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LUMIFY® Redness Reliever Eye Drops ($14.99)
LUMIFY contains a unique, FDA-approved formulation never before available that reduces redness with amazing results. Just one drop works in one minute and lasts up to eight hours to help eyes look whiter, brighter and more naturally radiant. USE AS DIRECTED.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum ($69)
This powerful, ultra-fine vitamin C serum is designed to boost radiance both instantly and over time. Each use minimizes the appearance of dark spots and discoloration while dramatically resurfacing uneven texture. Massage a few drops onto the face and neck after cleansing using a gentle upward motion.
Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm ($30)
This dermatologist-developed multipurpose ointment is designed to protect, nourish and heal dry and damaged skin. Apply it wherever skin needs some major TLC: after procedures (think: lasers or chemical peels), on chapped lips, dry hands, ragged cuticles, cuts, scrapes, burns or severely dry or sensitive skin. Even better, its petrolatum- and allergen-free.
Hello Activated Charcoal Epic Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste ($5.99)
A fluoride- and charcoal-infused toothpaste designed to whiten teeth, detox the mouth, prevent cavities and freshen breath with help from natural ingredients. Use it like any other toothpaste, just be sure to clean up your sink after. The formula is black but quickly rinses.
OLIKA Birdie ($8.99)
A picture-perfect hydrating hand sanitizer that contains hand sanitizing spray and 10 dry wipes to effectively capture dirt and grime on the go. Using it is easy: Spray the sanitizing liquid onto wipes to create a fresh towelette wherever you are. Twist the OLIKA logo on the hip to the back of the bird to unlock and press down on the head to spray.
YENSA Pumpkin Turmeric 2-in-1 Radiance Polishing Mask ($45)
A two-in-one nourishing mask and polish formulates with eight orange superfoods to gently exfoliate, hydrate and resurface skin in minutes. 8SuperOrange Essence combines collagen-boosting pumpkin, soothing turmeric, tone-evening ginger, discoloration-busting papaya and grapefruit, smoothing rice and coco shell powder, and honey sugar blend to help retain moisture.
LivOn Lypo-Spheric™Vitamin C ($32.95)
Each packet of this encapsulated vitamin C (celebs swear by it) contains 1,000 mg of vitamin C wrapped in double-layered spheres (liposomes) that protect the vitamin through the digestive system and transport it into the bloodstream for absorption in the cells. Take one packet one to two times daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Georgette Klinger Argan Oil Cleansing Gel ($24)
This luxe cleanser marries the nourishing properties of an oil with the deep-cleaning power of a gel cleanser. Every wash creates a clean canvas, promotes healing and repair, restores supple texture and helps prevent visible signs of aging. Key ingredients include argan, olive and bergamot oils to attract the oil in the skin and wash them away, along with green tea extract to soothe inflammation and shield skin from environmental harm.
Hot Tresses Moisturizing Rehab Leave-In ($27)
A lightweight, nutrient-dense hair moisturizer that helps break dependency on heat styling. Ideal for fine, coarse, oily, curly, dry, colored and normal hair types, it makes air-drying strands easier than ever. Just apply a small amount to your palm and spread evenly through wet hair, focusing on the ends and avoiding the scalp. Style as usual or allow to air-dry.