Best Serums
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Best Overall Serum

TruSkin Vitamin C Serum

TruSkin

Brightens dull skin, fades dark spots, and absorbs quickly. A reliable daily vitamin C at a great price.

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Best for Pores

Paula's Choice BHA Exfoliant

Paula's Choice

The cult-favorite salicylic acid that unclogs pores, smooths texture, and keeps breakouts at bay.

Best Moisturizers
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Best Drugstore

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

Neutrogena

Lightweight hyaluronic acid gel that hydrates without clogging pores. Works under makeup beautifully.

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Best for Dry Skin

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

First Aid Beauty

Rich, barrier-repairing cream with colloidal oatmeal. A lifesaver for dry or irritated skin in winter.

Best SPF
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Best Overall SPF

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

EltaMD

The SPF dermatologists actually recommend. Lightweight, leaves no white cast, safe for acne-prone skin.

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Best Invisible Finish

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Supergoop!

Completely invisible, doubles as a makeup primer. The SPF for people who hate wearing SPF.

Best Retinol
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Best for Beginners

RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Serum

RoC

A proven retinol with decades of clinical backing. Visibly reduces fine lines in 4 weeks with minimal irritation.

Best Cleansers
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Best Everyday Cleanser

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

CeraVe

Gentle, non-stripping cleanser with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Works for every skin type, every day.

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Best for Sensitive

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

La Roche-Posay

Formulated for ultra-sensitive and reactive skin. Fragrance-free, soap-free, dermatologist-recommended.

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