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    32 Holy Grail Skincare Products You'll Want To Add To Your Beauty Routine This Year

    Ready, set, glow!

    1. This tube of rich moisturizer that'll give your skin the hydration it needs. It’ll soothe irritated skin, so you can use it after shaving — and it can double as a primer or face mask, too. It has a light scent and is suited for all skin types.

    A tube of moisturizer lying on a bunch of small folded boxes

    2. This container Mario Badescu silver powder that'll deep clean your clogged pores. It's made with a blend of calcium carbonate, kaolin clay, and zinc oxide to absorb excess oil and draws out impurities.

    3. This bottle of hyaluronic acid that'll give your moisturizer an extra boost by helping your skin absorb more water. Apply it before your moisturizer and give it a couple seconds to sink in, then follow up with your regular face cream.

    A small bottle of serum on a plain background

    4. This dual-ended jade facial roller that'll release all the tension from your face and promote relaxation. The textured end will exfoliate and tone your skin while the smooth end will calm your skin and reduce puffiness under your eyes.

    A person placing a jade facial roller against their cheek

    5. This Garnier sheet mask that'll keep your skin hydrated as heck, because it's packed with half a bottle of serum. It's also incredibly gentle, so it can be used on almost all skin types.

    6. This Foreo Luna Mini 2 that'll cleanse your skin in 60 seconds with gentle pulsations (instead of intense scrubbing). The silicone bristles will also help exfoliate your skin, giving you a mini massage in the process.

    7. This bottle of face mist that'll hydrate and refresh your skin. You can use them before or after you apply makeup to give your skin a little pick-me-up.

    Three bottles of facial spray in a row

    8. A mud mask that'll help detox your skin and calm it down when it's breaking out. It contains kaolin clay that will help absorb excess oil on the surface of your skin, along with sea salt, ginseng, and aloe vera to balance out moisture levels.

    Seven tubes of face mask in a V-shaped row

    9. A soothing moisturizer for anyone with really dry skin. It's packed with oatmeal, shea butter and eucalyptus oil to hydrate skin and ceramides that'll help protect your skin from the elements. And it's so gentle, you can use it anywhere on your body to calm irritated skin.

    Four tubs of moisturizer on a plain background Two are open and filled to the top and two are closed and lying on their backs

    10. This face mask that'll gently exfoliate and hydrate your skin overnight, so you wake up with brighter and softer skin. Reviewers say that it improved the texture of their skin and worked wonders on dry spots.

    A small glass jar with a sleeping face mask pouring over the side

    11. This tube of lip balm that'll react to the PH level of your skin and tint your kissers a unique shade of peachy pink. And it's still really hydrating thanks to vitamin E, shea butter, and sunflower oil.

    BuzzFeed's Crystal Ro showing the before/after using the lipstick. The after pic shows pinker, more hydrated lips.

    12. This game-changing face mask that'll treat all those pesky skin issues like acne and blackheads. Clay masks are a great way to detox your skin, and this one uses bentonite clay to deep clean your pores.

    13. This facial steamer that'll add moisture to your dry skin, increase blood circulation, and reduce congestion. The steam will open your pores to allow for a deeper penetration of your skincare products later on.

    A person leaning toward a small steaming machine on the table in front of them

    14. This bottle of facial oil that'll give you a dewy summer glow all year long. It'll sink into your skin quickly, so even people with oily skin (it me) can use it every day, without feeling greasy.

    15. This vegan facial scrub that'll help naturally brighten your skin as it gently removes dead skin and encourages cell growth. It's inspired by the ocean, and will soften your skin with its natural blend of sea kelp and green clay.

    A tube of facial scrub with a small swatch of the product beside it

    16. This jar of rich gel cream that’s packed with hyaluronic acid to give your dry skin the hydration it needs. It’s an oil-free formula, making it a great moisturizer for all skin types.

    17. This facial roller that'll render your blotting sheets obsolete. The volcanic stone will help absorb excess oils on your skin, leaving you with a flawless matte finish. Plus, the rolling action will give your face a mini massage, which is always a bonus.

    A person rolls the facial roller over their face, leaving it looking smooth and oil-free

    18. This bottle of vitamin C serum that'll banish your dark spots once and for all. It also has PHAs to even out your complexion and hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate your skin, so you won't have to layer other serums on top.

    A bottle of face serum on a wooden table with a stack of folded blankets behind it

    19. These acne patches that'll treat even the largest pimples overnight, so you'll wake up with clearer skin. They're lined with hydrocolloid to help draw out oil and bacteria, without irritating your skin.

    A person wearing a small acne patch on their cheek

    20. An exfoliating face peel that'll gently remove dead skin cells from your face, without irritating it. Reviewers like using this as an alternative to physical exfoliants, which can be a little rougher on skin.

    21. A bottle of super-gentle micellar water that'll dissolve and remove all the dirt, oil, and makeup on your skin without having to rub aggressively or prep with a cleansing oil. Plus it's alcohol free, so it won't leave your skin feeling tight or dry.

    Three bottles of micellar water floating in water

    22. This bottle of Aveeno moisturizer that's packed with SPF to protect it from harmful UV rays. It’s an oil-free formula that won't clog your pores and it's suitable for all skin types, especially for anyone looking for a lightweight, daily moisturizer.

    23. This bottle of alcohol-free toner by Kiehl's that'll help prep your skin before you apply your moisturizer. If you have dry, sensitive skin, it'll help soothe redness and irritation with a healthy dose of calm and refreshing cucumber extract.

    24. These face brushes that'll gently, but effectively cleanse your skin. The soft bristles will help remove dead skin, without irritating your face, and it has a little handle on the back that'll make it easy to hold it when it's wet.

    A person holding a flat silicone face brush

    25. This nightly face mask that'll sink into your skin, leaving it look plump, hydrated, and glowy as heck. It absorbs very quickly, so you can use it right before you go to bed, without worrying about it rubbing off on your pillow.

    26. These gilded eye masks that'll give your under-eyes a little TLC. They're packed with powerhouse ingredients like vitamin C, rose oil, and hyaluronic acid that’ll help reduce fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness in 15 minutes.

    27. This Laneige skincare set that'll keep your skin hydrated as heck. You'll get a full-sized moisturizer, along with a mini-sized essence and sleeping mask, so you can try them out before deciding which ones you want to keep using.

    A small bottle of essence, a container of moisturizer, and a small container with a sleeping mask next to a box they came in

    28. This organic body scrub that'll reenergize your skin and soul with a blend of Arabica coffee, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E. You'll fall in love with the grainy texture and intoxicating scent of this exfoliant, and it's gentle enough to use anywhere on your body.

    A bag of coffee body scrub lying half open on a table with coffee beans mixed in

    29. This tube of Fenty Beauty lip gloss that'll make your lips shine bright like a diamond. You can wear it alone or swipe it over your favourite lippie to create a colourful and shiny lewk.

    A person puckering their lips and holding up a tube of lip gloss

    30. This ice roller that'll work quickly to reduce puffiness, promote blood circulation, and alleviate migraines. You can keep the roller head in the freezer so it’s always ready to go, or just pop it in for 15 minutes before you’re ready to use it.

    31. These Kiehl's gel sheet masks that are a relaxing and quick way to give your skin an extra boost of moisture. They're soaked in a nourishing blend of coconut and cold-pressed oils and come in two pieces, making them easier to apply and more comfortable to wear.

    A couple of sheet masks on a pile of clothes

    32. And finally, this cult-favourite moisturizer that's loaded with a ton of plant-based ingredients like calendula, chamomile, and beeswax to nourish skin. The formula is incredibly rich and can be used as daily moisturizer for your face and body.

    A person squeezing cream from a tube into their hand

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