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Isn’t it ironic?
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Clean beauty has become pretty murky territory.
“The formula soothes and hydratesplus it looks really pretty on my bathroom counter.”
But this calming formula takes it to another level by adding exfoliating papaya enzymes to really get skin glowing.
Shopping director Shanna Shipin shakes and then applies the Vacation Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Milk Face Sunscreen.
Tester Feedback:“Who says clean can’t be indulgent?
I now use this rich-but-not-heavy cream every day,” says senior copy manager Dawn Rebecky.
“It just makes mysensitive skinhappy.”
Replenishing lipids and fatty acids drench skin alongside hyaluronic acid to plump and prep your complexion for makeup.
Tester Feedback:“My skin drinks in this strangely satisfying liquid,” says commerce editorSarah Han.
Oh, and one more thing: Aloe teams up with tiger grass to soothe skin.
Shopping director Shanna Shipin shakes and then applies the Vacation Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Milk Face Sunscreen.
I love it so much I’ve already gone through two tins."
You also get a shield against free-radical and blue-light damage.
“This one blends seamlessly and leaves behind a beautifully dewy finish.”
Shopping director Shanna Shipin shakes and then applies the Vacation Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Milk Face Sunscreen.
It’s also a great choice when dry hair needs a shot of shine or some flyaway control.
“I coat my strands with it and use awide tooth combto gently loosen knots.
It helps keep me from breaking and tearing my ends.”
Tester Feedback:“Oh my gosh, it smells so freakin' good!”
“After the first spritz of this lightweightleave-in conditioner, it was an immediate yes for me.
Why It Won:Prepare to have your mind blown and your excess oil absorbed.
(We didn’t want to rub it into our greasy roots at first eitherjust trust us.)
The tapioca and rice starch refresh while vegan biotin and bamboo extract fortify follicles.
This is genius.”
Once it’s part of your routine, you won’t know how you ever skipped this pre-shampoo step.
“It makes my hair noticeably softer and leaves my scalp feeling fresh but not stripped.”
Tester Feedback:“I love the brush on this mascara wand,” says Morley.
“It made my lashes so long and full.”
Plus, it feels so hydrating.
Tester Feedback:“I wore thislip oilto my surprise engagement,” says associate beauty editorAnnie Blay.
Why sugar, you ask?
It dissolves completelyso its a good choice for the planetand attracts moisture to the skin.
There’s also Always Nude if you prefer no scent.
“Just don’t be startled when you open your eyes.”
“Also love how the minimalist black bottle looks very chic in my newly renovated shower.
And did I mention it costs less than $5?
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Shopping director Shanna Shipin rakes the Raw Sugar Living Not So Dry Shampoo into her hair.
Shopping director Shanna Shipin rakes the Raw Sugar Living Not So Dry Shampoo into her hair.
Content director Kara McGrath swipes on a coat of the CoverGirl Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara.
Associate director of special projects Hunter Lacey brushes up his brows using the Kulfi Free the Brow Clear Brow Gel.
Associate director of special projects Hunter Lacey brushes up his brows using the Kulfi Free the Brow Clear Brow Gel.
