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W’s editors are always looking for what’s next. Here, eight recent beauty discoveries at the top of our list.
“My mother recently brought back an amazing stash of Korean sheet face masks from a trip to Asia. There’s one for practically any epidermal ailment. Yes, they make you look like Jason from Friday the 13th, but 20 minutes later, you’re glowing. When I’m ready to restock, I’ll be looking into the array available stateside at Peach and Lily.” – Vanessa Lawrence, Features Writer
Peach and Lily Sheet Mask Bundle: Power Combo Pack, $19, peachandlily.com.
“On a recent trip to Iceland, I went to the Blue Lagoon, a natural geothermal spa. This detoxifying and exfoliating mud mask helped me bring a little piece of the Lagoon back home.” – Sarah Leon, Senior Web Editor
Silica Mud Mask, 70 Euro, bluelagoon.com.
“This compact is like bronzer-lite. Dusting it on my cheekbones and the bridge of my nose gives the appearance that I slept really well and that a few minutes of said sleep took place out in the sun.” – Jane Larkworthy, Beauty Director
Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminizing Veil, $30, sephora.com.
“My best recent discovery is the French store Buly’s online shop. After reading about the store, the products, and their history last summer, I have longed to go to Paris just to get my hands on them. Thanks to their new website, I can finally buy the gorgeously-packaged pommades and huiles without breaking out my passport!” – Sarah Zendejas, Fashion Assistant
Buly pommade, 28 Euro, buly1803.com.
“I don’t often gush over skincare—much less acne treatments—but this anti-cyst treatment is something of a miracle worker. In one week, this serum cleared up my problem areas that months of experimentation hadn’t. Acne sufferers, you haven’t tried everything until you’ve tried this.” – Sue Williamson, Digital Editor
Renee Rouleau Anti-Cyst Treatment, $41, reneerouleau.com.
“My skin is super sensitive, so I was grateful when a friend directed me towards Alima’s mineral based makeup line. But it’s their simply designed brushes that I really fell in love with.” – Kat Herriman, Digital Editorial Assistant
Alima Pure Ultimate Face Brush Set, $98, alimapure.com.
“While this exfoliator contains a few little scrubbing granules, it’s the fruit enzymes that deliver smooth, baby soft skin. Leave it on like a mask for some extra sloughing.” – Katie Becker, Beauty Editor
Aurelia Refine & Polish Miracle Balm, $796, netaporter.com.
“The perfect sea salt spray — it texturizes without making my hair too stiff.” – Mia Adorante, Associate to the Fashion and Style Director
John Masters Organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray with Lavender, $16, ulta.com.
