with ultra-processed ingredients orunrecognizable fillers. (Read up: Are Protein Bars ActuallyHealthy?) Then there’s the sugar. Brandslove to tout how muchprotein or fiber their bars deliver on the front packaging. But ifyou’ve ever taken a look at the nutritional information on theback, you might have noticed that many can contain upwards of 20grams of sugar per serving, nearlyas much as a Snickers bar(which, let’s be honest, isa much more delicious way to consumesugar in bar form). And evenif you do find a barthat'srelatively healthy, there’s a pretty good chance thetexture is awful—overly chalky, sticky, chewy, or crumby. Butafter trying pretty much every bar out there, I’ve finally foundThe One. Everyone, meetPrimal Kitchen protein bars. If you followthe keto diet, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of PrimalKitchen. The brand’s healthy pantry staples have developed a cultfollowing—especially among keto dieters—because many of theirproducts fit the high-fat, low-carb eating plan. PrimalKitchen'sgrass-fed collagen barshave been on supermarketshelvesfor some time, and while their nutritional profile isimpressive, I’m personally not a big fan of the texture, which isdefinitely on the chewier side. But last year, the brandlauncheda new protein bar in three flavors (peanut butter, coconut lime,and almond spice), and I immediately fell in love.(Related: TheBest Keto Protein Bars, According to Nutrition Pros) Let me tellyou about these bars, which I now buy in bulk and keep in both mypantry at home and desk drawer at work. First, they’re *actually*good for you. All three flavors boastrecognizable ingredientlists and just 2 grams of sugar—the lowest I’ve seen in a bar.The subtle sweetness is thanks to natural sweeteners like honey andorganic monk fruit extract (no sugar alcohols here). My go-topeanut butter flavorhas9 grams of protein from ingredients likecage-free eggs, flaxseed, and nuts, which helps keep me fullbetween meals. They’re gluten-, soy-, grain-, whey-, anddairy-free, as well as paleo- and keto-friendly. In other words,unless you’re a vegan or have nut allergies, you can eat thesebars. (Related:What You Need to Know About the Latest AlternativeSweeteners) Most importantly, they’re delicious. The texture issoft andslightly dense, kind of like a Reese’s. (The closest barI can compare them to in terms of texture is probably the PerfectBar.) The peanut butter flavor tastes pretty much exactly as you’dexpect; almond spice hashints of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg;and coconut lime deliverstropical vibes without tasting too muchlike a piña colada or a marg. The only criticism I have aboutthese bars is that they’re a little on the small side. They’re sodelicious, but in four bites it’s all over and I have to wait untilthe next day to get my fix. Primal Kitchen, can you please make aslightly larger version of this bar for your die-hardfans?!(Also, because I know you’re wondering:Is It Healthy toHave a Protein Bar Every Day?) The Primal Kitchen protein barsretail for $33 for 12, or about $2.75 a bar, which does make them alittle pricier than some other brands. But as someone who’s tryingto watch her sugar intake, I’ll happily pay a little extra to getthe convenience of a bar without thesugar crash. All threeflavors are currently sold out on Primal Kitchen’s website, but youcan still get them atAmazonand atThrive Market.

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