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12 Beauty Products That Work On Everyone -- Yes, Everyone

Take the guesswork out of choosing the perfect products with these universally flattering picks
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The bronzer with a faux-glow for all
A common problem with a lot of bronzers is that they're too orange for fair skin and too grey on darker skin (which can make it appear ashy). RMS Buriti Bronzer is a sheer cream bronzer sans orange, pink and grey tones, making it a true lightly golden brown-- so the end result is sun-kissed and glowy, says New York based makeup artist Erica Gonzalez. This makes it perfect as a contour for fairer tones and a luminizer for darker skin tones.

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The latest in mineral foundation
I distinctly remember the first time I put on foundation -- I was in the seventh grade and was allowed to dust some Bare Minerals over my face before a school dance. Thus, a love affair began. After 20 years of only doing power foundation, the brand has made its first foray into liquid foundation.with the BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation, which comes in 20 shades. What truly makes it stand out is that it's formulated without oil, silicone, water, fragrances or parabens -- making it a non-irritating option for sensitive skin, while still providing silky, buildable coverage for those who prefer a more heavy-duty foundation.

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The cleanser that's both gentle and powerful
When I was researching the perfect way to wash your face, there's one tip everyone seemed to agree on: No matter your skin type, a gentle cream cleanser is the safest bet. The Dove DermaSeries Ultra Caring Gentle Cream Cleanser was designed to treat the symptoms of extremely dry, compromised skin, so it's safe for even the most sensitive skin --and, unlike a lot of sensitive skin cleansers, this one takes off every last trace of makeup and dirt.

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The styler from the future
If you're anything like me, you probably crank the temperature up on your flat iron as high as it will go because the more heat, the better the style, right? Wrong, as I learned when introduced to the GHD Eclipse. This high-tech straightener maintains its single heat setting of 365 degrees (hot enough to style quickly and effectively with the least amount of damage), so it straightens or curls hair quickly and easily without frying it. It was designed to style tough-to-manage hair without having to turn up the heat to mega-damaging temperatures, but effectively styles thin or damaged hair equally well, thanks to the six heat panels (three on each side) that keep it at the optimal styling temperature.

As a bonus, it shuts off automatically after 30 minutes because everyone has been suddenly struck with the terrible uncertainty of whether they switched off their straightener (usually at the office or at an appointment and, thus, unable to do anything about it).

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The perfume that makes everyone smell delicious
Pour Le Monde perfumes don't contain any irritating synthetic ingredients, making them no-brainers for perfume-loving ladies with allergies or other sensitivities. And instead of what typically comes to mind when you hear the phrase "all-natural fragrance" -- admit it, you were thinking patchouli -- these perfumes smell right at home with the swanky designer fragrances you'd find at a high-end department store.

Beauty product purchase fails: We've all been there. The amazing skin cream the saleswoman swore up and down by, the neon berry lip your best friend promised you could pull off, or the latest and greatest face oil your facialist admonished you for not owning. Make bad beauty purchases a thing of the past with these one-size-fits-all hair, makeup and skincare products that flatter everyone.
BY ALLIE FLINN | MAY 5, 2014 | SHARES
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