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Top 100 Cosmetics Trends in August

From Time-Based Body Lotions to Compostable Fragrance Caps

— August 27, 2023 — Fashion
The August 2023 cosmetics round-up showcases some unique formulations, as well as some advancements in marketing, sustainability, and digital content creation.

The new B-Goldi Bright by Drunk Elephant stands out for its highly effective formula that promises to make skin stronger and improve one's complexion. The product features a blend of niacinamide, diglucosyl gallic acid, and mulberry leaf extract. For individuals with sensitive skin looking to alleviate skin irritation, Black-owned beauty and skincare company Sade Baron boasts The Eczema Care Set. This kit includes hypoallergenic, steroid-free, and dermatologist-tested formulas.

In the realm of technological innovation, the August 2023 cosmetics round-up calls attention to Shu Uemura's limited-edition stickers with micro NFC. The stickers provide access to three interactive augmented reality filters, ideal for digital content creation.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
96
Skincare-Based Luminizers
Skincare-Based Luminizers
This Brightening CC Luminizer Boasts 96% Skin-Caring Ingredients
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95
Dewy Self-Tanning Mists
Dewy Self-Tanning Mists
Dolce's Self-Tanning Mist is the Go-to for a Streak-free Application
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94
Lightly Exfoliating Moisturizers
Lightly Exfoliating Moisturizers
The Palo Plum Algae Overnight Treatment is Packaged in Aluminum
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93
Caribbean Superfood Skincare
Caribbean Superfood Skincare
Sweet July Skin Nourishes Skin with Papaya, Guava and Soursop
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92
Alluring Sandalwood Body Lotions
Alluring Sandalwood Body Lotions
Sade Baron's Velli Sandalwood Dewy Body Lotion is Nourishing
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91
Hydrating Floral Brightening Serums
Hydrating Floral Brightening Serums
Botanic Pretti5 Fuses TCM with Western Tech
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90
Hydrating Face-Tanning Mists
Hydrating Face-Tanning Mists
Dolce Glow's Acqua Hydrating Face Mist is Known as Self-Tanning Water
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89
Creamy Clay Masks
Creamy Clay Masks
Hero Cosmetics' Cleansing Clay Mask Doesn't Leave Skin Tight or Dry
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88
Viral Vanilla Lip Balms
Viral Vanilla Lip Balms
The rhode Vanilla Peptide Lip Treatment is Inspired by a Limited Release
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87
Moisture Retention Finishing Powders
Moisture Retention Finishing Powders
The CLE Cosmetics Hydro Blot Loose Powder Won't Dry Out Skin
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86
Instantly Hydrating Gel Moisturizers
Instantly Hydrating Gel Moisturizers
This Moisture Cream Boosts Barrier Function in Just an Hour
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85
Science-Backed Facial Duos
Science-Backed Facial Duos
The Instafacial Collection Rejuvenates Skin with "Power Molecules"
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84
Smoothing Makeup Primers
Smoothing Makeup Primers
Elate Beauty’s Prep Priming Serum Delivers a Strong Dose of Hydration
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83
Superwomen-Themed Lipsticks
Superwomen-Themed Lipsticks
ShikSona Beauty Unveils 'Empowering Work Hard, Play Hard' Collection
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82
Eczema-Targeted Skincare Kits
Eczema-Targeted Skincare Kits
Sade Baron's Eczema Care Set is Fragrance-free and Hypoallergenic
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81
Pimple-Fading Beauty Products
Pimple-Fading Beauty Products
Dermalogica's Post-Spot Fix Addresses Hyperpigmentation Concerns
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80
Naturally Derived Body Washes
Naturally Derived Body Washes
California Naturals' Body Wash Features Saw Palmetto & Blue Lotus
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79
Hybrid Beauty Events
Hybrid Beauty Events
SEPHORiA: House Of Beauty Can Be Experienced in Person & Virtually
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78
Everyday Hydration Skincare Products
Everyday Hydration Skincare Products
Gemini Beauty is Introducing Four New Products
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77
Super-Hydrating Skin Tints
Super-Hydrating Skin Tints
Hourglass' Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Boosts Moisture Levels by 52%
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76
Carrot Moisture Masks
Carrot Moisture Masks
Byroe's Golden Carrot Overnight Relief Mask Boosts the Suppleness of Skin
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75
Comprehensive Eye Makeup Kits
Comprehensive Eye Makeup Kits
Rinna Beauty Boasts a Trio of Iconic Eye Kits for Any Occasion
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74
Clean Ingredient Exfoliating Masks
Clean Ingredient Exfoliating Masks
Omy Laboratoires' Tri-Exfoliating Face Mask Helps with Melasma
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73
Nourishing Mascara Primers
Nourishing Mascara Primers
Too Faced's Eyelash Primer Adds Extra Length and Nourishment
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72
Lightweight All-In-One Serums
Lightweight All-In-One Serums
Introducing Daybird's Multitasking Tinted Serum, Moisturizer, & SPF
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71
Haute Fashion House Soaps
Haute Fashion House Soaps
The Céline Haute Parfumerie Soaps Come in Four Fragrances
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70
Peony-Infused Skincare
Peony-Infused Skincare
Rola Skin's Clean, Gentle Formulas Feature Korean Peony Extract
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69
Solstice-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
Solstice-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
Elate Beauty Launched the Solstice Collection on June 21st
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68
Minimalist Luxury Beauty Brands
Minimalist Luxury Beauty Brands
Rabanne is Venturing into Beauty with Sleek, Simplified Essentials
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67
Soft Foaming Cleansers
Soft Foaming Cleansers
Ilia's Soft Foaming Cleanser Features a Hydrating Sugar Complex
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66
Replenishing Illuminating Serums
Replenishing Illuminating Serums
Drunk Elephant's B-Goldi Bright Drops Fortify the Skin
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65
Shade-Finding Foundation Sets
Shade-Finding Foundation Sets
Haus Labs' At-Home Discovery Sets Help Shoppers Find Their Shade
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64
Superhero-Branded Silicon Rings
Superhero-Branded Silicon Rings
The DC Collection from Enso Rings Features The Justice League
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63
Plant-Powered Skincare Discovery Kits
Plant-Powered Skincare Discovery Kits
Province Apothecary’s Discovery Kit Gives Consumers a Taste
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62
Hydrating Thermal Water Serums
Hydrating Thermal Water Serums
The Uriage Thermal Water H.A. Booster Serum Revitalizes and Plumps
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61
Milky Bi-Phase Mists
Milky Bi-Phase Mists
Beekman 1802's Milk Shake Has One Phase for Hydrating and Another for Toning
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60
Guava-Infused Hand Creams
Guava-Infused Hand Creams
Trader Joe’s Guava Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream is Summer-Ready
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59
Spot-Fading Jelly Serums
Spot-Fading Jelly Serums
Lion Pose is on a Mission to Democratize Dermatology
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58
Love-Inspired Liquid Blushes
Love-Inspired Liquid Blushes
Moira Cosmetics Boasts the Love Steady Liquid Blush Collection
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57
Bump-Smoothing Body Lotions
Bump-Smoothing Body Lotions
Kopari's Deeply Moisturizing Lotion Reduces Rough Patches and KP
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56
Prebiotic Micellar Precleansers
Prebiotic Micellar Precleansers
Dermalogica's Micellar Prebiotic Precleanse is Nourishing
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55
Plant-Powered Skincare Boosters
Plant-Powered Skincare Boosters
Active Blast is a Transformative, First-to-Market Collagen Booster
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54
Beneficial Skincare-Inspired Cleansers
Beneficial Skincare-Inspired Cleansers
These CeraVe Products Support Dry and Acne-Prone Skin
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53
Unconventional Jackfruit Fragrances
Unconventional Jackfruit Fragrances
Dodo Jackfruit Edition Was Inspired by an Extinct Bird
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52
Virtual Tanner Try-Ons
Virtual Tanner Try-Ons
Bondi Sands' Virtual Try-On Experience Finds Perfect Self-Tan Shades
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51
Next-Generation Long-Wear Mascaras
Next-Generation Long-Wear Mascaras
The 5D Whip Lift Waterproof Mascara is Easy to Wear
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50
Time-Based Body Lotions
Time-Based Body Lotions
1HOUR—AFTER is a First-of-Its-Kind Body Care Company for Athletes
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49
Travel-Friendly Oral Care Kits
Travel-Friendly Oral Care Kits
RiseWell's Travel Size Bundle is a Four-Piece Oral Care Set
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48
Gold-Infused Body Oils
Gold-Infused Body Oils
Kopari's Golden Aura Body Oil Features Firming, Smoothing Pure 24K Gold
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47
Tulip-Infused Cleansing Jellies
Tulip-Infused Cleansing Jellies
Bloomeffects' Royal Tulip Cleansing Jelly Tube Works Like an Oil
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46
5-in-1 Firming Moisturizers
5-in-1 Firming Moisturizers
SKIN AT WORKS' Time Keeper Reduces Wrinkles in Fewer Steps
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45
Gemstone-Inspired Marbled Lipsticks
Gemstone-Inspired Marbled Lipsticks
The Marble Color Lipstick Adds Color & Skincare with a Swipe
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44
Facial Massage Tools
Facial Massage Tools
The Lymphatic Brush Promotes Lymphatic Drainage in the Face
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43
Sustainable Laundry Detergent Sheets
Sustainable Laundry Detergent Sheets
Spot Detergent Sheets Have No Parabens or Phosphates
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42
Clear Sun Serums
Clear Sun Serums
Naked Sundays Created a First-of-Its-Kind 100% Clear SPF50 Sun Serum
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41
Multi-Functional Milky Sunscreens
Multi-Functional Milky Sunscreens
Savor Beauty's Radiance Sun Milk is Versatile
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40
Dessert-Like Lip Masks
Dessert-Like Lip Masks
Jelly Ko's Gelato Glaze Lip Mask is Deliciously Hydrating
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39
Immersive Cleanser Pop-Ups
Immersive Cleanser Pop-Ups
CeraVe Cleanser Playland Shares the Fun of Facial Cleansing
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38
Multi-Sensory Skincare Exhibitions
Multi-Sensory Skincare Exhibitions
The SK-II SECRET KEY HOUSE Spotlights the Power of PITERA
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37
Problem-Solving Skincare
Problem-Solving Skincare
Prequel is a Dermatologist-Developed, Solution-Focused Skincare Brand
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36
Hands-Free LED Lip Masks
Hands-Free LED Lip Masks
The DRx SpectraLite LipWare Pro Boosts Collagen & Smooths Fine Lines
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35
Weightless Gel Moisturizers
Weightless Gel Moisturizers
Cerave's Ultra-Light Gel Moisturizer Instantly Soothes & Hydrates
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34
Hydrating Almond Body Mists
Hydrating Almond Body Mists
L'occitane En Provence Boasts the New Almond Delightful Body Mist
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33
Topical Skin Supplements
Topical Skin Supplements
THE PILL Shares the Benefits of Skincare Layering in a Bottle
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32
Blemish-Targeting Spot Treatments
Blemish-Targeting Spot Treatments
Fade Away by Bubble Skincare Addresses Painful, Inflamed Pimples
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31
Invisible Sunscreen Sticks
Invisible Sunscreen Sticks
Live Tinted's Hueguard is Clean, Clear Solid SPF Solution
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30
Cereal-Scented Nail Polishes
Cereal-Scented Nail Polishes
The Nails.INC x Froot Loops Collection Smells Sweet & Fruity
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29
Clean Neurocosmetic Skincare
Clean Neurocosmetic Skincare
Justhuman's Clean Products Deliver Results Fast
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28
AI Skin Type Detectors
AI Skin Type Detectors
Perfect Corp.'s Skin Type Detection Accurately Determines Skin Type
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27
Microbiome-Friendly Vegan Sunscreens
Microbiome-Friendly Vegan Sunscreens
Melixer Vegan Air Fit Sunscreen Contains Reed & Kale Extracts
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26
Empowering Doll Fragrances
Empowering Doll Fragrances
Barbie Eau de Parfum is a Fun and Uplifting Scent
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25
Customizable Cosmetic Stacks
Customizable Cosmetic Stacks
Subtl's Stak 2.0 Makes a Whole Makeup Routine Palm-Sized
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24
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
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23
Water Cream Moisturizers
Water Cream Moisturizers
Bubble Skincare's Cloud Surf Rebalances Skin & Minimizes Pores
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22
Intimate Sheet Masks
Intimate Sheet Masks
Bushbalm Created a Skin-Caring Soothing Mask for a Sensitive Region
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21
High-Performance Clean Skincare
High-Performance Clean Skincare
Hyphen Makes Environmentally Friendly Multi-Benefit Skincare
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20
Mood-Enhancing Soaps
Mood-Enhancing Soaps
Dr. Squatch's Limited-Edition Soaps Gently Exfoliate
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19
NYC-Inspired Nail Polishes
NYC-Inspired Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Concrete Jungle Collection Has 10 Shades
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18
Targeted Body Care Oils
Targeted Body Care Oils
Bushbalm's Soothing Body Care Oils Tackle Bumps, Ingrown Hair & More
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17
Invisible Acne Spot Treatments
Invisible Acne Spot Treatments
The Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Solution is a "Liquid Patch"
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16
Caffeinated Color-Changing Blushes
Caffeinated Color-Changing Blushes
Espressoh's Transparent Glassy Blush Reacts to the pH of Skin
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15
Sensitive Skin Exfoliating Serums
Sensitive Skin Exfoliating Serums
Herbivore Botanicals Recently Introduced Milky Way
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14
Clean Firming Serums
Clean Firming Serums
Goop's Youth-Boost Peptide Serum is Backed by a Plastic Surgeon
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13
One-Swipe Mascaras
One-Swipe Mascaras
The 1 Coat Wow! Extra Volumizing and Lifting Mascara Delivers Instant Results
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12
Potato-Infused Skincare Peels
Potato-Infused Skincare Peels
Beekman 1802's Rapid Resurfacing Milk Facial Has Potato Pulp Extract
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11
Painterly Gourmand Fragrances
Painterly Gourmand Fragrances
Sweet Almond Blossom Was Created with the Van Gogh Museum
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10
Glow-Boosting Sunscreen Serums
Glow-Boosting Sunscreen Serums
RMS Beauty's SuperNatural Radiance Serum Protects & Corrects
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9
Hands-Free Acne Treatments
Hands-Free Acne Treatments
FaceGym's Acne Light Shot is an LED Device for Clear Skin
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8
Mushroom-Infused Solid Cleansers
Mushroom-Infused Solid Cleansers
DamDam's Snow Mushroom Salt Cleanser Pairs with a Cornsilk Mitt
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7
Decadent Body Scrub Bars
Decadent Body Scrub Bars
Butter & Me Makes Indulgently Scented Dessert-Like Exfoliating Body Bars
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6
Bio-Enhanced Skincare Ranges
Bio-Enhanced Skincare Ranges
Orveda's Signature Products are Powerful and Effective
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5
Sensorial Shower Foams
Sensorial Shower Foams
Sundae's Whipped Shower Foams Come in Decadent Scents Like Chocolate
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4
Teeth-Brightening Glosses
Teeth-Brightening Glosses
Hismile's Glostik Tooth Gloss Reflects Light to Make Teeth Appear Whiter
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3
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
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2
Children's Program Nail Polishes
Children's Program Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen x Sesame Street Collection is Nostalgic
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AI-Powered Skincare Devices
AI-Powered Skincare Devices
The Tri-Light +SABI AI Uses Data to Enhance Users' Skincare Routines
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