MATTE ABOUT YOU
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It’s always time for you to shine, but you might not always want your skin and makeup to. Matte finishes are having a major moment—and whether you want to experiment with a gloss-free lip or you have oily skin that needs help keeping light-reflection to a minimum (especially in hot, humid climates), these are our top picks for the must-have mattifying products you need right now.
Replenix UltiMATTE Perfection SPF 50+ ($43)
Combining all-day oil-control with the benefits of a primer, BB cream and sunscreen in one tube, this mattifying, antioxidant-enriched multi-tasker has all your skin’s needs covered. Used on its own or under makeup, you get a universal tint that evens out skin t
HOW TO GET AND KEEP CLEAR SKIN
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If you’ve ever had a pimple — and who among us hasn’t! — you know what a blow it can be to your self esteem. Those with persistent acne might become masters of camouflage, hiding it as best they can. Acne is the most common complexion concern that Americans experience, with approximately 50 million of us trying to deal with it. June is #AcneAwarenessMonth, so now is the perfect time to get a handle on your complexion. Without treatment, your pimples can leave dark spots and scars so don’t let acne run its course in the hope that your blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and cysts will disappear on their own.
Beverly Hills, CA, dermatologist Zein Obagi, MD., says certain factors affect the c
THERE’S A MASK FOR THAT: REVIEW OF THE BEST FACE MASKS
Just like there’s an app for nearly everything—from luxury travel to finding the perfect hair color—there seems to be a skincare cream for nearly everything—from erasing wrinkles to minimizing pores. But one particular skincare category seems to be the the poor stepsister to its flashier siblings … and that is masks. Did you know that there’s a mask for just about everything? Recently, we slathered and tested a whole range of great gems. Read on for a few of our favorites:
Bliss ‘No Zit’ Sherlock Anti Acne Mask ($38) is part of the “No Zit Sherlock” anti-acne family by Bliss Spa, and it’s a highly effective mask if you want something serious and concentrated to use on a weekly b
A CREAM FOR ALL REASONS FROM CLINIQUE
BITB has been watching the worldwide phenomenon of BB Creams slowly enter the American market and Clinique’s version does not disappoint. Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($37) is a multi-functioning beauty product that fights the premature signs of aging with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, contains antioxidants to fend off environmental aggressors and conceals imperfections with medium to full coverage.
BB Cream, which stands for Beauty Balm Cream, began as a trend in Korea where it is used in place of sunscreen and foundation to create a natural looking complexion that looks makeup free. In France, BB Creams are all purpose skincare products that provide an en
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