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8 Beauty Inventions That Changed Our Lives

From express laser facials to nail polish strips, we'd be rolling in the Benjamins if only we'd thought of these genius beauty inventions first
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Skin Laundry Signature Laser Facial, $75
"I want great skin, but I have zero interest in spending hours of my life getting expensive treatments in my dermo's office. I never thought I'd go for a high-tech cosmetic treatment … until Skin Laundry hit my radar. Think: Drybar for laser facials. Skin Laundry does one thing, and they do it very well. Licensed registered nurses at the sleek, minimalist shops perform Skin Laundry's Signature Laser Facial, which zaps deep-down dirt and bacteria and stimulates collagen production with two different lasers. All in 10 minutes -- less time than it takes a fresh manicure to cure. It's the perfect concept: express laser facials in a chic and subtly clinical setting, but none of the logistical hoopla (or expense) of a dermo visit. I'd give anything to turn back time to invest in this genius endeavor. There are two (soon to be three) locations in Southern California, and there's no doubt the quickie medical facial concept will take off in other parts of the country." - Colleen Rush, Executive Editor

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Dry Shampoo
"I came to the dry shampoo craze late, but now I'm beyond obsessed. Partially for the sloth factor, since I'm about as lazy as they come about my hair, but also for the volume benefits. I have the flattest roots ever, but with lovely pouffy ends, and dry shampoo is a miracle worker when it comes to lifting and balancing out my hair. Prive Volumizing Dry Shampoo, $29, is one of my favorites." - Sarah Carrillo, Senior Editor

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Latisse
"I wish I'd invented Latisse! I was hooked on mascara from the first swipe as a teenager. So much so, in fact, that I would pile on layers of it, hoping to make my short, stubby lashes as dramatic as possible. Latisse makes lashes naturally full, long and thick -- and could have helped me avoid some major clumpy eye makeup moments." - Tiffanie Petett, Assistant Editor

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Salt Spray
"I have the type of hair that looks like a mermaid's on a good day, and matted seaweed on a bad one. Rather than spending serious styling time going straight, I've found that it's better to just embrace and enhance the beachy look. To get the perfect (faux) surfer girl waves, I use Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. I wish I had invented salt spray ... it's pure genius to bring the ocean's salty, styling magic wherever you go." - Lila Glick, Intern

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Essie Sleek Stick Nail Appliques, $10.25
"I love the look of freshly lacquered nails, but when it comes to waiting for them to dry, I have the patience of a five year old. I've never given myself a manicure that lasted more than three minutes without getting nicked. Essie Sleek Stick Nail Appliques mean zero drying time, and they last much longer than a typical manicure. They also come in cool nail art designs (floral print! lace! polka dots!) that I could never paint on myself." - Emily Woodruff, Intern

BY DAWN DAVIS | AUG 16, 2013 | SHARES
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