Beauty Tips

Gold Medal-Worthy Beauty Products from Around the World

As the world prepares to watch the Summer Olympics, we decided to host our very own beauty-themed games. Behold the winningest products from around the globe

by Sharon J. Yi

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France Gold: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid, $32.95. From the company that gave us the first "shaka shaka" technology, this sunscreen has emulsifiers which, when shaken, help combine all the ingredients, so that they penetrate the skin faster and leave no residue behind. "I'm a firm believer that physical/mineral sunscreens are best because they don't produce free radicals like chemical sunscreens, and this one is the original," says Dawn Davis, New York City Editor.

Silver: Caudalie Divine Oil, $48. Senior Editor Sarah Carrillo, says, "It smells absolutely amazing (the scent is inspired by the South of France), moisturizes without feeling greasy, and gives my skin a nice glow that's perfect for summer."

Bronze: Laboratoires Dermatologiques d'Uriage Roseliane Cream.* Special Projects Editor Audrey Fine says, "This French cream totally helps calm and soothe rosacea and red skin. It's a miracle worker."

* Not available in the U.S. Great excuse to fly to France.

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i would love to try those

by LittleBunny Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate

Nice products

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:41AM Report as inappropriate

Interesting article. Thanks.

by muellsrus Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 05:57PM Report as inappropriate

awesomee

by Nicole2814 Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:16PM Report as inappropriate

I think I may have to try to find these items!

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:28AM Report as inappropriate

Uriage Roseliane cream is my favorite. Its the only thing the works to take the redness out of my skin. I apply it as a moisterizer and it keeps my face looking neutral and beautiful..no more blotchiness!

by MalloryD Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 07:04PM Report as inappropriate

Great story.

by nicky22 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 12:06PM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting!

by cheydy15 Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 03:47PM Report as inappropriate

I was a little underwhelmed by the YuBe skin cream. It's kind of greasy and really medicinal smelling.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:10PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely seen some of these before - really interesting!

by schien Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 03:22PM Report as inappropriate