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Best in Beauty: Give me a boost

Boosters are drops that you can add to serums or lotions to target specific skin concerns. Whether you need added moisture, wrinkle reduction, dark spot elimination or more, there’s an option for you.

By Editorial August 15, 2016 at 10:00 am

Click to enlarge / Photo by Mike Ramm
Click to enlarge / Photo by Mike Ramm

Customization has finally crossed over into skin care. You can have a shirt cut to your exact measurements and lipstick matched perfectly to your skin tone, and now you can tailor your morning routine to suit your needs that day. Boosters are drops that you can add to serums or lotions to target specific skin concerns. Whether you need added moisture, wrinkle reduction, dark spot elimination or more, there’s an option for you.

1. Green coffee helps to eliminate toxins in the skin from pollution and restore radiance to a dull complexion. // Clarins Detox Booster, $39

2. Made with 99.8 percent high-potency vitamin C, this powder can be mixed into serums or moisturizers to prevent premature aging and tone complexions. // Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder, $39

3. Sea grass and water lily extracts protect the outer layer of skin against moisture loss. // H20 + Beauty Oasis Moisture Boost Serum, $38 

4. Vitamin B3 will visibly reduce pore size, even skin tone and combat signs of aging. // Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster, $42

5. Pathenol repairs tissue, while algae extract and hyaluronic acid help retain moisture. // Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster, $56

(August 2016)

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