It’s painful to list those animal parts, though they were the standard sources of hyaluronic acid up to that point, when Shiseido’s biotech discovery helped open the door for modern skin care andfillers as we know them. (The first nonanimal hyaluronic acid filler, Restylane, was created in 1996.) Similarly, biotechnology has made possible vegan replicas of other animal-derived ingredients such …
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For Angela C. Stevens, hair is a conduit for self-expression. With each client, the Emmy Award–winning hairstylist seeks to celebrate the versatility and infinite possibilities of Black hair. From experimenting with her dolls as a child to styling celebrities like Lupita Nyong’o, Keke Palmer, and Eve, the Chicago native has sought to change the conversation revolving Black beauty at each …
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Sam Latif is a member of The A List, which honors individuals who are driving and shaping the future of beauty. In her 21 years at Procter & Gamble, Latif has worked on some of the most impactful examples of accessible beauty product design: Olay’s new Easy Open Lids and, for blind and low-vision consumers, Herbal Essences’s raised dots and …
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Founded in February 2020, Faace offered a line of six face care products targeting very specific use states, including a beauty face mask for use during or around periods; an active beauty mask and primer for use when sweating; and a daily treatment cream offering hydration and anti-inflammatory effects for women going through menopause. The indie brand was stocked in …
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About-Face: A new extension of the Fractal and Light Lock signature collections. Five new shimmering shades of the jelly cream Light Lock – Illuminating Body ($18) and Fractal Glitter Dust ($16) with refined, futuristic celestial sparkles. Maya Chia: The latest launch ARC Regenerating Hydration Face and Neck Cream ($125) is an innovative formulation that encourages the skin’s own response mechanisms …
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Premium beauty often comes at a high price, and we know just how exciting it can be to find hidden gems at a discount. So, when we stumbled across an entire under-the-radar sale on some of Amazon’s most luxurious finds in hair, makeup and skincare, we had to share the news. Through Feb. 10, Amazon shoppers can score as much …
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“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Jennifer Aydin knows a thing or two about vanity. As the wife of Paramus-based plastic surgeon Bill Aydin, she has taken advantage of her enviable access to nips, tucks and tweaks, showcasing her husband’s work on the Bravo reality program. The plastic surgery enthusiast is so passionate about looking good that in 2021, …
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When it comes to beauty products, there are four degrees of buying in: Liking something enough to actually purchase it, liking it enough to regularly use it, liking something enough to finish it, and being convinced to buy it again. In the height of the beauty guru era, when ‘empties’ videos reigned, these roundups were a way of weeding out …
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