The best products for your face
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
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
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.
"The gel sinks in fast and goes deep to kill bacteria without overly drying," says dermatologist Jessica Wu, MD.
Facial Mask
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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."
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
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.
The featherweight formula gives serious hydration plus potent anti-agers, Dr. Wu says.
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NIght cream
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."
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
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme ($35; amazon.com)
It firms right away (adenosine pulls skin taut), our testers say, and over time (rhamnose stimulates collagen).
It firms right away (adenosine pulls skin taut), our testers say, and over time (rhamnose stimulates collagen).
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Gentle cleanser
Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water ($6; amazon.com)
This dissolves dirt and makeup and is incredibly soothing. "Bonus: no rinsing!" Blitzer says.
This dissolves dirt and makeup and is incredibly soothing. "Bonus: no rinsing!" Blitzer says.
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Brightener
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.
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
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.
This serum speeds up cell turnover. "One drop a day helps reduce signs of aging," Dr. Fusco notes.
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Eye cream
Clarins Total Eye Concentrate ($83; sephora.com)
A one-two punch that softens lines and depuffs, Dr. Wu says.
A one-two punch that softens lines and depuffs, Dr. Wu says.
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Neck cream
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."
"Like a good push-up bra," Blitzer points out, "this concentrate will give skin a little lift."
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Cleanser
GlamGlow YouthCleanse ($39; sephora.com)
Wolfer is a fan: “My skin felt so clean and got brighter in weeks.â€
Wolfer is a fan: “My skin felt so clean and got brighter in weeks.â€
