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View in Browser   SHOP GH+ MEMBERS SUBSCRIBE   Welcome! I'm sure you know by now that I am always looking for ways to make life a little tastier and more enriching. Join me as I share some of my learnings and insights on the job here at Good Housekeeping. BEAUTY | TESTING, TESTING! DRUGSTORE OR DESIGNER? Our head chemist and leader of the GH Beauty Lab, Sabina Wizemann, uses a Corneometer to measure the hydration in my skin after a moisturizer test. The Beauty Lab Let Me Play Scientist for a Day Last week, we threw open the doors of the Good Housekeeping Institute and invited people inside to see our scientists in action — and to try their hand at a little product testing themselves. It was such a fun peek behind the curtain. In the Beauty Lab, we set up a blind moisturizer challenge: two tiny unmarked clear jars went head-to-head. They were identical in appearance, but one was a prestige brand and the other a drugstore option. No labels, no price tags — just texture, absorption and a little sensory analysis (read: getting hands-on with the product!). I applied one to the back of each hand, then went on with my day. Two hours later, I was back in the lab getting my skin hydration levels measured with a Corneometer — a tool that uses electrical conductivity to determine how well skin is retaining moisture. (I know, science is cool.) Here's what I observed: 1. The moisturizer that turned out to be the prestige brand felt fluid and silky going on — super lightweight and luxe, no residue at all. 2. The drugstore one was slightly thicker (but not heavy or greasy feeling), took a beat longer to absorb and felt great on my skin. GLAM LAB This is where the real beauty breakthroughs happen — from measuring pore size and wrinkle depth to testing shampoos, serums and everything in between. And the hydration results? Both products performed well, but the drugstore brand came out slightly ahead — just a few points higher on the moisturizing scale. Now, important caveat: This was just one small example of the kind of testing our scientists do. Before a product earns a GH seal or makes it onto one of our "best" lists, our team digs deep. Our experts send out blinded samples to dozens of testers to use in real-world conditions over time. They analyze the ingredient list for safety (the products we chose for our demo had already been vetted in those categories). And they repeat lab hydration measurements across a range of skin types and environmental conditions to make sure the results are reliable and replicable — not just a fluke of climate or great genetics. That said, based on what I felt and saw, I'd absolutely recommend both of these products. They're fragrance-free, pleasant to use and measurably effective (at least for me). Here they are, in case you want to test them at home too — and maybe even run your own little side-by-side test. I've also added in one of our Beauty Lab top-tested moisturizers (and while I didn't try it that day, it has the approval of our experts). Consider this your permission slip to indulge your skin and your inner scientist! DRUGSTORE Honest Beauty Ageless Firm + Smooth Cream, $30 BUY NOW LUXE Neova Crème de la Copper DNA Repair and Copper Peptide, $140 BUY NOW SEAL STAR Mary Kay TimeWise Antioxidant Moisturizer, $43 BUY NOW TRENDING STORIES | SOME OF MY FAVES THIS WEEK 48 Easy Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Morning These delicious breakfasts are total weekday saviors. No more granola bars in the car. I'm talking toaster waffles, grab-and-go yogurt hacks — even microwave eggs! 🍳  READ NOW Tomato Recall Now Classified by FDA as Deadly  Ugh, not the tomatoes! If you picked up cherry or grape tomatoes recently, double-check your packs — there's a salmonella-related recall happening now. Here's exactly what to look for. READ NOW 7 Things You Should Clean When Guests Are Coming You think your house is ready for company… and then you read this list! (Gulp.) I have to admit I always forget about #5. Adding it to my pre-guest checklist immediately. READ NOW Thanks for reading! I wish you a wonderful weekend. I look forward to connecting with you in the next newsletter. See you in a couple weeks! 🌺 JANE FRANCISCO | jane@goodhousekeeping.com   Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Good Housekeeping is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779