Look
Clarins: Double Serum Eye
You’ve heard that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Well, they’re also the windows to the sins and misdeeds of the body—including sun exposure, squinting, rubbing, and sleep deprivation—that result in lines, dark circles, and puffiness. Clarins is on the case with its new Double Serum Eye. It employs marjoram to help neutralize many of the epigenetic-aging impacts linked to lifestyle, turmeric extract to address chronological aging, niacinamide to lighten dark circles, and caffeine to deal with puffiness. The Clarins scientists tested the formula for one month on sets of twins and saw the biggest reductions in crow’s feet and dark circles, and improvements in skin smoothness and radiance. The serum comes in a dual-chambered bottle, familiar to fans of the classic Double Serum, which launched in 1985. It won’t absolve you of your sins, but it will forgive them effectively. ($86, clarins.com)
Scrub
Irene Forte: Red Algae Resurfacing Body Exfoliator
Summer is peak tomato, corn, and exfoliation season, when self-tanner needs a smooth surface to keep from streaking or blotching. You could use a loofah, but Irene Forte’s Red Algae scrub is so much more appealing. Forte’s products are known for combining the best of nature with real science—in this case, physical exfoliants from volcanic pumice and a negatively charged clay that attracts positively charged skin cells and whisks them away. The chemical exfoliation comes from three alpha hydroxy acids derived from grapes, apples, and lemons grown in Italy, where Forte’s products are made. The mineral-rich red algae helps hydrate the skin, which means the scrub won’t leave you high and dry. Your believable fake tan will thank you. ($105, ireneforte.com )
