Facial Cleanser:
Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Detoxifying Wet Cleansing Towelettes—Oil-Free
Water may be essential for survival, but it’s no longer necessary for face-washing, thanks to these oil-free towelettes that gently remove dirt, makeup, and daily buildup. Plus, they’re infused with vitamin B5, “a humectant that binds moisture to the skin, keeping it soft and hydrated,” says judge Grace Pak, MD. $5.99; at drugstores.
Anti-Aging Moisturizer:
Vichy Reti-C Intensive Corrective Care SPF 15
Unlike many of the candidates vying for the Oval Office, our winning moisturizer is true to its word. “Retinol sloughs off dead cells, giving skin a glow, while also fighting fine lines by turning on the genes that make collagen,” Donofrio says. The antioxidant Vitamin C prevents further damage. $31; Get it here!
Toner:
Fresh Seawater & Ginseng Treatment Toner for Normal to Combination Skin
What curls can do for your biceps, this alcohol-free toner can do for your skin—keep it strong and healthy. “The seawater in this formula has sodium chloride, which can prevent water loss by strengthening the skin’s protective barrier,” says judge Sandy S. Tsao, MD. Ginseng and olive oil impart more moisture, making fine lines less noticeable, while algae extract slows oil production. $62; Get it here!
Facial Sunscreen:
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25
You slather on sunscreen to save your skin—and end up with acne and irritation. Well, no more. Special fibers in this light, oil-free formula hold oil and sweat away from the skin, ensuring pores stay clear. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide block UVB and UVA rays, and their light-reflecting quality actually makes skin look more radiant, says judge Lisa M. Donofrio, MD (meet her and the rest of our panel on page 34). $16.50; Get it here!
Lip Treatment:
Softlips Raspberry With Green Tea Extract
The ultimate kiss of death? Dry, chapped lips. The antidote? This tasty balm. With an SPF of 20, antioxidants, and softening dimethicone, it glides on effortlessly and stays put. $2.79; Get it here!
Eye Product:
SkinCeuticals Eye Gel, AOX+
This hydrating, fast-absorbing eye serum pairs ferulic acid, a plant-based antioxidant, with vitamin C for double the free-radical-fighting power. “The combination has been shown to be far more effective than other antioxidants,” Donofrio says. $50; Get it here!
Blemish Treatment:
Clean & Clear Advantage Invisible Acne Patch
While there are some patches that help you break bad habits, there are others that foster beneficial addictions. The quick-drying solution in this beauty patch battles bacteria and inflam-mation with salicylic acid and flattens bumps with chitosan, a shellfish derivative that has a “shrink-wrap effect on skin,” Donofrio says. $9.99; Get it here!
By Jolene Edgar








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