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New World ORDER
Vanities/Beauty
Not long ago, luxury beauty meant heady formulas, over-the-top packaging, and ingredients best left to the fine print. But as the industry contemplates the larger impact—on our bodies, the planet, and even a leggy stick bug—today's elevated brands strike a balance of ethos and aesthetics. Westman Atelier's handsome Lip Suede compact skips petrolatum in favor of marula and cherry oils; Kindred Black's Slow Skincare line goes plastic-free with sculptural glass vessels. Who can deny the thrill of a new, and well-intentioned, bauble? —Laura Regensdorf
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