Bhatty says that liquid formulations are the easiest to work with, but cream blush isn’t entirely out of the question.
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Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2026
Pretty early on Europeans became obsessed with skin whitening creams—again, problematic—many of which contained really, really harmful ingredients, also problematic, like lead and mercury.
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Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2026
Maybe your $6 drugstore lotion became a $40 luxury brand, or your basic streaming plan turned into the premium version.
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Jasmin Suknanan,Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2026
How to apply it properly Start with a cream or lotion 15 to 30 minutes before going outside, and work it into the skin like a massage so no spot is missed.
The new Sweet Marshmallow layering balm is a blend of orchid, marshmallow, and musk, according to the brand, while the Fruity Pear layering balm is a blend of pear, lotus blossom, and white wood.
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Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2026
The next generation of lip balms taps into that nostalgia while being equal parts practical and aspirational.
Bolstered with titanium dioxide for sun protection, the budget-friendly salve also contains glycerin, which contributes to a dewy skin look.
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Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Amazon’s generous selection of early Prime Day deals, which serve as both a salve for the wait and a reason to get even more excited for the main event.
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