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Remove shoes while in the house to avoid scuffing up baseboards and floors.—
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Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The more irritating the characters get, the more compelling the movie becomes.—
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New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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This silky, fragrance-free formula delivers all the benefits of retinol—like smoothing fine lines, refining texture, and evening skin tone—without a heavy or irritating feel.—
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Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Roughening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughening. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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