martes, 31 de agosto de 2021

Get Rid of Peach Fuzz and Gently Exfoliate With These Nick-Proof Electric Shavers

If we’re going to be completely candid here, the term “peach fuzz,” downplays the stark existence of facial hair, which sometimes looks more like a full-blown mustache or beard rather than the delicate, lightly-hued hair on a summertime fruit. While we’re all about embracing natural beauty and the right to choose whether to shave any part of your body or not if it bothers you when your foundation or golden hour sunlight highlights upper lip fuzz, we feel you, and you can get rid of peach fuzz painlessly. Waxing is a solid option that will certainly keep unwanted facial hair out of sight for a decent amount of time (depending on your hair color and texture), but it’s neither a foolproof nor a pain-free method of hair removal.

Shaving your face has been a trending topic in the beauty community as of late, and while it may seem bizarre, it also offers other skin-enhancing benefits aside from removing peach fuzz. You know that gentle exfoliation can do wonders for your skin, from softening lines and fading hyperpigmentation to restoring luminosity to a sallow tone. It turns out, shaving your face is another excellent way to exfoliate your skin without having to use abrasive scrubs or harsh acid toners.

If the thought of standing next to your S.O. with a razor and old-school shaving cream to get the job done before you follow up with your skincare regimen seems silly, opting for a small electric razor designed specifically for the face is a great alternative. Generally speaking, electric shavers pose less of a threat for cutting the sensitive skin on your face than traditional cartridge razors, and they’re also a lot easier to maneuver and get the job done quickly. Scroll through below to check out some solid electric razors that are safe to use on the face and the body.



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Gentle Micellar Waters That Work Wonders For Just About Any Skin Type

Micellar water may just seem like another standard makeup removing solution—or at best, a gentle toner that removes excess dirt, makeup, and impurities from the skin’s surface—but it turns out, it’s got a little more to offer than the conventional water-based formulas we’re used to. Micellar water is in fact, not just a fancy, gimmicky water—it actually contains skin-soothing “micelles” (tiny little oil molecules) that allow the formula to gently refine, cleanse, and even out the skin without over-drying it causing an uncomfortably tight feeling. While some use micellar waters alone as the main staple in their cleansing routine, others use it to double cleanse following an oil, cream, or gel-based face wash for an extra deep clean.

The best part? Because it’s technically a “water,” it doesn’t require any additional water to rinse it off—in fact, you don’t rinse it off at all. Simply swipe the liquid onto the skin with a cotton pad of your choosing and follow up with your favorite serums, foundations, and cream. While any skin type—oily, combination, and the like—can benefit from incorporating micellar water into their daily routines, it’s especially beneficial for those with sensitive and super-dry skin because it doesn’t strip natural oils and actually promotes balanced hydration levels. Ready to add one to your current lineup? We’ve gathered a few of our favorite effective and affordable formulas to try for yourself.



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Plumping Hyaluronic Acid Serums For Bouncy Supermodel-Like Skin Under $25

Acids are an excellent chemical exfoliant that can help to fade dark spots, soften the appearance of lines, combat texture, and the list goes on and on. While technically classified as an acid, Hyaluronic Acid doesn’t actually exfoliate, but it does help your skin retain moisture and plumpness, which can help address excess dryness and reduce the look of fine lines. It’s a great ingredient to use in conjunction with harsher exfoliants and retinoids as well because its moisturizing properties help counteract irritation, redness, and excessive dryness we expect to deal with when using retinol, AHA’s and BHA’s (Salicylic Acid).

But while HA skincare doesn’t pose a risk for irritation and peeling like some of its harsher peers do, that doesn’t mean that it’s not an effective anti-ager. In fact, hyaluronic acid was one of the first injectables used in dermal fillers (i.e. face and lip injections) and still remains one of the most commonly used. Of course, applying the gentle acid topically is certainly not going to give you the result of an in-office appointment, but it will help your skin retain a taught plump and hydrated appearance.

Frankly, it’s one of the rate active ingredients that works its complexion-boosting magic on just about every skin type without causing side effects, and even super sensitive and reactive skin types. Is HA missing from your current skincare lineup? Scroll through to check out some of our favorite effective and affordable formulas to try for yourself.



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These Drugstore Products Fully Restored My Over-Plucked Brows in 30 Days

I came of age in the early aughts, which means thin, almost sperm-like eyebrows (think late ’90s Kate Moss) were the look. While my mother verbally banned me from plucking my eyebrows as a pre-teen (I’d regret one day, she rightfully cautioned me), but somehow I got ahold of a pair of tweezers after school one day at my friend’s house (little did I know that a decade and a half later this fatal move would lead me on a quest to find the best eyebrow regrowth serums.). Hey, if there’s a will, there’s a way, and I was downright determined to emulate my beauty icons—which at the time, were Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Mandy Moore—somehow the Olsen twins were smart enough to leave their full, fluffy brows alone.

So, despite the sting, I plucked away at my naturally full brows (ugh, why?!?!) until they looked like pint-sized tadpoles. As anyone who’s ever overplucked their eyebrows knows, brows take a long, long time to grow back. While they filled out a bit over time, they never fully returned to their normal state. To make matters worse, I went through an especially stressful couple of months recently, and apparently, the constant anxiety and lack of proper sleep caused my hair to fall out—but it wasn’t the hair on my head that I was losing.

Basically, I woke up one morning, and seemingly out of nowhere, as I looked in the mirror, I realized that my brows were drastically thinner than they had been just a week or two ago. Of course, given my non-stop schedule (and my apparent inability to take a proper break, for that matter),  it makes sense that the thinning brow situation would go unnoticed until that very moment. Regardless, I was in total panic mode, but rather than heading straight to my bible, WebMD, to figure out what disease I had, I calmed down and reach for GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum. (the ReivtaBROW serum also works wonders too, BTW). I’ve been a loyal fan of their lash serum for about a year now, so it seemed only natural to give their brow product a shot.

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Grande Cosmetics GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum

If you can afford to splurge, I do highly recommend this magic potion. It really does keep its promises.

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In the image above, I’m wearing tinted fiber brow gel to plump things up but scroll down below to see what my brows look like sans product as I’m about to publish this story (a.k.a. now).

After a month of using the GrandeBrow consistently, my brows were noticeably fuller—like, not only did I notice but so did my friends—and I haven’t been layering on pomade and brow pencil either. I still swear by this magical serum, but after some research, I realized there weren’t too many well-known brow-growth products that were affordable (and by affordable, I mean, under $65).

I finally found a few drugstore and budget-friendly options and I reluctantly (for the name of journalism, y’all), decided to swap out my trusty GrandeBROW to see if these drugstore alternatives could hold and keep my brows looking, well, the best I’ve seen them look since I was 12 years old. To give the below product the best chance at success, I reluctantly paused any brow serum for two weeks to let them thin back out for the purpose of this review (you’re welcome!).

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Courtesy of Mia Maguire.

By the way, this is an (awful) selfie of me and my sparse brows from 2018—and yes, I had darker hair and weighed 15 pounds less back then. So back to the eye growth treatments. My mom had sent me an article about castor oil’s alleged abilities to naturally help boost hair regrowth and prevent hair thinning. She said she’d been applying to her scalp daily, and while only anecdotally, she said she noticed a subtle difference, so I began applying it to my brows morning to see if I’d also see any results.

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Kate Blanc Cosmetics Castor Oil

This multipurpose castor oil can be used for a laundry list of different things, but its main claim to fame is its re-growth boosting benefits. The academic research linking castor oil and reduction of hair thinning is scant, so most of the evidence backing it is anecdotal, but I did feel that the hydration prevented my lashes from becoming brittle, and therefore falling out. This one even comes with a spoolie brush for easy application.

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As promised, here I am up-close-and-personal with a selfie I took (yes, with portrait mode) about ten minutes before writing this very sentence. I believe the COVERGIRL serum below worked almost as wonderfully as the GrandeBROW, but you can still see some gaps at the end of my brows, to be sure.

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COVERGIRL Lash Blast Lash & Brow Serum

One thing I also love about COVERGIRL’s serum is that, as the name suggests, it works for both brows and lashes (I feel like my lashes have gotten a bit thicker and dark from applying this to them too).

Buy: COVERGIRL Lash & Brow Serum $9.97

The gel formula is a bit stickier than the liquid serums I’m used to applying, but I didn’t mind that because it also doubled as a brow gel to brush them up for a natural boost. It’s infused with plenty of nourishing ingredients, including bamboo extract, biotin, peptides, and yes, castor oil.

COVERGIRL claims lashes will look 24 percent longer in just 30 days with daily use, and while I notice an improvement in this arena, my brows definitely benefited the most. I still love my GrandeBROW—it will forever be my favorite that changed the game for me, this $10 alternative is a solid steal that works almost as well too.

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These Silky Liquid Eyeshadows Couldn’t be Easier to Apply

Whether you love to play around with bold eye looks or keep it simple with a bronzy, smoky eye, eyeshadow is one of the most fun and transformative makeup products you’ll find. While traditional powder formulas have long been the gold standard in terms of formulas, liquid eyeshadows have been increasingly growing in popularity—and for plenty of good reasons. While liquid and cream eyeshadows may seem a bit daunting—especially since they’re often packaged to look just like lip gloss, doe-foot applicator and all—they’re actually a pretty fool-proof product to use.

Liquid shadows can be easily applied with your finger, allowing you to blend the product and/or sheer it out to your personal liking without worrying about powder fallout ruining your base makeup. Many liquid eye products are also self-setting, meaning you don’t need to worry about primers or alcohol-based setting sprays to ensure they won’t crease, fade, or smear throughout the day. Even if you are using a powder eyeshadow to create the bulk of your eye look, topping it off with a bit of liquid will help make it pop even more. Ready to make the switch to a liquid? We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite liquid eyeshadow formulas to try for yourself.

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Pixi Eyelift Max Eyeshadow

For a truly budge-proof liquid shadow that’ll stay put as long as you want it to, look for further than Pixi’s ultra-pigmented Eyelift Max eyeshadows.

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POP Beauty Flashadow Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow

If you’re looking for a glitter formula that dries down and doesn’t leave you serious fall out (and irritated eyes, for that matter), POP Beauty’s Flashshadow glitter eyeshadows won’t disappoint.

HAUS liquid eye shadow

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HAUS Glam Attack Liquid Eyeshadow

Available in an array of shimmer and metallic shades, this long-lasting liquid shadow allows you to create an endless variety of different looks, whether you’re going for a quick dash of color or a full-on look for a night out.

Buy: HAUS Glam Attack Liquid Eyeshadow $20
 stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow

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STILA Magnificent Metals Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow

This shimmering liquid shadow glides onto the lid easily and dries down within seconds for all-day wear. This glitter-infused formula never causes fall out or eye irritation, and feels super lightweight.

Buy: Stila Liquid Eyeshadow $24
 Covergirl Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow

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Covergirl Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow

These multifaceted, shimmer-infused eyeshadows apply smoothly and evenly to the eye, setting down in place for a long-wearing, transfer-proof look. This formula is also cruelty-free and is never tested on animals.

Buy: Covergirl Liquid Eyeshadow $5.99

 



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These Comfortable Matte Foundations Won’t Leave Your Skin Parched

Matte foundations often get siloed into the “for oily skin only” category and the reputation of being heavy, cakey, flat, and ultra-drying. However, there are plenty of advanced formulas that offer a velvety-soft, filter-like complexion without the aforementioned “side effects,” that we’re used to. While matte foundations are definitely well suited for those with oily skin—or combination skin, with a tendency to get shiny in the T-zone area—but believe it or not, matte formulas have come a long, long way in recent years.

Of course, these foundations do often contain shine-reducing and pore-minimizing ingredients including silica and different types of clay, but with the right skincare and primer, any skin type will be able to get away with wearing them—and without your skin feeling painfully tight and as dry as the Sahara desert. Because matte foundation tends to be oil-free, they’re oftentimes a great option for those with enlarged pores (oil can often clog pores), regardless of your skin type. Scroll through below to check out our favorite comfortable matte (not flat) foundations for a smooth, airbrushed finish.



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Here’s the Real Reason Becca & Garrett Broke Up After ‘The Bachelorette’—& Who She Ends Up With on ‘BiP’

With her return to Bachelor Nation, fans want to know: why did Becca and Garrett break up after The Bachelorette season 14 and who did she end up with on Bachelor in Paradise season 7?

Becca is one of 30-plus contestants on Bachelor in Paradise season 7, which premiered in August. The show, a spinoff of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, follows contestants from past seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette as they look for a second chance at love. Bachelor in Paradise season 7—which is the first season to air since season 6 two years ago due to the current health crisis—was filmed over the course of three weeks in June at the Playa Escondida Resort in Sayulita, a town in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico. The resort is the same location Bachelor in Paradise has filmed at since season 2.

Becca’s time on Bachelor in Paradise came a year after her split from Garrett, her winner from The Bachelorette season 14. So…why did Becca and Garrett break up after The Bachelorette season 14 and who did she end up with on Bachelor in Paradise season 7? (She’s the first former Bachelor or Bachelorette to be on Bachelor in Paradise after their season aired.) We answer all those questions ahead.

What was Becca and Garrett’s relationship like on The Bachelorette?

The Bachelorette

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Becca Kufrin, a 31-year-old publicist from Benson, Minnesota, was a contestant on The Bachelor season 22 with Arie Luyendyk Jr. She was the winner and got engaged to Arie at the Final Rose Ceremony. However, months after their engagement, Arie broke up with Becca on camera and reunited with his runner-up, Lauren Burnham, whom he married in 2019 and shares three kids with.

After her breakup with Arie, Becca became the season 14 Bachelorette. During the finale her Bachelorette season, she gave her final rose to Garrett Yrigoyen, a 32-year-old medical sales representative from Reno, Nevada, and the two got engaged. During the season, Garrett came under fire after screenshots showed that he had liked a series of offensive Instagram posts, which mocked undocumented immigrants, the trans community, liberal feminists, and Parkland, Florida, shooting survivor David Hogg. The posts he liked expressed views that contrasted those of Becca, who supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential Election and the Women’s March. During the “After the Final Rose” special, Becca and Garrett addressed his social media behavior.

“The Instagram situation, I don’t condone that and I know that he stands by his apology and he feels so bad for everyone that he did offend,” Becca said at the time. “He didn’t mean it. But I just want to move forward, to learn and to grow and continue to educate ourselves. That’s all that you can ask for in another person is that somebody who recognizes if they make a mistake and do something wrong and to want to learn and grow from it, and that’s what he showed me.”

Garrett, for his part, confessed that he thought he could lose Becca from the posts. “I was really worried about it, that I might lose her from that, but I knew she knew who I was as a person,” he said.  “I was a better person than I was presenting on social media. She knows I didn’t mean to hurt or offend anyone.” He continued, “I’m just trying to grow as a person and be a better person on a daily basis. She’s helping me through everything. We’ve been honest and open and transparent with one another since the beginning and when that all came out we attacked it because I feel like when I was liking things, it was going against things she stands for and that made it really hard on us as a couple. So when we started talking about that, we got through that together and we’re growing, we’re progressing and we’re moving forward.”

In 2019, a year after The Bachelorette season 14 finale,  Becca and Garrett moved into an apartment together in San Diego, California, and adopted a dog. “It’s been a change! Because I’ve never lived anywhere other than Minnesota and I’ve never lived with a partner before,” Becca told People at the time. “I was very independent and used to living on my own, so it’s been different to adapt to someone else’s lifestyle.” She continued, “Garrett and I are just completely different in everything. I’m very organized and so when I come home, I like to put everything in a proper place and put it away, so you don’t see it.”

Why did Becca and Garrett break up after The Bachelorette?

September 2020, Becca announced that she and Garrett had broken up after two years together. “I don’t think it’s going to come as a shock to anyone, but Garrett and I have decided to end our engagement,” she said on an episode of her podcast, “Bachelor Happy Hour,” at the time. “After many conversations, we came to this decision. It wasn’t something that we just arrived at one night. It wasn’t based solely off of one Instagram post or somebody else’s opinions or comments. There’s much more to it. To any relationship, there’s a lot of layers, and it’s not for me to divulge details. It’s no one’s business other than what I’m telling you right now.”

So why did Becca and Garrett break up after The Bachelorette?  Becca’s split announcement came after months of speculation that she and Garrett had ended their engagement. In an episode of “Bachelor Happy Hour” in June 2020, Becca revealed that she was unsure of where her and Garrett’s relationship was after he posted an Instagram photo of a thin blue line, which symbolized his support of the police, amid the Black Lives Matter movement and protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

“I want to say to our listeners out there—because I’m sure many will hear this back and wonder and ask and have opinions—for those who are curious about my relationship with Garrett at this point, all I can say right now is I don’t know,” Becca said at the time. “I can’t give anything more than that. It’s something that we are trying to work through and discuss and do work on at home at this time and that’s where the work will remain and that’s really the best I can give you at this point.”

Rachel Lindsay, the season 13 Bachelorette and Becca’s “Bachelor Happy Hour” cohost, slammed Garrett at the time for his support of the police. “He has doubled down on his beliefs,” Rachel said before referencing Garrett’s past social media likes that were exposed on Becca’s Bachelorette season. “This is not the first time he has had problematic behavior. When he was on his season, he had a history of ‘liking’ things that were racist, sexist, homophobic, calling the Parkland students ‘child actors.’ I mean, it was a lot. So, this is who this man is, and he’s a piece of shit.”

In an interview with Insider in January 2021, Becca revealed that the Black Lives Matter movement forced her and Garrett to talk about topics they hadn’t discussed before. “I’ve just really reined in what’s simply acceptable to me and what’s not,” she said. She continued, “When the pandemic hit and George Floyd was murdered that we started really having different types of conversations that we weren’t necessarily having before.”

Becca revealed that she and Garrett didn’t split over his Blue Lives Matter post, but it did start a conversation about their future. “I was like…what’s important to me? What’s important to him?” she said. “Are we going to be able to make a lasting relationship for a lifetime off of our differences?” She continued, “How are we going to raise kids? What kinds of conversations do we want to be having with those children? Can I still stay in this relationship and live with myself and feel that it’s the right decision for me and my future children?”

Garrett, for his part, hasn’t commented on his breakup with Becca, but he did respond to a fan on his Instagram Story in March 2021, explaining why he wants to move on from the Bachelor franchise. “I constantly get asked this question,” Garrett responded to a fan who asked why he and Becca broke up. “I know most of my supporters are viewers of the show and are the main base of my platform. I understand everyone wanting to know what exactly happened because you feel so invested into our lives and relationships. I truly don’t want to be known for the show. It’s not what defines me or my character.”

He continued, “I recognize everything going on TV has done for me, and I have no regrets about any of it. But I’m here now, chasing my dreams and goals and continuing to build on what I’d want to be remembered as. So out of respect to her and her family, I’m only going to answer this question ever as, it just didn’t work out.”

Who is Becca dating after The Bachelorette?

Thomas, "The Bachelorette" 2021

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So…who is Becca dating after The Bachelorette? Becca became the first former Bachelor or Bachelorette to star on Bachelor in Paradise when she joined season 7 in August 2021. (Though season 21 Bachelor Nick Viall and season 23 Bachelor Colton Underwood have been on Bachelor in Paradise, they weren’t Bachelors until after their BiP seasons.) Becca joined Bachelor in Paradise season 7 in episode 4 and dated Thomas Jacobs, a contestant from The Bachelorette season 17 with Katie Thurston, for most of the season, according to Reality Steve. Before Fantasy Suites, Becca broke up with Thomas, according to Reality Steve, and they left Bachelor in Paradise single. However, Reality Steve reported that Becca and Thomas got back together after Bachelor in Paradise ended, and are still together as of August 2021.

Before Bachelor in Paradise season 7, there was hope that Becca would get back together with Blake Horstmann, the runner-up from her Bachelorette season. Blake revealed on the “Reality Life With Kate Casey” podcast in August 2021 that he and Becca talked before her Bachelor in Paradise season. “We did kind of chat here and there, and we were back in touch within the last, like, six months,” he said at the time. “It kind of came down to if she was going to do Paradise or not.”

He revealed that his feelings for Becca came back after her breakup with Garrett. “I always thought they would never break up. So like, I completely put her out of my head. It was never something, like, ‘When they break up …’ because I never thought they would,” he said.  “When they did, it was, like, this weird thing of, ‘Well, I wonder if there’s anything still there?’”

He continued, “I would be willing to talk, of course. But we’ll see how Paradise works out because she’s going to Paradise. And I don’t know, that show can change you and those producers get a hold of you. The show doesn’t like me, the show doesn’t want to see us together. She has, like, the ABC podcast [“Bachelor Happy Hour”]. That’s kind of her thing. She is very much involved in that show. We’ll see.”

In an interview on the “Click Bait” podcast in August 2021, Becca responded to Blake’s claim that the Bachelor franchise doesn’t want her and Blake to get back together. “Blake and I have always been friends. We’ve always been supportive of one another,” she said. “In terms of the ‘talking,’ yeah, we’ve been in touch very sporadically, but nothing that I would say would warrant … a potential relationship.”

She continued, “At the end of the day, like, we’re two grown adults that make our own decisions. If we’re not together, then … it’s because we chose not to be together. It can’t be put on anyone else.”

Who is Garrett dating after The Bachelorette?

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So…who is Garrett dating after The Bachelorette? In November 2020, Garrett went Instagram official with his girlfriend, Alex Farrar, a yoga instructor from San Diego, California, where Garrett lived with Becca before their breakup. Alex completed her yoga training in 2020 after six years of practicing and graduated from the University of Arizona in 2014, according to Us Weekly. She is three years younger than Garrett.

In an Instagram Story in March 2020, Garrett confirmed that he was dating someone new. “I met an incredible person who supports me and my goals and makes me very happy,” he said. He continued, “Life is too short to dwindle. There’s amazing people out there and if you pour everything into one and it doesn’t work out, then it wasn’t meant to be.”

Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays on ABC. Here’s how to watch it for free.

"Bachelor Nation" by Amy Kaufman

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Bachelor Nation by Amy Kaufman

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To get more of an inside scoop, check out Los Angeles Times writer Amy Kaufman’s book, Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure, for a deep dive into the Bachelor franchise. The book uncovers the secrets of Bachelor Nation, from how much the Bachelor and the Bachelorette are paid to the rules contestants have to follow, that producers don’t want fans to know. It’s a must-read for any Bachelor Nation member.

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Becca & Thomas’ Post-‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Relationship Has More Twists Than Their On-Screen Romance

There has never been a more controversial relationship in Bachelor Nation than Becca and Thomas on Bachelor in Paradise season 7. So what happens to Becca and Thomas? Are they still together? Are they—dare we say it—engaged? We explain everything ahead.

Becca and Thomas are two of 30-plus contestants on Bachelor in Paradise season 7, which premiered in August. The show, a spinoff of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, follows contestants from past seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette as they look for a second chance at love with each other. Bachelor in Paradise season 7—which is the first season to air since season 6 two years ago due to the current health crisis—was filmed over the course of three weeks in June at the Playa Escondida Resort in Sayulita, a town in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico. The resort is the same location Bachelor in Paradise has filmed at since season 2.

While the location is the same, the host is different After former host Chris Harrison quit the Bachelor franchise in June following his racism scandal with Rachael Kirkconnell, a contestant from The Bachelor season 22 with Matt James, ABC announced that Bachelor in Paradise season 7 would be hosted by a rotating roster of celebrities that includes David Spade, Titus Burgess, Lance Bass and Lil Jon.

As for what to expect this season of Bachelor in Paradise, bartender Wells Adams told Us Weekly in July that there will be a lot of drama and romance. “There’s love, there’s romance. There’s a lot of drama, you know, it’s got everything,” he said. “The drinks are bad, the advice is worse, but the bar is open. … There are some twists and turns that I was shocked by, and I never thought would ever happen on the show. And I think people are really, really going to love this season.”

And for those who have watched past Bachelor in Paradise seasons, Joe Amabile, who was on Bachelor in Paradise season 5 and returned for season 7, told the “Click Bait” podcast July that the current season is more “insane” and “intense” than his first. “I wasn’t expecting to be original cast,” he said. “I forgot all of what Paradise is about and it is a wild ride, and this season is insane. It really is. … It almost was, like, every day got more and more intense.” He continued, “It was a lot different than my first time. It was wild.”

But back to Becca and Thomas. As the first former lead on Bachelor in Paradise, there were already eyes on Becca. But with her relationship with Thomas, there’s even more attention on her. Ahead is what we know about Becca and Thomas on Bachelor in Paradise season 7 and how their relationship ends.

Who is Becca from Bachelor in Paradise?

Becca Kufrin, "The Bachelorette" Season 14

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Becca Kufrin, a 31-year-old publicist from Benson, Minnesota, was a contestant on The Bachelor season 22 with Arie Luyendyk Jr. She was the winner and got engaged to Arie at the Final Rose Ceremony. However, months after their engagement, Arie broke up with Becca on camera and reunited with his runner-up, Lauren Burnham, whom he married in 2019 and shares three kids with.

After her breakup with Arie, Becca became the season 14 Bachelorette. She is the first former Bachelor or Bachelorette to star on Bachelor in Paradise after their season as a lead. During the finale her Bachelorette season, she gave her final rose to Garrett Yrigoyen, a 32-year-old medical sales representative from Reno, Nevada, and the two got engaged. Becca and Garrett moved into an apartment together in San Diego, California, in 2019, and adopted a dog in 2019. In September 2020, Becca announced that she and Garrett had split after two years together. “I don’t think it’s going to come as a shock to anyone, but Garrett and I have decided to end our engagement,” she said on an episode of her podcast, “Bachelor Happy Hour,” at the time. “After many conversations, we came to this decision. It wasn’t something that we just arrived at one night. It wasn’t based solely off of one Instagram post or somebody else’s opinions or comments. There’s much more to it. To any relationship, there’s a lot of layers, and it’s not for me to divulge details. It’s no one’s business other than what I’m telling you right now.”

She continued, “Just because we’ve arrived at this decision now doesn’t take away all of the years and the countless memories that we’ve made together. I will always look back at this time in my life with so much gratitude and love.”

Why did Becca and Garrett break up after The Bachelorette?

Becca Kufrin, Garrett Yrigoyen

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So why did Becca and Garrett break up after The Bachelorette? Well, Becca’s split announcement came after months of speculation that she and Garrett had ended their engagement. In an episode of “Bachelor Happy Hour” in June 2020, Becca revealed that she was unsure of where her and Garrett’s relationship was after he posted an Instagram photo of a thin blue line, which symbolized his support of the police, amid the Black Lives Matter movement and protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

“I want to say to our listeners out there—because I’m sure many will hear this back and wonder and ask and have opinions—for those who are curious about my relationship with Garrett at this point, all I can say right now is I don’t know,” Becca said at the time. “I can’t give anything more than that. It’s something that we are trying to work through and discuss and do work on at home at this time and that’s where the work will remain and that’s really the best I can give you at this point.”

Rachel Lindsay, the season 13 Bachelorette and Becca’s “Bachelor Happy Hour” cohost, slammed Garrett at the time for his support of the police. “He has doubled down on his beliefs,” Rachel said before referencing Garrett’s past social media likes that were exposed on Becca’s Bachelorette season. “This is not the first time he has had problematic behavior. When he was on his season, he had a history of ‘liking’ things that were racist, sexist, homophobic, calling the Parkland students ‘child actors.’ I mean, it was a lot. So, this is who this man is, and he’s a piece of shit.”

In an interview with Insider in January 2021, Becca revealed that the Black Lives Matter movement forced her and Garrett to talk about topics they hadn’t discussed before. “I’ve just really reined in what’s simply acceptable to me and what’s not,” she said. She continued, “When the pandemic hit and George Floyd was murdered that we started really having different types of conversations that we weren’t necessarily having before.”

Becca revealed that she and Garrett didn’t split over his Blue Lives Matter post, but it did start a conversation about their future. “I was like…what’s important to me? What’s important to him?” she said. “Are we going to be able to make a lasting relationship for a lifetime off of our differences?” She continued, “How are we going to raise kids? What kinds of conversations do we want to be having with those children? Can I still stay in this relationship and live with myself and feel that it’s the right decision for me and my future children?”

Who is Thomas from Bachelor in Paradise?

Thomas, "The Bachelorette" 2021

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Thomas Jacobs, a 29-year-old real estate broker from Poway, California, was a contestant on The Bachelorette season 17 with Katie Thurston. Thomas, who was edited as the villain of the season, was eliminated in week 3 after contestants like Tre Cooper, Aaron Clancy and James Bonsall, who star with Thomas on Bachelor in Paradise season 7, accused him of starring on The Bachelorette to be the next Bachelor. After he confessed to the men and Katie that he considered the thought he could be the next Bachelor, Katie eliminated him at the third rose ceremony. “Your Bachelor audition ends tonight,” she told him.

In his Bachelorette bio, Thomas explained that he believes “everything happens for a reason.” “Thomas is a true believer that everything happens for a reason and says the timing to meet Katie could not be more perfect for him. Thomas knows exactly what he is looking for,” his bio reads. “For him, it’s all about substance and true companionship. His dream woman is beautiful, athletic, mature and ready to be his partner in life. Ambition and thoughtfulness are two major turn-ons for Thomas, and he would love someone to stand by his side as he becomes more involved in his local community. She also must have a healthy appetite because Thomas’ love language is food – he loves to show romance by bringing his loved ones their favorite dish, and one of his favorite ways to show someone his beloved city of San Diego is through his meticulously curated tour of the best burritos, burgers and brunch the city has to offer. Above all, Thomas is done looking for just a good time and is ready to find the one to last a lifetime. #Swoon.”

For his fun facts, Thomas listed the following:

  • Thomas’ favorite flower is a sunflower.
  • Thomas often wonders if The Rock really can eat everything he posts on Instagram for his cheat meal days.
  • Thomas is guilty of rocking the Ed Hardy trend back in high school.

Are Becca and Thomas from Bachelor in Paradise still together and engaged?

Bachelor in Paradise 2021

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So…are Becca and Thomas from Bachelor in Paradise still together and engaged? The answer is yes and no. According to Reality Steve, Thomas, who joined Bachelor in Paradise season 7 in week 2, and Becca, who joined in week 3, were together for most of the season but broke up before Fantasy Suites and left the show single. Reality Steve reported that Becca was the one who broke up with Thomas. However, Reality Steve also reported that Becca and Thomas got back together after Bachelor in Paradise ended and are still together now. Because they broke up before Fantasy Suites, that means that Becca and Thomas are not one of the three couples who got engaged in the finale. Those couples are Joe and Serena P.; Kenny and Mari; and Riley and Maurissa. (Click here for more about Bachelor in Paradise season 7’s winners.)

Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays on ABC. Here’s how to watch it for free.

Bachelor Nation by Amy Kaufman

"Bachelor Nation" by Amy Kaufman

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To get more of an inside scoop, check out Los Angeles Times writer Amy Kaufman’s book, Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure, for a deep dive into the Bachelor franchise. The book uncovers the secrets of Bachelor Nation, from how much the Bachelor and the Bachelorette are paid to the rules contestants have to follow, that producers don’t want fans to know. It’s a must-read for any Bachelor Nation member.

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Here’s Where to Get Wanda’s Exact Scarlet Witch Costume From WandaVision’s Halloween Episode

You may be a fan of Scarlet Witch. You may be a fan of just her outfit. You may be a fan of both. Regardless, WandaVision Halloween costumes will be everywhere this year, and here’s how to recreate the most memorable looks from the show.

WandaVision, which starred Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch a.k.a. Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision, premiered in January 2021 on Disney+. The series, which was the first Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show for Disney+, followed Wanda and Vision’s lives in the idyllic suburban town of Westview, New Jersey, as they discovered the dark secret hidden under the community’s perfect exterior.

The show, which was nominated for 23 awards at the 2021 Emmys, was also known for its costumes, especially the tongue-and-cheek Halloween costumes Wanda and Vision wore in episode 6, “All-New Halloween Spooktacular!,” which followed the couple and their kids, Billy and Tommy, on a mysterious Halloween. For the episode, both Wanda and Vision wore costumes modeled after the looks worn by the Marvel comic counterparts.

In an interview with Elle in February 2021, Tricia Sawyer, the head of WandaVision‘s makeup department, explained how the show made sure its looks were accurate to the Marvel comics. “We pulled all the images from the comic when she was in that traditional costume and went off that,” she said. “And then found a red lipstick that would work with that look and also with Lizzie’s skin tones.”

WandaVision‘s costume designer, Mayes C. Rubeo, told Variety in June 2021, that the show wanted Wanda to look more “mature” and “weathered from past Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Every designer that works on a new Marvel project tries to bring something else to the character, and we wanted a more mature, more weathered Wanda Maximoff,” Rubeo said. “She has gone through so much — this show is about grieving — and we wanted the costume to reflect that. It shows less flesh; we didn’t do any crazy corset or tights; we wanted to elevate this character and give her well-deserved recognition as an amazing superhero.”

Rubeo also revealed that it was Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige’s idea for Wanda and Vision to dress in their comic book costumes for Halloween. “It was Kevin Feige’s idea to go back to the actual comic book look with that pop of really vibrant colors in how these characters were portraye,” Rubeo said. “So, in that episode she was in that super, super read bodysuit with pink tights, and then Vision had that bright, bright lemon yellow color with super bright green and a very, very red face. It was like if you went to Comic-Con. They became very iconic, those two costumes, but they were so cheesy.”

So where can fans find WandaVision Halloween costumes for this year? Ahead, we rounded up the highest quality and most affordable WandaVision Halloween costumes to dress up in this year and for Halloweens to come.

Wanda Halloween Costume

WandaVision Halloween Costume

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Buy: Wanda Halloween Costume $64.99

Want to wear Wanda’s exact Halloween costume from the “All-New Halloween Spooktacular!” episode of WandaVision? This Wanda Halloween costume comes with everything you need for a Marvel-ous holiday. The costume includes a red pleather bodysuit, a satin cloak, spandex gloves, boot covers and leggings, as well as a crown-like headpiece fit for a queen, er, witch. And if you’re worried that the costume will be too tight for a night of partying and drinking, the bodysuit is stretchy and breathable, while the red cloak is flowy and soft to the touch.

Vision Halloween Costume

Vision Halloween Costume

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Buy: Vision Halloween Costume $28.99+

For those who want a couples WandaVision costume, look no further than the exact costume Vision wore in WandaVision‘s Halloween episode. This Vision Halloween costume, which is also perfect for cosplaying, comes with a green Vision one-piece suit with a yellow diamond on the chest; a floor-length yellow cloak with a high-neck collar, long yellow gloves; and a headpiece complete with a mind stone at the center of Vision’s forehead. The costume is also machine washable for those who want to wear it for years to come.

Scarlet Witch Halloween Costume

Buy: Scarlet Witch Halloween Costume $179.98
WandaVision Halloween Costume

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If you’re still not over the WandaVision finale, this Scarlet Witch Halloween costume is for you. The outfit, which is a replica of the Scarlet Witch outfit Wanda wears as she fights Agatha in the WandaVision finale, includes a top, a cloak, masks, gloves, a girdle and trousers. The outfit is made of composite leather, cotton, polyester and spandex leather and perfect for cosplaying and Halloween.

WandaVision is available to stream on Disney+. Here’s how to watch it for free.

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