Dr. Brandt’s Glow Ruby Crystal Retinol Hydracrème

“Transform light into energy?” Dr. Brandt’s Glow Ruby Crystal Retinol Hydracrèmeclaims that its micronized ruby crystals possess the same instant complexion enhancing properties as the in-office laser procedures offered by dermatologist Fredric Brandt, MD, the brand’s founder. In addition to the crushed precious gemstone (ruby), which is comprised mostly of aluminum…

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L’Oréal Paris’ Visible Lift Smooth Absolute Foundation SPF 17

Foundations, and most other categories of color cosmetics for that matter, have become multitasking products by incorporating a treatment aspect. Plumping, smoothing, lifting and especially anti-aging ingredients are almost always formulated into liquid, powder, cream and mineral makeup for both mass and prestige brands. This observation is true of L’Oréal Paris’ Visible…

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Living Proof Straight Spray

This aerosol hair styling product uses a proprietary polymer, octafluoropentyl methacrylate, developed by Living Proof. Other key ingredients include the solvent system—in this case a hydroalcoholic system in which the water allows the polymer and the conditioning system to spread on the hair before it dries and the alcohol allows the spray to dry fast.…

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Body Shop’s Natrulift Firming Day Cream

The preservative system is phenoxyethanol, pentylene glycol and caprylyl glycol, even though the pentylene glycol and caprylyl glycol are listed for other purposes, and the remainder of the formula contains a number other ingredients designed or intended to deliver a variety of moisturizing and “skin conditioning” (whatever that means) benefits. Read Full Article >>

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