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

    Because they just work that well.

    1. A jar of Farmacy Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm because the sunflower and ginger root oils are here to help ~melt~ away the day's makeup, dirt, and grime. Goodbye, gunky sunscreen and tysm, Moringa extract.

    Jars of the product as a flatlay photo

    2. This Drunk Elephant Antioxidant Face Oil formulated with Marula seed oil to pump some moisture back into your skin after using so many ultra-stripping cleansers.

    A bottle of the Marula Facial Oil with the dropper top leaned against it

    3. A customized skincare regimen with some products that'll help nourish your brother's or husband's skin because lately he's been complaining that it feels really dry and weird.

    Numerous bottles of Geologie skin products laid out

    4. This bottle of Tend solution to help you show those razor bumps and ingrown hairs who's boss. Just spread this lotion onto the irritated area twice a day until those angry, red bumps are cleared up, then apply the solution once a day after shaving.

    A close-up of an arm pit with large, red bumps on the left and a close-up of the same armpit without any bumps on the right

    5. A jar of CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream that'll work hard to fight those pesky breakouts that have made an unwelcome guest appearance on your chest, back, and butt. First it exfoliates (thanks to the salicylic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin D) so the moisture can reach down deep and soothe irritated skin.

    A reviewer's chest looking red on the left and their chest looking much less red on the right

    6. This bottle of Versed Wash It Out Gel Cleanser because it's high time you kicked those stripping, over-drying cleansers to the curb. This one will oh-so gently cleanse and refresh your face without making your skin feel dry and tight.

    A bottle of the gel cleanser with a flip-open cap

    7. A jar of First Aid Beauty radiance pads that'll give you brighter-looking skin in as much time as it takes you to grab a pad, swipe it across your face, and toss it in the trash. These rounds are infused with lactic and glycolic acids to speed up cell turnover, and cucumber, Indian gooseberry, lemon peel, and licorice root to leave your skin ~glowing~.

    Fingers lifting a pad out of the 60-pad jar

    8. And an Eva Naturals face serum formulated with hyaluronic acid, retinol, aloe, salicylic acid, and niacinamide to work together to help solve your most annoying skin problems (I'm looking at you, dark spots and excess redness!!!).

    Three photos showing a reviewer starting with breakouts and ending with less inflamed skin after three and a half weeks of product use

    9. This bottle of Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser that'll not only nourish your face while you wash it but also remove dirt and makeup on dry skin in a gentle, hydrating way.

    A close-up of a model's face with the cleanser slathered on

    10. A tube of Tatcha sunscreen you'll want to use as BOTH a sunscreen (SPF 35, baby) and a makeup primer so your foundation stays put all day long.

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

    11. These Mighty Patch pimple patches to help you zap zits with whiteheads practically overnight. You'll wake up and watch in awe as you peel off all the gunk that's been sucked out.

    A reviewer's face with the patch over a pimple on the left and the same patch showing that it sucked out white pus on the right

    12. A CeraVe exfoliating cleanser reviewers say is gentle enough for their sensitive skin — even though it's tough on breakouts. The salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin D remove dead skin cells to prevent acne outbreaks — but don't worry, it won't leave your skin feeling super dry.

    A reviewer's jawline showing red breakouts on the left and the reviewer's jawline showing the breakouts have diminished in size and appearance on the right

    13. This bottle of Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution to target those post-breakout dark spots that'll otherwise stick around for months on end. And, it's formulated with AHAs, kojic acid, and bearberry extract to encourage exfoliation and reveal brighter looking skin.

    A model holding up a bottle of the brightening solution

    14. A Mario Badescu facial spray infused with relaxing lavender and chamomile for a quick boost of hydration. Not only is the aroma soothing, but it's also nonirritating (aka, it WON'T upset your skin when you spray it on to combat dryness).

    A hand holding a bottle of the facial spray

    15. This bottle of Ancient Greek Remedy facial oil because it'll probably become your new skincare staple thanks to all of its ~amazing~ uses: This stuff softens skin, helps heal acne, aids in ridding scarring and stretch marks, and provides a large dose of much-needed moisture.

    16. A tube of Glossier Balm Dotcom Skin Salve that's thick enough to smother your lips (and any other dry problem areas) in delicious-smelling hydration.

    Three tubes of the skin salve with pink, nude, and violet swatches

    17. This tube of Bliss Jelly Glow Peel so you can literally SEE the dead skin cells lift away. We all deserve skin softer than a baby's butt — and the papaya and pineapple enzymes work hard to make sure we get closer to the smooth skin of our dreams.

    18. A jar of Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask made using sweet almond oil, licorice root, lemon fruit extract, and hyaluronic acid to up your skin's moisture levels and even out the skin tone.

    A hand holding a jar of the mask

    19. A bottle of Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment to improve the look of dark acne marks and the depth of facial scars — no, seriously! Once I started using this in conjunction with the infamous Indian Healing Clay Mask, my skin looked smoother and my acne marks began fading.

    A before and after photo showing how a person's face progressed from multiple red post-acne marks to the marks looking almost completely faded

    20. This pack of 16 sheet masks that contain vitamin E for some intense nourishment. You can probably already hear your dry skin thanking you.

    A reviewer with a sheet mask on their face holding the mask packet to the camera

    21. A pack of all-natural green tea oil-absorbing tissues so you can control any excess oil that just loooves making an appearance on your nose, cheeks, and forehead. Plus, the green tea formula is here to calm down already-irritated skin.

    A reviewer holding up a blotting sheet with grease marks on it

    22. A bar of African black soap to fight breakouts ALLLL over (hello, surprise butt pimple) before you have time work yourself into a lather. Its combo of shea butter, vitamin E, and coconut oil work together to quickly wash those unwelcome zits down the drain.

    A set of photos showing a reviewer's gradual progress using the soap where the marks look dark at first but become much lighter

    23. And this tube of Versed Overnight Facial Peel because you're tired of looking in the mirror to find dull, rough skin. This combo of glycolic acid, lactic acid, and vitamin A work to gently exfoliate and brighten your face and neck literally while you sleep.

    A model applying dabs of the peel to their face

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