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    24 Effective Skincare Products That Might Make You Think, "Why Didn't I Buy This Sooner"

    Because they work that well.

    1. Mighty Match Pimple Spot Treatment battles blemishes and stops you from picking at your face, which just causes further inflammation and more bacteria. These grab the goo out of your zit while you binge Netflix or get some beauty rest: simply apply the sticker to the pimple and in six hours, your uninvited guest will have reduced in size (or disappeared altogether).

    Reviewer before and after photo using patches

    2. Prima Enlightenment Serum with Niacinamide + 100mg CBD is infused with antioxidants, vitamins, and niacinamide to provide all skin types with a burst of hydration. The lightweight fluid can combat uneven tones, enlarged pores, and dryness leaving you with flawless skin.

    the serum

    3. Bamboo Charcoal Oil Blotting Sheets absorbs shine in seconds. Dab these rectangular papers over any greasy areas of your face and prepare to be amazed (and matte!), plus the tiny design makes it easy to take it on the go. You also won't run out quickly because you can use both sides before tossing the paper out.

    Reviewer holding up a blotting sheet with grease marks on it

    4. ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment contains glycolic and salicylic acid that will get down in your skin and get all the gunk out. It can help give you that year round dewy glow *and* even out your complexion in the process.

    5. Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula face oil is a holy grail beauty product that's chock-full of antioxidants and omegas perfect for great all skin types (oily, dry, and combo). It truly delivers on its promise of a healthy glow.

    Reviewer holding product in their hand

    6. Glossier Invisible Shield uses a fast absorbing water gel formula to help you get in the habit of applying your sunscreen every day. Say bye-bye to white-cast because this is translucent and melts right into your skin.

    7. Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm enlists the help of sunflower oil, ginger root oil, turmeric, moringa extract, and papaya enzymes to give your skin a deep cleanse. The liquid helps remove waterproof makeup and any other product you slathered on that day without leaving your skin feeling dry.

    Jars of the product on mint green background

    8. Ancient Greek Remedy Oil contains vitamin e, olive, lavender, almond, and grapeseed oils that can be used from head to toe for combatting dryness, dandruff, itching, redness, irritation, discoloration, and acne. On lazy days, this one bottle can act as your full hair and body moisturizer.

    9. Mario Badescu Spritz Mist Trio comes with calming lavender, soothing cucumber, and healing rosewater facial sprays that are perfect for hydrating and cooling down flushed complexions in an instant. Plus, reviewers swear that these are fantastic for setting *and* refreshing makeup throughout the day!

    Three spray bottles

    10. Skin Scrubber Skin Spatula provides a spa-like facial in the comfort of your own home. This affordable gadget removes dirt, oil, and gunk from your pores while massaging your skin, plus it comes with two silicone covers — one to assist with tightening and one to give your complexion a deep clean.

    11. e.l.f. Charcoal Gel Under-Eye Masks brighten dark circles, plus soothe and plump under-eye skin thanks to a mix of soybean seed, green tea, and lavender extract. Late nights don't stand a chance against this multifaceted mask!

    Model wearing eye masks

    12. Dermal Korea Collagen Essence Full Face Facial Mask Sheet16-piece Set come soaked in vitamin e, minerals, collagen, and essence to hydrate dull, dry skin. The mask formulas include pearl essence, cucumber, green tea, and many more — and for under $11, spa night is about to become every night.

    13. Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 provides your skin with protection from UVA and UVB sun rays. The solution dries to a matte finish and blurs pores, plus it's packed with silk extract and wild rose to combat redness and make your skin feel as soft as a cloud.

    BuzzFeed editor Maitland demonstrating that her arm with a different sunscreen was sunburned but her face with this one applied was not

    14. Versed Wash It Out Gel Cleanser gives sensitive skin a thorough cleaning with a soothing blend of rosewater, mint, and seaweed extract. It's the perfect first step in your a.m. or p.m. skincare routine before moving on to sunscreens and serums.

    15. Tend Skin Solution tackles razor bumps and ingrowns leaving you with impeccably smooth skin. After applying this, no one will be able to tell whether you chose laser or razor — it can even eradicate redness that occurs after waxing and electrolysis.

    Reviewer photo of before and after using Tend Skin solution on underarms

    16. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream replenishes dry skin with essential ceramides so you can say goodbye to dry, flaky, itchy skin in just four weeks. It's great for all skin types and is suitable for face *and* body!

    17. Geologie Dark and Puffy Under-Eye Cream tackles a tired persons worst enemy — dry and puffy dark circles. With a blend of hyaluronic acid, kojic acid, caffeine, peptides, and antioxidants, you'll be able to officially toss out that under-eye concealer.

    Eye cream in a grey bottle with push top

    18. Honey Dipped Essentials Skincare bundle includes a bentonite rose clay mask to cleanse and detoxify your skin, a cranberry and perilla facial serum to moisturize, and a rose quartz facial roller to help promote lymphatic drainage. Basically, you'll get spa level treatment at home whenever you want it.

    19. Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask lets sweet almond oil, squalane, honey, aloe, licorice root, lemon fruit peel, and hyaluronic acid work their magic. It's the perfect overnight solution for a dull complexion and you'll wake up with brighter and more hydrated canvas.

    Model holding a jar of the mask

    20. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads uses lactic and glycolic acid to provide gentle exfoliation. The circular sheets are doused with cucumber, indian gooseberry, licorice root, and lemon peel which can help brighten dull skin and give you a dewy year-round glow.

    Model lifting a pad out of the 60-pad jar

    21. Eva Naturals Vitamin C Serum packs retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid into one bottle. Just a few drops can moisturize, slough away dead skin, and eradicate bacteria in one quick swoop.

    reviewer before/after pic with before photo showing acne scars and after photo with significantly less scarring and dark spots

    22. Biossance Squalane + Rose Vegan Lip Balm is packed with ceramides, wakame algae, squalene, and hyaluronic acid to help replenish and rejuvenate — aka super smooth and moisturized lips are yours for the taking.

    Lipgloss on green background

    23. OleHenriksen Banana Bright Eye Creme vanquishes fine lines, dryness, and dark circles with a helpful serving of vitamin c. More impressively, this formula was developed with concealer and powder in mind so its a match made in heaven. Dab this creme under eyes before makeup for a flawless application.

    the eye cream

    24. Versed Weekend Glow Solution contains all the ingredients needed to get you the ~glass skin~ that every Insta-famous skincare guru has been raving out. It's made with kojic and azelaic acid, AHAs, vitamin c, and bearberry extract which can significantly reduce dark spots and blemishes. TL;DR: add this to cart to ensure your glow up journey starts now!

    Model holding up a bottle of the brightening solution

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