If you've ever tried mattifying skincare products, you know they can be hit and miss. And the misses? Well, they can be downright ugly. I'm talking about the chalky white residue that sets up shop on your T-zone in place of the usual shininess. (Uh, I'd rather just take the oil, thanks.) Anyway, I'm happy to attest that <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/home/index.aspx" target="_blank">Kiehl's new Rare Earth Collection</a> does none of this nonsense: it just plain works. (I was actually treated to a facial using these products a few weeks ago, and I was devoid of shine from mid-afternoon up until bedtime. Not bad!) Here's what the collection includes:<!--more-->
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<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/cleansers/rare-earth-deep-pore-daily-cleanser.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser</a> ($29.50 for 150 mL)</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/toners/rare-earth-pore-refining-tonic.htm" target="_blank"> Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic</a> ($26.50 for 250 mL)</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/moisturizers/rare-earth-pore-minimizing-lotion.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion</a> ($39 for 75 mL)</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/facial-masques/rare-earth-pore-cleansing-masque.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque</a> ($26 for 142 g)</td>
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