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acne fighter
Acne has a new combatant, one that promises to reduce breakouts and excess oil while healing and soothing skin. SkinMedica’s new Acne System includes a foaming wash, treatment cleanser and treatment lotion, which delivers benzoyl peroxide without irritating the skin. Used together, this system reduces surface bacteria on the skin. The result — a healthy, clear complexion with no dryness or irritation. SkinMedia Acne System, $100, Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics
level the playing field
All hair is not created equal, so Matrix came out with color-depositing foam conditioners to revitalize dulling locks. Blonde hair is prone to split ends, breakage, overall damage and dulling. Brown hair often succumbs to dryness and can appear undernourished, matte and without depth. Redheads can have uneven porosity and visible color oxidation, so color tends to dull and fade very fast. Each shade of blond, brunette and red is broken down further into warm and cool tones for truly customized results. The foam delivery system takes the fear out of using color depositing products as the dye disperses more evenly to prevent streaking. While all color-treated hair tends to be dry and is easily oxidized, each specific shade of color is prone to different issues and should be treated with a customized formula. Shade Memories Shampoos, $15.95, and Conditioners, $16.95, Beauty Center
pretty palette
We love it when a beauty company comes out with a product dedicated to someone important to the company. Enter the Prettiest Palette from Trish McEvoy, created to honor former regional manager for the company, Ann-Marie Sava-Duncan, who battled cancer for eight years. “Ann Marie was a truly amazing woman better known to all of us as ‘The Prettiest,’ ” according to the company. The palette contains her favorite Trish McEvoy products. Net proceeds from The Prettiest will be contributed to the Tommy and Romano Sava-Duncan Foundation, created for the education and rearing of Sava-Duncan’s two sons. Trish McEvoy The Prettiest Collection, $95, Neiman Marcus
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