Shea nuts are the key ingredient in shea butter, the coveted substance in high-end cosmetics and moisturizers.

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Her advice is to start with clean eyes, since these shadows double as moisturizers, and not to overdo it.

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Face cleaners, pricey moisturizers and dental care products all also command more for the label and marketing than for performance.

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He also says moisturizers are added.

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