I can’t believe I’ve been writing about beauty for over four years and I only just started following the Skincare Addiction subreddit. Recently, on a boring weekday evening, I started clicking around some of the threads. Before I knew it, I was poring over crowd-sourced spreadsheets of cleansers, organized in ascending order by their pH, and trying to figure out which lactic acid product I absolutely needed immediately. Because a six-step skin care routine wasn’t enough for me, I guess. 

The product I absolutely needed immediately turned out to be Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum. At $90, it was the most expensive serum I’ve ever bought — but if you’ve tried and loved Drunk Elephant's T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial, like I have, you probably get it. This. Brand. Does. Not. Play. We’re talking serious actives (that’s short for active ingredients, noobs).

It’s just as great as I wanted it to be. It made my dark spots look lighter overnight and my skin feel smooth and soft. It also doesn’t have any perfumes, dyes or fragrant essential oils, which is great for my sensitive skin, because skin care companies need to stop trying to make fragrance happen already. Don't sleep on this one. —Katie McCarthy

Here at the TotalBeauty offices, we all carry something of a torch for It Cosmetics — and no product is quite as beloved as the brand's cult-favorite Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50+, $38. The name pretty much says it all: It really does look like your skin but better, and who among us doesn't appreciate the added SPF 50+?

Though the "CC Cream" moniker sometimes translates to minimal coverage, that's not the case with this product. Coverage is full but weightless and undetectable, thus officially cementing its HG status. It also happens to work on a range of skin types (including sensitive, finicky, dry-combination skin like mine) and, as a cool bonus, it contains a built-in anti-aging serum with a whole host of well-loved, tried-and-true ingredients like niacin, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

My love for this product cannot be overstated and it's been my stalwart for the past couple of years. So, if you're ever in the market for a new foundation, run, don't walk to scoop this baby up.

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I don't usually put a lot of thought into picking out a body wash. In fact, most of the time, I just let the price tag be my guide. After all, aren't most body washes more or less the same?

But in a sea of nearly identical well-priced body washes, Nivea Foaming Silk Mousse Body Wash Creme Smooth, $6.49, stands out.

First of all, this isn't your momma's gel cleanser. Instead of a liquid consistency, this stuff has the texture of a shaving cream, which makes me smile, even when I'm fighting my pre-coffee morning stupor. And because it comes out of the canister essentially already-lathered, it's also a time-saver. It checks the other boxes any good body wash should, too. It smells nice without being cloying and leaves skin soft. Not to mention, I can use it to shave without tearing up my legs.

Needless to say, my days of blindly selecting a body wash are behind me. --Mary Squillace

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Eyebrows are so important — they frame your face and make you look put-together and alert. But we're not all naturally blessed with perfect brows. I'm what you call a rehabilitated, over-plucker. I've been growing out my arches for some time now, and while I am currently pretty satisfied with what I'm working with, there are still a few spots that need some help. To plump up my sparse sprouts, I've tried lots of brow products, but many of them just fall short.

However, once Benefit Gimme Brow, $24, came into my life, everything changed. I love how well this fiber-gel formula works to add volume to my brows by adhering to the actual hairs, making them appear more dense and full. It even fills in the sparse sections that just don't seem to want to fill in on their own. Gimme Brow also provides a light hold that stays all day and is never crunchy. Best of all, it looks so natural, you'd never know I was wearing anything in them -- like my brows but better. No matter how many other brow products I try, I keep going back to this one. If you're looking for a product that makes your brows look naturally amazing — sans harsh lines — I suggest you get your hands on Gimme Brow.

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Whether it's my age or climate that's to blame, I'm currently rocking the driest skin of my life. I slather on hydrating hyaluronic acid serums and decadent night creams whenever possible, but the true superstar of my rotation? The Alba 1913 Galenic Daily Hand Cream: It's been keeping alligator hands at bay all winter.

Not to be confused with Alba Botanicals, Alba 1913 is a Polish skin care line that's recently made its way stateside. The brand's products have a retro apothecary aesthetic and are made without parabens, artificial fragrances and colors -- plus, they aren't tested on animals. At any rate, their hand cream is definitely a standout. It's got a rich, almost balm-like texture that provides moisture that really lasts -- even through multiple hand-washings. You'll find that you don't have to compulsively apply it on the hour, the way you do with some hand creams.

After applying, my hands feel softer and suppler in seconds -- since the creamy formula absorbs quite quickly. It also has an herb-y scent, thanks to the orange pericarp essential oil and marigold petal extract. All in all, what's not to love? --Rosie Narasaki

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