The Best Beauty Sales of the Week
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As the Strategist's deals editor, I sift through hundreds of discounts every day. Some of my favorite finds are in the beauty bins: The price drops are impressive, and there's almost always something from our archives in the mix. And each week, I find the best-of-the-best beauty products on sale across the internet exclusively for Beauty Brief newsletter subscribers and present them to you here.
Paula's Choice The UnScrub
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm Lip Treatment
For Labor Day weekend, Paula's Choice is offering 20 percent off sitewide and 30 percent off orders over $100. (Make sure you use the code SAVE30 at checkout for the latter). Personally, I'd suggest stocking up on Best in Class face scrubs , exfoliators , and lip balms before dry-skin season hits. And Amazon is price-matching most products, if you'd prefer to shop there.
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Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum
Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Vitamin C + Glutathione Moisturizer
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Dr. Idriss Major Fade Flash Mask
Everything is 20 percent off at Dr. Idriss for Labor Day. We really like the Major Fade system, especially the moisturizer . "Not only are my acne scars, which were starkly red against my pale skin, much lighter, but my overall complexion is brighter, too," says former Strategist writer Rachael Griffiths . "My skin also feels deeply nourished and moisturized — despite the fact that the moisturizing last step is a gel and not my usual cream."
Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
This moisturizer from acne-zapping brand Differin is one of our top picks for oily , acne-prone skin. It utilizes micropearl technology, which absorbs excess sebum and also gives skin a matte finish.
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
Drag queen Farrah Moan is an evangelist for this moisturizer. "I recommend it to anyone I talk to about products," she says. It's packed with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which hydrates and brightens skin over time.
Youth to the People Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream
Youth to the People's lightweight gel moisturizer is ideal for oily skin, since it hydrates without clogging the skin. "My skin feels supple (but never greasy) after applying," says writer Arielle Avila .
Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask
Apply this face mask overnight whenever your skin is looking particularly dull or feeling extra tight and dry. It's formulated with THD (a gentle, fatty vitamin C) for brightening, squalane for hydration, and hyaluronic acid for moisture.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream
For extremely dry under-eye skin, try one of our best drugstore eye creams . It's a variation on Neutrogena's popular Hydro Boost gel cream (our longtime best face moisturizer ).
Osea Gloss & Glow Duo
Osea 30 Years of Bestsellers Set
Osea recently launched a few skin-care bundles to celebrate its thirtieth birthday. Both contain our best overall body oil , in addition to some other nice seaweed-rich serums, cleansers, and lip products.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Hair Repair Set
This nice-smelling hair-care set includes shampoo, conditioner, and the beachy detangling spray that Nicky Hilton uses on her daughters' hair.
Shark SpeedStyle Pro Ionic Hair Dryer
The Shark SpeedStyle dries hair quickly, has continuous temperature monitoring to reduce the chances of heat damage, and adjusts heat based on the attachment used.
Ghd Gold Flat Iron - 1"
Hairstylist Yene Damtew, whose client list includes Michelle Obama, is a fan of Ghd flat irons because they're sleek, lightweight, and good at creating a range of hairstyles without damaging hair.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer
This sweatproof under-eye concealer is a great buildable option. A little goes a long way, so start with a tiny dab and working up from there
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