32 Skin Care Products That Actually Do What They Say They Will

    Kiss acne, dullness, dryness, excess oil, and redness GOODBYE. The products in this post were updated in August 2018.

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    1. A daily face (and body!) moisturizing cream for people with dry to normal skin. This is a miracle product for dryness, itchiness, and breakouts.

    2. A chamomile cleansing butter safe for contact lens wearers! This stuff will remove your makeup without irritating your eyes or getting in your lenses.

    3. An alcohol-free witch hazel toner with over 10,000 reviews. It promises to remedy all your skin problems: acne, redness, unevenness, and dullness!

    4. A travel-friendly mask kit containing six different masks, each with a unique purpose. Hello, cucumber gel!

    5. A deep pore-cleaning clay mask made with calcium bentonite clay to karate chop the crap out of cystic acne.

    6. A brightening scrub made with argan extract and chlorella to gently remove dirt AND restore your skin cells.

    7. A hypoallergenic skin oil designed to prevent scarring and even out discoloration. Plus, it won't break you out further.

    8. Pore strips that don't just rip out the top of your blackheads and call it a day — they're designed to absorb the oil trapped inside your blackheads.

    9. A rosehip oil currently negotiating a movie deal with Marvel — this little bottle of magic is a superhero worthy of its own franchise.

    10. A night mask perfect for oily, breakout-prone skin. It's infused with tea tree oil and salicylic acid to destroy pimples and excess sebum.

    11. A gel-like cleanser that'll have your waterproof mascara quivering in fear. This gently dissolves all the makeup and grime on your face.

    12. A moisturizing cream guaranteed to be the bane of any baby's existence. Why? Your face will be softer than their bottom.

    13. A cleansing foam sure to make your skin say "I lava you." It's made from volcanic clusters proven to deep clean your pores...

    14. A peach sake serum that wants YOU to shine — not your t-zone. This helps curb excess sebum and minimizes the appearance of pores.

    15. A paraben-free facial moisturizer infused with collagen to hydrate your face and soften the appearance of wrinkles.

    16. A chamomile, menthol, and aloe deep-cleansing cream perfect for sensitive skin and all skin types: dry, oily, and combination.

    17. A lightweight moisturizer that smells like WATERMELON and helps boost radiance. Did I mention it smells like WATERMELON?

    18. OR! A watermelon sleeping mask to hydrate, smooth, and get rid of excess grease overnight. Also, it smells like watermelon.

    19. An all-in-one green tea cleansing stick made with natural green tea leaves to gently exfoliate your skin while breaking down all your makeup.

    20. A dermatologist-approved balm to reduce puffiness, boost collagen, and calm irritable skin around the eyes.

    21. A healing ointment guaranteed to moisturize severe dry patches. This is a game changer for constantly chapped lips, for example.

    22. A sleeping pack (almost) as good as a pumpkin spice latte. This overnight treatment helps get rid of dryness, dullness, and uneven texture.

    23. A chemical exfoliator designed to transform your skin in just one (!!!) month. In fact, 94% of users with acne-prone skin said their skin was cleaner.

    24. A holy grail face cream for anyone with combination skin: This'll hydrate the dry patches and balance out the oily ones. Easy peasy.

    25. Pimple patches you put on a spot overnight and — BAM — pus and oil will be drawn out, and inflammation will go down.

    26. A vegan vitamin C serum to kick all your skin woes to the curb — this promises to brighten dull skin, reduce discoloration, and prevent breakouts.

    27. A micellar cleansing water that promises to remove makeup without any harsh rubbing required. Plus, this won't dry out your skin. Hooray!

    28. A sheet mask kit to give your skin the ultimate glow-up within a week. Yes, you use one sheet mask every night for a week. #glam

    29. A cruelty-free moisturizing gel infused with aloe vera, caffeine, copper, salicylic acid, glycerine, and fairy dust.

    30. Facial wipes you'll want to stash by your nightstand. You know, for the nights you don't feel like cleansing, exfoliating, and toning.

    31. A rose milk cleanser to cleanse the dirt off your face without disrupting your natural moisture balance.

    32. A solid balm (that turns into an oil) made with papaya extracts to dissolve your makeup while exfoliating your skin at the same damn time.

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