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The 10 Best Indie Beauty Brands of 2018

We're calling it: These under-the-radar beauty brands are about to be everywhere.
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Glamcor
No makeup bag is complete without a mirror, and Glamcor's go above and beyond. Wright describes this line as "chic, portable mirrors that make your selfies 'lit' every time." She's a particular fan of the Riki Skinny Mirror, $195, which comes with a case and barely weighs a thing, so it's easy to stash in your carry-on.

Learn more at glamcor.com

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Kanai Organics
Sometimes simple is best, and that's exactly what this Ayurvedic skin care line (which was inspired by founder Aditi M. Gaur's trip to the Himalayas) delivers. Wright notes that the plant-derived ingredients used in products like a turmeric and apricot face mask, $14.99, and avocado oil moisturizer, $9.99, are truly effective.

Learn more at kanaiorganics.com

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Maniglovz
One of the downsides of gel manicures is that your hands are exposed to UV light. Enter these handy gloves, $24. Wright explains that the fingerless gloves use UV 50+ protective compression fabric along with hydrating aloe vera microcapsules to protect your hands from premature aging during gel manis. Plus, a portion of the sales go to the Skin Cancer Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Foundation — and the gloves come in fun colors and patterns.

Learn more at maniglovz.com

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AndMetics
You no longer have to be afraid of at-home waxing, especially when it comes to getting rid of hair on smaller areas. These kits for ears, toes, lips and brows, $7 to $12, "are a perfect travel companion and work on the go to avoid embarrassing situations in between salon appointments," says Wright.

Learn more at andmetics.com

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Planet Botanicals
Wright's favorite product in this seaweed-based skin care line is the seaweed soap. "Using Maine seaweed as the primary ingredient, your senses are delighted with the smell of lemongrass as it gently exfoliates your skin," says Wright. "Sustainably sourced, you get fresh ingredients 'from farm to bottle,' plus, using bar soap is better for the planet as you eliminate any plastic waste in the process."

Learn more at planetbotanicals.com

BY CHRISTINA HEISER | SEP 6, 2018 | SHARES
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