Check out the latest and greatest hair, skin, makeup, and grooming products, reviewed by our Beauty Buzz team (and the occasional What’s Up? staff member!)
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SPF 30 Fragrance-Free Sunscreen by Love Sun Body, $21/3.38 fl. oz.; $32/6.76 fl. oz., lovesunbody.com
Just because it’s January, doesn’t mean you should skip the sunscreen! Protect your skin and the environment with this natural mineral sunscreen, rated by the Environmental Working Group as a low hazard product. The hydrating, sheer lotion absorbs quickly into skin, is water resistant for up to 80 minutes, and offers a matte finish.
“This product is a beautiful representation of an in-demand product meeting the needs of consumers, while also taking into account environmental concerns. This sunscreen is not at all drying and is suitable for even the most sensitive of skin types. Highly effective, sustainable, and responsible product.” —Beauty Buzz Member Jillian Amodio, 29, Annapolis
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Antarctic Sea Mud Mask with Spearmint Oil by Bluebeards Original, $22/2 oz., bluebeardsoriginal.com
Sit back, relax, and refresh your skin with this once-weekly mud mask. Glycolic, lactic, citric, and ascorbic acids work together to exfoliate and shed dead skin cells, while spearmint oil and sea kelp increase blood circulation and clear up problem areas. Apply all over face and neck—avoiding the eye area—and let the mask set for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off gently with a warm washcloth.
“What pleasantly surprised me was the fresh tingling sensation of the spearmint oil. Like sipping a cup of hot cocoa with schnapps inside the warmth of a cabin overlooking an alpine lake, this product provided an amazing cool and crisp, yet comforting and soothing, sensation. This is more of a ‘treat yo’ self’ product that you may use after a long stressful week at work.” —Beauty Buzz Member Conor Reynolds, 26, Baltimore
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Hydrogel Eye Mask + Hyaluronic Acid by Blaq $29/5-pack; $49/10-pack, blaq.co
Leave the baggage at home! These undereye gel patches will wake up and brighten your look by reducing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. Activated charcoal absorbs excess oil and hyaluronic acid restores moisture and plumps skin. You’ll look like you got a full eight hours—even if you had a late night.
“Who knew? I finally found a product that really took away the puffiness under my eyes that I always wake up with! The activated charcoal really did the trick when it came to de-puffing my eyes. The mask felt so good when applied and it added moisture that I continued to feel throughout my day.” –Beauty Buzz Member Terrie Boucher, 61, Crownsville
