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Scroll on to see which skincare products are considered the best.
It’s personal, it’s intimate, and it’s part of our daily grounding rituals.
As such, it was particularly difficult to narrow down winners in this category.
Let’s do this.
Best Gel Cleanser
Highlights
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“This lightweight, foamy-gel cleanser is genuinely the best Ive ever tried.
It smells fresh; faintly herbal and citrusy but not in an obtrusive way.
It’s clarifying, so it rebalances my skin while still hydrating, nourishing, and soothing inflammation.
With a sensitive-skin safe formula, Tatcha is a savior for us combination-skin folks.
Being one, I use this cleanser year-round.
Plus, the silk lather delivers on its promise, always leaving my skin softer after one use.
This delicious oil cleanser is one of my favorite smells on the planet.
The skin-feel is also perfect: not too greasy and not too thin.
It emulsifies into a light, milky texture when you add water and removes makeup after one cleanse.
“This is the first cleansing balm that I fell in love with.
The soft sorbet texture instantly transforms into oil when massaged into the skin.
“If you’re someone with oily skin, water-cream moisturizers are the way to go.
They hydrate and moisturize the skin without being too heavy or pore-clogging.
This one from Naturium is lightweight and nourishing.
Niacinamide is a great ingredient for oily skin as it helps regulate excess sebum production.”
Thats thanks to Skinceuticals 2% ceramides, 4% cholesterol, and 2% fatty acid moisturizer.
Each of these ingredients nourish skin and help with skin barrier support.
Visible dry skin will be quenchedwith a beautiful radiance, to boot.
“I knew I’d love this toner before I even tried itIm a sucker for anything milky.
That said, Good Lights Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion is so much more than just texturally pleasing.
It’s so cushiony and makes my skin soothed and smoothed.
“This has become my holy grail exfoliant because of how gentle yet effective it is on the skin.
Lactic and mandelic acids are great ingredients for those with sensitive, dry, or reactive skin.
They gently exfoliate while hydrating the skin.
This toner helps improve texture, tone, and radiance in the skin.”
And I finally found one thanks to Shani Darden.
This serum contains encapsulated retinol, allowing for a slow release thats less irritating for sensitive skin.
“There are certain skincare categories with an overwhelming number of options, and vitamin C is among them.
And the opaque pump packaging helps keep it potentmeaning it really is good to the last drop.
“Dr. Lorettas Replenishing Serum is like a luscious, comforting blanket of moisture.
I’ve never used a serum this thick and pillowy.
Plus, it plumps, increases luminosity, and keeps your skin healthy and smooth.
And, just so you know, Dr. Loretta’s skin is stunning.
So, yes, it works.
“I found my soulmate in La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil.
The formula, made with caviar-derived retinol and lipids, is highly effective.
But, as an added bonus, it’s also gentle and luxurious.
Its specifically formulated for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.
The formula deeply exfoliatesit’s clinical gradeand helps improve the appearance of fine lines and skin texture.
You’ll notice a difference after the very first use.
Before applying to your face, try a patch test to verify you don’t cause any irritation.
Once that’s done, use it once weekly at nighttime and avoid highly active products 24 hours before.
I just pop it on before bed and wake up to skin that looks and feels better.
“This mask works wonders.
It soothes, tightens, and adds radiance to your skin all at once.
This mask has been recommended by celebrity estheticians like Aida Bicaj and has a reputation as a miracle treatment.
The combination of buttersmango, moringa, avocado, sheainstantly soothe and comfort lips.
This was the only thing that saved them.
I took notice at first because there are so few skincare companies even talking about menopause.
And then I tried it.
It reduces redness, calms your skin, and can be used over makeup.”
“This is one of those time-tested, editor favorites for good reasonit works.
It’s that simple.
I’d try it once or twice and then never actually use it consistently enough for it to work.
Then, I met CurrentBody’s Skin LED Light Therapy Mask.
The Infra-red light penetrates deeper to boost circulation.
After four weeks, you’ll be able to see all the tone, texture, and firming results.
“- Hallie Gould, associate editorial director
