<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Collective Diary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Collective Diary]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:35:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thecollectivediary.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Achieve Radiant Glass Skin: Your Ultimate Skincare Routine and Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear, plump, and so luminous it almost looks reflective. Glass skin is the kind of complexion that makes people ask, "What are you using?" Born from Korean beauty culture, the concept goes far beyond a surface-level glow. It's about building skin that is deeply hydrated, evenly toned, and healthy from the inside out. The good news: you don't need a 12-step routine or a cabinet full of luxury products. You need the right steps, the right ingredients, and a few daily habits that actually move...]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/achieve-radiant-glass-skin-your-ultimate-skincare-routine-and-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a076368e17018105dee1653</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:19:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c3969_8c014303f74a411590b91f794a19cd92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Awesome Outdoor Activities to Enjoy This Summer with Family and Friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is the perfect excuse to step outside, breathe fresh air, and make memories that last long after the season ends. Whether you are planning a weekend with your family or a spontaneous day out with friends, these five activities will keep you active, happy, and fully in the moment. No fancy equipment required. Just good company and a little preparation. 1. Hit the Trails: Go Hiking Few things beat the feeling of reaching a summit or discovering a hidden waterfall after a good hike....]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/5-awesome-outdoor-activities-to-enjoy-this-summer-with-family-and-friends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06786d0b9e4f37fd237034</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:41:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dd0d38bd999e4e8ab5778069df71da35~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Must-Try Summer Nail Trends to Elevate Your Mani Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is the season to go all out with your nails. Whether you prefer a barely-there gloss or bold 3D art you can see from across the room, 2025 has something worth trying. These five trends are showing up everywhere right now, from nail salons to social media feeds, and they're all surprisingly wearable. 1. Butter Yellow: The Color of the Season If there's one shade that defines summer 2025, it's butter yellow. Warm, creamy, and far more flattering than classic neon, this color sits at the...]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/5-must-try-summer-nail-trends-to-elevate-your-mani-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0660e0875a6143a3399d55</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:34:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c3969_2e0050767d104fae9f1c945e5e1a8374~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake Lively Suffers Yet Another Embarrassing Legal Blow In The Aftermath Of Her Losing Settlement With Justin Baldoni]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni being settled last week, Lively has suffered yet another embarrassing blow. According to reports, Lively has been blocked by a judge from seeking to have Baldoni pay her legal fees. A week after Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their It Ends With Us legal battle — averting a trial that would’ve begun later this month and saw Lively receive zero dollars in damages — federal Judge Lewis J. Liman denied the former Gossip Girl star’s...]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/blake-lively-suffers-yet-another-embarrassing-legal-blow-in-the-aftermath-of-her-losing-settlement-w</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04dc9be5f825d008b2f34d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:21:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c3969_d5767c04c98e4b33ae585f16811b1cfb~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blush 101: Everything You Need to Know About Applying the Perfect Blush]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few weeks before I started seventh grade (after many months of begging), my mom took me to my local mall’s MAC counter to get my very first makeup products. After 45 minutes of getting shade matched, I left the store with a bottle of MAC Face &#38; Body, a concealer, and a blush in the shade Melba in tow. I put the coral-peach on my cheeks every day for years after that. (I vividly remember digging my blush brush into the corners of the near-empty pan to make sure I used every last speck of...]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/blush-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-applying-the-perfect-blush</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04035a2fe6e98eed46740e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:55:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c3969_522d44ca51fb44e99d924509155f39db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosemary Oil Can Help Hair Grow Faster and Thicker—Here’s How Experts Say to Use It]]></title><description><![CDATA[For centuries, the secret to long, healthy hair has been essentially that: a secret. While it’s been proven that a good diet, scalp massaging, and regular trims all contribute to strong strands, the question of how to make hair grow faster and thicker is still somewhat of a mystery. However, thanks to an influx of hair care tips and tricks on TikTok, one natural ingredient has made its way to the top beauty buff’s radars: rosemary. Although rosemary is primarily known for being a star in the...]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/rosemary-oil-can-help-hair-grow-faster-and-thicker-here-s-how-experts-say-to-use-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03fecb48aeb3fcb241a472</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:34:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c3969_e54116b99f614f5eb9c69ba8e74815ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrive Mascara: Does It Live Up to the Thousands of 5-Star Reviews?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point, it feels like a new beauty product goes viral every other week. The cycle is predictable: Influencers start raving about a new launch, causing it to sell out almost immediately, and only after months of waiting (and finally snagging a restock) do we find out whether the rave reviews were legit or just another successful marketing campaign. Many of our favorite beauty products do pass this test—the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, Phlur Vanilla Skin, and Patrick Ta’s...]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/thrive-mascara-does-it-live-up-to-the-thousands-of-5-star-reviews</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03fd3a618ba45174fe4cd2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:29:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c3969_fa3d4cbaa3f04c0d889849a025d4aa9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Milky’ Skin and Body Care Is the Latest Beauty Trend—But What Does It Actually Do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea of drenching your skin in milk is nothing new. After all, Cleopatra was the trailblazer of milk baths, reportedly using them as a skincare practice. Unlike Cleopatra, though, most of us don’t have time to take a milk bath regularly. But the good news is we no longer need a literal milk bath to to reap the benefits of them. Thanks to the beauty world, we now have something just as good—if not better—than a traditional soak: skin and body milks. Regardless of your personal skin...]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/milky-skin-and-body-care-is-the-latest-beauty-trend-but-what-does-it-actually-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03d3042fe6e98eed461702</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:27:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c3969_fab6ce5961014c07a34a296abd143595~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Sneakers Are Cool in 2026? Here Are 6 Trending Styles, Plus How to Wear Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generally speaking, sneakers never go out of style. But the way we’re wearing them is constantly evolving. They’re comfortable (or at least they should be), relatively affordable, and can be worn year-round—the logic behind my ever-growing collection. Living in New York City and walking upwards of 10,000 steps a day, I’ve developed a knack for spotting the cool sneaker styles that actually make an outfit feel current. And this year’s lineup might be my favorite yet. In 2026, sneakers are less...]]></description><link>https://www.thecollectivediary.com/post/what-sneakers-are-cool-in-2026-here-are-6-trending-styles-plus-how-to-wear-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03b73fe8ad7aab1e5dcd06</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:33:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c3969_3195c862a9564866b09c6e4e48faab4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Collective Diary</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>