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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.
“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.