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Bryan Holt
Former Digital Trends Contributor

Bryan Holt is a writer, editor, designer, and multimedia storyteller based in Portland, Oregon. He is a graduate from the School of Journalism and Communications at the University of Oregon. He enjoys sitting with a cup of cold-brewed coffee and a notepad while watching the world pass by, dabbling in music production from time to time, and reading short stories. Please reach out to The Manual editorial staff with any questions or comments about Bryan’s work.

Jeff Turbett
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Jeff Turbett is a health and wellness coach with over three years of experience transforming clients lives and physical health. He now resides outside of Miami, Fl, and before that, spent his life in Wisconsin - he knows the overwhelming benefits the outdoors can have on overall wellness.  Having been an athlete his whole life, he understands the importance of cross-training and the numerous benefits it can correlate to overall well-being. Jeff is also a contributor to other fitness publications.

 

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Remember the good old days when we relied on a skincare regimen of soap and water? Maybe not, depending on how many candles were on your last birthday cake, but skincare was once as straightforward as that, especially for men. However, modern advances like gentle cleansers and moisturizers allowed deeper cleans and softer, smoother, and well-hydrated skin. Specific ingredients in these products also helped target or reduce the risk for common skin concerns, including acne and sun protection, while delaying signs of aging. These days, skincare has expanded, sometimes to luxurious-looking but rather complicated 12-step routines. Face serums often make these regimens and even more scaled-back ones.

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Fragrances are more than just a pleasantry for yourself and the people around you -- they’re the ultimate accessory to your grooming routine or a well-styled outfit. The struggle to find the perfect scent for every occasion and make the most of your expensive cologne collection is a dilemma with a fun solution: layer them. 

Yes, you read that right. Layering scents is a trick of the trade that’s becoming increasingly common. It helps people create signature scents perfectly tailored to what they like and what smells best on them. Below are the most important steps to remember as you create your favorite layered cologne scents. 
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There's no shortage of Cyber Monday deals that you can shop right now, whether you're looking for the best luggage deals or something under $100. However, if you're looking for stocking stuffers, they have to be small enough without becoming too insignificant. There are many affordable possibilities, but you can definitely spend a significant sum if you give the gift to a special someone. We're not sure how much time is remaining before these discounts expire or stocks run out, though, so if you see something that you like, you'll have to push forward with your transaction for it as soon as you can.
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The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker is the gift you give someone who always loses their stuff. You can attach it to your keys, insert it in your wallet, or slide it into your bag, and if you misplace it, you can track where it is through the Tile app. If it's within Bluetooth range of your mobile device, you can have it play a sound. It's on sale at 42% off, for a savings of $10.

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