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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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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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Caudalie Beauty Elixir, $49
"My ride-or-die [toner] is the Beauty Elixir from Caudalie," says YouTube beauty guru Lynette Cenée of this skin-perfecting priming mist. "It's like the Holy Grail in my mind!"

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Thayer's Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, $10.95
Paul calls this classic drugstore skin-care staple his "must-have toner." He raves that it's "extremely soothing" and "removes all residue" from skin. "It's all natural, and a really good bang for your buck," he says.

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BY KATIE MCCARTHY | AUG 3, 2017 | SHARES
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