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The Dark Spot Corrector That Obliterates Sun Damage
I wish I could say I kept my promise, but I didn't. Sunscreen only became a daily must when I hit my 40s and began experiencing the same issues she had: sun spots and freckles spread across my cheeks, forehead and nose.
That's also when I realized just how hard it is to find a dark spot corrector that really works. Enter: RéVive Perfectif Even Skin Tone Serum dark spot corrector, $325. Expensive? Yes. But so worth it.
This lightweight brightening serum sinks into skin and imparts an immediate gorgeous glow. But its real hero quality comes from RéVive's Renewal Epidermal Science (RES) technology, derived from Nobel Prize-winning research. These magically potent ingredients increase cell turnover to promote healthier, more luminous skin. But all you really need to know is this: It began fading my dark spots in less than three weeks. By the time my bottle was empty eight weeks later, my face looked like it belonged to a lifelong sunscreen-wearer.
And now there are two things you'll never catch my skin without: a layer of broad-spectrum sunscreen and this ultra-effective dark spot corrector. --Jill Provost
Follow me on Instagram @jilleprovost to see how I avoid the sun in sunny California.
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The $5 Lip Product I Can't Live Without
So, you can imagine the utter devastation I suffered when I dropped my favorite lip oil -- lid off, head down -- directly into a dust bunny behind my nightstand. Despite being a lifelong germaphobe, I stared at the dirt- and fuzz-flecked applicator and momentarily contemplated the harm of wiping it off and pretending nothing ever happened.
Fortunately, after my fleeting hesitation, I was able to send my treasured lip treatment into that big makeup bag in the sky (the trash) without much regret. That's because even though my beloved Yes to Coconut Cooling Lip Oil feels like a million bucks, it only costs $4.99.
Packed with hydrating ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, it soothes and moisturizes my lips even at their driest and flakiest. I like applying it before bed for to give my lips some heavy-duty overnight TLC, and I also routinely wear it out -- it's got the subtle sheen of a lip gloss but none of the stickiness. And of course, it doesn't hurt that this stuff costs a fraction of the price of other lip oils, which means I can stock up -- just in case beauty tragedy strikes again. --Mary Squillace
Follow me on Instagram @msquillace to see all the things I can't live without.
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The Brow Highlighter That Makes My Skin Glow
Then, I was introduced to Benefit High Brow Glow, $22, and highlighting became a must. You see, even though this chubby pencil is meant for highlighting brows -- tap some underneath your arches to make them look instantly lifted and defined -- it does so much more. Because it's a pencil instead of a stick, it's small and precise enough to use in the inner corners of the eyes and on the Cupid's bow. The consistency is supercreamy, which is ideal for gliding over cheekbones. Plus, it's one of the most natural highlighting colors I've come across: not-at-all-glittery, minimally iridescent, pearlescent but not too pearlescent. It looks like skin -- but better. And that's exactly what I want from a highlighter, brow or otherwise. I just didn't know it until I found this one. --Dawn Davis
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The Tinted Lip Balms I Collect Like Pokemon
It moisturizes my lips like a boss because it's made with shea and mango butters. The formula is creamy, but not so creamy that it gets everywhere when I apply it. In fact, the fat, pointed tip makes it easy to apply anytime, anywhere. (For me, that's typically somewhere between my apartment door and my car as I'm rushing to get to work -- and toting a gym bag, purse and lunch container).
And then there are the colors: Sixteen shades ranging from sheer pink to opaque plum, and I've amassed a color for every occasion (Fresh Papaya for the gym; Wine Berry for date night; Rich Raisin for work). At only $8 each, I don't have to feel guilty for catching 'em all. -- Allie Flinn
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The Drugstore Deodorant That Smells Better Than My Favorite Perfume
While I could achieve this with a few spritzes of perfume, I've got a major fragrance hack to share: Most days, my "fresh, sweet scent" is thanks to a couple spritzes of deodorant -- Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant in Soothing Chamomile, $6.99, to be exact.
The chamomile scent is strong enough to create a sweet aroma that lingers as I stroll by, and the antiperspirant keeps me fresh all day -- even through my hard-hitting workouts. I also have zero worries about white residue staining my mostly black wardrobe because the lightweight spray is completely non-transferable and absorbs quickly. The best part? It nourishes my abused underarms (think: shaving and waxing) with skin-hydrating ingredients vitamins E and F, so I have zero irritation throughout the day.
Less than $7 for a scent I love as much as Chanel? Hell to the yes. --Jessica Amaris
For more of my all-star products, follow me on Instagram @siremj
Ever had a beauty product you love so much that you shook, hacked, scraped or squeezed its container until you were absolutely positive you had expended all of its precious contents? Rare indeed is the product that elicits that deliciously desperate feeling, especially in beauty editors. So when our team of beauty mavens encounters a rave-worthy product, you know it's the real deal. Herewith, our editors rattle off their "beauty empties," aka the best beauty products that they can't help but use until the last drop. Read on for their best nail polishes, hair products, skin care products and makeup now.
