The same school of thought can be applied to the skin-care industry, which is rife with examples of backed-by-science products that have cult-like followings of devoted fans, despite their infamously horrid scents. But as the products' reputations have solidified through the years, cementing them as part of the elite "cult favorites" category, have their seemingly unappealing scents actually added to their appeal?
Take, for example, vitamin C serums. They may currently be the go-to when it comes to brightening, skin-tone-evening formulas, but if you've ever used one that's not heavily loaded with artificial fragrance , you know that they smell like hot dog water. That unfortunate yet familiar smell includes some of the most research-backed, dermatologist-recommended vitamin C serums on the market, like SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic.
The serum, which launched in as the result of 40 years of research, is often regarded as the gold standard of topical vitamin C formulas. CE Ferulic "has a short ingredient list, which indicates there may be less chance of irritation," explains cosmetic chemist Lalita Vedantam.
The formulation is stable and can effectively fight free radicals. The serum's odor, however, is less well-documented. Evan Rieder, who is one of only three physicians in the U.
Other honorable mentions on the "hold your breath while applying" list include: Sunday Riley Good Genes which has been said to smell like expired yogurt , Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 which is made with vinegar, and horseradish and onion extract and smells, well, like that and SK-II Facial Treatment Essence the fermented yeast included in the formulation is likely responsible for its funky sour aroma.
But besides their scents, which we can group under the "hot garbage" category for the sake of simplicity, what these products have in common is their wildly devoted legion of fans around the globe. This cult-favorite daytime vitamin C serum delivers advanced environmental protection while improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and brightening the complexion.
Apply four to five drops in the morning after cleansing, and reap the antioxidant benefits throughout the day. If pairing it with the Biologique Masque Vivant, a great tip is to either apply it to the skin before the mask to prep the skin or add a couple drops to the mask to help liquify the gooey consistency. This lactic acid treatment deeply exfoliates the dead surface cells that dull the complexion to restore clarity and smoothness to the skin.
We know more than ever about dinosaurs. New species, new insights, new hypotheses. But one aspect of dinosaur lives we know precious little about is how they would have smelled — to us or, more importantly, to each other. The first is a lack of direct evidence. Our species relies greatly on sight and touch. More often that not, we try not to smell the entirety of the world around us.
And yet we know that smell was important to at least some dinosaurs. To go back to that all-too-dominant favorite, every dinosaur fan knows that Tyrannosaurus rex had a relatively large olfactory bulb compared to the rest of the brain. So did other predatory dinosaurs like Allosaurus , making these dinosaurs above average at detecting smells.
The earliest birds — dinosaurs themselves — inherited these abilities. A good sniffer can be critical to finding food, regardless of what meat and veggie mix a particular species preferred. What I wonder about, though, is whether non-avian dinosaurs communicated through scent.
Skip navigation! Story from Skin Care. When we found out back in March that Sunday Riley's new Luna Sleeping Night Oil sold out instantly on Sephora's website upon launch , let's just say our interest was piqued. Now, before everyone understandably starts complaining, I'm just going to get this out in the open now: This oil ain't cheap.
Its benefits come at a pretty steep price tag — one that I may have rolled my eyes at. But, hear me out before you start chastising and, also keep in mind that Sephora has a fantastic return policy.
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