Camellia oil, which has been a skin-care staple in Japan for ages, is the star ingredient in this gentle, luxurious cleansing oil. "I love Tatcha's pure camellia oil, especially at night," says makeup artist Sharon L. Gjieli. "It's a quick and easy way to remove all of your makeup without drying out your skin, or having to rub and tug at your skin."
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."
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."
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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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."
