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You're Going to Flip for These 11 Game-Changing Mary Kay Products

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Mary Kay TimeWise Vitamin C Activating Squares, $24 for 12 squares
The latest addition to the brand's skin care lineup, this industry first is one of the coolest innovations we've seen in a long time. Vitamin C is a proven anti-ager, delivering antioxidant protection, brightening skin and supporting healthy collagen and elastin. The caveat: It's notoriously unstable, making it tricky to formulate products where it retains its potency. These transparent squares solve that dilemma; all you have to do is add a few drops of water and your favorite serum, and mix until the squares dissolve. They transform into ascorbic acid, adding a powerful vitamin C boost to your skincare regimen. Brilliant.

This skin-purifying mask touts activated charcoal, an ingredient that can absorb double its weight in impurities, perf for unclogging pores. We'd be happy with those benefits alone, but there are also two kinds of oil-absorbing mineral clay to instantly mattify, plus soothing botanicals to calm your complexion. Big points for the addition of rosemary and peppermint extracts, which give the mask its refreshing scent and make it delightfully cooling.

Girls who turn into Goldilocks when it comes to lipstick finishes (you know, some are too shiny, others are too matte) will love this one, which strikes a balance that's just right. Gel microspheres make for color that glides on super smoothly and lasts. The curated line-up of eight shades is also spot-on -- luck picking your fave -- and each has a soft-focus effect, making lips look flawless.

Want bushier brows or longer lashes? Yeah, us too. In this serum, amino acids (the building blocks of strong hair), a skin-strengthening peptide (healthy skin equals healthy hair), and antioxidant-rich red clover extract deliver a triple threat, making sparse brows look fuller and lashes thicker. Yet, the formula is still safe and comfortable, even if you have sensitive eyes or wear contacts.

Any derm will tell you that microdermabrasion is a tried-and-true way to quickly make skin look healthier, fresher, younger...basically, really darn good. Still, the treatment can be pricey, and isn't always an option if your complexion is on the sensitive side. This at-home alternative uses aluminum oxide to buff off dead cells, but is still gentle enough that you can use it up to twice a week. Not to mention, the product's also been tested for skin irritancy and allergy and is good for all skin types.

BY MELANIE RUD CHADWICK | SEP 21, 2017 | SHARES
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