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Skincare hero products delivered straight to my door, along with my usual order of TP and copious amounts of instant ramen? YES PLEASE.
Promising review: "I am somewhat of a moisturizer junkie and have tried so many products. I received a sample of this and immediately knew I needed more. It has such a nice, cooling feeling and does not leave my skin feeling heavy or oily. My skin alternates between dry and oily (depending on the weather), and this product leaves my skin always feeling refreshed. It is on the more expensive side, but I feel that it's worth it. Also, a little bit goes a long way. One pump takes care of my whole face and neck. I've had this bottle for about a month now and still have about 60-70% left." —Sarah Myrna
Read a BuzzFeeder's full review for more deets (#1)!
Price: $45 (cruelty-free, PETA certified)
You know what you and this cleanser have in common? You're both SNACKS.
Promising review: "I had been a dyed-in-the-wool Yon-Ka fan until I came across this cleanser. I am 71, but this cleanser has taken about 10 years off my wrinkles!" —Barbara Foster
Price: $26
"Chok chok" refers to ~super dewy, bouncy skin~ in Korean! 💦💦
Promising review: "This is my favorite moisturizer for many reasons. Even though it doesn't have a lot of fancy ingredients, it's gentle and the ingredients that are in it have low CosDNA (acne ingredient checker) scores. Its texture is really interesting as well; it's halfway between a jelly and a cream and it melts into your skin easily. I've been cutting down on the products that I use in my skincare routine because I've realized that more products does not necessarily equate to better skin. For me, it's better to optimize my routine so that it's short, but covers all the essential steps of skincare (cleansing, actives, and moisturizing). This is the ideal moisturizer for my oily, sensitive skin, so it's remained a staple in my routine." —Charlie
Price: $25+ (available in two sizes)
Promising review: "I usually never write reviews, but I had to for this. I have been blessed with great skin all of my life until I stopped taking birth control last year. One day I woke up and my entire forehead broke out. I tried every remedy — including homeopathic — and nothing would help. It was making me very self-conscious and I just wanted my skin back. I randomly came across this on Amazon while looking for acne treatments and thought the reviews were too good to be true. I decided to try it and after a month my acne was completely gone, and it hasn't returned!! I am so satisfied with this product and will keep buying it for future breakouts." —Kayla McDuffie
Price: $19
Promising review: "This gel has completely changed the texture of my skin and is not too harsh like other chemical exfoliants I have tried. My combo/acne prone skin looks more even and feels super smooth. My makeup looks better too!" —Angie
Price: $29+ (available in two sizes and as a duo; cruelty free, Leaping Bunny and PETA certified)
Promising review: "Okay, so this product is alllll over the beauty blogs, and it is WORTH IT. The jar is larger and heavier than you will expect — a little will go a long way, and if you use too much, it will feel like a heavy sunscreen. Today I only dabbed a light amount in the corners of my nose and on my cheeks, chin and forehead in areas that looked ruddy or had sunspots, acne scars, etc. All I am wearing is this cream, mascara and brow pomade. There's zero filter on the camera, and I feel pretty dang confident in my skin." —kelp7
Price: $50.80
Promising review: "I can't gush enough about this antioxidant oil. It smells great and absorbs well when mixed with moisturizer (it takes longer to absorb just by itself). Because of issues with acne I use oil-free moisturizer, but that alone doesn't do the trick when my skin is really dry due to acne medication. I add four drops of this oil with my moisturizer day and night, and it helps keep my skin hydrated and smooth. My skin has a glow to it and it also seems to help with oil control. This oil has also not caused my skin to break out." —Jamie Lee
Price: $19.99 (cruelty-free, PETA certified)
Promising review: "I've been using this product for several years, and I've never been disappointed. It diminishes pimples gently over a few days, and my skin never gets flaky or dry. For reference I'm 46 with oily skin, but my skin can get dry using regular benzoyl peroxide. In addition, if left to its own devices, my face will break out with cystic acne. Not a lot, but enough. This product keeps it smooth and pimples to a minimum. I know, because when I run out and try to use something else to save money, I inevitably break out once again. When I start using it again, I do use it morning and night to get the breakout under control, and then I can go back to nightly application. As long as you're not sensitive to BP, which is why some may have not had good luck with this product, this cream really does help mild to moderate acne." —josephine517
Price: $36.95
Promising review: "First if all, this smells like a delicious dessert! I am 62 years young and have the typical mouth lines and crows feet, yada yada. My skin looks and feels so smooth after using this, and my wrinkles are not as pronounced." —chickchick
Price: $33.07
Promising review: "I'm in my late thirties and am still struggling with cystic (hormonal) acne. I needed three to four products to hide the suckers, but after a couple days of using the mini, my skin looked better. A few months later and my skin looks and feels more amazing. It's soft and smooth. I still get breakouts, but they're smaller and heal within a day or two. I've got a whole cabinet full of skin products and makeup that I just don't need anymore. Yes, I agree that it's pricey, but think of how much you'll save on other skincare products that you won't need anymore!" —M Gannon
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Price: $139 (available in six colors)
This mask feels soooooo good — I love the gel-like consistency, and I feel like my skin drinks it up immediately!
Promising review: "This is one of my most favorite beauty products ever! The consistency is beautiful, it dries with a softness, which makes it lovely to sleep in. My skin always feels refreshed and replenished after each application." —chongo
Price: $20.74
Promising review: "Over and over again I try to find a cheaper zinc-based facial sunscreen, and I always come back and spend all my money on this one. The texture of this sunscreen is DIVINE and I have yet to find another sunscreen like it. You have to shake it well for the first few weeks, but it comes out like a light whipped mousse and feels velvety to the touch as you apply it. My most common problem with zinc-based facial sunscreens is that the ones that rub in nicely enough to not leave you white and chalky always made my face way too greasy. This is not the case with this sunscreen. It has a true matte finish and primes my face perfectly if I am adding another layer of tinted moisturizer/foundation. I have a photo allergy to most chemical-based sunscreen ingredients, so I am therefore limited to physical sunscreens like zinc and titanium dioxide. It is really, really hard to find ones that rub in fully, don't leave a white cast, and don't contain nano-particles (which don't have enough research on them for me to trust). This one is the only one I have found that does it all for me." —Kayla B.
Price: $28+ (available in Unscented and Cucumber; cruelty-free, PETA certified)
Promising review (for the Rejuvenating Eye Gels): "Don't think they'll work miracles. They won't get rid of your bags 100%, but they sure as hell will help massively! I'm so pleased. Even my mum has noticed a difference. People always say they won't notice them until I mention them, which is fine, however when something gets on your nerves so much, you want to see a change yourself. I certainly have and will continue to use them indefinitely! I keep the pot in the fridge then pop them on for about half an hour in a morning- or as long as it takes for me to get ready. It says 5 mins will do the trick though. I then put my makeup on over the top as usual. Fab!" —Rachael
Promising review: "I found this gem on the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website. Do you know how hard it is to find a skin product that is safe from dangerous chemicals, gentle on sensitive skin, and that despite all this-still works effectively? It's even harder to find a higher SPF sunblock that meets these criteria. Well, Elta MD has not only delivered on these promises: They offer all this in a formula that looks so natural that it doesn't leave you looking like a ghost or mime. It also applies smoothly to work well under makeup. On top of this, it does not clog my acne-prone pores or dry out my face. It even comes in a tinted version and is made in the U.S.A. What more do you want?? This is my sun protection product for life." —Liz T.
Price: $33
Promising review: "I'll admit I used to avoid serums for fear I'd break out (my skin is more sensitive than a John Mayer album), but this one isn't over-moisturizing at all and my face really feels refreshed, as if I hadn't spent the day walking through what I imagine the rainforest would feel like if it also emitted carbon dioxide 24/7. It also feels a little tighter (in a good way!), as if my pores are literally learning to close themselves off to smog. Plus, I love that you ~pump~ out the formula, so it lasts longer — instead of eyeballing how much to squeeze out like a traditional serum (I'm guilty of over-applying)." —Emma McAnaw
Read Emma's full review to learn more about this awesome serum (#7)!
Price: $60 (Dr. Roebuck’s doesn't test our products or ingredients on animals.)
Promising review: "I have super sensitive, acne-prone skin with clogged pores and occasional hormonal breakouts. This takes off all my makeup, gently, and hydrates beautifully. I use it as a makeup remover in the evening, before I wash with my foaming cleanser, and I think it has made a huge difference to the texture of my skin. Any acne or red spots I have are instantly soothed and less inflamed. I usually love trying new things, but I'll never stray from this product. I've been using this product for two years now!" —TigerLily
Price: $24
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Promising review: "I love this stuff! I bought it first at a store in the local mall and when I ran out I repurchased from amazon. Quality was the same as first time I bought which I was scared wouldn’t be. You do have to follow the directions or it won’t work as well (apply to dry skin), and I noticed people were rating it lower based on not using it correctly. My skins looks and feels so much younger and fresher. It’s the second year of my adult life that I haven’t had flaky skin on my face. I’m so thankful the lady at the mall recommended this to me over lotion." —Tearose81
Price: $34
Promising review: "This mask is so perfect that I struggle to find words to describe just how much I love it. I've been using it weekly for about a month now, and it has done everything it promised and then some. First of all, it smells wonderfully almond, which I love. It's not perfume-y, just rich and aromatic. It goes on easily and starts working immediately. It tickles, but nothing you don't get used to and actually sort of anticipate after a few uses. My skin has responded so well to this product that I will be purchasing it again and again. My pores are clearly and appear smaller, and my skin is smoother and softer. I'm 43 with combo skin and it's just lovely." —K. Nystrom
Price: $46
Promising review: "Moving to Colorado and coming from a humid city was a rude awakening for my skin. I was breaking out like I was a teenager, having itchy skin from dryness and needed something for my face that wouldn’t make the breakouts worse. This product along with my acne care treatment has made my face the healthiest/clearest my skin has ever been! I use it every morning and night and my girlfriend even started using this after seeing how well it worked and how much I loved it. I tried a bunch of moisturizers, but my skin was always so sensitive. This has literally made my skin healthier than its ever been. 100% worth it. " —Edjaniel Torres
Price: $30 (also available in a face-specific moisturizer version)
Promising review: "HOLY GRAIL of skincare, almost as good as a retinol. Keeps breakouts at bay, heals existing ones. It also assists with smoothing out your complexion — just use it consistently and you will see results." —Paul
Price: $84+ (cruelty-free but not certified; their website says, "We never test on animals and do not use ingredients sourced from animals.")
Promising review: "A fantastic product for extremely dry hands like mine. It surpasses any other hand cream I've tried. Especially amazing in the winter, and I have sensitive skin that burns with certain creams that claim to be gentle on hands. It feeds — not coat — the skin, so dry skin becomes healthy instead of being covered in a waxy, lingering grease. It absorbs pretty fast too, so don't expect to accidentally grease up paperwork or touchscreen tech. A little goes a LONG way — use a quarter-inch squeeze, and it covers both hands and then some! My second bottle lasted over half a year, even when that year was very dry. And DO cut it open when you can't get any more out, as there is at least a week's light use hiding in there." —Cyberseriously
Price: $29 (also available as a part of a $58 gift set)
Water lily and sea grass extracts help condition and promote your skin's ability to retain moisture, and it also has illuminating pigments for a healthy glow. You could say it goes above and beyond the regular call of duty for a moisturizer.
Promising review: "Moisturizes without clogging my pores! I have cystic acne and this is the best moisturizer I've found — I use it before bed and in the morning to prep my skin before applying primer." —Amazon Customer
Price: $31.50
Promising review: "I'm a skincare junkie and this is by far my favorite product. I have dermatillomania and this works wonders on my hyperpigmented skin, scars and pores. I feel like I have a new face when I use this, which is always my goal with skincare products, since I pick at my face so much. My favorite way to use this is to rub on a thick layer after exfoliating and leave it on overnight. It pairs especially well with Verso's Super Facial Serum. They are my skincare heroes." —Roxypockets
Price: $105+ (available in two sizes; cruelty-free)
You can also pick up their Game Changer Kit, which comes with full-sized versions of Good Genes *and* Ceramic Slip Cleanser, for $112!
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.