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Best Microderm/Peel
Why: An affordable brush that deep cleans and exfoliates. With two brush heads and two cleansers, it does more than just clean -- the thermal crystal polisher fades fine lines and dark spots, too.
Honorable Mention: MD Complete Skin Clearing Non-Irritating Pro Peel
Readers' Choice Winner: Philosophy The Microdelivery Peel
Why: "Wow. This one is worth all the hype! First, the vitamin C crystals smell like an Orange Julius. It feels warm on my skin and after two minutes, my skins feels smoother, looks brighter and my clogged pores actually clear out. I wish I had started using this years ago!"
Honorable Mention: Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System
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Best Moisturizer
Why: This light, fresh moisturizer surprised us with its brightening power. With nightly use, you wake up to brighter, more luminous skin.
Honorable Mention: Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Fibroblast Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Readers' Choice Winner: Mary Kay Intense Moisturizing Cream
Why: "Instantly soothes dry skin and provides immediate moisture, leaving skin feeling soft and supple without feeling tacky! Since there is no fragrance, it never burns when my skin becomes extra chapped. Fabulous!"
Honorable Mention: Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid Lotion - Original
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Best Moisturizer with SPF
Why: Your skin will drink up this ultra-moisturizing, copper PCA-infused wrinkle fighter. Thanks to SPF 30, you can skip a separate sunscreen.
Honorable Mention: Yes to Grapefruit Even Skin Tone Moisturizer SPF 15
Readers' Choice Winner: Mary Kay TimeWise Day Solution Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35
Why: "I love that this has SPF and anti-aging benefits. It has a thin consistency for an SPF which I love. You don't need much to cover your whole face and neck. It also gives moisture to your skin as well. Great product!"
Honorable Mention: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
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Best Night Cream
Why: This silky cream glides on and absorbs quickly, but what we really remember is the lasting glow it gave our faces.
Honorable Mention: Philosophy Miracle Worker Overnight
Readers' Choice Winner: Mary Kay TimeWise Night Solution
Why: "I love, love, love this night serum!! It's a clear serum with colorful beads that are filled with vitamins, peptides and collagen. When you pump the bottle the correct amount of nightly benefits are distributed. It's lightweight, oil free and keeps skin young and beautiful. I've worked for brands that don't even have half the benefits that cost much more. This is full of anti-aging benefits, no added chemicals and everything to love for just $30!! You will not regret this purchase."
Honorable Mention: Clinique Repairwear Intensive Night Cream
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Best Teeth Whitener
Why: No need to mess with trays, strips or sticky goop. This quick treatment brushes on like toothpaste and gives you a whiter-looking smile immediately.
Honorable Mention: Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Built-In Whitening Pen
Readers' Choice Winner: Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects
Why: "WOW!!! is all I can say about this product! I took a big chance buying this because the price was pretty high, but I've tried Crest Whitestrips before and they did a good job so I decided to give these a try. I am SO GLAD that I did!!! My teeth are remarkably whiter! It started working after three applications for me. Definitely a must-buy product. It's worth the price, believe me!"
Honorable Mention: Plus White 5 Minute Speed Whitening System
After slathering on a slew of serums, creams, lotions, sunscreens, oils, we've come up with the end-all be-all guide for the best beauty products for your face. Think of us as your skin-savvy friend who can give you the best recommendations for face products (without being annoyingly offensive), like acne treatments that won't make your skin and flaky mess, and dark spot correctors that erase sun damage.
Ready to meet the best skincare products? We promise these ultra-rich moisturizers, potent serums, and glow-in-a-bottle tonics will live up to their claims. Click through to see the Total Beauty Award winners for best face products.
Ready to meet the best skincare products? We promise these ultra-rich moisturizers, potent serums, and glow-in-a-bottle tonics will live up to their claims. Click through to see the Total Beauty Award winners for best face products.
