28 Splurge-Worthy Skincare Products That'll Make Your Skin Look Like $$$$
You get what you pay for...and with these, you certainly do.
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1. Farmacy Honeymoon Glow soothes skin with flower acids and honey for plumper skin. It also helps minimize pores for better makeup application.
Promising review: "After about 1-2 weeks of using, my skin has never been so smooth and clear. I find myself just touching my forehead amazed at how smooth it is. It also helped a lot with hormonal breakouts and anytime I do have acne, it goes away within a day." —juliaboolia13
Get it from Sephora for $58.
2. Foreo UFO 2 Mask Device accelerates the effects of your most coveted face masks by heating the skin with LED lights. Its full-spectrum light therapy can be tailored to target your specific skin concerns all through the handy coinciding smartphone app.
Grab a set of their glow masks you can use in tandem with the device!
Promising review: "I’ve been using the UFO 2 for almost a month and I’m freaking obsessed. I am so glad I just went for it and bought it. While it is pricey, it works! I use it a lot of the time without the ufo masks just on its on for a LED treatment. Please educate yourself on LED therapy for skincare before you think that a minute and 30 seconds will cure all of your skin concerns. I have also tried it with other brands of sheet masks! I was fully prepared for it to rip off my sheet mask but it gently glides right over. The smart control on the UFO 2 is the real game changer. You can choose your desired color LED, T sonic vibrations, and temperature as it aligns with your skin!" —kassidy
Get it from Amazon for $279 (available in four colors).
3. Glossier's Skincare Set features four cult favorite products to simplify your daily routine. With their milky jelly cleanser, universal pro-retinol, priming moisturizer rich, and invisible shield, your skin will look fab in no time. This set is great for all skin types.
This specific set assists with line reducing, tone evening, and refining the skin, and was curated by Dr. Howard, a board-certified dermatologist.
One reviewer says the Milky Jelly Cleanser leaves their skin feeling smoother, "After a few months of using this cleanser, my skin has never felt better! It feels cleaner, smoother, and a lot less red! This cleanser smells amazing and doesn't feel like it's sitting on top of my skin like other cleansers I've tried. Doesn't dry you out either. I'll be sticking with this one for a while!" —Emily B.
Another reviewer says the Pro-Retinol gives them baby fresh skin, "Really enjoying this product. Previously had been using a retinol with my dry skin that required me to apply moisturizer first, but found that this is moisturizing enough to use on its own! Doesn't leave my skin feeling tight, but rather I get to wake up with baby fresh skin the next morning." —Karlee
This reviewer says the Priming Moisturizer Rich has cleared up facial redness, "I absolutely love this cream. I have year-round dry sensitive skin that almost always breaks out with a new pimple when I try a new product. I’ve been using this moisturizer for a year now and I won’t use anything else. It doesn’t clog pores at all, plus it smells like HEAVEN! I use this every night before bed and the lavender scent relaxes not only my tired skin but my mind as well — it gets me in the mindset for sleep. I wake up with the redness that’s usually on my cheeks absolutely GONE. I’m dewy, clear, and perfectly moisturized every morning. I love it!!!!" —Emily
And the Invisible Shield is a great lightweight option this reviewer says is great if you're prone to breakouts, "This sunscreen is super light weight and does not break you out. I have a super dry/ sensitive skin and it’s one of the only sunscreens I can use daily with no issues! You only need 2-3 pumps to cover your face and neck so it appears small but last ages." —Hannah L.
Get the set from Glossier for $90 (originally $113).
4. Bishe Mini Skincare Fridge stores all the toners, serums, creams, facial rollers, and sheet masks your heart desires in the most luxurious of fashions. This fridge is a work of art and I LOVE how it looks on my dresser.
Bishe is a Latinx, woman-owned small business based out of Denver, Colorado and owned by Pamela Garza (who is simply delightful). Her goals to make a chic and portable fridge have certainly been achieved.
I have ALWAYS wanted a skincare fridge for the longest time and truly could never pull the trigger on one because they were either TOO clunky, didn't fit my room decor, or were too noisy. Well, folks, if you've also been wanting one for your plethora of skincare needs, then this IS THE FRIDGE FOR YOU. I can't say enough good things about this fridge. It's absolutely silent, holds everything I use on a regular basis, and also has additional storage pieces you can maneuver for compartmentalizing everything. I love this soooo much and it's also easily movable with the chic top handle.
Get it from Bishe for $149 (available in two colors).
5. Biossance Shimmering Body Oil shimmers and shines when applied, while also supplying moisture back into the skin. Grab a bottle of this if the end-of-summer blues are getting ya down and you need something to give you that sun-kissed glow.
6. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask softens and locks in hydration overnight. Reapply throughout the day as a glossy balm or pop on at night before going to sleep.
Promising review: "Obsessed! I’ve bought this for many friends. I use it morning and night. I’m not someone who gets cracked lips. However, I was on Accutane years ago and even years later my lips stay on the dryer side. People always ask if I have filler but I have to give all the credit to this lip mask." —danilona
Get it from Sephora for $22 (available in seven flavors).
7. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask provides a solution for dull and dry skin with vitamins, ceramides, and antioxidants. With a creamy consistency, this mask gives a deeply hydrating experience.
Promising review: "I originally got this in sample size and I HAD to buy the full size because I love how it makes my skin feel. It can be used as a mask or as a moisturizer; I use it as both, and it leaves my skin extremely hydrated and smooth." —Tori1108
Get it from Sephora for $48.
8. BareMinerals Skinlongevity Long Life Herb Serum helps strengthen the skin's barrier against free radicals and stress. (Did somebody say stress? I'll take three bottles.)
Promising review: "I really love the BareMinerals brand for many years now. I have not tried a product that I did not love, and there is no exception with the Skinlongevity Long Life Herb Serum. It gives a beautiful natural glow to my skin while leaving it feeling super smooth and soft." —Darlene_ca_6kfwg
Get it from BareMinerals for $62.
9. Youth to the People Moisture Cream has an air-whip texture so light and fluffy you'll want to bathe in it. Enriched with kale, spinach, and green tea, it'll be the superfood your skin is needing this upcoming fall.
Promising review: "This product is life changing. Plain and simple. I’m 32 with combination, acne-prone skin and have tried it all. From drugstore to the high end expensive lines. Nothing has ever helped my skin like this, and it was immediate! I purchased the face wash and the face moisturizer and both are equally as good. I also love that there is no SPF in the moisturizer. That’s so hard to find these days. Hoping it stays that way!" —Amazon reviewer
Get it from Amazon for $48.
10. Fancii Sonic Facial Brush helps exfoliate the skin without being too harsh. It's made from hypoallergenic silicone and works for even the most sensitive skin types. It's 100% waterproof and can be easily recharged between each use.
Promising review: "Before getting this device, although I have a very strict skincare routine, I really didn’t exfoliate often enough. Now being able to gently exfoliate whilst I cleanse morning and night is so great, especially as I have been able to add this into my skincare routine without any additional time! I have super-sensitive skin which gets red very easily but this device is gentle enough for me on the middle speed setting (or even higher) with no irritation. You can play around with different levels of vibration, which is great, and I find the highest level is great for massaging the forehead (also try the back for this area) and it's really relaxing! —Sophie
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in four colors).
11. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment eliminates redness with its magical color-changing formula that blends seamlessly into your skin tone. I've used this product, and I can firmly say that it has successfully covered my rosacea.
"I have sensitive skin and have been combating redness as long as I can remember. A few dabs of this over my moisturizer and my skin is even and there is no redness to be found!" —samanthae4ef54d0a6
My coworker Elizabeth Lilly also swears by this stuff. Check out her Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment review for more deets and a compelling before and after (#1).
Get it from Sephora for $52.
12. Fenty Skin Start'rs Kit consists of Rihanna's three-step skincare system. (If Rihanna uses it, then it must be good.) It comes with the Total Cleans'r, Fat Water, and Hydra Vizor. All three work in tandem to refresh and renew the skin and also work to eliminate unwanted oil.
My fellow shopping writer Taylor Steele says this product cleared her skin,
"The Fenty Skin kit has cleared up my skin and has minimized lines on my face. Plus, it smells like heaven and has a bunch of natural, tropical ingredients." —Taylor Steele
Get it from Fenty Skin for $75.
13. Lush Ro's Argan Body Conditioner supplies the body with rich butters like cocoa, shea, brazil nut, argan, and almond. Massage it all over the skin post shower or bath and enjoy the benefits of this ~deeply~ hydrating formula without any greasy residue.
As per Lush's website, their fair-trade, organic cocoa butter is grown by farmers in eastern Congo (DRC). We pay a premium that allows them to invest in their local communities.
Promising review: "This product has saved my dead elbows! I have always had pretty dry elbows and just overall dry body. Using this after every shower has helped keep my body silky smooth and smelling wonderful! My suggestion on using it is turning off the water once you are completely done with your shower, and while still wet rub this stuff everywhere. I let my body dry slightly while I do post-shower things; brush teeth, brush hair, etc. Then I towel dry and BAM! Super-soft body!" —Lush reviewer
Get the 15.8 oz. jar from Lush for $52.95.
14. La Mer Cleansing Foam gently lathers on the skin to remove excess dirt, dead skin cells, and makeup residue all while helping you achieve a bright complexion. If you want to savor the product longer, use it to cleanse a few times a week instead of everyday!
15. EltaMD Clear Sunscreen protects against harmful UV rays and won't break you out. This oil-free, mineral-based sunscreen has broad spectrum coverage and is great if you have rosacea, acne, discoloration, or sensitive skin.
Promising review: "This is different than any other product I have ever tried. I have hyperpigmented Asian skin that has always been sensitive to sunscreens. I used to avoid wearing any because I'd break out and then have dark blemishes for months afterward. I figured it was better to put up with the hyper pigmentation and freckles than to deal with pore-clogging sunscreens. But no more! Elta MD absorbs so quickly into the skin and is silky smooth unlike traditional sunscreens that leave a white sheen until it's absorbed. The bottle says the zinc oxide is micro-ionized, which might be why it feels so different. I plan on using this product before and after IPL treatment since it hasn't caused any reaction with my skin except make it look more radiant and clear. Highly recommend for acne, sun-damaged, blemished, middle-age skin." —JKLA
Get the face and body sunscreen set from Amazon for $51.
16. Supergoop! Glow Stick brightens AND hydrates skin all while protecting against UV rays. It's super easy to roll on and doubles as a dewy highlighter on the high points of the cheeks. It features SPF 50.
Promising review: "Love this sunscreen stick! Easy to apply and makes my skin glow like after a facial. Doesn't feel too greasy once it sinks in after a few minutes and I love that it's SPF 50." —Amazon reviewer
Get it from Amazon for $25.
17. Or Unseen Sunscreen which applies light as a feather and leaves no white cast after rubbed in. It doubles as the perfect makeup primer.
BuzzFeed shopping editor Natalie Brown says a little of this product goes a longgggg way,
"I have oily, acne-prone skin and use a prescription retinol to control things, which means I MUST use sunscreen on my face everyday. (Even if you don't use a retinol though, wearing sunscreen everyday is incredibly good for the longevity of your skin.)
I couldn't be happier with it! A dime-size amount covers my entire face, because it's translucent it leaves absolutely no white cast, and 10 minutes after putting it on, my face just feels like I applied a little bit of a nice moisturizer or makeup primer." —Natalie Brown
Get it from Amazon for $34.
18. Facial Wand and Steamer opens your pores and helps remove any built up blackheads that have stubbornly stayed on your skin far too long.
I've wanted to try these products out (thank you, TikTok) for a while now and let me say they are the KEY to an at-home pamper sesh. The steamer is so amazing not only for my skin but for helping release my clogged sinuses, which I get crazy migraines from (so this is a heavenly product). The steamer has a few different settings — a cold setting and a hot setting — and I think I'm truly obsessed with the hot setting. This is perfect to do before using the wand so that your pores are open and ready to have all the impurities extracted from the skin. The wand definitely worked, I have a few white heads and pores extracted (def not as much as I anticipated) but honestly it was oddly satisfying to do. Would highly recommend this set if you're in need of some skin R&R.
Get both from Vanity Planet for $276 (originally $316).
19. Rubberizing Face Mask easily hydrates skin and won't feel like you're ripping duct tape off your face (we're looking at you, peel-off masks). This is perf for dry or combination skin and will give you a stunning dewy glow.
BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly swears by this mask and says it makes her skin look super glowy,
"This was my first foray with a peel-off rubberized face mask, though other peel-off masks have done me dirty in the past. (Remember in 2016/7 when we were obsessed with Japanese charcoal peel-off masks that were supposed to pull gunk out of your pores but ended up pulling peach fuzz off your face? What a mess.) As a result I mostly stick to sheet masks, sleep masks, and this one fab Versed wash-off mask that has the easiest removal. But THIS mask? Whoa buddy. It’s so user-friendly and I think I’m in love. It's good for dry or combo skin (I have dry) and is packed with vitamin C to make you look all ~glowy~. Plus, rubber masks really lock in hydration by creating a barrier from letting it escape, unlike sheet masks or wash-off masks." —Elizabeth Lilly
Get a set of three masks from Skyn Iceland for $30.
20. Dark Spot Correcting Cream combats hyperpigmentation from too much sun exposure, acne scarring, and discoloration.
Skinergy Beauty is a Latinx-owned small business whose creator, Priscilla, found a lack of products that suited her skin needs and sought out to create products that were suitable for sensitive and combatted several skin conditions.
Get it from Skinergy Beauty for $54.99.
21. Crystal-Infused Body Sponge creates the creamiest of lathers when squeezed and scrubbed on the body. Meet your new fave exfoliator. This bad boy lasts up to 22+ washes.
My coworker Heather Braga loves crystal and also lovessss this sponge:
"I'm a *big* crystal girl — I charge 'em in the new and full moons, I pick one up whenever I travel to commemorate the vibe of the trip, I meditate with them, I keep them in the shower, you get the point. So right off the bat I was into trying out this Spongelle sponge. It was a bit larger than I anticipated but smelled incredible straight out of the packaging. When I used it in the shower for the first time I was sold. It softened up right away and felt really exfoliating, but not abrasive, on my skin. I loved that it already had a crystal embedded into it to channel all of those *good vibes* into my shower routine. It's very soothing and I'd definitely by another when the suds run dry." —Heather Braga
Get it from Spongelle for $28.
22. Klur Symmetry Fluid creates a breathable barrier between skin and potential exposure to urban pollution. I use this serum each and every day and I've noticed incredible results in my skin's texture.
Klur is a small business that specializes in clean, ethical beauty products that work wonders and also look aesthetically pleasing on your vanity.
I am OBSESSED with this serum. It's lightweight and unlike other serums I've tried. Sometimes serums can be a bit oily or even too thick feeling but this one is *chef's kiss*. It's so refreshing when massaged into the skin and it's just the right consistency, it's not too thin and not too thick. This is well worth the money and I put it on every day before my moisturizer. I've noticed fewer breakouts on my skin and more of an overall even texture since using this.
Get it from Klur for $70.
23. Milk Makeup's Kush Lip Balm glides over lips with cannabis seed oil, shea butter, and moringa butter for a seriously juicy pout. Calm and hydrate chapped lips with this sleek balm.
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd loves how moisturizing it is:
"I love this lip balm because it's ~super~ moisturizing. The 'Green Dragon' shade goes on completely clear so it also makes a great base to wear under lipstick. It's ultra comfy to wear, non-sticky, and doesn't flake. Plus, the lid is magnetic and the overall packaging is really nice quality." —Kayla Boyd
Get it from Sephora for $16 (available in six shades).
24. Instant Eye Lift Cream diminishes under eye puffiness for a brighter, more wide away eye area. If you haven't been getting enough sleep lately, this eye cream will be your new holy grail. (I'm gonna need 10 bottles.)
Park Perfection is a small, family-owned business founded by dermatologist Dr. Alan J. Parks who's spent 30 years in the skincare industry.
Promising review: "I stumbled across an article online, and I felt like it could've been written by me. I've tried everything to get rid of (or at least make less noticeable) my under-eye bags, and was at my wits end. I had started researching surgery procedures after being told that was pretty much my only recourse. Enter Park Perfection, which I am floored by. It actually works, and significantly reduces the appearance of my puffy under eye area. The results have been approved by my husband and moms group. My husband said 'I thought you were exaggerating about your eyes, but I actually can tell a difference.' If you're on the fence, don't be. This is legit." —April Tekavec
Get it from Park Perfection for $90.
25. Ouai Scalp And Body Scrub exfoliates skin (and yep, your scalp), to regenerate healthy skin cells. Not to mention it smells like a tropical getaway. You'll want to have this in your shower stat.
The scrub is vegan, as well as phthalate-, sulfate-, paraben-, and silicone-free.
BuzzFeed editor Heather Braga is a fan,
"I'm a longtime fan of Jen Atkin and her brand Ouai (their wave spray is one of my holy-grail hair products), so it's no surprise upon receiving this I wanted to test it out right away. I'm a little hesitant to put a scrub in my hair so I'll get back to you on that, but as a body scrub this St. Bart's–inspired product is a 10/10. The description says it has notes of dragonfruit, tuberose, and orange blossom in it, but IMO it just smells like an expensive tropical vacation — which sounds amazing right about now. Unfortunately the closest I'm going to get to that is this delicious-smelling product. The texture is nice (not too rough) and lathered up really well while still doing a great job at exfoliating the dry skin off of my legs. It's also made with coconut oil that left my skin feeling extra smooth and nourished. Essentially, it's turned my post-workout shower into a spa-like retreat and I couldn't be happier." —Heather Braga
Get it from Sephora for $38.
26. YSL Pure Shots Hydra Bounce Essence combines vitamins E and B3 in addition to a handful of antioxidants so skin feels smoother. Apply this twice daily (morning and night) for suppler and softer skin.
27. Sisley Triple-Oil Balm removes makeup with its oil-to-milky texture. This works wonders rinsing off face and pesky eye makeup without the aggravation that some wipes can sometimes cause.
Promising review: "I received a sample of this and loved it, especially the beautiful scent, so I purchased it. Might be more expensive, but it’s worth every penny. It’s a cleanser and makeup remover, including eye makeup. A little goes a long way, too. Happy customer here!" —Nordstrompulse
Get it from Nordstrom for $126.
28. Rose Balm melts into the face and neck with a combination of rose flower water, sunflower seed oil, and organic white willow bark. This medium- to heavyweight cream will deeply nourish and hydrate without any oily residue. (This is perf for eczema-prone skin.)
BeautyStrike is a Black-, woman-owned business whose mission is to create quality, vegan-friendly skincare and curated wellness experiences.
Promising review: "I use this as my PM skincare moisturizer. It's lightweight, and a little goes a long way. I really appreciate the subtle glowy highlight effect this moisturizer has; so luxurious." —Charisse R.
Get it from BeautyStrike for $45.
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