
Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil
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Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil |
Q: I HAVE OILY SKIN. IS IT OK TO USE AN OIL-BASED CLEANSER? A: Surprisingly, yes. Oil-based cleansers won’t block pores or create junior high–like breakouts. Although you wouldn’t put baby oil on your face because gooey mineral oil clogs pores, the plant-based oils in oil-based cleansers easily absorb into your skin without trapping dirt. According to Clarins regional trainer Karen Wilkinson, some oil-based cleansers even contain essential oils, which means antioxidants and a slew of vitamins that cleanse without clogging. So why make the switch? Wilkinson explains oil-based cleansers don’t strip your skin like foaming cleansers can; they cleanse, then moisturize. Dry, combination and sensitive skin can get hooked, too. FLARE’s picks: Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel with Marula Oil, $36, Chanel Précision Huile Confort Silky Cleansing Oil, $46, and Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil, $75.

Good Skin Labs Citra-Peel High Intensity Resurfacing Peel
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Good Skin Labs Citra-Peel High Intensity Resurfacing Peel |
Q: HOW CAN I FRESHEN MY BLAH COMPLEXION FOR FALL? A: A summer of sun, surf and sand can leave your face feeling dry and dull. So why not rev up your skin with a classic at-home skin peel? Choose a gentle peel with natural ingredients (such as citric acid) to avoid the risk of redness or irritated skin. Shaunda Swackhamer, vice-president of product development for BeautyBank, explains that a peel speeds up natural cell turnover, resulting in brighter, clearer skin—fast. “Your cells flatten, bind together and look dull regardless of age. Peels initiate the exfoliating and renewal of cells—they’re the perfect solution for dull skin.” Gentle peels (read: no chemicals) can be used three times a week until you notice results, such as a reduction in wrinkles and smaller pores, then use them just once a week for maintenance. Don’t forget to follow up with a moisturizer that contains SPF, since fresh-from-a-peel skin is more sensitive to everyday sun. FLARE’s pick: Good Skin Labs Citra-Peel High Intensity Resurfacing Peel, $32.
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