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Olaplex No.5 Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner

They say: A leave-in hair conditioner that features the brand’s Bond Building Technology as well as a high-adhesion sealing complex to repair and protect hair “from cortex to cuticle.”

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We say: Applied to damp hair after the shower, our tester found this product provided noticeable smoothing of strands after styling. Hair felt soft and appeared shiny.

$44 | Sephora

Vichy Minéral 89 100h Moisture Boosting Cream Rich Fragrance Free

They say: A new addition to the bestselling Minéral 89 skin care collection, this rich face cream features minerals, pure hyaluronic acid, squalane, and biolipids to provide 100 hours of hydration. The fragrance-free formula is billed as being suitable for dry to very dry skin.

We say: A little of this moisturizer goes a long way. Our tester subbed this moisturizer in for her go-to formula and found this product gave skin a big ‘drink’ of hydration. While a rich cream, it wore comfortably on skin.

$45.95 | Shoppers Drug Mart

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

They say: An exfoliating liquid with a leave-on formula. Suitable for dry to oily skin, the product features a blend of mandelic and lactic acids to address concerns such as texture and fine lines.

We say: Gentle yet effective, this exfoliating liquid has become a new go to in our tester’s skin care regimen. Applied to clean skin using a cotton round, she found the formula reduced the appearance of fine lines and pores with regular use.

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