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It's time to give your usual skincare routine an upgrade.
The cleanser has no parabens, phthalates, formaldehydes, or sulfates.
Promising review: "I've used Purity before and I really love this facial cleanser. It really cleans the makeup off and gets waterproof mascara really well. It doesn't dry out your skin and it is left soft. I will always get this brand." —elizabethm9e15
Get it from Philosophy for $13+ (available in five sizes).
Black Girl Sunscreen is paraben-, fragrance-, oxybenzone-, octinoxate-, silicone-, and aluminum-free, as well as cruelty-free and vegan.
Promising review: "Oh my goodness! This sunscreen is unbelievable! It goes on smoothly and leaves no purple/white residue on my skin. This is a game-changer! I put this on my face and almost could not believe the results. My son has EXTREMELY sensitive skin, and I have had no issues with him using this. Glides on smooth and feels lightweight. Love it!" —J9owens
Get it from Black Girl Sunscreen for $18.99 or Target for $15.99. Also available in a kids version!
I've tried some fancier combo makeup removers/cleansers, and this one is just better! It works for all skin types and is paraben-, fragrance-, sulfate-, and silicone-free.
Promising review: "Holy grail of makeup remover! This stuff is ahh-mazing! Your dry skin will be no more. I have dry skin that it exacerbated by the dry, hot Texas summers and the cold, windy winters. Constant use of makeup wipes make my face dry and I don't like the feel of my skin after using them. Lately, I have been in love with liquid lipsticks. The use of the micellar water cuts my makeup removal time in half. My skin feels soft and my lips are kissable! You won't regret this purchase!" —Gr84lmom
Get it from Amazon for $6.79.
This product won best makeup remover in the lowest price category on BuzzFeed Reviews!
This moisturizer is paraben- and phthalate-free and comes in recyclable packaging.
Promising review: "This cream has saved my skin. I used to have cystic acne and my skin is very oily. This cream is the only cream that does not break me out and is hydrating in a non-greasy way. The big jar lasts me an entire year and I only use it in the morning. Best Buy!" —bripriya
Get it from Sephora for $22+ (available in three sizes).
You'll get a combo-pack for both nose strips and facial strips!
Promising review: "I have scrubbed the center of my forehead for months but the 'field of black dots' just remained no matter what. So finally I decided to give this a try. I followed instructions exactly (removed after 10 minutes) and after I peeled it off I looked and not a dot in sight — until I looked at the strip! That looked like a forest with all those 'dots' standing up on end. Highly recommend!" —David G.
Get a 24-pack from Amazon for $13.70.
To learn more about these powerful strips, check out "These Amazingly Satisfying Pore Strips Are A Cult Favorite For A Reason".
Promising review: "This cream changed my life!!! I had been suffering with severe hormonal acne after weaning my baby, and it just wouldn’t go away! After a week of this miracle cream, my face cleared up significantly! It’s mild and absorbs quickly. It never irritated my skin and leaves your skin nice and soft. It's perfect to wear under makeup. I wear it in place of a moisturizer and won’t switch to anything else!" —Tanner steveson
Get it from Amazon for $16.08.
The eye cream is cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, and fragrance-free.
Promising review: "This is perfect for my aging but also oily skin. It is light, feels great, hydrates enough for me without any oiliness. I've used it for 2 weeks and it agrees with my skin. Not scented. I love it." —Beverley S.
Get it from Biossance for $54.
Promising review: "This is a great product! I've been being using this the past two weeks to reduce acne and it really works! You can see the change from one day to another: it reduces the color and the bumpiness of your acne. At night I apply it directly to each one of the breakouts. It not only helps with the acne you have, but also helps preventing any more breakouts." —Cliente de Amazon
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
The moisturizer works for all skin types and is phthalate-, paraben-, and sulfate-free.
Aqua Bomb moisturizer is easily my desert island skincare product. Although I have dry-leaning combination skin, I hate most moisturizers because creamy formulas feel heavy and just yucky to me, especially under makeup. Aqua Bomb's gel-like consistency absorbs like a dream. It's soothing to stressed out skin in the winter and cooling through the heat of summer. I recommend it to friends of all skin types because it gives your skin that bouncy hydration it craves without feeling oily in the slightest. I've put it on every night and most mornings for years and have no plans of stopping anytime soon!
Get it from Sephora for $22+ (available in three sizes).
The cleanser is formulated without parabens, silicones, or sulfates. I really can't get enough of this cleanser. It makes my skin feel squeaky clean but not too dry. After using it, I feel like my face is the perfect canvas for serums, treatments, and moisturizers to be maximally effective.
Promising review: "I have been waiting for Versed to come out with more acne care and, goodness, they did not disappoint. I am guilty of not being very good about washing my face every night (I am getting better), but my skin is ALWAYS happier after I use Keep the Peace and once I get better at my routine my skin will be flawless after using this. It has a lovely smell and hand feel." —Anonymous
Get it from Versed for $16.99.
Promising review: "I only realized how much Solution has improved my skin when I looked at a photo of my unedited skin from six months ago. I have normal skin — slightly dry in winter, slightly oily in summer — and used to have hormonal breakouts pretty much constantly. Now I rarely get spots, even the week before my period. Before I bought it, I was worried that Solution would be too harsh, because I don't like the feeling of stripping my skin. But it really is gentle enough to use every day and I love the fresh, clear, healthy skin glow it gives. I was skeptical that a product could be this good, but it really is worth the hype." —Beth
Get it from Glossier for $24.
To read more about Solution's many benefits, check out "Here's Why The Mega-Popular Glossier Solution Is Totally Worth Your Money."
Promising review: "I've tried multiple vitamin C serums, but this one is by far my favorite. The smell is lovely and it goes on very light. My skin has been looking brighter and clearer since using this. I also love that the bottle is protected from light. I purchased another serum product where you could tell the product went bad as the smell changed. I researched later and learned that proper storage for vitamin C serum must be in bottles that block out the light, as that retains all the qualities of the minerals and vitamins in the product. I am purchasing this again for the second time now. Highly recommend!" —Serena
Get it form Amazon for $17.97.
Promising review: "Oh my this cleanser is wonderful! Brightened my face and neck in a couple of uses and even have lightened my acne scars. It has a low lather and smells wonderful. It’s a gentle exfoliant which to me is dope! A little goes a long way. The beads I find do linger if you don’t throughly wash with cool water, which is my only con. Otherwise, this a great product!" —Janice
Get it from Beauty Strike for $20.
Promising review: "I got this on a whim when I saw other great reviews. I just want a good moisturizer, because it’s winter in western Michigan and I’m hella dry. Before this I used a general moisturizer with salicylic acid to ward off my T-zone acne, but I always had some kind of blemish anyway. Since I started this I have not had a single blemish and my skin has been SO soft and clear. I was afraid to try this because it’s a huge tub and I didn’t want to waste it. Honestly, I will never use ANY OTHER moisturizer again. A little goes a long way and it has a clean, subtle scent." —Kitty G
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
This cream is paraben-, phthalate-, and cruelty-free, as well as vegan.
Promising review: "To all my oily skin girls! This moisturizer is a must-have! My lifelong struggle was finding a moisturizer that was light weight but actually moisturized without making me oily and this is definitely it. I've noticed that I don't get oily throughout the day anymore, and my foundation actually stays on. I'm so used to it being an oily mess just after a couple of hours, but that no longer happens with this moisturizer. I also had no problems with it breaking me out, and I have oily acne prone skin. I also feel like its doing wonders in evening out my complexion and making my acne scars less red. Totally in love with it." —leilabeauty
Get it from Sephora for $14+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "I have found the HOLY GRAIL of face wash for sensitive skin. This product cuts through a full face of make up with just one pump and lather and leaves my skin smooth and soft. I have had less acne since using this for a month or so. This entire bottle has lasted me for three months (one pump per day)." —Kat
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available as a foaming cleanser).
The mask is phthalate-, paraben-, and sulfate-free, as well as cruelty-free and vegan. I have it and absolutely adore it. In the morning, my skin feels plumped, refreshed, and — not to brag — but I simply glow.
Promising review: "Although I only used a sample-sized portion of this mask, I got a full feel for its capabilities by stretching out my sample over five uses. And WOW was I pleased with the results. For starters, it smells delicious--like real watermelon. Every morning, I woke up with bright, luminous skin that didn't seem like it needed makeup. My skin was smoother and more supple than it's felt in years in spite of the harsh winter air and drying hotel conditions to which I was subjecting my skin at the time. Another note: in the morning, I usually feel a strong compulsion to wash my face because my moisturizer from the night before was too heavy or simply felt like it needed to be cleansed. With this sleeping mask, though, my skin just felt healthy and plump and didn't feel grimy or weighed-down at all. LOVE THIS and will definitely be purchasing the full size soon." —izzypop
Get it from Sephora for $22+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I LOVE this product. I keep it in the fridge for cooling and then use it to soothe my skin after applying serum to my face. The serum seems to soak in better. It reduced puffiness under eyes, helps with sinus issues, and made my skin glow! This will be part of my daily routine." —h48371d
Get them from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two colors).
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Promising review: "I've been buying Mario Badescu products for over a decade. They are top of the line and if they claim their product does it, you can guarantee it does what it says! I use the cucumber spray on my yoga clients as a refreshing mist while practicing outdoors. My clients always ask where I got this spray. It’d be a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer." —Chrystal
Get them from Amazon for $14.
The sunscreen is vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "This is the perfect sunscreen. It goes on silky smooth. There is no smell to it. It has absolutely no color and I really appreciate that. When I use the wrong sunscreen, it makes my dark skin glow white — I look like a ghost! Supergoop got it right. I could use this product forever." —CaReese
Get it from Sephora for $34+ (available in two sizes).
The Luna is made of waterproof silicone, making it an enemy of bacteria and germs, and its vibrations allow it to cleanse beyond just the ~surface~ of your skin.
Promising review: "I have very dry skin and when I exfoliate too vigorously my skin gets dry patches. I've been using this regularly for the past four months and I can honestly say, my skin has never looked better. I use both sides for a total of two minutes with a mild cleanser. I've only charged this device once and I'll moderate the intensity as needed. Overall, I love this device and am so happy that I bought it." —Charles and Jenn
Get it from Amazon for $89.25 (available in seven colors).
Read more about the Luna in "This 60-Second Face Cleansing Device Is A Game-Changer For Your Skin Care Routine."
Promising review: "I was under the impression that cremes like Nivea are extremely oily and sticky. But dude, I love this. I was in Philadelphia and it was really cold there, so my skin ended up getting extremely dry. I stayed with a friend who had this, and I tried it out because I couldn't find any other moisturizer in her bathroom. And boy oh boy, my skin was rejuvenated after just one use. Like, I am not kidding — my skin immediately felt super hydrated and moisturized, almost like the moisture had reached to the deepest of layers my face! The immediate effect is slightly sticky, but just give it some time to absorb. Please give it a try, you won't regret it." —A. K. Singh
Get it form Amazon for $5.39.
Futuredew is vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "This stuff is gold! I cannot believe how flawless and dewy my skin looks, both with and without makeup. This makes me look like I drink 50 water bottles a day, eat all my greens, and work out five times a week. Literally my skin dreams come true! BUY THIS AND GLOW BABY, GLOW." —Loretta
Get it from Glossier for $24.
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.