Best Skin Care Products for the Face: Top 25 Good Facial Products

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It's easy to get lost in the aisles of beauty departments looking through the hundreds of options available for every cleanser, serum, and moisturizer we might be looking for. With more choices than we could ever possibly need, how can we know which products are really worth the hype?

Finding the right skin care products can be tricky, especially as we realize that our skin's needs evolve and change over time, and our skin care regime needs to adapt, too.

Sadly, no one product fixes all skin care woes, and whatever it is you are shopping for, you will likely need to try a few frogs before you find your prince. There are, however, a few game-changing products that beauty experts always come back to when their skin needs a little help, and there are some brands that you can rely on to produce quality products every time.

Luckily, we've done the research for you and gathered information on the very best products to suit every step of your skin care regime. Read on for our roundup of the top skin care products RenewSkin Inc. can find!

 

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Choosing Skincare Products: Where To Start?

 

Before we dive into our pick of the best skin care products available today, it's important that you identify what you are looking for and why.

For most of us, our skin goals are the same. We generally want hydrated, plump, bright skin with tight pores and an even skin tone. As we age, we might want to start smoothing out those fine lines and wrinkles, too. It seems simple, but how can we get these results from our skin care routine?

Unfortunately, there's no magic solution that will get our skin to that perfect radiant glow we are looking for. Achieving good skin is a balancing act, starting with your skin type and addressing issues from there. Start by identifying what you want to minimize – whether that's dry skin, oiliness, persistent whiteheads, redness, wrinkles, or pigmentation – and create a skin care routine that works for you.

Check out our guide to skincare ingredients if you need help identifying what your skin needs!

On a daily basis, you'll need a cleanser, a toner, some serums, a good quality moisturizer, and SPF sunscreen. You may also want to stock up on some face masks, exfoliating treatments, and spot treatments for the days your skin needs a little extra TLC.

You should also remember that your skin changes over time. Some days it might need a little extra hydration, other days it might need a stronger exfoliant to get rid of ruddiness. By staying in tune with your skin and identifying its needs, you can identify the right products for you.

 

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The Top 25 Skincare Products We Know You'll Love

 

This list has something for everyone – no matter your skin type, skin concern, or budget! Without further ado, here are our top picks of the very best tried-and-tested products that beauty experts can't get enough of:

 

1. Best Anti-Aging Treatment: Taut Premium Collagen Drink

 

When it comes to achieving your skin goals, it's important to remember that topical products shouldn't be your starting point. Truly healthy, glowing skin starts from within, and nutrition plays a big part in how your skin looks and feels.

Collagen is the most important protein that makes up the structure of your skin. Without it, your skin begins to dry out and wrinkle.

That's why Taut Premium Collagen Drink is our first pick of skincare products – it will help you hydrate, plump, and rejuvenate your skin from the inside out. This is a luxury collagen supplement that boosts your supplies of an essential protein, resulting in naturally stronger, smoother skin. 1

So what's in the bottle?

  • 13,000 mg hydrolyzed marine collagen peptides – high potency of nano-sized molecules that absorb immediately to increase your skin's collagen density.
  • Elastin peptides – boost your supplies of the protein responsible for your skin elasticity (flexible skin = fewer wrinkles!)
  • Hyaluronic acid – nature's 'moisture magnet' that deeply hydrates your skin.
  • Vitamin C – an essential cofactor in the collagen production process, plus a naturally rejuvenating antioxidant. 2
  • Grape seed extract – an antioxidant more powerful than vitamin C or vitamin E, to protect and brighten your skin.
  • Salmon DNA – repairs damaged skin cells and boosts your collagen and elastin production. 3
  • Ceramide – a lipid that improves your skin barrier and locks moisture into the skin.
  • Vitamin B6 – a stress-relieving vitamin with anti-inflammatory and skin-protecting properties.

Together, these ingredients alone (read: no nasty preservatives) provide your skin with everything it needs to remain strong, vibrant, and healthy. It's extremely powerful as an anti-aging treatment, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, lifting and preventing sagging, and increasing hydration for a supple, smooth, and radiant complexion.

 

More helpful reading from RenewSkin Inc.: Collagen drink benefits

 

2. Best Luxury Cleanser: Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser

 

For the essential first step of your skin care routine, it's important to find a cleanser that will keep oil and impurities at bay without stripping your skin of any essential moisture.

Tata Harper's Regenerating Cleanser has a luxuriously rich formula that does just that. Formulated with 100% natural ingredients (83% certified organic), this gentle cleanser is eco-friendly, packed in recyclable green glass bottles, and contains no dehydrating soaps, alcohol, or detergents.

The all-natural formula boasts ingredients like willow bark, pink clay, aloe vera, and apricot seed kernels, clearing congestion and gently resurfacing the skin – and it smells amazing, too!

Willow bark is naturally rich in salicylic acid, so it works to gently dissolve dead skin cells, letting them melt away to reveal a fresher, more radiant complexion below. Pink clay draws impurities out from the pores, apricot seed kernels gently exfoliate, and aloe vera hydrates and repairs the skin barrier.

This is a luxury face wash with a premium price tag to match, but your silky soft skin will thank you for it.

 

What's the best face cleanser? RenewSkin Inc. investigates.

 

3. Best Drugstore Cleanser: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

 

The Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser is a big winner on many beauty editor's lists of top skincare products, and for good reason. This drugstore, budget-friendly face wash gently cleanses without drying or irritating your skin, removing dirt, oil, and makeup easily.

It has a gentle gel-to-foam formula that leaves skin clean and soft. It also helps to control oil production, making it a great option as skin care for oily skin.

Cetaphil's daily cleanser is formulated with vitamin B3 (niacinamide), an antioxidant that promotes skin cell turnover and fights free radicals; and vitamin B5, an anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps keep skin healthy and hydrated. It also contains glycerin, a humectant that attracts and retains water in the dermis for a hydrated, smooth complexion – even after the product has been rinsed away!

 

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4. Best Makeup Remover: Tatcha The Camellia Cleansing Oil

 

The Camellia Cleansing Oil by Japanese beauty brand Tatcha is a perfect addition to your skincare routine, particularly if you wear makeup that can be tough to remove.

This makeup remover follows the Japanese and Korean skin care traditions of double cleansing, which involves using an oil-based cleanser before a water-based cleanser to thoroughly cleanse the skin and remove all traces of sweat, dirt, oil, and impurities.

The starring ingredient is, as the name suggests, camellia oil, which is a botanical oil rich in oleic acid to hydrate and protect your skin. You'll also find Tatcha's signature green tea extract, rice, and algae, as well as essential amino acids and gentle exfoliating AHAs like lactic acid.

We love that this makeup remover gets rid of stubborn residues without stripping the skin of its natural oils, making it perfect for dry and sensitive skin types.

 

More helpful reading from RenewSkin Inc.: Skin care & Japanese beauty secrets

 

5. Best Hydrating Toner: Laneige Cream Skin Moisturizing Cream & Tonic

 

If it's silky soft skin you want, you need to know about Laneige Cream Skin. This wonder formula works as both a toner and a moisturizing essence to simultaneously tighten, brighten, and hydrate your skin.

It acts first and foremost as a toner, removing any remaining residue from your cleansers while prepping skin for the serums and treatments ahead. What makes this product special, however, is the intense hit of hydration that it offers on top of all that.

The star ingredient is white leaf tea water, which is packed with amino acids that strengthen and improve skin texture, leaving skin soft and supple. It has a milky texture that combines the benefits of a toner with a rich hydrating cream, making it the perfect post-cleansing option for anyone with dry skin!

 

More helpful reading:

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6. Best Exfoliating Toner: Pixi Glow Tonic with 5% Glycolic Acid

 

This exfoliating toner by Pixi has achieved an almost cult following, with almost every skincare blogger and senior beauty editor giving this product a glowing review. What makes it so attractive is its combination of a simple yet effective formula with a very reasonable price tag.

With 5% glycolic acid, an exfoliating AHA, Pixi Glow Tonic gently dissolves dead skin cells to reveal a fresher, more radiant complexion on a daily basis. The formula also contains aloe vera, a soothing hydrating humectant; ginseng, a circulation-boosting root that promotes vibrancy and radiance; witch hazel, for pore-tightening; and horse chestnut, to promote healthy circulation and a bright complexion.

Suitable for all skin types (unless you have super-sensitive skin), this miracle tonic helps gradually reduce the appearance of sun damage, scars, and fine lines, improving skin texture and creating a more even skin tone.

 

More helpful reading: What is ceramide?

 

7. Best Exfoliator: Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

 

If it's deep exfoliation you're after, look no further than Kate Somerville's Intensive Exfoliating Treatment. Self-described as 'Hollywood's 2-minute facial', this exfoliating mask will give your skin that fresh from the spa feeling.

Instantly rejuvenating, this formula is packed with exfoliating lactic acid (AHA) and salicylic acid (BHA) to loosen dead skin cells, relieving your skin of any dullness that may be weighing it down. The gorgeous green gel is also packed with what Kate Somerville describes as the three Ps for perfect skin – pineapple, papaya, and pumpkin enzymes – which absorb dead skin cells to reveal glowing, healthy skin.

Aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E are the cherry on top of this treatment – adding a layer of hydration and antioxidant protection for your complexion.

 

8. Best Essence: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence With 90% Pitera

 

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand best known for its iconic Facial Treatment Essence. If you want to know just how popular it really is – a bottle of this hydrating facial essence is sold every two seconds worldwide, and it has a long list of celebrity fans including Cate Blanchett, Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and Kate Bosworth.

Pitera, a clear liquid derived from fermented yeast, is the signature ingredient that makes this essence a firm favorite that stands out from the crowd. Discovered amidst the sake brewing process in Japan, Pitera is rich in peptides, amino acids, and vitamins that hydrate and repair the skin's natural barrier layer.

Pat this watery liquid into your skin after cleansing to hydrate and soften skin, reduce dark spots, and promote a bright, radiant glow.

The downside? It isn't cheap, coming in at approximately $185 for 160ml. The upside, however, is that it leaves skin hydrated, soft, and clear, with an unbeatable dewy glow.

 

9. Best Luxury Serum: Taut Intensive Recovery Serum

 

When it comes to serums, there are a lot of choices out there, but we at Taut are big believers in the universal powers of an antioxidant serum for all skin types. Taut Intensive Recovery Serum is formulated with 7 botanical herbal extracts, each one boasting powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that work simultaneously to hydrate, repair, and protect your skin.

German chamomile works to restore healthy fats and moisture in the skin, while green tea helps eliminate free radicals and reduce sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles. Our unique formula also contains rosemary, to boost circulation; licorice root, to plump and hydrate; hydrocotyle
, an ancient root that helps repair and protect the skin; and Scutellaria root, which reduces oxidative stress and fights pigmentation.

Together, these ingredients give your skin a refreshing lift, protecting your skin against external and internal toxins resulting in some powerful anti-aging effects. All in all, this is the best serum for repairing the skin damage caused by free radicals and stress, leaving you with a radiant, healthy glow. Consider this serum your daily shield against the aging effects of UV rays and pollutants!

 

More helpful reading: What are free radicals?

 

10. Best Vitamin C Serum: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum

 

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum is the gold standard when it comes to vitamin C serum, with a formula that boasts a winning trio of antioxidant ingredients; pure vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid.

It contains 15% L-Ascorbic acid, an extremely potent dose of pure vitamin C, which works as a powerful antioxidant to fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. So while most vitamin C serums promise fewer fine lines and wrinkles and a brighter, more even skin tone, Skinceutical's potent formula can really deliver.

Vitamin E backs up these benefits as another antioxidant, while also repairing the skin barrier. Ferulic acid also works as an antioxidant while also stabilizing vitamins C and E.

The downside of this serum is the hefty price tag, with one 30 ml bottle retailing at $166 – but you can consider it your investment in radiant skin!

 

More helpful reading:

https://www.renewskinco.com/blogs/i/vitamin-c-skincare

 

11. Best Serum For Sensitive Skin: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration

 

When it comes to treating sensitive skin, this B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum by Drunk Elephant is a real winner. Drunk Elephant is a 'biocompatible skincare' brand that avoids ingredients that could potentially be irritating or toxic, including essential oils, chemical sunscreens, skin-drying alcohols, silicones, dyes, fragrances, and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

This hydrating serum contains provitamin B5, a humectant that attracts and retains water in the skin, improving its elasticity. Other ingredients include pineapple ceramides, watermelon rind, apple, lentil, and barberry. Although this sounds a little more like a smoothie than a serum, you can rely on these natural and botanical extracts to provide some serious hydration with minimum irritation!

Together, these ingredients work to hydrate, soothe, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and fight free radicals. Bonus points go to this being a 100% vegan formula, with a balanced pH of 5.5.

 

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12. Best Serum for Oily Skin: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

 

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% and Zinc 1% is a potent vitamin and mineral formula designed to beat breakouts, calm redness, and reduce the appearance of pores. It's a great addition to any skin care routine for oily or breakout-prone skin.

What we love about The Ordinary is their clear, science-based approach to skincare, which focuses on key ingredients with minimal added extras, and offering them at an affordable price. No product by The Ordinary currently exceeds $30, with this particular serum retailing at $5.90 for 30 ml.

This potent dose of niacinamide (vitamin B3) in this formula reduces blemishes and congestion, while zinc stabilizes the ingredient and helps control oil production in the skin.

However, the brand does state that this is not an acne treatment, so if you have particularly acne-prone skin you should opt for retinoid-based treatments or benzoyl peroxide (ideally as advised by a board-certified dermatologist).

 

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13. Best Luxury Moisturizer: Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

 

The moisturizer loved by every beauty editor in town has to be Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream. When it comes to skincare backed by expert research, this is it.

Augustinus Bader is an award-winning professor with 30 years of research in stem cell biology, particularly in the area of cellular repair. With this skincare range, he has used a patented ingredient called TFC8®, which is a 'Trigger Factor Complex' that guides key nutrients deeper into your skin.

The Rich Cream is his rich hydrating moisturizer that is best suited to dry skin. Its luxurious cream formula is packed with skin-loving nutrients like evening primrose oil, squalane, argan oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E. This is the perfect combination of omega 6 fatty acids and antioxidants to hydrate and plump up your skin, promoting elasticity and protecting the skin barrier.

Even better, the formula is 100% vegan, and it contains no gluten, GMOs, parabens, fragrance, or sulfates – making it a winner for sensitive skin types too!

Again, this is a luxury product with a price tag to match. A 30 ml bottle will set you back $170, but the upside of its rich formula is that a little product goes a long way.

 

Looking for the best face cream? RenewSkin Inc. has a guide for you.

 

14. Best Drugstore Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

 

If it's lightweight hydration you want, look no further than Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Water Gel. This skin-drenching formula has the consistency of a gel matched with the moisturizing effects of a lotion – keeping thirsty skin quenched without weighing it down or leaving that dreaded greasy residue.

Packed with hyaluronic acid, a humectant that absorbs and retains water in the skin, this moisturizer really plumps the skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. Neutrogena's formula actually uses sodium hyaluronate, a derivative of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the dermis than pure hyaluronic acid.

The lightweight gel texture is also non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores. This makes it a perfect morning moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin!

However, take note that the lightweight formula might not be quite enough hydration if you have super dry skin. If you do decide to try it and you find that it suits you, you should know that Neutrogena has a whole range of Hydro Boost products, including a serum, body lotion, and moisturizing body wash.

 

More helpful reading: How to get rid of dry skin

 

15. Best Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin: La Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra Nuit

 

La Roche Posay is one of the best of the best brands when it comes to skincare for sensitive skin, and this is especially true about their Toleriane Ultra Nuit moisturizer.

This moisturizer has been allergy-tested and expertly formulated to minimize irritation. La Roche Posay utilizes their patented thermal water formula to create a super hydrating cream that can treat even the most allergy-prone skin.

Thermal water is rich in selenium, a mineral that has antioxidant properties and can soothe skin irritation. This hydrating formula also contains Sphingobioma, which supports the microbiome, and Neurosensine, an ingredient that soothes irritation.

It's the perfect overnight moisturizer if you want to wake up with skin that feels calm, smooth, and oh-so-soft. It works to gradually reduce your skin's sensitivity over time, repairing and protecting your skin barrier to minimize discomfort and get your skin back to optimal health.

The best news? It feels like a luxury moisturizer but it comes with an affordable price tag, retailing at $29.99 for 40ml.

 

16. Best Hyaluronic Acid Treatment: Taut Hydrate

 

When it comes to keeping skin hydrated, hyaluronic acid is the gold standard of ingredients. However, topical skin care products containing hyaluronic acid often fall short because their hyaluronic acid content fails to penetrate deep into the dermis, where it is most needed.

That's where Taut Hydrate hyaluronic acid pills come in. Our hyaluronic acid supplement can go one step further than any topical product, delivering a potent dose of pure, plant-based hyaluronic acid deep within the dermis. From here, it works to fill, hydrate, and plump your skin from the inside out!

Hyaluronic acid in the dermis works to keep collagen flexible (on its own, this protein doesn't have much stretch). This has a knock-on effect of anti-aging benefits, helping to boost your skin's elasticity, reducing the formation of wrinkles as a result. By attracting and retaining water in the dermis, it naturally plumps up the skin, keeping it hydrated and smooth.

Taut Hydrate has been expertly formulated to include grape seed extract, a potent antioxidant that works to protect your skin's collagen against free radicals at a cellular level. This staves off the effects of aging and makes your skin more naturally radiant, too.

By using Taut Hydrate as a supplement to your skincare routine and diet, you can keep dry skin at bay and achieve a healthy, supple, and luminous complexion!

 

17. Best Face Mask: Taut Collagen Mask

 

Taut Collagen Mask is a luxurious sheet mask packed with 4 simple ingredients that hydrate, tone, and brighten skin in just 15 minutes.

The star ingredient is marine collagen, which has been hydrolyzed into nano-sized molecules that can penetrate deep into the dermis. There, these peptides work to boost your skin's natural collagen production, amplifying your supplies of this essential skin protein for a complexion that is smoother, stronger, and more firm.

Supporting this skin-strengthening, anti-aging function is hyaluronic acid, which maximizes your skin's moisture content and supports collagen and elastin in the dermis.

This mask is also packed with vitamin C, a miracle ingredient that supports collagen production while also fighting free radicals and promoting a brighter complexion. Squalene, derived from olives, comes in to restore your skin's natural oils, hydrating and softening the skin. Squalene also functions as an antioxidant to fight free radicals and prevent UV damage.

Together, the skin-loving ingredients in this luxurious mask can help you achieve that maximum glow factor – perfect when you want to add a little something extra to your skin care routine!

 

More helpful reading from RenewSkin Inc.: Collagen mask benefits

 

18. Best Drugstore Eye Cream: Garnier Ultra-Lift Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream

 

This affordable yet effective formula from Garnier is a great option for treating the delicate skin around the eyes, minimizing crow's feet and dark circles.

Formulated with shea butter and caffeine, it gently softens and smooths delicate skin around the eyes. Garnier's Ultra-Lift eye cream also boasts pro-retinol, a vitamin A derivative with serious anti-aging effects. The benefits of retinol include faster skin cell turnover and increased collagen production, which in turn improves skin firmness and results in fewer lines and wrinkles.

It's also packed with rice peptides and antioxidants that help brighten and protect your skin, perfect for reducing dark under-eye circles!

 

Want to remove dark circles under eyes? RenewSkin Inc. shows you how.

 

19. Best Luxury Eye Cream: La Mer The Eye Balm Intense

 

Like eight hours of sleep in a bottle, The Eye Balm Intense from La Mer is a rich and deeply hydrating eye cream that softens, smooths, and strengthens the delicate skin around your eyes.

Using La Mer's 'Miracle Broth complex' and their 'Marine De-Puff Ferment,' this eye cream is formulated with slowly fermented sea kelp and rare tourmaline – a combination designed to reduce puffiness and reenergize the skin. The luxurious balm absorbs quickly into the skin, softening the appearance of wrinkles and minimizing the signs of fatigue.

The perfect morning pick-me-up for tired, dull skin!

 

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20. Best Treatment for Dark Spots: Taut Bright

 

If you struggle with pigmentation and dark spots, Taut Bright Bye-Bye Dark Spots is a winning treatment that can help.

Aging, stress, pollutants, sun damage, and hormonal changes can all cause patches of pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Taut Bright is a supplement that has been specially formulated to fight dark spots and hyperpigmentation with a potent antioxidant formula.

It contains a powerful dose of L-Glutathione, otherwise known as the mother of all antioxidants! Glutathione benefits the skin by neutralizing free radicals, reducing toxins, fighting inflammation, and keeping your skin cells healthy. The byproduct of this function is the inhibition of melanin production, which will help fade away dark spots and naturally brighten the skin.

Taut Bright is also packed with vitamin C, grape seed extract, olive leaf extract, and artichoke leaf extract, all of which are antioxidants that work synergistically to heal and brighten the skin.

If you want to achieve lighter, brighter skin and a healthy glow, look no further than Taut Bright!

 

More helpful reading:

https://www.renewskinco.com/blogs/i/how-to-remove-age-spots-naturally

 

21. Best Treatment for Uneven Skin Tone: Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel

 

Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel is a game-changer for anyone struggling with uneven skin tone, acne, roughness, or discoloration.

Although described as a serum, this treatment has a lightweight cream texture that feels a little like a medicated ointment. It also has a sulfur-like smell and a list of ingredients that remind you that this product means business!

It uses a blend of azelaic acid, tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and niacinamide (vitamin B3) to gradually fade acne scars, pigmentation, and discoloration while smoothing out skin texture.

To minimize irritation, avoid mixing this potent formula with AHAs, BHAs, or retinol in the same skin care routine, and always follow up with a good quality moisturizer and sunscreen as the ingredients in this product can cause dryness and increased sensitivity.

 

More helpful reading from RenewSkin Inc.: Best skin care products for redness

 

22. Best Anti-Aging Night Cream: Ole Henriksen Goodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Crème

 

Ole Henriksen's Goodnight Glow is the perfect anti-aging night cream for anyone with sensitive skin. Based on finding a more natural alternative to retinol, this cream has been expertly formulated to target the signs of aging without causing irritation.

Its hero ingredient is bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol that works to speed up cell turnover, minimize acne, even skin tone, smooth skin texture, and reduce wrinkles. This formula also uses gently exfoliating AHAs (glycolic acid and lactic acid), active ingredients that brighten skin and fade away dark spots. Although, don't be surprised if you start noticing purging skin.

The dreamy lavender-colored cream also contains algae, sugarcane, lemon, and chamomile extract to soften and condition the skin; edelweiss stem cell, a floral extract that promotes firmness and elasticity; and shea butter, packed with essential fatty acids to nourish and hydrate the skin.

To use as an overnight mask, apply a thick layer before bed and wake up the next morning with a lighter, brighter glow!

 

More helpful reading: Vitamin A for skin

 

23. Best Face Oil: Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate

 

Another overnight treatment not to be missed is Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate, a facial treatment made from a mixture of pure essential oils and distilled botanical oils.

Formulated with a blend of lavender oil, primrose oil, and squalane, this oil boasts anti-aging and hydrating properties that make skin appear firmer and smoother. Primrose oil is rich in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, which help restore your skin lipid barrier, while lavender oil is excellent for calming inflammation and redness.

The great thing about this oil is that it remains lightweight, so it doesn't feel greasy or heavy, and it's still suitable for oily skin types. Not to mention the delicious lavender scent, which is perfectly relaxing and soothing for your nighttime skin care routine.

Simply apply after cleansing, follow up with your favorite moisturizer, and wake up with glowing skin!

 

More helpful reading: Best essential oils for skin

 

24. Best Drugstore Sunscreen: YourGoodSkin SPF 30 Anti-Oxidant Day Cream

 

This sunscreen is a winner in our books because it provides serious sun protection without feeling heavy or thick. It absorbs quickly and glides onto the skin like a moisturizer, and it offers some serious hydration to boot. Not to mention it is seriously affordable, retailing at $12.99 for 75ml.

Its non-comedogenic, oil-free formula is easy to apply, absorbs quickly, and doesn't block pores. The formula is not only SPF 30, it also has green tea and vitamin C providing antioxidant protection against free radical damage.

Combining serious skin moisturization with SPF protection, this is the perfect addition to your summer skin care routine if you want to prevent dark spots and avoid sun damage.

 

More helpful reading:

https://www.renewskinco.com/blogs/i/uv-rays-sun-damage-antioxidants-protection

 

25. Best Luxury Sunscreen: Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops

 

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a board-certified dermatologist and esthetician with a serious skin care range coveted by every beauty director in town. Self-described as 'molecular cosmetics', her skin care range is backed by years of research and experience justifying the luxury price tags (Sun Drops retail at $145 for 30ml).

We love that these Sun Drops offer broad-spectrum sun protection against both UVA and UVB rays and that they're packed with antioxidants like vitamin E, beta-glucan, and cassia extract to fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.

These drops have a lightweight serum formula that glides onto the skin, absorbing quickly without leaving any residue behind. They can be used undiluted, or added to your favorite day cream. Just note that if you choose to mix them with your moisturizer, the SPF will reduce a little.

 

More helpful reading:

https://www.renewskinco.com/blogs/i/how-to-repair-sun-damaged-skin-collagen-and-antioxidants

 

Sample Our Best Skin Care Products with The Ultimate Transformation Program

 

Unfortunately, there is no one miracle product that will iron out your wrinkles and give you instantly perfect skin, but with a few good products and a holistic approach to skin care you can work towards your skin goals.

If you are looking to improve the overall health and quality of your skin, we recommend starting with our Ultimate Transformation Program. This is a bundle of our top three skin care products; Taut Collagen Drink, Taut Hydrate, and Taut Collagen Masks.

We have designed this three-week program to provide all of the essential nutrients to nourish and rejuvenate your skin, from the inside out and the outside in. Think of it as a skin care boot camp to whip your skin into shape!

With a daily dose of our premium Collagen Drink and two capsules of Taut Hydrate, you are strengthening and protecting your skin from within with the perfect blend of collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. Top it all off with a luxurious Collagen Mask every 4–5 days, and you're giving your skin everything it needs to become stronger, smoother, plumper, and more radiant!

Once you have completed our transformation program, you can top up your results with our maintenance kits. Even better, you can treat yourself to a skin care subscription to save on regular deliveries of your favorite Taut products!

 

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