Cosmedix was founded in 1998 by a team of aestheticians, chemists and doctors: The goal was to create medical-grade products that were not only natural, but effective in addressing common skin concerns, without causing irritation.
Still a bit confounded by concealer? We went to New York-based celebrity makeup artist Lindsey Trop, and asked biggest need-to-know question about the stuff: Namely, how do you choose the best shade?
Let us set the scene for you: A complete stranger dripping hot wax to your awkwardly exposed nether regions, with intent to rip off your hair down to the roots. Are you running away in terror yet?
'Tis the season to tuck away your heavy cream and slather on a lighter, water-based moisturizer instead. These hard-working hydrators work to satiate thirsty skin, but do so without feeling heavy or greasy, making them a true godsend throughout the hot and humid months. Given their lightweight consistency, water-based creams, serums, and sprays are also ideal for those with oily skin. Today we're rounding up a handful of tried-and-true faves as well as some product newbies that have made a major splash since their shelf debut.
Summer is a great time to up your fruit intake, particularly with ones that are in season this time of year. One of our faves? Mango. Not only are mangoes super tasty, they also happen to have some major skin benefits. They're chock full of vitamin A (which helps maintain youthful-looking skin) and vitamin C (an antioxidant that protects against sun damage). Mango butter, meanwhile — which is obtained from the kernels of the mango tree — is extremely nourishing.