Top Beauty Discoveries of the Past 40 Years

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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?

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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