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17 Holy Grail Skin-Care Products the Experts Swear By

Dermatologists and beauty gurus say everyone should try these life-changing skin-care products
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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, $165
This potent anti-aging, sun-protecting treatment is recommended by dermatologists the world over, including Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, founder and director of Capital Laser & Skin Care and associate clinical professor in dermatology at George Washington University Medical Center. "It's one of the most stable antioxidant serums on the market, so you get what you pay for, since it stays active on the skin," she says. "It's been a favorite of mine (and my patients') for years."

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 Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-On Sunscreen SPF 50, $64
Tanzi says she "never leave[s] the house without" a dusting of this tinted sunscreen powder. "These are the absolute purest form of powder sunscreen with colors that blend with all skin tones," she insists. "It's an excellent, water-resistant formula that looks like photo-perfect makeup but is actually a great sunscreen."

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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, $15.49
Mally Roncal, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Mally Beauty, adores the functional simplicity of this drugstore moisturizer. "I've tried every [moisturizer] and this one is totally my go-to of all time," she says. "It's inexpensive and not too greasy, but gives you enough that you feel like you are moisturized."

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha-Beta Universal Daily Peel, $84 for 30
Tanzi recommends these no-fuss peel pads for a variety of skin types. "For acne-prone skin, they help to reduce clogged pores," she explains. "For aging skin, they help to restore a healthy glow." And they're a totally handy post-gym skin cleanser, she says. "I also throw them in my gym bag to swipe over back and shoulders if I can't get to the shower right away; helps to avoid breakouts."

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SkinMedica Lytera Skin Brightening Complex, $130
This hydroquinone-free facial treatment is "an all-botanical skin brightener and lightener that even pregnant women can use," says Dr. Francesca Fusco, dermatologist at Wexler Dermatology. "It's a game-changer for melasma. Ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide and tetrapeptide correct, prevent and brighten."

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BY KATIE MCCARTHY | AUG 3, 2017 | SHARES
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