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1. Black Girl Sunscreen is made for and by women of color who need a broad spectrum sunscreen that's ultra-sheer for daily use with absolutely no white residue. It's SPF 30, doubles as a moisturizing lotion with avocado and jojoba among its list of hydrating ingredients, and layers under makeup flawlessly!
2. Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum takes first-time retinol users under its wing, giving them the renewing, plumping effect that makes retinol so popular without the dryness and irritation it can often cause. It's even gentle enough to be used nightly, with or without moisturizer.
3. Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner invigorates and cleanses while also reducing redness, dullness, and breakouts. It will also make you smell like a fresh bouquet of roses, but — at less than $10 — is much cheaper than the real thing (and more helpful, too!).
4. Hyper Skin Brightening Clearing Vitamin C Serum is packed full of 15% vitamin C and vitamin E that will work tirelessly to renew your skin's rough texture, lessen hyperpigmentation, and give you a fabulous overall glow.
5. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Acne Cleanser fights acne with vigor but is gentle enough to use twice a day. The medicated formula targets problem areas and dramatically reduces excess surface oil, meaning it's both treating your current acne and actively preventing future acne.
6. Glossier Solution chemically exfoliates using AHA, BHA, and PHA acids to fight breakouts, reduce acne, unclog pores, exfoliate, and diminish dark spots and discoloration. It also works for almost all skin types, making it a verified cult-fave.
7. Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water gently cleanses *and* removes makeup, making your nighttime routine so much faster. A good skincare routine HAS to start with a makeup-free face, and this will absolutely get you there.
8. Base Butter Radiate Face Jelly livens up dry and tired skin with balancing aloe vera, sebum-regulating lavender, disinfecting tea tree oil, and primrose, which boosts elasticity. The result? A super-powered product that will leave skin both refreshed *and* hydrated.
9. InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum partners with hyaluronic acid and plant stem cells to help reduce sun spots, discoloration, redness, hyper-pigmentation, and dark spots without drying you out. Paired with a good moisturizer, InstaNatural serum is a perfect products to get you on an easy ~serum journey~.
10. bareMinerals Poreless Clay Cleanser gets your skin feeling fully cleansed while still keeping it hydrated. If you're only down for a one step routine, this should be your go-to. I have it and love it for when I want to feel fresh without much fuss.
11. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is lauded by reviewers with sensitive skin, thanks to its gentle, fragrance-free formula. It also comes in an enormous 19-ounce tub, meaning your fave new moisture source will last basically until the end of time.
12. Sephora's Brightening Eye Cream utilizes hyaluronic acid to revive under eyes and make those peepers look wide awake. Eye creams usually cost an exorbitant amount of money, so this is a great one to try before you go full Mr. Moneybags.
13. Glossier Futuredew Oil Serum Hybrid instantly gives you the dewey glow you've been after, with or without makeup. Simply apply this magic glowy potion as the last step in your morning skincare routine and look forward to a whole day of sheer luminescence.
14. Beauty Strike Vitamin C Cleanser brightens tired skin, boosts collagen production, strengthens skin's natural repair mechanisms, and lessens hyperpigmentation, all while cleansing and removing makeup and residue. Name a product that works harder...I'll wait.
15. Versed Weekend Glow Brightening Solution tones and smoothes uneven skin and post-breakout marks using kojic and azelaic acid, AHAs, bearberry extract, and of course vitamin C. Your skin deserves to *always* look as good as when you get a whole eight hours of sleep on a Saturday.
16. Radha Rosehip Oil multitasks by moisturizing dry skin, reducing the appearance of acne scars, and even assisting in the healthy growth of hair and nails. What CAN'T this glorious oil achieve?
17. Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb blows most other moisturizers out of the ~water~ with its refreshing gel formula, long-term effect, and all around amazing feel. It's the skin equivalent of drinking a ton of H2O before bed to avoid a hangover after a night out — I personally could not recommend it more highly!
18. No7 Triple Action Eye Cream firms delicate under-eye skin using hyaluronic acid and hibiscus and combats dark circles with brightening vitamin C. It's never too late to start treating your eyes to some daily TLC.
19. Eucerin Sensitive Skin Redness Relief Soothing Night Creme calms angry redness using licorice root, even when it's caused by rosacea. Hmmm I was ready to banish licorice from the planet for tasting awful, but now that I know it can help your skin? It can stay.
20. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum delivers high-quality skin care at a shockingly affordable price. Dab a little on before your moisturizer and glow baby glow!
21. Humane Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Body and Face Wash punches acne in the face, metaphorically and...kind of literally. Reviewers say using this cleanser has cleared up their acne for the first time since puberty. You can't get in a time machine and give this to 15-year-old you, but you can start using it now!
22. Glossier Invisible Shield Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays with SPF 35. But, this isn't just an average sunscreen — it has a water-gel formula that's transparent and applies like a serum, meaning it won't feel heavy and leaves no white cast!
23. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer uses hyaluronic acid to get your face as hydrated as possible. "Hyaluronic acid" sounds kind of scary, but surprise — it's naturally occurring in the skin! This moisturizer just gives your natural levels a little boost, leaving your skin smooth as can be.
24. Versed Skin Soak Moisture Cream will leave dry skin shook as algae extract, vitamin E, and squalane work to hydrate hydrate hydrate. People prone to dry skin can use this in the a.m. and p.m., and those with oilier skin and treat themselves to this product as a night cream.
25. Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream employs chamomile, aloe, and soap bark to gently calm your skin like a good friend. You're a real pal, Burt.
26. Clinique's three-step skincare regimen is a classic and comes with a mild facial soap, clarifying lotion, and moisturizing gel. This is a great option for people new to skincare, as it has everything you need to get started and achieve a healthy glow!
Get ready for compliments on your glowing skin to start rolling in!
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