1. Illumask Anti-Acne Light Therapy Mask$30 (for 30 treatments),
Futuristic and FDA-approved, this lightweight mask is inspired by pro light-therapy treatments proven to help treat acne. The inside of the mask is studded with mini LED lights, Lite-Brite style. Blue bulbs destroy bacteria that live deep within pores (responsible for cystic breakouts), while the red ones dry out overactive oil glands (preventing clogged pores). Acne sufferers saw a major decrease after they used it daily for 30 days.
2. Paul Mitchell Neuro Cell Hot Roller System$179.99,
Pop a roller onto the iPhone dock–like base, and choose the heat level that matches your hair type — fine, medium, or coarse. In just 8 seconds, it beeps, signaling it's ready to wrap-n-roll. The best part: These rollers won't lose steam. Each has a micro-heater built into its core, which keeps its temp in check.
3. Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster$30,
Turn your favorite lotion or sunscreen — any cream, really! — into a customized glow-getter. This serum is packed with DHA and erythrulose, which interact on the surface of your skin, fake baking it into a believable bronze. Whether your skin's like J. Law's or J.Lo's, three drops give you a sun-kissed look for up to five days. Just shake the drops from the bottle (it's calibrated to release one at a time) into a dollop of moisturizer, mix, and apply.
4. CND Vinylux Weekly Polish and Top Coat$9.90 each
The lasting power of gel minus base coat and annoying lamp time equals mani heaven! Apply two layers of the color-and-base-coat hybrid onto clean nails. Then sweep on the top coat — special polymers, fueled by natural light, continually make the polish stronger, minimizing chips. In fact, after testing a few hundred manis, more than 80 percent had zero chips after seven days. Bonus: It comes off with regular remover — no pro appointment necessary.
5. Prevage Anti-Aging + Intensive Repair Eye Serum$130,
Dreaming of an eye cream that smooths fine lines instantly? Wish granted! This one's packed with the most powerful antioxidants (idebenone, arazine, and thiotaine) that act like bouncers, protecting collagen fibers from being attacked by UV rays and pollution, while retinyl linoleate and peptides soften lines over time. However, its shrink-wrap–like formula is where the real magic happens: Studies show that 75 percent of women noted smoother, tighter skin in just 15 minutes. (The before-and-afters made our jaws drop!) And after eight weeks, 80 percent said their lids looked less heavy and hooded.
6. Color Wow Root Cover-Up$34.50,
This mineral powder is a doppelgänger for a foundation compact, except it's meant to cover up roots instantly. The tinted powder is laced with tiny positive-charged zinc particles that latch onto strands (which have a negative charge), camouflaging grays. Plus, it's water-resistant and sweat proof, so rainstorms and Spinning class won't cause it to run down your scalp. And the six multidimensional shades match just about any hair color from platinum to jet-black.
7. Galderma Mirvaso GelRx-only (see your dermatologist)
Huge news for rosacea sufferers: Mirvaso is the only FDA-approved topical treatment that decreases redness from the condition, which causes flushed skin. Like Visine for your face, it triggers blood vessels to temporarily tighten, so skin looks less red within about 30 minutes of applying it ... and stays that way for 12 hours.
8. Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow$32,
Think this looks sparkly? Brace yourself. Mix a dab of this cream shadow with the enclosed clear potion, and pat the color on your lid. Result: sparkles on steroids. Seriously, the stunning tinfoil-like pigment could last through a Beyoncé show — even if you were Bey.
9. Nexxus Color Assure Pre-Wash Primer$17.99,
Water seems pure and gentle, but it's a nightmare for color-treated hair. In the shower, it floods your naturally porous strands, dissolves color molecules, and sends your dye job swirling down the drain. To stop the madness, mist dry hair with this preshampoo treatment — the blend of lightweight almond, coconut, and argan oils helps seal the cuticle, so water can't get in. Result: color that lasts twice as long.
10. Garnier Ultra-Lift Transformer Anti-Age Skin Corrector$16.99,
Moisturizer, SPF, and a gentle-but-effective wrinkle treatment, this is the ultimate essential for those just getting into the antiaging game or who want a one-stop shop. This three-in-one formula is infused with pro-retinol, a gentler version of prescription-strength Retin-A (the gold standard of antiagers for more than 20 years). In four weeks, expect to see fewer lines and a firmer texture. In the interim, enjoy your newly perfected complexion — micronized pearly pigments give skin an airbrushed look.
11. Pantene Pro-V with Mosa Mint Oil Weekly Deep Cleanse$4.99,
Copper, found in most tap water, ups free radicals, the same Pac-Man–like molecules that break down your skin — only in hair, they break down keratin, the building blocks of strands, resulting in split ends, breakage, and dullness. While Pantene has infused most of their shampoos with EDDS, a molecule that draws out copper like a magnet, this Damage Detox line is packed with twice the amount.
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12. I-LipoxcellApproximately $250 per session
Shrink fat cells in stubborn areas (think tummy pooch!) and reduce the look of cellulite — all without going under the knife. This combo of infrared technology, lymphatic massage, and radiofrequency can shave off an inch in one 20-minute session. For best results, pros recommend 3 to 10 visits.
13. NeubelleApproximately $1,500 per session
For years, it was Botox or bust, but this new FDA-approved alternative uses radiofrequency rather than nerve-paralyzing injections to create a thermal injury that inhibits specific nerves. In about 30 minutes, you can smooth a full forehead (ask for numbing shots — it's not pain-free). Clinical studies show that it can last from eight months to a year and a half — about twice as long as Botox.
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