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BIG, BOLD
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OH, HONEY! |
Argan oil, the latest ingredient to pop up on cosmetic labels, is sourced from the nuts of the argan tree, native to Morocco. Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it addresses everything from scars and wrinkles to eczema. While scientific evidence is scant, women in Europe and northern Africa have used it for centuries.  Nivea Pure & Natural Body Milk, formulated with 95% natural ingredients, is enriched with organic argan oil, which helps nourish and protect dry skin. |
Extreme lashes, long and feathery, are the look du jour for 2012, bringing with it a host of new products. Building lashes is so pivotal that some women are getting prescriptions to products like Latisse. Instead, head to the beauty counter for:  COVERGIRL LashBlast Length Mascara (with Elasta-Nylon) gives lashes length and drama. L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara adds natural looking thickness. |
Royal jelly, the rage of the ’80s, makes a comeback. Swarm to the beauty counter for a beauty boost with products like  NUXE Rêve de Miel Hand & Nail Cream. The rich formula taps into honey’s soothing properties to banish dryness. Burt’s Bees Radiance Night Cream offers a healthy dose of royal jelly to nourish the skin. |
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 THAT’S CORRECT
Few of us still have the perfect skin we were born with, but it’s something we strive for. Cosmetic companies focus on research and development to formulate correctors for common skin flaws.  Marcelle Revival Brown Spot Corrector Roll-on uses glycolic acid and arginine to speed up cell renewal and reduce the look of brown spots that mar flawless skin.  Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot helps even out skin affected by acne scars or sun spots.  Olay Professional Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol tackles adult blemishes with salicylic acid, a proven ingredient that speeds healing of acne blemishes. Can you reduce the appearance of stretch marks? Users report success with  Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy after applying it for 12 weeks. |
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 ENCAPSULATED
Beauty in a capsule: what a godsend! It takes the  guesswork out of how much to use + it’s an easy-to-pack, no-spill solution for travelers. If you’re headed south for the winter, pack sunscreen and capsules for an easy getaway. Tormented winter skin thrives again with  NeoStrata Skin Barrier Rescue Moisturizing Capsules (with raspberry oil).  Elizabeth Arden’s INTERVENE Skin Tone Perfecting Capsules are jam-packed with Vitamin C, promising a smoother, more even-looking complexion. |
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PLUMP UP THE VOLUME
Flat lips are out. The pouty mouth was spotted on Europe’s runways. Products specifically designed to add volume include  Pupa Volume Lipstick, formulated with hyaluronic acid. Keep shades light, especially on thin lips. To fill out lip wrinkles at the dermatologist’s office , a new all-Canadian filler product has landed. Ovita HV does wonders to put volume back into aging faces and smooths deep lines, like the nasolabial folds (from the corner of the mouth to the nose). H&L
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