SKINCARE AND MAKEUP FINDS FOR FITNESS FANATICS

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Between sweat, humidity and environmental assaults encountered in the great outdoors, exercise can be tough on our skin. And while we don’t advocate wearing a full face of makeup while working out, there’s no reason to look like a hot mess either. As the wellness movement grows, we’ve seen the dawn an entirely new category of products designed specifically for use before, during and after active endeavors, and here are our picks…
CliniqueFIT Workout Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Whether you’re hitting Pilates, Crossfit or just running errands around town, this lightweight foundation helps even out skin tone and disguise imperfections with medium coverage that stands up to sweat
HELP FOR YOUR HANDS

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Our hands really take a beating over the course of a day, and many of these assaults affect their look and feel over both the short- and long-term. From sun exposure and harsh chemicals to hot water, bacteria and beyond, these environmental factors can lead to dryness and cracking as well as visible signs of aging like age spots and crepey skin. Applying your facial skincare products (and sunscreen in particular) on the backs of your hands is a great way to keep them looking healthy and youthful, but arming yourself with these hand-care essentials is a sure-fire way to keep them in tip-top shape.
Karité Shea Butter Crème Mains ($36)
All hand creams are not created equal, and this one s
SUPERFOODS FOR YOUR SKIN

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Superfoods are like the “It Bag” of the nutrition world. As soon as one is deemed “in,” it’s no sooner declared “out” and replaced with an even better source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. “What you eat is a very important part of overall health, and superfoods are a wonderful source of antioxidants that protect our cells from damage that impairs their function,” explains Beverly Hills dermatologist, Zein Obagi, MD.
Once a fruit, vegetable or grain achieves “superfood” status, it’s only a matter of time before it gets included in a skincare product—but can these nutrient-dense foods benefit the health and appearance of our skin when applied topically?
THE BEST NEW BEAUTY OIL: OBAL OIL REVIEW

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A lot of products cross my desk, but every now and then something comes along that makes me take a double take and thank my lucky stars that this is what I do for a living. Obal Oil ($80) is one such product destined for a cult-like following.
It was developed by top makeup artist Walter Obal who was searching for the perfect moisturizer to use on all those who sat in his chair. It needed to have intense hydrating benefits while being easily absorbed into skin, perfectly prime skin for makeup application, and also work for those with different skin concerns including sensitive and problematic complexions. It just wasn’t out there so Obal decided to make his own.
After much tweaking, l
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