Drench your skin

Drinking water isn't the only way to provide your skin with its benefits. Cosmetics companies have long been adding [H.sub.2]O to skin-care products to help infuse skin with moisture from the outside in. Now, scientists at Lancome have simulated the water naturally found in healthy, young skin by adding calcium, zinc and manganese, as well as amino acids to their formulations. The result: Moisture is instantly absorbed. This patented water complex can be found in Lancome's Aqua Fusion ($34; lancome.com), an oil-free moisturizer that won't clog pores and is available with and without SPF 15. Turn the page for more water-based beauty products.

Edited by Valerie Latona and Kristina Ferrante Coleman

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