If you want an intense formula and weird hue, Make-Up Forever is your brand. But for all their pro-level wackiness (mustard yellow liquid pigment? A range of fake moustaches?), an easy neutral will pop up, like mother of pearl-infused Diamond Powder. It's a bit wearable glitter, a bit shimmer dust, and goes on sheer enough that its loose, flyaway texture won't ruin the rest of your face. Peachy-warm Bronze is good for glowy springtime realness.
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When the sun comes out, you have to rethink those alcohol-loaded sprays and gels that will strip your color and fry your hair. But then oily, "nourishing" sun care products often render you limp of 'do. For something with more tumescence, turn to Amsterdam-based salon line Keune's Gelee Spray, a spray gel with UV protection and serious holding power. There's a stiffy joke to be made here, but we're not touching it.
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Back before the dollar went south, BD would actually make trips to Paris to stock up on anything by nature-loving pharmacy brand Nuxe. Their latest bit of brilliance: patent-pending anti-cellulite Tonific Minceur. The gee-whiz ingredients are de-fattifying caffeine, boosted by Indian Jangli seeds and Guggul resin. Sounds curry-licious, but the soft texture, fast absorption visible firming are what sold us. Available at Barneys New York, 212-826-8900.
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Another argument for Francocentrism, G.M. Collin, has just launched a men's line they tout as the first "dermo-corrective" skincare for gents—with nanotechnology for maximum penetration. Since we do not have microscopes at our disposal, we'll simply vouch for Hydrating Cream's feather-light texture, 4711-ish scent, skin-plumping effect and, yes, it did enter our epidermis with efficiency. Of course now that we said we liked it, we're expecting it not to call us for days. Available at Oasis Day Spa, 212-254-7722.
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