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Splurge: Serum for Acne
It's a cosmic joke that acne doesn't necessarily go away by the time we're old enough to start caring for wrinkles and fine lines. Skin can have its own identity crises -- are you a teenager or entering middle age? If you're noticing crow's feet and still dealing with hormonal acne (hand up right here!), Clinique's serum tackles both issues at once, formulated with pore-cleansing salicylic acid and anti-aging antioxidants and peptides.
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Save: Serum for Acne
Juice Beauty's naturally derived serum is targeted towards acne, but contains ingredients to fight all of our pressing skin concerns. In addition to salicylic acid derived from willow bark, it evens skin tone with vitamin C from lemon and apple extracts and moisturizes with aloe and green tea.
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Splurge: Serum for Dry Skin
Hyaluronic acid is dehydrated skin's best friend. Whether winter wind is bumming out your skin's barrier or you're naturally on the dry side, a little extra HA in your routine can go a long way. Pestle & Mortar can barely keep this nourishing serum on the shelves. Bonus: It's alcohol-free and 100 percent vegan.
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Save: Serum for Dry Skin
This little bottle of HA-forward serum is a dry skin fix in a jar. Layer it under moisturizer all winter long for an extra boost of moisture barrier protection. It's 100% sulfate- and paraben-free, so even sensitive skin users can feel the relief of a well-moisturized face.
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Splurge: Dark Spot Corrector
Sun damage might be the most common -- or is it just the most annoying? -- skin concern. It takes consistent treatment and a product that works for you, but spots will eventually fade if you treat them immediately. Apply this serum to your entire face and neck, not just the affected areas, once a day to address an uneven complexion. Of course, the easiest (and most wallet-friendly) way to treat sun spots is to prevent them in the first place, so let's all resolve to wear SPF every day of 2017 (see the best sunscreens here.)
