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    Global Skincare Trends

    From the anti-wrinkle mask popular in Korea to the filler coveted in Brazil, these are the beauty heroes trending around the world

    By Marie Claire
    Published 24 August 2015 In Features

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    From the anti-wrinkle mask popular in Korea to the filler coveted in Brazil, these are the beauty heroes trending around the world

    Trending in: Burkina FasoDior Capture Totale Dream skin 50ml, £105.

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    The star ingredient - Opilia - was found in Burkina Fasoin Africa. It helps skin lookless red and more radiant.

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    The star ingredient - Opilia - was found in Burkina Fasoin Africa. It helps skin lookless red and more radiant.

    HYDRATOR

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    Trending in: USA
    Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Edition Gold 75ml, £20

    A whole cast of Hollywood A-list stars choose this superhydrating face cream for long-haul travel.

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    Trending in: France
    Bioderma Micellar Water 250ml, £10.20

    Free of soap and alcohol, the French use this water to draw make-up, sebum and impurities from the skin.

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    Trending in: Brazil
    Vichy LiftActiv Advanced Filler 30ml, £31

    Retinol and LR2412 complex help the sun worshippers in Brazil visibly reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles.

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    Trending in: China
    Lancôme Advanced Génifique 30ml, £59

    It's so iconic in China that it's known as the 'little black bottle'. Targets skin firmness and skin texture

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    Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 100ml, £14

    The buzz around this homegrown cleanser is deserved as it leaves skin feeling soft and looking radiant.

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    Trending in: Korea
    Masque BAR Anti-wrinkle Sheet Mask, £9.99

    Collagen-infused to boost skin in minutes, there are shops in Korea that only sell sheet masks.

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    Eisenberg Brightening Emulsion 50ml, £53

    German women like the illuminating uniformity this gives. It helps cover the appearance of dark spots, too.

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