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Açaí and Goji Berry Products Hold Back the Years
Packed with antioxidants, these products are primed to bring on a new age.
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by Leilani Labong
posted on August 29, 2008
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Twice as Nice
You don't have to convince us that Tarte's Double Dose Berry Boost & Gloss with açaí extracts works wonders on rough lips—you'd be preaching to the choir about its anti-inflammatory properties. We probably don't have to convince you that it's the best remedy for an eventful night at the drive-in. $21; available at Sephora (33 Powell St., 415-362-9360)
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Spoonful of Sugar
The Sugar Açaí Age-Delay Body Cream by Fresh gets its protective and nourishing properties from açaí oil—its antioxidant action is 10 times more potent than that of red grapes—and the fact that the sumptuous concoction is also rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids practically absolves you from downing another spoonful of cod-liver oil ever again. $65;
(301 Sutter St., 415-248-0210)
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Magic Wand
May we suggest a less costly, practically painless, totally portable crease-fighting alternative to Botox? Borba's Age-Defying Targeted Wrinkle Treatment with açaí extract comes in a palm-size wand—just sweep the roller ball over crow's feet and voilà! Instant youth. $40; available at Ulta
(1140 El Camino Real, San Bruno, 650-873-4225)
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Cool Aid
Since hydration is the first step on the road to improved skin elasticity (read: fewer wrinkles), give an ordinary glass of water a flavorful boost with Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals Super Berry Powder with Açaí, featuring a potent combination of antioxidants derived from raspberry, blueberry and that chocolaty jewel of the Amazon, açaí. $60; available at Nordstrom
(865 Market St., 415-243-8500)
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Corps Values
The luscious and all-natural Healthy Body Butter by Lavanila is specially formulated for the instant absorption of 30 essential vitamins and minerals, including goji-berry extract, which inflicts its antioxidant superpowers
on anything vaguely resembling a skin-damaging free radical. $25;
available at Sephora (2083 Union St., 415-614-2704)
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In the Mood
Look charmingly flushed without actually enduring any embarrassing situations: The O-Glow intuitive
cheek color by Smashbox is infused with a goji-berry-vitamin-C complex that provides transparent, natural cheek color for any skin tone. How do you like them apples? $26; available at Nordstrom
(865 Market St., 415-243-8500)
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Hot and Bothered
While we can vouch for the miracle that Murad's Redness Therapy Correcting Moisturizer with SPF 15 works on inflamed skin (you can thank the goji-berry extract for that), we can't guarantee that it'll work its magic on a crush-induced blush. $36; available at I-Spa (888 Howard St., 415-616-6597)
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