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/* --------------------------------------------------
   THE FORMULARY — PREMIUM EDITORIAL STYLESHEET 2026
   -------------------------------------------------- */

:root {
  --bg: #050509;
  --text: #f5f5f5;
  --muted: #b3b3b3;
  --accent-gold: #d4af37;
  --accent-gold-soft: #f7e9b5;
  --card-bg: #0d0d14;
  --border-soft: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
  --font-serif: "Georgia", serif;
  --font-sans: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* LIGHT MODE */
body.light {
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --text: #1a1a1a;
  --muted: #555555;
  --card-bg: #f5f5f5;
  --border-soft: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* GLOBAL */
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   HEADER
   -------------------------------------------------- */

header.site-header {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.header-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.site-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.site-nav a {
  margin-left: 22px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.site-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-soft);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   PREMIUM HERO (HB2)
   -------------------------------------------------- */

.hero-banner.premium-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 72vh;
  min-height: 520px;
  background-image: url('/images/hero-luxury-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.premium-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.premium-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.premium-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--accent-gold-soft);
}

.premium-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.premium-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #b8860b);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.premium-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold-soft), var(--accent-gold));
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   COMPARISON TABLE
   -------------------------------------------------- */

.comparison-section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 70px auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.comparison-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.comparison-table th {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.comparison-table td {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   LUXURY & DEVICE CAROUSELS
   -------------------------------------------------- */

.featured-carousel {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 70px auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.carousel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 8px;
}

.carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.carousel-item {
  min-width: 260px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.carousel-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.carousel-item img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.carousel-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.carousel-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #b8860b);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.carousel-button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold-soft), var(--accent-gold));
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* PREMIUM DEVICE CAROUSEL (DC2) */
.premium-device-carousel .premium-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
}

.premium-button {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold-soft), var(--accent-gold));
}

.premium-button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #b8860b);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   PRODUCT BLOCKS
   -------------------------------------------------- */

.products-section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 70px auto;
  padding: 0 24px 50px;
}

.products-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.product-block {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.product-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.product-block h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.product-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.shop-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #b8860b);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.shop-button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold-soft), var(--accent-gold));
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.affiliate-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------- */

footer.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 28px 20px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   MOBILE
   -------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .premium-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  }

  .hero-banner {
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .carousel-item {
    min-width: 220px;
  }
}
css
.btn-shop {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #c9b58a;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #3b3220;
  background: #fdf8ee;
}

.btn-disabled {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #d6d2c4;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #a8a39a;
  background: #f3f1ed;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
This gives you:
•	Amazon button = gold border, active
•	Sephora / Ulta / Dermstore / Brand Direct = soft gray, disabled
⭐ DROP IN PRODUCT BUTTON BLOCK (Version C)
Replace your current Buy button with this block:
html
<div class="buy-buttons">
  <!-- Amazon (active) -->
  <a href="AFF_AMAZON_PRODUCT_LINK" class="btn-shop">Buy on Amazon</a>

  <!-- Future affiliate networks (disabled until approval) -->
  <span class="btn-disabled">Sephora (coming soon)</span>
  <span class="btn-disabled">Ulta (coming soon)</span>
  <span class="btn-disabled">Dermstore (coming soon)</span>
  <span class="btn-disabled">Brand Direct (coming soon)</span>
</div>
You only need to change:
Code
AFF_AMAZON_PRODUCT_LINK
to your actual Amazon affiliate URL.
Everything else stays as-is.
⭐ EXAMPLE (La Mer block updated)
Here’s how it looks inside your existing card structure:
html
<article class="card">
  <div class="card-title">La Mer – Crème de la Mer</div>
  <div class="card-meta">Rich, dense, balm-like • Glowy, occlusive • Dry, very dry, mature</div>
  <p>Iconic luxury cream powered by Miracle Broth and antioxidant support.</p>

  <div class="buy-buttons">
    <a href="AFF_LAMER_AMZ" class="btn-shop">Buy on Amazon</a>
    <span class="btn-disabled">Sephora (coming soon)</span>
    <span class="btn-disabled">Ulta (coming soon)</span>
    <span class="btn-disabled">Dermstore (coming soon)</span>
    <span class="btn-disabled">Brand Direct (coming soon)</span>
  </div>
</article>
css
/* --------------------------------------------------
   THE FORMULARY — AFFILIATE BUTTON SYSTEM (2026)
   Amazon Active • Other Networks Disabled
-------------------------------------------------- */

.btn-shop {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--accent-gold-soft);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-shop:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.btn-disabled {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  cursor: not-allowed;
  opacity: 0.45;
}