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    Top Beauty Discoveries of the Past 40 Years

    Photo by: courtesy of drugstore.com
    The Buf-Puf (1970s)

    This coarse sponge from 3M was too harsh for my 14-year-old skin, but it calmed my awful breakouts for a bit--guess which seemed more important... more 
    Photo by: courtesy of drugstore.com
    The Buf-Puf (1970s)

    This coarse sponge from 3M was too harsh for my 14-year-old skin, but it calmed my awful breakouts for a bit--guess which seemed more important at the time? less 
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    Tue, Nov 6, 2012 12:26 PM EST
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    By Jane Larkworthy, W Magazine



    As W celebrates its 40th birthday, I'd like to pay tribute to what's influenced me the most, listed in order of discovery (and since it is November, what better time for a formal thanksgiving?).




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