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8 New Beauty Products to Upgrade Your March
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Eye-Catching Highlighter
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder in White Raven, $4.99 at Wet n Wild
We’d understand if you bought this just for the super cool embossed skull. But luckily, it’s more than just a pretty face: it's a fantastic highlighter, too. The formula goes on easy and the highly pigmented shade is bold — a frosty, iridescent white. So fun for a night out or a more dramatic look. And at under $5, it’s never been more affordable to experiment.
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The Coolest Fragrance
Proenza Schouler Arizona Eau de Parfum, $100 at Saks
The very first fragrance from the ultimate cool-girl clothing brand is gorgeous with a capital G. A blend of white cactus flower and orris, this creamy floral manages to strike that elusive balance between smelling both fresh and sexy.
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On-the-Go Deodorant
Secret Freshies, $4.99 at Target
Can you guess what’s hiding in these little pastel orbs? It’s not lip balm...it’s antiperspirant. Yep, tucked inside each one is that top-notch Secret formula you know and love, now made discreet — and adorable. Perfect for travel, the gym, the office or anywhere else you may need a surreptitious swipe of deodorant.
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Volume-Boosting Mascara
Benefit Cosmetics BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara, $24 at Sephora
We heart a good volumizing mascara but they have a downside, too. Bulking up your lashes with tons of product tends to feel heavy. So we were thrilled to find this formula, which adds massive thickness without the weight. The secret is “aero-particles,” an extremely light material frequently used in space technology. But trust us: you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know they make lashes look incredible.
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Bliss-ful Face Mask
Bliss Mighty Marshmallow Bright & Radiant Whipped Mask, $16 at Bliss
High-end spa brand Bliss has reinvented itself — at much lower prices. The line still offers amazing skin care and body products (and has tons of new products) but you’ll now be able to find them at Target and Ulta. One of our favorites is this mousse-like face mask with marshmallow root extract, vitamin C and lemon oil that leaves skin soft and glowy.
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Light-as-Air Night Cream
Dr. Brandt Skincare Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask, $52 at Sephora
Slathering on a night cream before you go to sleep is a must. But we’re over greasy, heavy, get-all-over-your-pillow formulas, thank you very much. That's why this lightweight gel-cream is particularly amazing. It feels cooling, refreshing and weightless on your skin, but still softens and hydrates like a dream while you dream.
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Metallic Manicure
Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in 5th Ave Fortress, $18 at Smith & Cult
We typically spend way too much time debating all the different colors at the nail salon. But our next visit should be a breeze now that we’re smitten with this gorgeous metallic. A little bit edgy, a little bit girly, this striking silver has the prettiest blush-pink undertone.
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Supercharged Dry Shampoo
IGK Direct Flight Multi-Tasking Dry Shampoo, $27 at Sephora
When you’ve gone way too many days without washing your hair, this heavy duty dry shampoo will be your savior. It has a high percentage of cleansers (think turmeric and charcoal powder) to soak up oil and freshen up your strands, no shower required.
