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Who Is Allowed to Sell Skin Care?
Of the hundreds of new beauty products released last year, a foundation that doubles as skin care generated the most sales. Nars’ Light Reflecting Foundation was the biggest prestige launch in the US in 2022 by dollars, according to data from The NPD Group. Julia Sloan, deputy general manager of global marketing at Nars, said 70 percent of the ingredients in the Nars foundation are skin-care ingredients, including cacao peptides, milk thistle, biomimetic oat and Japanese lilyturf. As such, the product was marketed just like skin care. Nars’ website emphasises what the formula is made without (parabens, mineral oil and silicones) and lists the purported benefits of individual ingredients (less…
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The 11 best advent calendars to buy before they sell out
It’s almost here. It’s time to make your list and check it twice. The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching, and it’s never too early to start counting down the days to the holidays. Advent calendars are a fun and festive way to do so. Celebrate the Christmas season by treating yourself – or a loved one – to a whole month of surprises. There is an Advent calendar for every taste – from wine to beauty products. There’s even some for our four-legged friends! But they do sell out quickly, so get yours while supplies last. It was difficult to narrow it down, but below are…