Editors' Pick Winner: Olay Regenerist Luminous Brightening 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
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
Editors' Pick Winner: Rodan and Fields Reverse Regimen
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
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
Editors' Pick Winner: St. Ives Even & Bright Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Scrub
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
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
Editors' Pick Winner: Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concentrate
Why: This cocktail of antioxidants prevents signs of aging while smoothing and soothing the eye area. Moisturizing without being oily or clogging pores, this made our staffers fall head over heels.
Honorable Mention: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream
Readers' Choice Winner: Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
Why: "This eye cream is perfect! It sinks in instantly and is an excellent base for concealer. It leaves my eyes and mouth smooth, moisturized and flawless. I would put this all over my face!! This is the best eye cream because it is not at all greasy and has great anti-aging benefits! Ten stars!"
Honorable Mention: Shiseido Future Solution LX Eye and Lip Contour Regenerating Cream
Why: This cocktail of antioxidants prevents signs of aging while smoothing and soothing the eye area. Moisturizing without being oily or clogging pores, this made our staffers fall head over heels.
Honorable Mention: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream
Readers' Choice Winner: Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
Why: "This eye cream is perfect! It sinks in instantly and is an excellent base for concealer. It leaves my eyes and mouth smooth, moisturized and flawless. I would put this all over my face!! This is the best eye cream because it is not at all greasy and has great anti-aging benefits! Ten stars!"
Honorable Mention: Shiseido Future Solution LX Eye and Lip Contour Regenerating Cream
Editors' Pick Winner: La Prairie Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil
Why: Pricey, no doubt, but this product is the best of the best face oils to hit the market this year. Super moisturizing without being oily, it soaks into skin in seconds, and layers well under other products.
Honorable Mention: Kate Somerville Dilo Oil Restorative Treatment
Readers' Choice Winner: Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
Why: "I wanted to make sure I used it for a good month every other night before writing my review - and the verdict is in: I love it!! The brightening and healing effects are quick and the oil itself is so lightweight it gets absorbed into your skin instead of just sitting on top of it. My skin looks SO much healthier. In fact, my oily, acne-prone skin has NEVER looked better! Worth the money since you only need a few drops."
Honorable Mention: Marula The Leakey Collection
Why: Pricey, no doubt, but this product is the best of the best face oils to hit the market this year. Super moisturizing without being oily, it soaks into skin in seconds, and layers well under other products.
Honorable Mention: Kate Somerville Dilo Oil Restorative Treatment
Readers' Choice Winner: Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
Why: "I wanted to make sure I used it for a good month every other night before writing my review - and the verdict is in: I love it!! The brightening and healing effects are quick and the oil itself is so lightweight it gets absorbed into your skin instead of just sitting on top of it. My skin looks SO much healthier. In fact, my oily, acne-prone skin has NEVER looked better! Worth the money since you only need a few drops."
Honorable Mention: Marula The Leakey Collection
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.