You've heard me say it multiple times, and you'll probably hear me say it again. Mascaras are pretty much the most popular product on our Product Reviews website. But facial cleansers are a close second. Reader Amanda-La recently added her opinion about The Body Shop Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser ($14), and here's why she calls it the perfect find:

I have tried so many cleansers that I couldn't possibly list them all. Basically, I've tried a new one every month since I was 14. I couldn't find that miracle product. I found it in this cleanser. I use the foaming version. It is gentle so my skin doesn't break out. It keeps my skin clean and my pores clear so I don't get new breakouts. My skin stays neutral, no overshine and no dryness. I don't even have to use a moisturizer afterwards, but I do anyway. This is the first time I've gone back for more.

Now, it's your turn. Perhaps you'd like to add to the reviews of facial cleansers, or perhaps there's a makeup brush you can't live without. Tell us all about it. You know the drill.

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I'll leave the tasty mushroom recipes up to Yum, but what's a Bella got to do with these sometimes-poisonous and/or hallucinogenic fungi, anyway? Used in Asian cultures for thousands of years, shiitake mushrooms are known for their ability to reduce inflammation, improve vitality, and increase elasticity of the skin. Hence, you'll often find this mushroom variety in skincare products - particularly those with antiaging benefits.

Shiitakes also help exfoliate, give antioxidant ingredients a boost, and are an excellent source of kojic acid, a natural skin lightener that helps fade spotting from the sun and acne. Want to try out some 'shrooms? Check out my widget below for ideas, including other types of mushroom assortments, too.

Yesterday was rough. A routine dermatologist visit that involved checking my moles and poking around at a few clogged pores turned into a hugely upsetting event. After getting the all-clear on the important skincare stuff, the doctor said, "It's probably time to think about Botox soon."

I burst into tears.

Like many people, I'm noticing signs of aging - a smile line here, a small furrow there - and trying to keep it all in perspective. But hearing that I'm a likely candidate for Botox bummed me out. It's not that I have anything against Botox in theory, but I'm not exactly rushing to hit the needle. (Aside from snakes, needles are my biggest phobia.) I also resent the youth-obsessed culture that treats wrinkles like they're the end of the world. Furthermore, just this past weekend, a bouncer thought I was 10 years younger than I am - so I can't look that grizzled, right? Overall, I feel a little stunned, a little angry, and a little depressed - and very, very glad that today is therapy day. I'm curious: What would you feel like if someone were to say this to you?

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