14 Skin Care Products That Will Make You Look Younger

By Holly Dawsey
September 30, 2015
These face savers pass the test of dermatologists-they're that good.
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The best products for your face

Lisa Shin
Zap zits, smooth fine lines, brighten eyes—the following products do all that and more, and they're dermatologist-approved. These are the best skin care products of 2015, as chosen by Health editors, celebrity makeup artists, beauty bloggers, and MDs.

The Experts:
Ilana Blitzer, Health beauty director; Paul Cucinello, celebrity hair stylist in Los Angeles and New York City; Francesca Fusco, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City; Suzy Gerstein, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Julie Kandalec, celebrity manicurist and creative director of Paintbox in New York City; Joanna Simkin, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Alexis Wolfer, founder of TheBeautyBean.com; Jessica Wu, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Souther California School of Medicine in Los Angeles
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Acne Treatment

Amazon.com
Benzac Intensive Spot Treatment ($10; amazon.com)

"The gel sinks in fast and goes deep to kill bacteria without overly drying," says dermatologist Jessica Wu, MD.

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Facial Mask

Sephora.com
Brightening Hydrogel Mask ($8; sephora.com)

Vitamins and peptides deliver instant radiance. "It’s like a quickie for skin!" jokes Ilana Blitzer, Health's beauty director.
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SPF for face

Amazon.com
Skinceuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 ($24; amazon.com)

A physical block with a barely-there feel? "I'm impressed," Dr. Wu says. "It left my skin velvety." The mattifying tint doubles as foundation.

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High-tech tool

Sephora.com
Foreo Luna ($139; sephora.com)

One side has silicone bristles to amp up your cleanse; the other has a massage pad. "The pulses mimic office devices I use to tighten skin," says dermatologist Francesca Fusco, MD.

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At-home peel

Sephora.com
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta MediSpa Peel ($110; sephora.com)

An impressive 15 acids improve texture and tone. Raves Dr. Fusco, "You'd think it was made from the Fountain of Youth."
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Day cream

Amazon.com
Burt’s Bees Renewal Firming Day Lotion with SPF ($16; amazon.com)

The featherweight formula gives serious hydration plus potent anti-agers, Dr. Wu says.

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NIght cream

Walmart.com
Garnier Ultra-Lift Miracle Sleeping Cream ($17; ulta.com)

Found: a nongreasy rejuvenator. "When I awoke," reports beauty blogger Alexis Wolfer, "it looked like I had spent a week relaxing at a spa."

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Anti-ager

Amazon.com
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme ($35; amazon.com)

It firms right away (adenosine pulls skin taut), our testers say, and over time (rhamnose stimulates collagen).
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Gentle cleanser

Amazon.com
Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water ($6; amazon.com)

This dissolves dirt and makeup and is incredibly soothing. "Bonus: no rinsing!" Blitzer says.

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Brightener

Sephora.com
SK-II Power Brightening Specialist ($205; sephora.com)

The lightener's licorice and oat improve dark spots in weeks. "And it repairs damage that can lead to new spots," Dr. Fusco says. Win-win.

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Serum

Amazon.com
SkinMedica GlyPro Antioxidant Serum ($63; amazon.com)

This serum speeds up cell turnover. "One drop a day helps reduce signs of aging," Dr. Fusco notes.
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Eye cream

Sephora.com
Clarins Total Eye Concentrate ($83; sephora.com)

A one-two punch that softens lines and depuffs, Dr. Wu says.

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Neck cream

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Prevage Neck and Décolleté Firm & Repair Cream ($115; nordstrom.com)

"Like a good push-up bra," Blitzer points out, "this concentrate will give skin a little lift."

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Cleanser

Sephora.com
GlamGlow YouthCleanse ($39; sephora.com)

Wolfer is a fan: “My skin felt so clean and got brighter in weeks.”
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