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12 Beauty Products That Work On Everyone -- Yes, Everyone

Take the guesswork out of choosing the perfect products with these universally flattering picks
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The styler from the future
If you're anything like me, you probably crank the temperature up on your flat iron as high as it will go because the more heat, the better the style, right? Wrong, as I learned when introduced to the GHD Eclipse. This high-tech straightener maintains its single heat setting of 365 degrees (hot enough to style quickly and effectively with the least amount of damage), so it straightens or curls hair quickly and easily without frying it. It was designed to style tough-to-manage hair without having to turn up the heat to mega-damaging temperatures, but effectively styles thin or damaged hair equally well, thanks to the six heat panels (three on each side) that keep it at the optimal styling temperature.

As a bonus, it shuts off automatically after 30 minutes because everyone has been suddenly struck with the terrible uncertainty of whether they switched off their straightener (usually at the office or at an appointment and, thus, unable to do anything about it).

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The perfume that makes everyone smell delicious
Pour Le Monde perfumes don't contain any irritating synthetic ingredients, making them no-brainers for perfume-loving ladies with allergies or other sensitivities. And instead of what typically comes to mind when you hear the phrase "all-natural fragrance" -- admit it, you were thinking patchouli -- these perfumes smell right at home with the swanky designer fragrances you'd find at a high-end department store.

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The leave-in conditioner for everyone under the sun
Do you have colored hair? Brittle hair? Dry hair? No matter your hair type, Sexy Hair Soya Want It All 22 in 1 Spray has you covered, thanks to a nourishing blend of soy, cocoa and argan oil. In addition to benefits for the aforementioned hair types, it also resists humidity, de-tangles hair and helps protect against environmental stressors -- all without weighing it down or making it crunchy.

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The do-it-all moisturizer
We've sung the praises of coconut oil before, but in case you missed it, here's why every woman needs it: Not only is it an all-natural and healthy way to nourish skin, it also works overtime as a makeup remover, frizz-fighter, shaving cream... you name it. Still, slathering yourself in coconut oil from a jar is an extremely messy endeavor that can dissuade even the most devout coconut oil aficionado. That's where CapriClear, a 100 percent coconut oil spray, comes in. Not only is it convenient, it's fragrance-, color- and preservative-free, which, says, Miami-based dermatologist Betty Bellman, MD, who developed the product, makes it safe and effective for all skin types -- and all ages (even your little bambino). Another major plus: It dries almost instantaneously (not so for the from-the-jar variety). But like edible coconut oil, you can use CapriClear on your hair, your body, your cuticles -- the possibilities are endless. Just don't try to eat it.

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The palette that's a complete sell-out
In stores, that is. Though luckily for the human population, the Urban Decay Naked3 Palette has been restocked since all 17,000 palettes in the first batch sold out in a matter of hours last December. This palette features pinks, golds and mauves in a variety of finishes from super-sparkly to matte. The rosy undertones won't wash out fairer complexions, and they'll add warmth to darker skin tones. Bonus: Gonzalez says you can use the pinker shades as blush on fair skin tones, and for darker skin tones some of the more golden shades can be used as a highlighter for the cheekbones and brow bone.

Beauty product purchase fails: We've all been there. The amazing skin cream the saleswoman swore up and down by, the neon berry lip your best friend promised you could pull off, or the latest and greatest face oil your facialist admonished you for not owning. Make bad beauty purchases a thing of the past with these one-size-fits-all hair, makeup and skincare products that flatter everyone.
BY ALLIE FLINN | MAY 5, 2014 | SHARES
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