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Best Dark Spot Corrector
Why: After only a week, we noticed a lightening of pesky spots. The citrusy scent and light formula make this an easy serum to work into any daily skin care routine.
Honorable Mention: Zo Skin Health Ossential Brightalive Non-Retinol Skin Brightener
Readers' Choice Winner: Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Massage Cream N
Why: After only two days of use, my skin was smoother and brighter. It feels lovely and isn't heavy or greasy. Not to mention, my skin is softer.
Honorable Mention: Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
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Best Device
Why: This simple device combines microneedling with an at-home LED treatment for collagen-boosting and overall anti-aging. Plus, it will make your favorite serums work even better.
Honorable Mention: StackedSkincare Dermaplaning Tool
Readers' Choice Winner: Clarisonic Mia 2
Why: This buffs away a lot of my blackheads and makes my skin softer, smoother and brighter. Plus, it feels like a light massage on my face.
Honorable Mention: PMD Personal Microderm
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Best Essence
Why: This essence instantly hydrates and plumps, and the benefits last for hours. It's slightly more viscous than other products in the category, making it easier to apply.
Honorable Mention: Jurlique Activating Water Essence
Readers' Choice Winner: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
Why: Within three days of use, I had much smaller pores, and after a week, my skin had dramatic results in hydration. After using for three weeks, my complexion was glowing.
Honorable Mention: Hada Labo Tokyo Replenishing Hydrator
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Best Exfoliant
Why: This exfoliant is one for the books. It sweeps away makeup, scrubs away dead cells, fights pollutants and skin-aging, all while leaving your skin soft and glowing. And because it's a powder, it's ideal for travel.
Honorable Mention: Murad Rapid Resurfacing Peel
Readers' Choice Winner: Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
Why: My skin feels bright and firm after use, and it really does unclog congested pores and makes my skin feel refreshed.
Honorable Mention: Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula
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Best Eye Treatment
Why: After just 15 minutes of wearing this mask, wrinkles and dark circles seem to practically disappear. It plumps and softens, and it feels fantastic.
Honorable Mention: Eve Lom Time Retreat Eye Treatment
Readers' Choice Winner: Mario Badescu Ceramide Eye Gel
Why: I apply this first thing in the morning, and I love how it de-puffs my eyes and gives the perfect amount of hydration without leaving me oily.
Honorable Mention: Shiseido Future Solution LX Eye and Lip Contour Regenerating Cream
When it comes to a skin-care routine, it's easy to go a little overboard. Of course, you have your everyday staples like a cleanser, face sunscreen and moisturizer -- but when you start adding things like essences, face mists, anti-aging serums and exfoliators, you're basically swimming in a sea of products.
That's where we come in. To save you some bathroom space (you should see ours) and time and money, we tested thousands of face products to find the latest and greatest picks of the entire year. The competition was stiff, but these stellar face products rose above them all. From ultra-hydrating day creams to exfoliants that leave your skin silky smooth, these are the face winners of our 2017 TotalBeauty Awards.
Cover image via Imaxtree
That's where we come in. To save you some bathroom space (you should see ours) and time and money, we tested thousands of face products to find the latest and greatest picks of the entire year. The competition was stiff, but these stellar face products rose above them all. From ultra-hydrating day creams to exfoliants that leave your skin silky smooth, these are the face winners of our 2017 TotalBeauty Awards.
Cover image via Imaxtree
