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Best Acne Spot Treatment
Why: This spot treatment zaps zits without leaving rough, scaly patches of skin behind. Miracle? We think so.
Honorable Mention: MD Complete Skin Clearing Breakout Spot Treatment
Readers' Choice Winner: Mary Kay Clear Proof Acne Treatment Gel
Why: "I love this gel! It has just the right amount of benzoyl peroxide (5%) to clear a blemish fast and doesn't dry out the surrounding skin like other products. Plus, it works in one day for me and costs only $10. A WINNER!"
Honorable Mention: Clean & Clear Advantage Mark Treatment
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Best Acne Treatment
Why: In the time it takes to get through half a season of your newest Netflix obsession (say, four hours), you can shrink your acne to half its size.
Honorable Mention: Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Overnight Treatment
Readers' Choice Winner: Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum
Why: "This is the best acne treatment I have used and believe me I have tried them all! Most products dry my skin out, but this product not only cleared my acne but also evened out my complexion. I use it twice daily over my entire face. The product smells sweet and fruity!"
Honorable Mention: Cosmedix Clarity Serum
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Best Anti-Aging Serum
Why: Break open one of these tiny capsules to find a gorgeous anti-aging, radiance-boosting serum that won't clog pores.
Honorable Mention: Orlane B21 Extraordinaire
Readers' Choice Winner: Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum Fragrance Free
Why: "This is the BEST, BEST, BEST moisturizer ever! I LOVE it! It has a light, silky, silicone gel texture that absorbs beautifully. It made both the dry and oily areas of my face comfortably moisturized. It is very reasonably priced and often goes on sale! A definite MUST-have. If you try one drugstore skin care product, this is it."
Honorable Mention: SkinCeuticals Serum 10 AOX+
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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
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.
