For a fast fix before a night out or whenever your complexion needs a little extra TLC, nothing beats a face mask. Sheet masks are an especially good choice; keeping your skin covered helps any and all active ingredients penetrate faster and more effectively. In this bargain buy, hyaluronic acid (a derm-favorite hydrating ingredient) delivers an instant hit of hydration, attracting moisture to and keeping it in the skin.
If sunscreen is peanut butter, then antioxidant serum is jelly—sure you can have one without the other, but they just go so well together. Antioxidants work to neutralize the skin-damaging free radicals caused by exposure to not only sun, but pollution too. This fan-favorite touts vitamin C, plus ferulic acid, a gold-star antioxidant in its own right, but one that also boosts the efficacy of vitamin C.
No matter how old you are, zits happen. So when a pimple pops up (which inevitably will be at the most inopportune time, of course) reach for this treatment. It packs an impressive 10 percent benzoyl peroxide, the highest concentration you can get OTC. Derms love this acne-fighting ingredient since it offers both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits, helping to tamp down redness and keep further breakouts at bay.
