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Best Breakthrough Product
Why: Those with eczema or ultrasensitive skin, rejoice: This product line is formulated to comfort easily irritated skin.
Honorable Mention: Rodan and Fields Reverse Regimen
Readers' Choice Winner: SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector
Why: "This is one of the best products I've tried in a long time for my skin. It has brightened my skin tone and taken away some subtle spots on my face that were not coming off with Renova/Tretinoin creams. This is an exceptional product and I will purchase it again. This gets an A++ from me! My skin glows from it."
Honorable Mention: Lifeline Eye Firming Complex
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Best Brow/Lash Serum
Why: Forget caterpillar lashes and tacky glue -- this lash serum makes falsies obsolete. Get fuller, longer lashes with regular use.
Honorable Mention: Vichy LiftActiv Serum 10 Eyes & Lashes
Readers' Choice Winner: Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye Cream & Lash Serum Duo
Why: "I was amazed that this really does work! I can see the crow's feet and fine lines going away with each use. The eyelash serum feels rather odd before it dries, but my eyelashes do look longer and thicker. I'm hooked."
Honorable Mention: Latisse
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Best Cream Cleanser
Why: This creamy cleanser contains luminizing ingredients that leave your skin brighter after just one use. And it's incredibly moisturizing, to boot.
Honorable Mention: Dove DermaSeries Ultra Caring Gentle Cream Face Cleanser
Readers' Choice Winner: Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser
Why: "This derma-bead formula very gently removes dead, dry skin and grime while it cleans. Meanwhile, an amino-peptide complex regenerates skin at the cellular level. I love the feeling of this. My face feels even better when I rinse -- so velvety, so clean!"
Honorable Mention: Clinique Comforting Cream Cleanser
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Best Dark Spot Corrector
Why: This four-step regimen takes commitment, but it seriously wipes out dark spots and other sun damage.
Honorable Mention: Yes to Grapefruit Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Readers' Choice Winner: Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
Why: "This works wonders on dark spots ... probably better than any other dark spot corrector that I have used in the past. It feels light on your skin, isn't super heavy and absorbs quickly so you can apply moisturizer immediately after."
Honorable Mention: Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serum
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Best Exfoliant
Why: This favorite drugstore brand's face scrub just can't be beat. Tiny beads polish and brighten instantly, and it smells incredible.
Honorable Mention: G.M. Collin Active Exfoliant Powder
Readers' Choice Winner: St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
Why: "This is a staple in my bathroom for skin care. It really cleans and exfoliates my skin and helps prevent breakouts. And my complexion is much better. You need to be careful about how much to use and how hard to scrub, especially if you have sensitive skin. But once you get the feel for it, it's the best. It has a nice smell too -- fresh but not too strong. A permanent part of my routine."
Honorable Mention: Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash
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.
