STYLE Editor’s Picks

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RX FOR SUNSCREEN Ambi Skincare Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 ($12.49; Walgreens) New Jersey-based der- matologist Jeanine Downie advocates, RX FOR LIFTING “[Those with] darker Kiehl’s Facial Fuel “Heavy skin tones should avoid sun- Lifting” Moisturizer for Men screens that are chalky. Always ($40; kiehls.com) “As one look for a sunscreen with SPF ages, the nasolabial folds 30 that [won’t clog your pores].” deepen and forehead furrows become more prominent,” explains plastic surgeon Carlos RX FOR DARK SPOTS Burnett of New Jersey. Specific Beauty Derma- tologist Strength Dark Spot Corrector Pads RX FOR MOISTURE ($59.99; specific- Clinique for Men beauty.com) Says Anti-Age Moistur- Miami dermatologist BEST izer ($36; Clinique. Heather Woolery- com) “A strong Lloyd, “[The darken- moisturizer is essen- ing] of various areas of tial. Thicker creams the face is a common ANTI-AGING should be applied two complaint [from African- to three times a day, Americans].” These pads especially to damp brighten and even skin tone. skin immediately after for cleansing,” says Vashi, who is the director of the Boston University Center for Ethnic Skin. Try this unique hydrator Him & for major impact.

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