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Editorial flat-lay of skincare serums and droppers on a linen surface — Vol. 14 — Serums, Sunscreens & Bond-BuildersPlate 01

By the Numbers

Products tested in-lab: 1,284
Dermatologists consulted: 37
Ingredients tracked: 612
Retest cadence: Quarterly

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