What Dr. Jenny Liu recommends and skips: 611 products reviewed

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All 611 products Dr. Jenny Liu has reviewed, grouped by product type. Click a product to see the full guru consensus.

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Serums116 reviews

Olay Super Serum

"Their Super Serum. Olay is the OG niacinamide formulator and they formulate very uniquely at a low pH. That's been shown to be even more effective than just like regular typical pH. I've seen their clinical data. Really helps with brightening, helping with antioxidant benefits, anti-glycation. So if you're looking for a like more simplified routine of all-in-one to help exfoliate, improve texture and tone when it comes to skin rejuvenation, the Super Serum is the way to go."

✓Yay

70%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

"I am a firm believer that vitamin C serums are not all created equal. I use SkinCeuticals C Ferulic and I've been using that for 14 plus years now. The vitamin C serum combined with retinoid really gives most people 90% of what they need to really have skin longevity."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 Serum

"La Roche-Posay has vitamin C options that have been shown to clinically support oxidative stress."

✓Yay

60%Guru Score

Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector Serum (15% formula)

"Aside from the C Ferulic, I think Vichy vitamin C is great, and you just want to make sure that you look for one that's been shown to clinically support the oxidative stress."

✓Yay

73%Guru Score

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum

"If you want to take it a step further, Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum as well as RoC wrinkle correction cream or serum are great as the next level up for those who have done maybe more milder retinol and are ready for a stronger topical retinol in drugstores to give you more results for helping to improve fine lines and to support collagen."

✓Yay

74%Guru Score

Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum

"Naturium has great peptide combinations that support collagen."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

"You can try [...] The Ordinary, they're obviously a smaller size, but for its price, I think it makes economical sense."

✓Yay

75%Guru Score

Bio-Oil Bio-Oil

"You can certainly try things like almond oil or even Bio-Oil, that may offer some skin hydration and indirectly maybe prevent stretch marks from forming or prevent pre-existing ones from worsening. I don't think it hurts to try, but I would never tell someone to use this oil and you're guaranteed no stretch marks, because that's just not the case."

~Mixed

45%Guru Score

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + Hyaluronic Acid

"The Ordinary has a great lactic acid if you're looking mostly for drugstore options."

✓Yay

95%Guru Score

Naturium Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%

"Naturium has a great glycolic acid serum."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

Olay Collagen Peptide Visibly Firming Serum

"One from Olay is great, it's a peptide serum with things like copper peptides or Matrixyl or other tri or hexapeptides that support collagen."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Hyaluronic Acid

"Hydro Boost from Neutrogena is great, it contains hyaluronic acid."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum

"Vichy Mineral 89 is simple, a great hyaluronic acid product that's non-irritating."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster

"Paula's Choice vitamin C is also a great option with good formulation."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Serum

"Peter Thomas Roth has a really creamy vitamin C that I really love."

✓Yay

72%Guru Score

CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum

"You don't necessarily have to splurge to get a good vitamin C serum backed by science. [...] There are great ones over the counter, and CeraVe's vitamin C is one of them, it's great for brightening and supporting collagen."

✓Yay

70%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

"If you're looking for a serum, I also really like La Roche-Posay, the Effaclar serum that's in that kind of turquoise bottle. You can put it all over or spot treat where you have the most concerns."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

First Aid Beauty Daily Resurfacing Lotion 2% Niacinamide

"It works really well synergistically with salicylic acid, which is why you often see them formulated together. I recommend going with the 2 to 4% concentration, because higher concentration means more irritation, [...] so less is usually better. [...] First Aid Beauty has a 2% niacinamide resurfacing lotion that you can apply after using your salicylic acid product."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment

"I really love it. It's a really great Eye Cream that helps with peptides to really support collagen and then of course some of the retinol products I mentioned earlier in the context of helping with pigment. [...] Eye Cream especially for those who have more aging mature skin [...] can improve just overall the texture of the under-eye skin and along with hydration and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster

"Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster is lovely. It's lightweight, fast-absorbing, and doesn't pill. I use it in the morning on top of my vitamin C and at night before my retinoids. [...] The whole line is great, but if I could only pick one product to use and to purchase, it would be this one, the serum. I find that serum is something I can use through my routine more regularly. These are great peptides, pro-collagen peptides that help to improve and support collagen production."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyperpigmentation Serum

"This line targets different pathways in hyperpigmentation. [...] When it comes to treating stubborn hyperpigmentation, [...] you really need to have ingredients that work at different steps. Not only just blocking how pigment is made, but also blocking the transfer of pigment, as well as helping with skin turnover. [...] This one does it. It targets multiple pathways, so great for post-acne marks, uneven skin tone from sun damage, or even if you struggle with melasma."

✓Yay

74%Guru Score

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush

"It's a wonderful ingredient and then of course, jojoba oil, coq10 that is non-comedogenic and I think that's what is why it's so lovely. It's hydrating, doesn't cake, and gives a nice pretty shimmer. Of course, it's got centella and watermelon extract. So this is just all around wonderful product that's so pretty. It's buildable and [...] it's got multiple different ways of using it. So highly recommend checking it out if you haven't."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

SkinFix Ceramide Prime+ Whipped Cream with Niacinamide

"Lovely, spreads really nicely, improves hydration again without the heaviness. [...] It's got 1% ceramide complex, 2% niacinamide, which is the ideal concentration to help with sebum control, offer some skin barrier support benefits, and some antioxidant benefits as well. Heptapeptide-7 that helps to support your skin barrier along with hyaluronic acid and yeast extract. So a lovely texture, more of that moisturizer that supports your skin, fragrance-free."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

"And this is really hydrating too, hyaluronic acid as well as this gentle calming complex that really contains a blend of antioxidants that just kind of reduces redness and inflammation at the same time. Even though this is more for those with redness, I actually think this is a great option if you have oily skin but maybe your barrier is temporarily compromised or you have that combination of oily and sensitive skin."

✓Yay

67%Guru Score

Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum

"This is a great HA serum if you want hydration without any sort of residue. Like when you put it on your skin after it's absorbed, you feel nothing, but yet your skin feels incredibly hydrated. It delivers deep hydration because it's got this complex of five different types of hyaluronic acid of various weights that helps to basically hydrate your skin from the top to kind of the middle layer of your skin along with panthenol that we know is soothing, centella extract and elastin."

✓Yay

70%Guru Score

Cetaphil Healthy Renew Damage Reversal Serum

"It's a really lovely one, especially for those with dry and sensitive skin. It's got ceramides that are really important for the skin barrier, but also centella. Centella is [...] anti-inflammatory, but there's also great emerging studies that show centella helps to stimulate fibroblasts and support their ability to make collagen. So it actually has skin rejuvenating and anti-aging benefits. It also has allantoin that we know is hydrating and soothing."

✓Yay

68%Guru Score

Allies of Skin Beta Glucan and Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum

"One serum that I am obsessed with lately is from Allies of Skin. This beta glucan and resveratrol serum. It's a pretty creamy serum, but I love it. I actually sometimes will even use it in place of my moisturizer in the morning. Even though the texture is a creamy, milky serum, it is a little bit more dense compared to a watery serum. But there's just something about this formulation that is so hydrating. I love the way it feels on my skin."

✓Yay

89%Guru Score

iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum

"The iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum is a lightweight yet deeply hydrating serum that helps really boost moisture at different levels of the skin. It's got that beta glucan that we know is really helpful at hydrating the skin but also supporting the skin barrier. It's a good humectant as well and it's pretty lightweight. You can layer it under sunscreen, under your moisturizer, or in the summertime use it alone as almost like your moisturizer."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

COSRX Vitamin C 13 Serum

"This one's slightly different which is why it's on my list. It's got 13% ascorbic acid and that is the pure vitamin C derivative that works through everything, versus many other skincare brands will have ethylated ascorbic acid which really does the brightening. But 13% is within the effective concentration which is really great. So it helps to brighten, helps to defend against oxidative stress from the environment at the same time supporting collagen and improving radiance of your skin."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum

"I really love this. [...] I use it in the morning on top of my vitamin C serum and at night before my topical retinoid. [...] It's a great one because it's not irritating. You can easily incorporate it into your existing routine and if you're worried about retinoids, this may interfere with your retinoids, it will not. So this is the beauty of this product, which is why I love it so much."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum

"And you don't have to worry about causing white spots or blotches [...] around dark spots, or you can just apply to areas where you have dark spots to spot treat. Either way, I think it's acceptable. And with just how gentle this formulation is, you can definitely use it either way without having to worry about irritation or undesired lightening of your skin. This product is not going to do that."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

Eucerin Radiant Tone Dual Serum with Thiamidol

"But licorice itself does have some brightening properties. I've used it with my retinol at night as well as my vitamin C in the morning and I have not gotten any irritation. When I struggle with hyperpigmentation, I probably just use the serum because it's got the most concentrated active. I have recommended it to many of my patients in clinic that are wanting a skin brightening product without a prescription."

✓Yay

72%Guru Score

Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum

"It actually does contain salmon PDRN with a peptide complex and niacinamide to overall improve skin texture, tone, and help with skin rejuvenation. It's really aimed at improving the quality of your skin, the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, hydrating your skin, improving overall even tone. It is hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin."

✓Yay

68%Guru Score

Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream

"Their Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream is lovely as well. It also contains low molecular weight hyaluronic acid for that hydrating soothing effect without the heaviness. It really helps to prevent moisture loss but does not feel heavy, does not feel like your skin is shiny or greasy. It's got this flexible, stretchy gel-like technology, so I would lump it as a gel cream that absorbs really quickly and layers nicely under makeup."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Serum

"I believe it's at Sephora and they use a combination of green tea from Jeju Island, which is famous for green tea in Korea, along with green tea seeds that have additional antioxidant and calming soothing benefits. They have a serum, a moisturizer, even an eye cream. [...] It's really great at offering kind of calming, soothing benefits and the formulation from that line is really suitable for oily, acne-prone skin. I highly recommend checking out that line."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

Vanicream Vitamin C Serum

"Talk about affordable yet accessible, great one for sensitive skin. Nothing really beats this one. And many derms love Vanicream because it's just a really great line all around for all skin types, but especially if you have eczema prone, rosacea prone, sensitive skin or maybe have a history of allergies to potential skincare ingredients. This line is really made for those individuals. It's made with minimal ingredients and avoiding common potential triggers."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

SkinBetter Science Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum

"This is another one that many dermatologists and plastic surgeons rave about. It has a lot of different antioxidants. I think 19 combinations of different antioxidants that provides free radical protection, damage from free radicals, helps to brighten the skin, support collagen, improves uneven skin tone, and it's a yellow creamy serum, so really great for dry skin and sensitive skin."

✓Yay

86%Guru Score

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

"It helps to reduce the appearance of pores, regulate sebum, and calm redness. It is lightweight, but [...] depending on how many serums you use, [...] it could become slightly tacky or [...] have a little bit of a tacky residue, so just be careful if you're layering. With 10% niacinamide, it doesn't mean it's not effective, but it could potentially add irritation, so be careful of that especially if you have sensitive skin."

✓Yay

69%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Corrector Serum

"This is one that I use myself and recommend to patients. It's not a separate niacinamide serum. It does contain niacinamide in it along with other products, but it's really geared towards those that struggle with hyperpigmentation. I do struggle with post acne marks, so it's great for those that struggle with that as well as melasma. It [...] has been clinically proven to help reduce dark spots and post acne marks and also [...] helps to improve skin clarity and evenness."

✓Yay

67%Guru Score

Paula's Choice Niacinamide 20% Treatment

"I've used a serum myself. I think it was fine for me but I'm the type of person who really don't need a separate nice serum. I've had friends who have super oily skin, super textured skin and really swear by this product. [...] This is great for kind of combination, normal skin, oily skin, and potentially could work well for sensitive skin, but with that 20% higher concentration, I think it's just more be careful of the potential irritation."

✓Yay

68%Guru Score

Hada Labo Natural Repair Serum

"Just a really nice alternative and you really can't go wrong for the price with the price of this product"

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Allies of Skin Multipeptides & Growth Factor Advanced Lifting Serum

"Not cheap but definitely a little bit cheaper. [...] I've been using it in my nighttime routine and I love it, I love it for the benefits, I love it for the texture and just the way it makes my skin feel. The benefit of growth factor is that it works really well synergistically with your retinoids. You don't have to worry about it causing irritation like acids or vitamin C."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum

"It's from SkinMedica. Their TNS Advanced+ Serum certainly is not cheap. It retails for $295, but the formulation as well as just the level of evidence and clinical studies, really no other product can beat that."

✓Yay

74%Guru Score

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Growth Factor Serum

"Next product that I've tried before Allies of Skin is from In Beauty Project. It's called Elastic Skin and it retails for $46 Definitely probably the most affordable product that we're talking about today. This is a vegan derived uh product formulation that contains growth factors along with other ingredients that helps to visibly lift firm and help to deeply hydrate the skin And I really enjoy the hydrating nature."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Vichy Neovadiol Serum for Perimenopause and Postmenopause

"This is a dual face serum that is specifically formulated for perimenopausal and menopausal skin that helps to improve skin density, firmness, hydration, and basically all the things that's happening to our skin due to loss of estrogen. It's a lightweight but still nourishing serum with a blend of oil and water, so it helps to nourish but does not feel heavy or have that greasy and shiny look."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

No7 Menopause Skincare Instant Radiance Serum

"Another serum that you can consider is Number Seven Menopause Skin Instant Radiance Serum that really helps improve dullness or dryness, fine lines and tackle firmness and it really helps to deliver hydration without feeling heavy or greasy and it can be used both morning and night."

✓Yay

76%Guru Score

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

"The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% really offers more calming and soothing benefits. If you're looking for anti-pigmentation and helping with hyperpigmentation, it's really prescription strength of 15 to 20% that's shown to have the best evidence. But 10% offers probably more calming and soothing benefits."

✓Yay

75%Guru Score

Paula's Choice Calm Repairing Serum

"I really love this one. It's for me when my skin just gets a little irritated, especially during the winter time. This is a great calming and hydrating serum that provides that nourishment that is not super heavy that I can layer on before my moisturizer. This is an antioxidant rich serum that helps to soothe and hydrate sensitive skin, reduce redness at the same time, and strengthen your skin barrier."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

OGX Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil

"The OGX Coconut Miracle Oil is just really nice. This is a little bit heavier, they do make a lighter version for fine hair, but the regular version, a little bit goes a long way. [...] One of my favorite ways to use it is to coat this [...] to your ends almost like it's a coconut oil treatment before you shampoo."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum

"I really love this product. I love how effective it was for me but also at the same time how gentle it was. I really recommend Avène as a brand that formulates beautiful products, elegant products for those that struggle with eczema prone skin, rosacea and sensitive skin. They do it in such a way that is very thoughtful, fragrance free, but also in their packaging too."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum

"It's got their C-Firma vitamin C serum that is a great antioxidant serum to use every morning. It's got 15% lactic acid along with ferulic acid and pumpkin seed extract for some added radiance."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum

"The TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum is one of my favorite leave-in glycolic acid products. It contains a blend of glycolic and lactic acid along with plant extracts that you can use at night in place of your topical retinoid as part of that skin cycling routine to add some additional benefits like improving skin turnover, improving dullness and dry skin."

✓Yay

68%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil

"Marula oil is rich in Omega-6 and omega-9, so it helps to support the skin barrier. I'm not a fan of oil, but what you can certainly do is you can drop this with the moisturizer or layer on top of your moisturizer. And the other fun thing that people don't know about the way at least a full size from Drunk Elephant, why the products are in the bottle where you push out the product, is you can technically mix and match products."

~Mixed

60%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier with Arbutin and Azelaic Acid

"It's a hydrating serum that I think kind of goes beyond just basic hydration. It's really a plumping hydrating serum that contains Proxalin, which is a molecule that's unique to L'Oreal and it's a sugar molecule that's been shown to basically help reduce glycation on collagen and elastin that occurs with aging and that basically damages and makes them less effective."

✓Yay

75%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E Serum

"Resveratrol B E is a nighttime antioxidant that really helps to improve radiance and firmness overnight as you sleep. Resveratrol contains 1% Resveratrol which is a great antioxidant that helps to support collagen, improve fine lines, and also helps to improve skin tone and hyperpigmentation. It also contains Boesine and 1% vitamin E that really just helps to optimize your skin repair as you sleep."

✓Yay

68%Guru Score

Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Brightening Treatment Serum

"If you're looking for a lipid soluble vitamin C that helps to brighten your skin as well as protect your skin, you got to check out the Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Brightening Treatment Serum."

✓Yay

67%Guru Score

Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Serum in Cream

"Their Indigo Repair Cream is like an overnight sleeping mask, if you will, that you can layer on over your moisturizer or just use on your own as your moisturizer. It's also fragrance free too, so for those a little bit more sensitive skin looking for a good rich nourishing luxurious nighttime moisturizer, I highly recommend checking that one out."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Serum

"The next product from Skinceuticals is a relatively new launch that I've been loving and using consistently for over 3 months now in my evening skincare routine and it's called Phyto Corrective anti-wrinkle peptide serum"

✓Yay

70%Guru Score

Mary&May Six Peptide Complex Serum

"The first one is the Mary&May Six Peptide Complex Serum. I love peptides, especially for the evening, for its skin repair and rejuvenation benefits. [...] With my top priority being anti-aging and skin rejuvenation, helping to combat fine lines and wrinkles, I really see the benefits of using a peptide at night because our skin does most of the repair at night."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals Tripeptide R Neck Repair Cream

"This is a retinol plus peptide neck cream. I like it because it's gentle. It's actually one with retinol that I am able to tolerate, and if you guys know me, you know that I love peptides and retinol as a great combination for anti-aging skin rejuvenation. I really do love the texture of this neck cream. It is creamy and nourishing but not heavy, and so it's really like my retinol night cream for my neck. That's what I do basically after cleansing at night."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin

"This is a lovely serum I love it for lots of different reasons including the fact that it has a good concentration of niacinamide at 2%"

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum

"It's been one of my favorites recently and it retails for $30.90. Certainly a little more expensive, but compared to a lot of other peptide and antioxidant serums, this is definitely more on the affordable side."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

"That is their newest Soothing and Barrier Support Serum that costs $17. It's a serum that is meant to strengthen and repair damaged irritated skin barrier, calming the skin barrier. It is a pink watery serum that is also hydrating, absorbs really quickly, not greasy, not heavy, really suitable for all skin types. [...] Ingredient-wise, it contains vitamin B12 that has some anti-inflammatory properties and it's what gives the serum its characteristic pink color."

✓Yay

76%Guru Score

Rescue MD DNA Repair Complex

"This is a serum that you can use on face and body that can help to basically improve the outcome of scars after resurfacing procedure after surgery. It contains Lapalutin which helps to support natural DNA repair along with peptides and other antioxidants like vitamin E and B5 to support the skin, soothe the skin, and really not only expedite healing but also improve outcome."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum

"Some people really love the texture of this, but for me I would say if there's anything negative to say about the serum is that it does for me at least feel a little bit sticky and tacky after it's fully absorbed. The other thing too is it is fragrance, and that's the other thing if people who have sensitive skin or at least sensitive to fragrance this serum may not be the best."

~Mixed

75%Guru Score

Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

"I've been getting a lot of hormonal acne and excessive sebum in my T-zone, so I've been really liking the By Wishtrend 5% mandelic acid toner. Mandelic acid is basically in between a salicylic acid and a glycolic acid. It has oil-loving properties, so it's great for those who are oily and acne-prone, but at the same time it's more gentle. It's one of the [...] biggest AHAs, so it's not going to be as irritating as glycolic acid."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

Decorte Liposome Advanced Repair Serum

"It contains their proprietary fermented East extract that helps to promote cellular turnover, improve skin hydration, along with other various different types of plant extracts that really help to reduce oxidative stress, help to brighten the skin. You also have kojic acid and ceramide complex that nourishes the skin barrier. It's an all-around intensely hydrating serum that I think is really wonderful."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

Remedy Dark Spots Nightly All-in-One Treatment

"Remedy is a new skincare line founded by a colleague and dear friend Dr. Munmun Shoff. He's such a big influence on the skincare space as a dermatologist. The line is really meant to make professional-grade products accessible to all. The dark spots [...] product is really nice because I feel like there needs to be more products formulated with ingredients that work together synergistically to target hyperpigmentation from various angles at the same time."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum

"The Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum is a holy grail serum for skin barrier support and hydration, made with wonderful ingredients to not only reduce transepidermal water loss but also hydrate your skin, keep your skin hydrated, plump, supple, and help support your skin's own ceramide production."

✓Yay

86%Guru Score

U Beauty Resurfacing Compound

"It's got your antioxidants, stabilized vitamin C, stabilized retinol, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid as well as your alpha hydroxy acids. It's creamy and hydrating but not heavy or greasy, very elegant, and [...] super gentle so that you should actually be using it twice a day. It really helps to address most of the skin concerns that we encounter day-to-day with one product."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid

"If you're looking for product recommendations, one is from The Ordinary, the Alpha Arbutin 2% and Hyaluronic Acid serum. That is a great hydrating serum. It contains, as the name implies, 2% Alpha Arbutin along with Hyaluronic Acid. That is a great serum that you can use pretty much all over your face, or you can use it to just spot treat areas of need."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum with Rice and Arbutin

"Another one that's really nice if you're looking for like a dewy glow is from the beauty of daan and it's their glow deep serum that contains 68% rice extract along with 2% of our buttin"

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

Peach & Lily Copper Peptide Pro Firming Serum

"From Peach and Lily, their Copper Peptide Pro Firming Serum contains 0.2% of copper peptides along with 12 additional peptides and amino acids, and great hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid that's really going to help to plump your skin instantly and keep your skin hydrated. Over time, the copper peptide is going to improve skin firmness, improve fine lines and elasticity, really helping to hone in on your anti-aging concerns."

✓Yay

88%Guru Score

Goodal Green Tangerine Vitamin C Dark Spot Care Serum

"This is a serum that I have tried myself from Korea and I love this one because it is great for those seeking a vitamin C derivative mostly for skin brightening benefits. [...] It contains ascorbyl glucoside, a sugar form of vitamin C that's a lot more stable but really helps with skin brightening, helping with uneven skin tone, especially if you struggle with post acne marks."

✓Yay

63%Guru Score

Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil

"Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil is great because it's lightweight, it's multitasking in the sense it helps to smooth, add shine, reduce frizz, but at the same time protect hair from UV damage and heat damage, and really adds a nice high gloss finish. It's very lightweight and just applies nicely on the ends. I apply it after I shower before I blow dry my hair, and then I'll actually apply a coat in between hair washing, especially at night, to the ends."

✓Yay

63%Guru Score

Prequel Lucent-C Brightening Vitamin C Serum

"The reason why I think this is a great alternative is number one it contains pure L-ascorbic acid that we know is that great antioxidant, also contains other blends of antioxidants that together work well at defending against external aggressors. Also contains a great brightening and hydrating ingredients to plump the skin while at the same time reducing the appearance of fine lines wrinkles and supporting collagen."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

Skin Better Alto Defense Antioxidant and Repair Serum

"This is a nice creamy serum and really well-liked by my rosacea friends and patients alike and it has great clinical studies. And this line SkinBetter in general is one that is highly recommended by many dermatologists and plastic surgeons alike because of the science and for the formulation. So this is highly recommended if you're looking for a lipid soluble vitamin C serum that is very gentle yet effective."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Isntree Ultra Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Serum

"If that is something that you like and enjoy using, I think this would be a great hyaluronic acid based serum for you. However, I feel like it is very much the same as a toner, so I personally don't feel compelled that you need to have both in your routine unless you're really trying to achieve that skin flooding trend. [...] It's really not necessary to have both. I think just pick one based on personal preference and what you enjoy using more."

~Mixed

69%Guru Score

Bliss Vitamin C Plus Tripeptide Serum

"Overall, I think this is just a really nice elegant, fragrance-free milky serum that is hydrating but it's not sticky, it's not tacky. This may be better tolerated by individuals that have more dry and sensitive skin, but if you have combination skin and you're looking for a hydrating serum with brightening benefits and some plumping benefits, I think this can be one that is suitable to use as well."

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67%Guru Score

Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C5

"Certainly if you have more combination oily skin this could certainly just be your moisturizer with additional benefits. For those with more dry skin you can use this under a thicker moisturizer at night or definitely use this in the morning under a more nourishing sun screen. [...] I love the ingredients, I love the way it feels, and I just really love all the benefits that you're getting from this product altogether."

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68%Guru Score

Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum: Centella + Vitamin C

"Another serum if you're looking for an actual brightening serum with centella is the one from Beauty of Joseon, their Light On Serum that contains centella and vitamin C, and this vitamin C is an ethyl vitamin C, so a vitamin C derivative that has mostly brightening properties along with centella. That is, I think, 68% centella extract."

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77%Guru Score

Skin Food Royal Honey Propolis Enriched Moisture Nutrient Serum

"Another one that I've talked about previously is from Skin Food their Royal Honey propolis line that also comes with a moisturizer but I am really obsessed with this serum for a couple reasons."

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84%Guru Score

Glow Recipe Pomegranate Peptide Firming Serum

"Another great anti-aging serum that doesn't contain retinol or alpha hydroxy acid is from Glow Recipe their Pomegranate Peptide Firming Serum. It's beautifully packaged with a magenta red color. [...] It contains a few different ingredients that can help target fine lines and wrinkles."

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65%Guru Score

Vichy LiftActiv B3 Dark Spots and Wrinkle Serum

"I love this serum, it's beautifully packaged, is watery, elegant, lightweight, fast absorbing. It's also fragrance-free. Ingredient-wise it contains niacinamide, glycolic acid, tranexamic acid, along with vitamin C derivative and rice protein, and also Vichy's volcanic water."

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82%Guru Score

Naturium Mandelic Acid Topical 12%

"If you're looking for a mandelic acid product, I highly recommend checking out Naturium. They have a 12% mandelic acid topical that contains 12% mandelic acid that's effective but gentle, along with niacinamide that also helps to support the skin barrier, helping with hydration and offering some anti-inflammatory benefits as well as improving dark spots at the same time. So great for those that are more acne prone, struggling with post-acne marks."

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74%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Resurface Serum

"The Drunk Elephant peptide surfacing serum contains 10% lactic acid with a blend of peptides in a watery oily serum that's very nourishing but not sticky or heavy. I personally love to use it in my routine during the winter a few times a week, replacing my retinoid."

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75%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense Serum

"One green tinted moisturizer I really love is [...] the La Roche-Posay Rosaliac line. It contains glycerin and neurosensine, a calming peptide shown to reduce irritation in rosacea prone skin, along with the green tint. It's a very creamy moisturizer, nourishing and hydrating but not heavy and thick, and you spot treat red areas with it over your first moisturizer."

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73%Guru Score

COSRX 23% Ascorbic Acid Pure Vitamin C Serum

"Pure vitamin C anything that is above 20% has been shown to actually not enhance absorption and may actually reduce penetration. The first few uses it definitely burned quite a bit on my skin, it got better with use with daily use, and I attribute that burning to the high concentration of vitamin C which definitely can happen. So if you are someone that is already pretty sensitive to pure vitamin C and have a hard time tolerating it, this may not be a good product for you."

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66%Guru Score

Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream with Polyhydroxy Acid

"I recommend checking out Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream. This is fragrance-free, [...] lightweight moisturizer that absorbs really quickly without leaving kind of that sticky residue where some creams can feel. Ingredient-wise it contains urea, lactic acid, ceramides, glycerin, so wonderful ingredients that help to keep the skin hydrated."

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87%Guru Score

Plated Skin Science Daily Anti-Aging Exosome Serum

"It's $267, so definitely not cheap, and it's hard to tell from their website where the exosomes are derived from. Because exosomes are secreted by all cells as well as body fluids, [...] we can find them in blood, breast milk, and amniotic fluid. They're commonly used in skin care and regenerative medicine, usually derived from some sort of stem cells or bone marrow cells. So you can see there is a potential concern for their novelty and ethically where they're derived from."

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73%Guru Score

L'Oreal Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Serum

"L'Oreal their HA serum also has different blends of hyaluronic acid that helps to penetrate skin at different levels to keep your skin hydrated longer."

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80%Guru Score

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

"The smell is just amazingly addicting if you love watermelon, you will absolutely love the scent. It contains watermelon extract which is rich in various different vitamins including vitamin C, vitamin A, along with other phytonutrients that help to hydrate and plump the skin. The niacinamide is great at soothing the skin barrier, offers brightening benefits, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles along with hyaluronic acid."

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68%Guru Score

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Serum

"This was the very first product that I ever used from Korea. It's a really lovely hydrating serum that contains green tea extract derived specifically from Jeju Island, which is a lovely, beautiful island from Korea that is the right environment for growing wonderful biodiverse species of green tea, and they handpick each of the green teas to produce this serum. It contains green tea extract along with different blends of hyaluronic acid that just makes a great lightweight hydrating serum."

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61%Guru Score

SkinFix Triple Lipid Collagen Activating Serum

"The triple lipid plus collagen and Niemi activating serum is essentially like a peptide hydrating serum with some skin plumping benefits and it also helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's a lightweight creamy milky serum, not watery but also hydrating and nourishing at the same time, but yet will not leave your skin feeling super greasy, shiny or heavy."

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82%Guru Score

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

"I love the fact that it's super lightweight despite the oils in here, and it's great to use both morning and night. This product is vegan and is suitable for all skin types. Texture-wise, this is very much still a watery serum but it comes in two phases because of the aqueous and lipid phases that you do have to mix up before you use."

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87%Guru Score

L'Oreal Revitalift 10% Glycolic Acid Serum

"Glycolic acid ones, the one from L'Oreal's Revitalift 10% Glycolic Acid Serum is a great one. I have one on hand."

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80%Guru Score

Avène A-Oxidative Serum

"If you're looking for a vitamin C that is maybe less irritating compared to like the traditional ascorbic acid, then check out their A-Oxidative Antioxidant Defense Serum. It contains a vitamin C derivative called ascorbyl glucoside, which is basically a sugar molecule attached to vitamin C, making it a lot more stable than ascorbic acid."

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75%Guru Score

Caudalie Vinohydra Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum

"This is a really nice watery serum so really ideal for those with wanting to have a very like lightweight serum that feels like you have not put anything on your skin"

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81%Guru Score

Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster

"It's a really popular one and it's popular for a reason. It's got 10% azelaic acid along with licorice root that's soothing, calming, and may help with hyperpigmentation, and salicylic acid that helps with pore congestion as well as offer some acne control. Together it's a more lightweight serum that absorbs fast, so better suited for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin or individuals that are looking for a lightweight [...] liquid serum to use during the summer time."

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81%Guru Score

Naturium Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%

"The Naturium Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10% contains ten percent azelaic acid brightening complex along with niacinamide. These ingredients are all great for soothing but also help to brighten uneven skin tone. With the emulsion texture it's like a light lotion, so more nourishing but fast absorbing, not sticky. Really ideal for those with more dry skin who are looking for something that helps to brighten the complexion and help with improving uneven skin tone."

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81%Guru Score

Avène RetrinAL 0.05% Serum

"Their retinol line comes in a 0.05% formulation. It's very creamy and very nourishing, so it's great for those with eczema and dry, sensitive skin. Avène is a brand that formulates products for sensitive, eczema-prone, dry skin, and mine, and I think they have wonderful products. If you're looking for an effective, potent retinoid that works without the irritation, I highly recommend checking out their RetinAL line."

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84%Guru Score

Kiehl's Powerful Strength Vitamin C Line Reducing Concentrate

"Another one that I have tried that I actually really enjoy that I find to be hydrating is from Kiehl's and it's their Powerful Strength Vitamin C Line Reducing Concentrate. It has 10 percent L-ascorbic acid, so pure vitamin C, and then 2.5 percent vitamin C derivative that offers additional brightening benefits along with hyaluronic acid. It's a very creamy serum. I actually find it slightly harder to spread."

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68%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Face Serum

"I really recommend from La Roche-Posay their Cicaplast B5, which contains 10% glycolic acid as well as tranexamic acid and kojic acid, so ingredients that also help to improve hyperpigmentation. This would be an exfoliating serum too that you can incorporate a few times a week to treat uneven skin tone but also over time improve fine lines and wrinkles."

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79%Guru Score

Peach & Lily Power Cocktail Lactic Acid Serum

"This one contains a blend of lactic acid and plant extracts and antioxidants that's very lovely. I use that throughout my pregnancy as my substitute for my topical retinoid. I didn't get irritation. I felt it was very elegant serum that was well tolerated."

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82%Guru Score

Necessaire Neck Serum Firming Serum with 7.5% Peptides

"I have actually been trying this one out on my neck just recently started using it I really love the texture. It's a lightweight creamy serum that's more nourishing, more hydrating, and it contains a blend of peptides that is great for the neck skin because the neck has less oil glands and tends to be more sensitive and dry out more quickly. So if you are looking for a neck specific treatment product you certainly give that a try."

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76%Guru Score

VT Reedle Shot 100 Collagen

"Is Reedle Shot worth the hype? In my mind, yes. When used correctly, you can definitely improve skin texture and skin tone, as long as you understand the product and how to best use it and how to progress your journey within the Reedle Shot line. It can definitely help with your skin's overall health and barrier function."

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59%Guru Score

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

"Axis-Y, a Korean brand, their Glow Corrective Serum has 5% niacinamide in this creamy serum that is also really lovely."

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64%Guru Score

COSRX 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum

"The six peptide skin booster serum is my favorite in this category. I think the concept is derived from the popular injectable skin boosters that are super popular in Korea but in a topical form, and I think [...] that means making the skin more hydrated and more radiant at the end of the day, and I think the formula really does that. It's a wonderful formula [...] because it has peptides and I love peptides."

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82%Guru Score

Abib Glutathione Dark Spot Serum Vita Drop

"And that is my personal belief of why this product works well, but fairly gentle when it comes to helping with dark spots. In addition, it is formulated with niacinamide and vitamin C derivative that works synergistically to help brighten the skin and improve uneven skin tone. So really ideal for those that want to target dark spots, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation without the irritation."

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75%Guru Score

Abib Heartleaf Tika Capsule Serum Calming Drops

"I feel like this product is really that product. Ingredient-wise, it combines heartleaf that helps reduce inflammation, redness, and acne issues along with Centella that helps strengthen the skin barrier, as well as a beep capsule technology that enhances delivery, making the penetration more effective but also more stable and less irritating. This is a lightweight serum that is non-comedogenic. It helps balance oil production while soothing stressed skin."

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The INKEY List Redness Relief Super Solutions 10% Azelaic Acid

"The INKEY List actually have a 10% azelaic acid from their Super Solutions line. This one is 10% azelaic acid but I also really like it because it has like this green tint that may help to reduce some of this redness. So if you're struggling with skin barrier damage, looking for something to calm and soothe the skin, this lightweight cream is really ideal."

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92%Guru Score

Guerlain Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil

"The Advanced Youth Watery Oil from Guerlain's Abeille Royale line retails for $145. [...] For me, this product really symbolizes the combination of self-care and science in skincare. I need to find it enjoyable to use; it's relaxing for me, and I really feel good after I use it all over, but it also makes my skin feel really good as well. I'm really impressed by the science and research Guerlain puts into their skincare products."

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81%Guru Score

Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightening Antioxidant-C Face Serum

"This one is really cool because it's got antioxidants so it's got ethylated vitamin C along with niacinamide for brightening effects."

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71%Guru Score

VEGREEN Vitamin C Ampule 20%

"It's from a Korean line called V Green and it's their new launch, it's a vitamin C ampule although it's in a pump bottle that has 20 percent body vitamin C but it's really a combination of 14 percent aldoscorbic acid and then 6 percent of ethylated ascorbic ether that's more of a vitamin C derivative that's stable has more brightening benefits haven't shown in as many clinical studies to have antioxidant or collagen boosting effects but I just started using this it's a nice watery but slightly oily base serum that's nourishing so I will report back in a later video to give you some updates on how I'm liking it but this is one that I just been recently started using."

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The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Serum

"Some argue that polyglutamic acid is four times more potent than hyaluronic acid. It's a great, slightly underrated humectant. This serum contains three percent polyglutamic acid along with glycerin, two wonderful humectants, as well as rice bran extract which has soothing properties, hydrating properties, and even arguably some brightening properties. It's a really wonderfully formulated, lightweight, hydrating serum that is really suitable for all skin types."

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82%Guru Score

The INKEY List Mandelic Acid + Hyaluronic Acid

"This is another really lightweight non-sticky treatment serum so it's again really suitable for all skin types but in particular individuals who are more struggling with acne and hyperpigmentation or say if your skin is more on the sensitive side and you're looking for an exfoliant that is not going to be as irritating as glycolic acid I would give this one a try."

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88%Guru Score

Moisturizers89 reviews

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream

"It is one of my favorite moisturizers repair creams. And it's so fun because Astra on this cream, they've actually done clinical studies and using this cream post microneedling have enhanced healing. And so now this cream you can use post procedure too. I actually recommend this in clinic to my patients because we also sample this moisturizer in clinic."

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90%Guru Score

Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

"If you need that extra like zinc benefit, then of course Cicalfate Restorative Protective Cream. I even will use this on my patients post microneedling and laser and it's great. I use it if my skin barrier is damaged or post procedure for myself."

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87%Guru Score

Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream

"My all-time favorite brand is Avène. So their Tolerance Soothing Control Cream is one of my favorite moisturizers that never burns on my skin despite how angry my skin can get. This is a great recovery cream that is nourishing but not super heavy."

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83%Guru Score

Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion

"Highly recommend checking out Aveeno Baby and Kids. They actually formulate products specifically for baby and kid skin. We know that kids and babies their cheeks are ultra sensitive and unique and last to mature and always compromised because of food, wind, drool, sun. And so my kids love it. I've partnered with them in the past but really love their products all round, recommend it to patients."

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83%Guru Score

Dr. Jart+ Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Cream

"I'm recommending this cream because it is a lighter texture, it is fast absorbing, and with PDRN, it can be helpful helpful in supporting your skin barrier repair, especially if your goal is around skin rejuvenation, helping with the appearance of texture and tone. This is one topical PDRN that I do feel is really grounded in science with their formulation. And it's a lightweight texture that is really like hydrating but not heavy."

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74%Guru Score

Avène RetrinAL 0.1% Intensive Cream (reformulated)

"For those looking for drugstore or retinol options, I really like Avene's retinaldehyde, which is very potent but very gentle for sensitive skin."

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84%Guru Score

Olay Peptide 24 Moisturizer

"Even regular or drugstore peptides like Olay Peptide 24 use Matrixyl, which is one of the most studied peptides out there that supports collagen."

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65%Guru Score

CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream

"You can consider CeraVe's night renewing moisturizer, which is lovely."

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76%Guru Score

SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream

"Skin Fix triple lipid doesn't have a collagen boosting peptide, but what I really love is that it's got other peptides that support the skin barrier along with niacinamide."

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91%Guru Score

Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer

"Paula's Choice peptide moisturizer is really lovely too because it does have good collagen supporting ingredients in the formulation, though I don't remember if it has niacinamide or not."

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76%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Moisturizer

"This video is not sponsored by SkinCeuticals, but in my practice I actually recommend their Advanced AGE Interrupter line, the serum and cream, for my GLP-1 patients as well as those who have sagging and want to complement skin tightening treatments, because studies have shown it helps augment the benefits of those procedures and inhibits the glycation process that's [...] accelerated with GLP-1 medications."

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78%Guru Score

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Moisturizer

"If you have more dry skin but want something hydrating that's not sticky, one of my favorite essences or toners is Hada Labo's Gokujyun Premium, the yellow bottle. This is by far one of the most hydrating, elegant hyaluronic acid based serums I've ever used. It literally feels like water, but your skin feels so hydrated. It's got five different types of hyaluronic acid that layer from superficial to deep, and you don't feel any tackiness or stickiness."

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78%Guru Score

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

"Even CeraVe PM 4% lotion is a great moisturizer for oily skin, and it works really well with salicylic acid to also reduce some of that irritation potentially. You can [...] also use it [...] in the AM to help control your sebum, and the niacinamide will work to help improve the visibility of your pores."

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88%Guru Score

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion

"This light blue and white line [...] is their Shirojyun, a brightening line that's great for those with mild uneven tone who want a brighter complexion. It literally helps to even out the tone in a very gentle way using a blend of ingredients including tranexamic acid, vitamin C, and hydrating ingredients, so it's really suitable for those who struggle with post-acne marks or mild hyperpigmentation."

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77%Guru Score

The INKEY List Extreme Cream

"I love this for multiple reasons. Number one is the fact that it actually comes in various sizes. I will get one for travel if I'm going to be away for extended period of time, and I love that it has a larger bottle that comes in a pump that is so easy to dispense, but also fairly gentle. So, literally that pump or couple pumps, I put it on my face, but also on my neck, chest, and hands. And for this price, which I believe is like 50 bucks or even less, that goes a long way."

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84%Guru Score

Dr. Althea 147 Intensive Soothing Cream

"If you have oily, combination skin and sensitive skin and want something that will help to soothe and calm your skin but not super heavy, this is the one to go. It is light, but still hydrating and moisturizing enough where you're not going to feel like your skin is dry and tight afterwards. It's great for those with oily, combination skin wanting to use this as a daily moisturizer or intermittently as your barrier cream."

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84%Guru Score

Cetaphil Healthy Renew Skin Activator Hydrating and Firming Cream

"This is one of the most impressive drugstore launches of 2025. It [...] basically targets visible signs of skin aging, crepiness, loss of elasticity. The scientist and formulator behind this line is the same one who formulated and still formulates for Alastin, which is one of my favorite professional lines."

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90%Guru Score

RoC Advanced Hydration Plus Water Cream

"Rock Advanced Hydration Plus Water Cream is one of the best water creams that I've used on my skin in a long time. It is lightweight but so hydrating, and [...] there's nothing like this in water cream version. It really hits the spot for my skin with the right combination of elegance, lightweightness, but how rich and hydrating it is. It's a great option for those with oily combination skin to use at night. I love this in the morning."

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81%Guru Score

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

"CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is great for the face, the body, babies, the whole family. It's non-comedogenic, so you don't have to worry about clogging your pores. It's [...] creamy and not [...] suffocating, but it is more rich than the lotion version, so I think it's still more suitable for those with more dry skin. It's got a 5% humectant active along with ceramides that are really important for our skin barrier, and shea butter."

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80%Guru Score

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream (Sensitive Skin)

"Not in a bad way, but it's definitely not one where, when you apply it, it feels like you have not applied anything at all. With that, I think it's really suitable for those who have really dry skin wanting this more intense hydration and repair. It's 92% snail mucin secretion filtrate that helps strengthen and nourish damaged skin barrier, and similarly to the essence, a thousand parts."

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75%Guru Score

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream

"It's a great one not only for nighttime but in the morning in particular for those with dry skin in the winter. [...] I've used it in the morning and it works pretty well and layers nicely under sunscreen. It's got a high concentration of plant derived extracts that really helps to nourish the skin along with hyaluronic acid that's intended to hydrate the skin and improve that dry component. This is my personal favorite, and if you want to only pick one, my personal recommendation is this one."

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86%Guru Score

Red Chamber Multi-Purpose Cream

"They come in a wide range of different colors and it's creamy, blendable, and has this subtle dewy glowy finish, especially on your cheeks. It's a blendable tint that you can build for more coverage that you can put on your essentially entire face. It's really creamy, really nice and dewy and blends nicely and it's just so beautiful. And you can even use it on your lips too."

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84%Guru Score

Eucerin Radiant Tone Dark Spot Correcting Cream

"The nighttime dark spot corrector is a cream that is hydrating and elegant that is meant to be used after the serum. [...] This one contains Thiamidol and provitamin B that also helps to calm and basically support the skin barrier."

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74%Guru Score

Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream

"It's not greasy and great to use on a daily basis. I actually bring this when I travel as my moisturizer. It's really lovely. It layers great with your retinoid. It layers great in the morning under sunscreen. It's fragrance-free. So all around I feel like it can benefit so many different skin types. Regardless of your skin type or skin concern, it's just a great product in general. [...] It's super versatile and can really fit into anyone's skincare routine."

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74%Guru Score

Olay Micro-Sculpting Cream

"If you're looking for a moisturizer with the anti-aging benefits, nothing beats Olay Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer. [...] This is a great one that works well alone if you can't use retinoids for some reason or pairing it with your retinol, retinoid, or tretinoin. It helps to hydrate and tighten the skin, visibly lifts the skin, helps to restore, improve elasticity, helping with texture and tone, and really helps to support your anti-aging regimen."

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77%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Moisturizer

"It [...] provides really great hydration without really feeling like there's much on your skin. It helps to keep your skin barrier protected and supported, and it has a really nice and elegant texture. If you have oily skin, the properties of this moisturizer really keeps you from looking shiny like midday. [...] Ingredient wise, it's got ceramides and niacinamide that helps to support your skin barrier. Niacinamide also offers some sebum control which is really nice especially for oily skin."

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82%Guru Score

Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream

"It really delivers wonderful hydration without the feeling of heaviness. It's lightweight, oil-free, non-comedogenic. So great if you have oily, even acne-prone skin. It really helps to restore that hydration, that water moisture barrier in your skin without feeling like you are really putting on anything at all. It's got green tea extract that offers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties along with aloe and hyaluronic acid."

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70%Guru Score

Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%

"Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% is another great option. I definitely do feel like that this one from Naturium is a little bit more water-based than the Omega water cream from Inky List, but along with this 5% concentration niacinamide, it is wonderful for those that have super oily skin, wanting sebum control, wanting something that's lightweight, oil-free, non-pore clogging, but also helping with maybe say oiliness or post acne marks."

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83%Guru Score

SkinFix Barrier Balancing Water Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid

"SkinFix is one of my favorite lines from Sephora that really makes wonderful formulations, especially if you have eczema, dry skin, and sensitive skin. Their formulas are really elegant, but at the same time does a great job at supporting your skin's needs, especially when you have sensitive skin."

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85%Guru Score

Curel Intensive Moisturizing Face Cream

"Curel creates a separate line just in Japan geared towards sensitive skin of various different types and concerns. They make products that are all fragrance-free for like anti-aging, for acne, for oiliness, for hyperpigmentation, for brightening. All products that are just truly unique to Japan. [...] Their barrier repair products are just lovely and this moisturizer is great because it's lightweight, barrier repairing, but not heavy or greasy."

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84%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

"If you don't like the feel of thicker creams, there is a really lightweight gel moisturizer that I gravitate to towards the summer time. It's the Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream. This is a lovely gel cream that is great for summer or great for anyone that doesn't like richer creams or have more like oily and combination skin."

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65%Guru Score

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream Anti-Aging, Firming & Lifting Moisturizer

"This is a really rich but nourishing but fast absorbing cream that really is like a one-stop shop for anti-aging. I love it because it comes in various different sizes like a travel size as well as a big bottle that comes with a pump that you can literally apply on your face neck and chest back of the hands anywhere where you're really seeking to improve the signs of skin aging. It's a great [...] retinol moisturizer but with additional benefits."

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88%Guru Score

Allies of Skin Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm

"This is a great rich elegant barrier balm that I think is great actually for a couple things. Number one, post redness laser so Vbeam or broadband light targeting redness, or say after your skin has healed up from microneedling and fractionated laser like after a couple days, this would be great one to further repair your skin, to provide that hydration, nourishment, and help your skin heal faster."

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79%Guru Score

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream

"Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream is a really nice daily vitamin rich moisturizer that helps to treat and visibly diminish the signs of irritated skin stressed skin dryness that can lead to accentuation of fine lines and wrinkles. It's a nightweight elegant texture that is nourishing but not sticky or thick or heavy."

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75%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream

"La Roche-Posay is another great product. They have a soothing repair eczema cream that I really love. It contains 1% colloidal oatmeal that is soothing and calming along with shea butter, niacinamide, glycerin, and their thermal spring water. This one is really rich and nourishing but at the same time not going to be really oily and make your hands super slippery."

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84%Guru Score

OneSkin OS-01 Face Topical Supplement

"I've been using it for 6 months now and definitely have noticed a better quality to my skin barrier. What is in this product is the OS-01 peptide which is a very unique peptide that basically cleans out the old senescent cells. As we age in all of our organs we have cells that basically don't work as well, they get older and also cells that get damaged and kind of build up and that buildup of older damaged cells contributes to aging."

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74%Guru Score

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream

"I really loved it for my nighttime because of the nourishing texture but yet at the same time it is not heavy. It's hydrating but it is not greasy or heavy or thick, so really suitable for anyone that is interested in having a great product that helps to tackle fine lines, wrinkles, creepy skin, loss of skin elasticity in a moisturizer that is devoid of retinoids, especially if you're sensitive to retinoids like me. [...] This would be a great product for that."

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84%Guru Score

Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

"Clinique Moisture Surge 100H is a lightweight gel cream that hydrates so well and leaves your skin plump yet at the same time not heavy. What's really cool about it is that in addition to hyaluronic acid, it has aloe vera ferment so they really ferment the aloe vera, making it super lovely and breaking down the ingredients so it has additional hydrating and plumping benefits."

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74%Guru Score

IOPE Super Vital Cream

"The Super Vital Cream [...] is rich and creamy but it is nourishing but not heavy, absorbs quickly, and helps to target visible signs of fine lines and wrinkles. It contains super flavonoids along with antioxidants as well as a unique bio-selonoid that is unique to IOPE's formulation, which is basically a retinol derivative that works gently but effectively to target supporting collagen, improving fine lines, improving skin elasticity and radiance."

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86%Guru Score

IOPE Super Vital Emulsion

"The Super Vital Emulsion is like a creamy liquid toner, [...] a little bit thicker, [...] almost like a creamy serum. It's lightweight and [...] nourishing [...] that helps improve hydration, skin firmness, elasticity, and offering radiance. It has a similar blend of ingredients with the super flavonoids along with antioxidants and then Shea butter to add some additional moisturization and nourishment to the skin."

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82%Guru Score

Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day and Night Cream Duo

"It's Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day and Night Cream Duo for eight bucks and this may be a limited edition but really it's great if you can still find it because you get two moisturizers for less than $8. It has a day cream and a night cream that has slightly different texture to basically better support your skin's needs. [...] I love the fact that there's honey that really does help with skin repair, skin barrier support and skin rejuvenation."

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84%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream

"Their Lipikar moisturizer is great for the winter"

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88%Guru Score

Tatcha Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer

"The water cream is one of the OG best sellers from Tatcha. It is a lightweight moisturizer that hydrates. It feels so lush on your skin but at the same time it's not heavy. It has their fermented hadashi 3, which is a blend of green tea, rice, and algae extract that helps to plump your skin, helps to hydrate your skin, and brighten your skin as well as wild roast extract that serves as an antioxidant and helps to brighten your skin. Highly recommend checking that one out."

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78%Guru Score

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer

"I love this moisturizer for a couple reasons: number one, I love the ingredients and the formula, but also I love the pillowy, doughy nature and the rich, nourishing nature of it. It's nourishing but it's not greasy or making your face look super shiny. I've used it both morning and night and find that both times it works really well for my skin, though I'd definitely use this more in the evening if you have super oily skin."

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84%Guru Score

Strivectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus

"This neck cream from StriVectin, their TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus, is super duper rich and nourishing. It's really meant for not only the neck area but for the upper chest and the décolletage. They make that claim with the assumption that they've actually tested it clinically with the cream applied on the upper chest area."

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63%Guru Score

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

"It's their Natural Moisturizing Factors plus HA moisturizer that is super affordable at $6.50. I love this one because I think it's suitable for most skin types. If you have super dry skin you may not enjoy it as much in the winter, but certainly it's a great option for like the summer."

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70%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5

"I really love it. Compared to other products, I just think the texture is a little bit more fast absorbing even though it's heavy duty and multitasking. Even though it is heavy duty, it is not as thick, and so I personally like it in the morning because it layers better under sunscreen. Ingredient-wise, it's got La Roche-Posay thermal spring water, it's got vitamin B5, shea butter, glycerin, derivatives of centella, and other antimicrobial anti-inflammatory ingredients."

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88%Guru Score

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion

"With the three essential ceramides, this lotion also contains hyaluronic acid, so it's a great multi-functional moisturizer that can be used by pretty much everyone including the whole family. It's fragrance free and paraben free, so it's suitable even for those with sensitive and eczema problem skin. The ceramides are encapsulated in this technology that not only delivers them more effectively but also releases them over time, so it provides long lasting hydration."

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80%Guru Score

Mixsoon Bean Cream

"This is just a lovely moisturizer that really helps to better hydrate the skin. [...] Texture-wise it's going to be a thicker cream, and the ingredients make it really lovely, not super heavy or greasy. What it contains is lactobacillus fermented soybean extract, [...] as well as fermented barley, which offers a unique different blend of vitamins and minerals and bioactives slightly different from soy, along with fermented pomegranate as well as fermented Korean pear."

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73%Guru Score

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream

"This moisturizer is exactly that highly recommend especially in the summer time for those who are oily and or acne prone"

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87%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Oil-Free Mattifying Moisturizer

"Another moisturizer that I really like if you have oily skin includes the one from La Roche-Posay, the Effaclar Mat. That one offers a mattifying control finish that is great. It is like a light lotion texture."

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65%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream

"Then something like the L Ro POS lpar AP you know moisturizing cream or lotion will be a good moisturizer to immediately put on your skin afterwards"

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97%Guru Score

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

"My Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion is a little bit more nourishing but still not super heavy, and that's going to help my skin repair itself overnight."

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78%Guru Score

La Mer Eye Concentrate Cream

"La Mer Eye Concentrate Cream retails for $270 for 15 ml. The cream is very rich and creamy. La Mer is really well known for using marine-derived products, namely seaweed, in their formulation. Their signature Miraculous Broth really contains marine extracts in particular a blend of fermented seaweed and other marine ingredients to bring benefit. This eye cream is really meant to hydrate, brighten, and kind of firm the delicate eye area, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."

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59%Guru Score

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel

"So this is a really lovely moisturizer that really helps to hydrate and plump the skin without any heaviness or greasiness. Really great for oily combination skin to use all year round. If you have dry skin, I highly recommend using this in the summertime as your morning moisturizer. The other thing I really love about this moisturizer is that it also contains anti-inflammatory ingredients. The seed also has some of those properties."

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81%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant Silk Amino Mega Moisturizing Masque

"This mask is lovely because it helps to really replenish the lost moisture, really helps to smooth and add softness to dried, damaged, and crunchy hair, chemically processed or frizzy hair, but doesn't add buildup. So it's great at conditioning the hair but you won't feel like your hair feels heavy and weighing it down afterwards. Ingredient-wise it contains a lot of great plant-derived oils and butters along with hydrolyzed silk as well as hydrolyzed amino acids."

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79%Guru Score

Cetaphil Healthy Renew Purified Peptides Night Cream

"We chose it for about $10.99 at Target. This is actually one of my personal favorite drugstore moisturizers. Even though I don't have sensitive skin, it does get sensitized eyes and sensitive that time of the month, and this is one that I've actually been able to use consistently when my skin has not been the healthiest. It does not burn on my skin. I actually love the formulation. I love the texture. And the fact that it doesn't burn on my skin when my skin is sensitive."

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94%Guru Score

Versed Weekend Glow Vitamin C Moisturizer

"It has wonderful ingredients. I really, really love the texture. It's nourishing, it's hydrating, and it supports your skin barrier, yet it's non-greasy and it's not going to clog your pores. Versed makes great products that are also vegan, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free. This contains various types of vitamin C, including THD ascorbate, along with other plant-derived extracts like carrot extract, which fights free radicals and currently has some antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits."

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream

"I think it's really nice and elegant. I don't use this in the winter even in the morning I find that it does not offer enough support like my skin needs more of a cream in the winter time but otherwise I think this definitely is fairly versatile and can be suitable for all skin types it just depends on the season and when you use it in your skincare routine."

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86%Guru Score

Purito Deep Sea Pure Water Cream

"It's just a really all-around hydrating but yet lightweight cream that you can use but offers good support. It's not like super lightweight where you feel like your skin still feels dry and tight afterwards. It's really lightweight, it's non-sticky, and I sometimes will use this as my moisturizer all over my face when my skin really is irritated and I want just a moisturizer with some active ingredients that can calm and soothe the skin."

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83%Guru Score

April Skin Artemisia Squalene Hydra Gel Cream

"It's a really nice one because if you have oily skin prone to dehydration, combination skin prone to dehydration but looking for something that's also lightweight and soothing, that's fast absorbing, that's great to use maybe in the summertime, this is one to try. It contains 80% mugwort extract along with vegan squalene and a really nice elegant formula that absorbs quickly. It's a gel cream so better suited for more combination, oily skin."

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87%Guru Score

Peach & Lily Peptide Pro Firming Moisturizer

"This is a moisturizer I've talked about a lot in the previous video I really love it's from Peach and Lily it's a Peptide Pro Firming Moisturizer that contains a blend of different peptides antioxidants that really helps to improve appearance of fine lines and wrinkles so great moisturizer that's also rich and nourishing but not heavy and definitely contains tremella mushroom along with polyamide acid and other great humectants to help to plump the skin so this is a good moisturizer if you're looking for something with anti-aging benefits highly recommend trying."

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85%Guru Score

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer

"This is a lightweight nourishing lotion formula that is fast absorbing, non-greasy, and contains a blend of ceramides and hyaluronic acid and has minimal ingredients devoid of common allergens including preservatives, dyes and fragrances that could be triggers for contact dermatitis. It's just a really elegant moisturizer all around, but I really recommend it for those that have a history of sensitive skin and allergic contact dermatitis."

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90%Guru Score

Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Cream

"You have to check out Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Cream for $15. This is an ultra-rich moisturizer that is formulated with wonderful ingredients to help support dry, sensitive skin, especially those with concerns of skin aging like fine lines and wrinkles. It contains hyaluronic acid, three essential ceramides, along with biomimetic peptides that help boost skin hydration and help restore and repair the skin barrier."

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84%Guru Score

e.l.f. Pure Skin Moisturizer

"It is a rich cream that's nourishing but it's pretty elegant, does not feel super heavy or greasy. Ingredient-wise, it contains oat milk that helps to nourish and soothe the skin, along with niacinamide, allantoin, and hyaluronic acid. Just all around wonderful ingredients that help to keep your skin's moisture barrier supported and hydrated. [...] For that price and for that formula, you just can't go wrong if you're looking for something super ultra-rich and nourishing."

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72%Guru Score

Vichy Mineral 89 72-Hour Moisture Boosting Cream

"I really love the fact that this is a rich emulsion cream but still lightweight and fast absorbing and cosmetically elegant. Ingredient-wise it contains hyaluronic acid, bee's mineral-rich volcanic water, niacinamide, vitamin E, and squalane. It's fragrance-free so really great if you have sensitive skin and dry skin. And with the formula and the finish it's suitable for morning and evening."

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86%Guru Score

Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream

"This is one of my favorite products from Versed. It is quite versatile, it can be used by all skin types. I love that it's almost like an in-between, like a rich gel cream to cream formula, but it hydrates and nourishes but without feeling too heavy or looking greasy. Ingredient-wise it contains azelaic acid and red algae extract, just a blend of wonderful ingredients that helps to nourish, hydrate the skin barrier. For me I love using this in the summertime as my nighttime moisturizer."

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76%Guru Score

Paula's Choice Calm Rescue and Repair Intensive Moisturizer

"I have been using the Paula's Choice Calm line Rescue and Repair moisturizer fairly frequently in the morning. [...] The blend of sunflower seed oil, allantoin and prebiotics in a creamy texture is very hydrating and supportive, but it finishes nicely and does not make your skin feel extra greasy or shiny."

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72%Guru Score

Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Renewing Cream

"The Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Renewing Cream has a soufflé texture, creamy and rich, so depending on where you live and your skin type it could even be great in the evening. It contains 2% niacinamide, antioxidants and other ingredients that help improve uneven skin texture and skin tone."

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77%Guru Score

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

"Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is a lightweight cream texture-wise. It absorbs really nicely. It layers very nicely under sunscreen. [...] It does not make you look super shiny or feel greasy."

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90%Guru Score

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream

"The Magic Water Cream is a gel cream that is very hydrating and contains niacinamide, peptides, and a few other ingredients that can help to offer some sebum control and improve the appearance of pores over time with use. It's ideal for more combination and oily skin. It's not heavy, not sticky, and does not look very shiny. I think it's really lovely and worth the splurge."

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71%Guru Score

Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Lightweight Firming Cashmere Moisturizer

"One I want to share with you guys that I recently found in my skincare stash is from Caudalie and their Resveratrol Lift line. It's a lightweight cream but actually much lighter in texture compared to the Peter Thomas Roth vitamin C that I just used. It is pretty heavily fragranced and that's the one thing I have to say about Caudalie products."

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73%Guru Score

Lancôme Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Acid Cream Moisturizer

"I also really love and recommend Lancôme's their blue hyaluronic acid cream moisturizer. It contains blue hyaluronic acid and blue hyaluronic acid is new hyaluronic acid essentially made by Lancôme and it's much much smaller in size compared to traditional hyaluronic acid which basically means that you can get deeper into your skin offer more hydrating plumping benefits. But this is a really nice cream, not heavy, very hydrating. I actually have been loving this."

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83%Guru Score

Vanicream 1% Hydrocortisone Itch Relief Cream

"1% hydrocortisone is over the counter and is certainly mild, and with that you really can't run into too much trouble using it. But certainly what we worry about here is that it most likely won't do too much. But for those people who are not able to get into see a dermatologist immediately, you can certainly try this, it's pretty gentle, and to see if it can help to temporarily reduce the itching and soothe that inflamed skin. [...] I definitely do not recommend using it all over."

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77%Guru Score

Avène RetrinAL Ceramide Lipid-Replenishing Balm

"This is another one from Avène and I've actually talked about this moisturizer before. It's the RetrinAL Ceramide that contains crucial ceramides and a few other nice ingredients, but it's just a really thick moisturizer that is very nourishing. With the addition of other ingredients in here, I think it works really well with topical retinoin to help, you know, tamp down fine lines and wrinkles."

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84%Guru Score

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Vitamin C Moisturizer

"I really have loved using this year's from Paula's Choice, their C5 Super Boost Vitamin C Moisturizer, that contains lipid soluble vitamin C, THD ascorbyl along with hexapeptide that really works synergistically to target human skin texture and skin tone. This creamy formula is hydrating and nourishing but not heavy."

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77%Guru Score

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream

"It's a rich creamy retinol serum [...] that is lovely hydrating but not sticky, greasy, or heavy. In addition to the retinoid, the lactic acid also contains peptides along with other antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E that just all around a great product to incorporate into your anti-aging skincare routine."

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83%Guru Score

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion

"Vanicream's Moisturizing Lotion, the light version, is a great one. It's a light lotion but it's actually very nourishing and it's not super heavy or rich, so I really love this one for the summertime for my skin. [...] If you are battling body acne and you're eczema prone, then go ahead and use a more rich moisturizer, because sometimes for certain individuals this moisturizer may be more problematic."

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77%Guru Score

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

"The lotion version is actually quite moisturizing but not sticky, not heavy. I personally love it in the summertime as my body moisturizer but also works really well as a facial moisturizer. It's great if you're looking for a one-stop shop product to use on yourself, on your kid, for the whole family. [...] For most other brands like Vanicream's Moisturizing Lotion or CeraVe's Moisturizing Lotion, it's a little bit too light for me."

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85%Guru Score

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream

"The first one is from Neutrogena, their Hydro Boost line. [...] Even though it's a gel cream, it's a little bit more nourishing but still really fast absorbing. Great for those with more oily and combination skin that live in a colder climate if you need something just a little bit more to keep your skin from being dehydrated."

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85%Guru Score

Neostrata Bionic Lotion Restore

"The Neostrata Bionic Lotion is one that I think is amazing if you're looking for a hydrating nourishing lotion."

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82%Guru Score

Versed Out of Sight Dark Spot Gel

"If you struggle a lot with post-acne marks or even melasma and you're looking for an affordable yet effective brightening lightening product, then you should check out the Out of Sight Dark Spot Gel. It's a lightweight fast-absorbing gel that you can either apply to spot treat individual post-acne marks or a larger surface area on your skin if you're struggling with melasma."

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77%Guru Score

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion

"Hada Labo Gokujyun, the yellow line premium lotion, is amazing. It has [...] a little more oomph and density [...] than the Curél lotion or essence, but it still dries very lovely. It has five different types of hyaluronic acid that hydrate from superficial to deep, and it gives skin a plump, dewy look without being heavy or shiny. I recommend this line to a lot of patients with dry or dehydrated skin who also want to improve skin texture and fine lines."

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83%Guru Score

VT Reedle Shot PDRN Capsule Cream

"You can follow with the PDRN cream, which helps to lock in moisture. I love the texture, it's very whipped and cushiony, and very hydrating without feeling heavy."

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87%Guru Score

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

"This is a deeply hydrating moisturizer that really helps for all skin types but especially for dry skin that want extra nourishment. [...] I find it's really important, especially as we get older, to use an extra nourishing moisturizer to help to support that process. I honestly think this is a moisturizer that can be used alone to tackle signs of skin aging and to support skin rejuvenation."

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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream

"It is really the ideal type for my skin in this sense. [...] It's rich and nourishing. It's kind of this pillowy soft texture that's silky smooth, but it's not greasy, heavy, or occlusive. It doesn't make your face feel like it's suffocating. In fact, it's also non-comedogenic. So great even if you're a little bit more hormonally or acne prone, which sometimes we can get with changes in hormone with age as well."

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The INKEY List Omega Water Cream

"Product number four is The INKEY List Omega Water Cream. This is definitely another great one for combination skin, dehydrated skin, that is incredibly light, oil-free, and packed with wonderful barrier support ingredients without a heavy finish. Texture-wise, I would say it's very similar to Neutrogena, but just another option I want to offer you guys. I really love that it feels really smooth and also helps to instantly plump your skin."

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75%Guru Score

The INKEY List Super Solutions 10% Urea Moisturizer

"I really like moisturizers with ingredients like urea and alpha hydroxy acid that can act as great humectants and have been shown to help soften the cuticles and repair nails. For example, moisturizers like The INKEY List 10% Urea Moisturizer is a great one. It's lightweight and does not leave a lot of residue on your hands afterwards."

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82%Guru Score

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream

"It's a cream but it's still really lightweight so I think it's really great to use in the morning under sunscreen. But for me as someone who prefers something ultra rich and nourishing at night, I find this to not be enough. And so if you have super dry skin, you may not also find this to offer enough support for your skin. But otherwise I love using this in the morning in the winter time."

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82%Guru Score

Sunscreen80 reviews

Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF 50 PA++++

"Anessa's Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk is SPF 50 and PA++++, [...] a lightweight milk that is water and sweat resistant and great for humid weather. If you want a more matte finish and not so dewy or glowy, this is perfect, and I think it can be a great primer under makeup and also great for the body. It's an all-around ideal sunscreen for summer, especially if you have oily or acne-prone skin."

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87%Guru Score

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 70

"If the Cloud Tech with the new filter isn't available, I recommend stocking up on the Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 70. There's also one that's for face. It's also very lightweight and great for like daily use and even like water resistant during the summertime. So I love just in general Neutrogena because of their filter technology and for the most part, the elegance that comes with their filters."

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73%Guru Score

Hada Labo UV White Gel SPF 50 PA++++

"It is so lightweight, hydrates without heaviness, has no fragrance and minimal additives so it won't irritate, absorbs really quickly, and leaves no white cast, with wonderful filter technology from Japan giving broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage. [...] It truly simplifies your routine, combining six different functions in one, like a lotion, plus a serum, plus a moisturizer, and sunscreen, and [...] it can also be a base for makeup like a primer."

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79%Guru Score

Canabo Extra UV Gel Lasting Primer SPF 50 PA4 Pluses

"I've tried quite a few of Ali sunscreens and [...] this has been the one that I've kind of repurchased over and over again and just love using for a couple reasons. Number one, it's got great filters. It is a hybrid zinc oxide as well as Avobenzone, Tinosorb S. Great protection against UVA and UVB, but also it is frictionproof, which is really unique."

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84%Guru Score

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50

"It's a pure mineral sunscreen along with the DNA repair enzyme. It also has vitamin E that's an antioxidant. It's a liquid kind of texture, absorbs really quickly and leaves minimal white cast. It's [...] great for those with more immature skin, wanting to not only protect their skin, but also reduce some of the pre-existing sun damage that you have."

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80%Guru Score

Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

"This is lovely because it has no white cast, it's all mineral formulation, it's creamy, blends nicely, got this nice kind of dewy finish that is just lovely, really beautiful. And also because it contains tint, it's great for those that struggle with hyperpigmentation because the iron oxide helps to defend against visible light. It's got nano zinc particles that blocks UVA and UVB, ceramides, peptides, hyaluronic acid, allantoin. It's almost like skin care and sunscreen mixed together."

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74%Guru Score

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

"Really high broadspectrum protection that is lightweight and it's all mineral vegan and layers nicely under makeup and won't peel. It's infused with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera. It's got allantoin and minerals, zinc oxide is the main filter here that really is hydrating but leaves minimal white cast and it's just a really nice one if you want a daily sunscreen or even a little bit of a blurring effect as like almost a primer before makeup."

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80%Guru Score

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

"It's got black rice extract that is really a source of great antioxidant, helps to kind of brighten your skin at the same time, along with niacinamide that [...] helps to strengthen our barrier, may offer some sebum regulation and brightening benefits, and then adenosine that supports overall healthy skin. It's a lovely option if you're looking for a mineral sunscreen, especially if you're oily and have kind of temporarily compromised skin barrier."

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85%Guru Score

EltaMD UV Skin Recovery SPF 50 Red Color Correcting Face Sunscreen

"So really nice one to have on hand for daily use or post-procedure. I can't emphasize the importance of putting on sunscreen post-procedure because we know procedures make your skin more sensitive, compromise your barrier, that can trigger hyperpigmentation. And if that's what you're trying to treat or if you're prone to hyperpigmentation, then finding a good sunscreen post-procedure is really important. [...] This one I've really been loving because I use it on my skin post-procedure."

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84%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen SPF 60

"The La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 60 is really one of my go-tos, especially for the summer time because I love how fast absorbing and lightweight it is and the higher SPF and water resistant nature. You're getting great broadspectrum coverage along with antioxidant. It is a chemical filter, but I've never had any issues. It does have glycerin that's hydrating. I would say with this texture, I do find it more suitable for those that have oily and combination skin."

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77%Guru Score

Eucerin Radiant Tone Sunscreen SPF 30

"This is just a great moisturizer and sunscreen in one. The sunscreen is SPF 30. It contains active ingredient timodol. It is a chemical filter not mineral based. [...] The texture is a light cream. It's very comparable to a standard lightweight cream, [...] that goes on really nicely, very smooth, and does not leave a white cast."

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84%Guru Score

Eucerin Anti-Pigment Sunscreen SPF 50

"But otherwise, I really do love that sunscreen. It is creamy. It is hydrating. And it actually not only blocks UVA and UVB, but also visible light. So it's got advanced filters that unfortunately we just don't have approval of in the US. It's SPF 50 and it contains diamode. It is lovely and great to basically protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation at the same time helping to reduce dark spots, PIH and hyperpigmentation."

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69%Guru Score

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

"What I really love is their Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment because it is green tinted, helps to neutralize redness. It contains actives like Centella and niacinamide, and also there is an option with mineral SPF that kind of offers some protection at the same time."

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78%Guru Score

Innisfree Daily UV Defense SPF 36 Sunscreen

"It's lightweight hydrating chemical sunscreen that leaves this glowy dewy finish with no white cast. It contains green seed extract along with sunflower seed oil and centella. So wonderful calming soothing ingredients. It's barrier supportive. I would say if you have oily and combination skin, this could even be like your moisturizer and sunscreen in one. Otherwise, for dry skin, I love using this on top of my moisturizer alone or under makeup."

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67%Guru Score

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

"This one is going to be more hydrating, 100% pure mineral, also fragrance-free, suitable for sensitive skin, rosacea prone skin, as well as kids and babies. It's got a more moisturizing formula. [...] A lot of mineral pure mineral sunscreens tend to feel a little more drying or cakey on the skin. This one doesn't, I think because of the other ingredients in it, so it's more hydrating."

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77%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

"Plus, it's got mattifying properties. So great for oily, combination skin, especially during the summer time. Great to use on a regular basis, too, not just summer. And it also is great to wear alone or under makeup. It's pretty elegant. [...] Ingredient wise, aside from the mineral filters, it's got La Roche-Posay thermal spring water and then silica that helps provide that lightweight and mattifying feel."

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73%Guru Score

Eucerin Sun Advanced Radiant Tone Daily Face Lotion SPF 30 Dark Spot Corrector

"This is a lightweight daily sunscreen with built-in dark spot corrector. [...] The active ingredient [...] is called thiamadol, which is clinically proven with over five years of use in Europe, Asia, and South America for helping with [...] hyperpigmentation, including concerns like melasma and acne marks."

✓Yay

74%Guru Score

Coppertone Every Tone Invisible Finish Face Sunscreen SPF 50

"This is a great broad spectrum for face sunscreen that I think you know it may be worthwhile switching to in the summertime, but this is really lovely because it's lightweight, elegant, and has a sheer tint that helps to even out skin tone. It is also non-comedogenic and fragrance-free as well as water resistant up to 80 minutes."

✓Yay

74%Guru Score

Vanicream Broad Spectrum SPF 50

"Their Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is pure mineral and it has nonnano zinc oxide that helps to prevent sunburns and protects against UVA and UVB. It does take some time for it to blend in and you do kind of have to rub it in well. It can [...] potentially leave a white cast on your skin, which just depends on your skin tone and how long you let it sit on your skin. For me it kind of leaves a little bit of a brightening effect on my skin, but if you have super dark skin it may look a little ashy."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

"This creamy texture is definitely a little bit more hydrating. And with vitamin E and the oils and shea butter, it's got a little bit more occlusive emollient. So if you have oily skin, you probably just won't like the feel of it, but certainly you can still use it. It's not pore clogging, but just makes it feel a little bit more kind of heavy on your skin. So this is a great one if you have dry and sensitive skin."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

COSRX Suncut Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50

"This one is one of my favorite brands from Japan, Cosrx. They make lovely sunscreen and this line is really fun because it comes in different tones. [...] The green offsets red so it's great if you want to camouflage redness if you're sensitive. But the lavender is really cool because the lavender pigment reduces that sallowness that we often see in yellow skin tones like Asian [...] consumers."

✓Yay

91%Guru Score

Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk

"This is one of the OG Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk, SPF 50 and PA4 pluses. It gives you broad-spectrum UV protection, which is really ideal especially if you have more sun out now. It's an ideal sunscreen that contains hybrid chemical and mineral filter, so it's going to protect your skin, feel and look elegant without leaving a white cast."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++

"The first one is Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++. You may have heard me talk about this before, but it's one of my favorites to use. It comes in a pump that's easy to dispense. You can use it on face and body. And even though Nivea is a German brand, they make some amazing Japanese Asia exclusive products that you only buy in Japan or Asia that's really popular. And this sunscreen is definitely one of them. It's lightweight, non-greasy formula."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen for Body SPF 40

"If you have oily skin or really like that primer-like texture with that slip, then you're going to love the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen for Body that's SPF 40. [...] It's 100% invisible, weightless, and scentless gel texture that offers SPF 40 broadspectrum protection and 40 minutes of water resistant activity. It's really designed for body to offer the hydration but at the same time without that stickiness."

✓Yay

68%Guru Score

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

"This is a 100% mineral sunscreen containing zinc oxide, but it's tinted. What's really cool is that the color will kind of blend into your skin tone once you let it absorb, so it really leaves no white cast. I believe it's also water resistant, up to 40 or 50 minutes. This is a great one because in addition to the tint that blocks against visible light that contributes to hyperpigmentation, so if you struggle with melasma or hyperpigmentation, this is a must."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

Colorescience All Calm Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50

"The all calm clinical redness correcting SPF 50 is like a three-in-one mineral sunscreen that also color corrects and also offers skin barrier support. This is 100% pure mineral, offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage, contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and has a neutralizing green tint that helps to instantly offset some of that redness along with niacinamide and antioxidants to support your skin barrier."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Biore UV Aqua Rich Sunscreen Protective Mist SPF 50

"When you spray it, it does not impart a sticky texture on your skin nor does it weigh your hair down or make your scalp really greasy and oily. [...] It's not sticky, it's pretty elegant, absorbs really quickly, and is also water resistant. I really love using it before I go outside, especially spraying on my hair to make sure that my color treated hair is protected from UV damage."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF30

"Purely mineral I believe it's the non-tinted version but leaves no white cast"

✓Yay

65%Guru Score

Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40

"For my combination dry skin, I really enjoyed using this when it was warmer to offer some mattifying properties, or I would use it in the winter after a good moisturizer. This is a great product that can be used all year round, and for its price and the elegant finish, it's totally worth getting."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer SPF 30

"This is a great multitasker. Honestly, I feel like this moisturizer and sunscreen in one has a place in everyone's routine. It just depends on when you use it. Like the season, for me, I would use it probably in the summertime because my skin is on the dry side if I don't want to use an extra moisturizer. But for a teen who is super oily, this could be their moisturizer and sunscreen in one for the morning."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Supergoop Glow Screen Sunscreen SPF 40

"I feel like you just can't go wrong gifting sunscreen, and there's one that is really nice and lovely to gift which is Supergoop Glow Screen SPF 40. This is a lovely one because it kind of gives that shimmer glow and it's got this light tint that's really really nice to add during the winter time when it's kind of dark and gloomy outside. It contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, niacinamide, and sea lavender, great ingredients that just makes a really elegant sunscreen that leaves no white cast."

✓Yay

65%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear SPF 60

"This is for my teens who are super shiny and greasy and oily. [...] I even recommend this to my male patients who find that sunscreens are too greasy and oily if they're looking for a sunscreen this is the one that I recommend because literally this has a great mattifying finish after you apply it give it like 10 to 30 seconds let it absorb it feels like you have not put anything on your skin it's really nice it's lightweight, oil free and has great broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides

"This has been really a sunscreen that I've been grabbing more days than not. [...] It really has a nice hydrating texture with that dewy finish but at the same time is not shiny, doesn't pill, looks great under makeup or alone. [...] When we talk about elegant sunscreens in the US there aren't that many, and I feel like I really talk a lot about mineral sunscreens, but this one does offer a great dewy finish at the same time it's hydrating but not heavy or sticky."

✓Yay

90%Guru Score

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++

"This is a cult favorite, it is super lightweight, has wonderful filters that block UVA and UVB, it's broad spectrum, absorbs really quickly. It is also water resistant up to 80 minutes, so great to use especially during the summertime or if you're looking for a nice gel texture sunscreen that absorbs really quickly without leaving greasy residue."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

"This is another great all mineral vegan sunscreen that offers broadspectrum protection, also is suitable for like daily use or under makeup as your like makeup primer, absorbs quickly, is lightweight, and it is hydrating."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

AXIS-Y Complete No Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+

"This is a great daily sunscreen, actually one that I find to spread the easiest and one that I feel like leaves the most amount of no white cast. It's SPF 50 and [...] PA4+, and contains really wonderful ingredients."

✓Yay

64%Guru Score

Dr G Green Mild Up Sun Plus SPF 50 Sunscreen

"But it's great for those that have like allergic reactions to chemical filters that have super sensitive skin. It is hydrating. It's even great for those that have like acne prone skin. But it's lightweight, it's not sticky, it doesn't cake. And it also, my understanding is that it's like water resistant or sweat resistant in a sense. It's really ideal to wear during the summer time if you're going to be spending more time outdoors. It contains SPF 50 PA4 pluses."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airy Fit Daily Sunscreen SPF 50

"This one is great for those that have more dry or dry sensitive skin. [...] It's probably the most dense, most nourishing but still very lightweight and fast absorbing. It does not make your skin feel like it's suffocating, it does not look shiny or feel heavy. It still has a semi-dewy finish."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

d'Alba Piedmont Waterfall UV Essence SPF 50

"This one, like the Round Lab, is also great for daily wear. It is lightweight and hydrating, great for all skin types. It's fast absorbing, not sticky or tacky, and doesn't look shiny, with a semi-dewy finish. It also provides SPF 50 and PA++++ protection, using chemical filters only. Texture-wise, it is very similar to the one from Round Lab in the sense that it is hydrating but lightweight, and it spreads very nicely with no white cast."

✓Yay

69%Guru Score

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen

"If you want a more even smooth tone with slightly more dewy finish this would be a good sunscreen to try. It's very much [...] hydrating and offers a little subtle glow. I actually think it's a great makeup primer to use in addition to sunscreen. [...] It also contains titanium dioxide which is offering that tone up effect, and adenosine which is an ingredient that boosts cellular energy [...] and may have some anti-aging benefits."

~Mixed

62%Guru Score

ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

"A tinted mineral sunscreen to protect my skin not only from ultraviolet radiation but also visible light that can potentially drive hyperpigmentation. [...] I've been playing around with the ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless, and I really [...] love that one because it's also waterproof, so if I need to go outside for some reason [...] I'll put that on. I think mineral sunscreens are just nicer to put on your skin, less irritating compared to chemical."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen SPF 100

"This is probably my go-to for the summer for face and body for myself, my husband, and my daughter. [...] I love this one because number one, not only are you getting broad spectrum high protection, it is also water resistant for up to 80 minutes. But I love it for the absolute elegance. [...] It is so elegant, fast absorbing. After it's absorbed, I don't really feel like I applied it, especially on my body."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50

"One I really like is from color science because it comes in like they're all mineral filters but comes in like a non-tinted as well as range of different shades"

✓Yay

67%Guru Score

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint Lotion SPF 30 Fragrance-Free

"One moisturizer I absolutely love for oily skin friends is from nutrium their nice camide 5% gel cream because first of all it is a gel cream that absorbs very quickly but at the same time keeps your skin hydrated"

✓Yay

70%Guru Score

Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30

"The Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 is great because it's lightweight, fast absorbing, but again contains ingredients including zinc and mattifying particles that basically helps to control sebum while at the same time creating this smooth mattifying finish so that way your skin doesn't look immediately shiny afterwards. So great to use to keep your skin mattified throughout the day."

✓Yay

88%Guru Score

Supergoop Protect Tint Daily SPF 50

"It comes in 14 different shades and it's one that I would say does have fairly decent coverage, like light coverage but yet at the same time is buildable so you can definitely layer on more if you want more coverage. It has this really smooth, nice finish and is really suitable for all skin types. Ingredient-wise it does contain interesting ingredients including ectoin, which is an amino acid based ingredient that has some antioxidant and skin barrier protection benefits."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50

"Unfortunately you cannot get this in the US. I actually bought this on my last trip to Paris, but this is a really nice lovely sunscreen because it actually has vitamin C and other antioxidants and it's got filters that's not available in the US. It is creamy nourishing but actually kind of has this like light mattifying finish that is just very lovely. It is kind of scented though, heavily scented, so if you have sensitive skin this may not be the best for you."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

"For those looking for an elegant mineral sunscreen, whether because you're super sensitive or chemical sunscreen breaks you out, I highly recommend EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46. Pure mineral zinc oxide filter along with niacinamide, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid that is just really lightweight, leaves no white cast, suitable for oily acne-prone skin as well, great to wear long or under makeup. This is one I highly recommend. EltaMD makes really nice, elegant mineral-based sunscreen."

✓Yay

74%Guru Score

e.l.f. Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30

"If you're looking for a great sunscreen that gives you that shimmer healthy glow that hydrates your skin that primes your skin with makeup that offers good coverage against UV and visible light damage, this elf one is affordable, effective, and a really nice elegant product to try."

✓Yay

76%Guru Score

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++

"But if you're looking for something with a dewy finish that makes your skin feel a little more hydrated, I think this would be one to use. As far as applying sunscreen sticks in general, you want to make sure that you're going over each area at least four times to get that adequate protection. Overall, I feel like this is a fine product to have on hand, mostly for reapplication. I definitely do not recommend using sunscreen sticks in general [...] as your first layer of sunscreen of the day."

✓Yay

87%Guru Score

Isntree Purple Protector Sunscreen SPF 40

"I really love how how nicely it sits on my skin"

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up Suncream SPF50+ PA4+

"I love this one because I find that there aren't that many elegant tinted mineral sunscreens from Asia. I really recommend tinted sunscreens for anyone that's struggling with hyperpigmentation, especially if your darker skin tone, because we know that visible light plays a huge role in perpetuating that hyperpigmentation, and the tint, the iron oxide that gives it the tint, is one that effectively blocks the visible light."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

"It's a great sunscreen for a couple reasons. Number one, it contains pure mineral filters, so it's suitable for all skin types, even if you have sensitive skin. Two, it's tinted. Even though it's one shade, I find it to be fairly flattering for most skin tones. Iron oxide is what gives that tint, and iron oxide also helps to block visible light that may contribute to potentially skin aging, but for sure hyperpigmentation that we often see as part of aging skin."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 40

"I really love this entire line, especially the nighttime moisturizer. [...] This moisturizer and sunscreen is lovely because it doubles as a moisturizer and sunscreen, but for those who have super extra dry skin you can use this on top of your moisturizer to offer additional not only sun protection but skin moisturizing benefits. I love the ingredients in here: number one, it contains all mineral filters so really ideal for those who have sensitive skin."

✓Yay

75%Guru Score

Neutrogena Retinol Moisturizer with SPF

"For a retinol and moisturizer in one, which tends to be gentler for winter sensitive skin, the [...] one I really recommend if you have dry and sensitive skin is from Neutrogena. It's more nourishing and has hyaluronic acid. I personally love it, it could be your one stop shop, and you can layer additional moisturizer on top."

✓Yay

70%Guru Score

Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid SPF 30

"This is a great tinted pure mineral sunscreen"

✓Yay

92%Guru Score

CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30

"I love this because number one it is elegant, lightweight but hydrating. It contains CeraVe's usual three essential ceramides along with niacinamide and you can use it on face and body. It's non-comedogenic which is suitable for acne-prone skin. It also is water resistant for 80 minutes so great to use during the summer as well."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

Thank You Farmer Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

"One I recommend checking out is from Thank You Farmer Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream that comes in PA 4 pluses and SPF 50, blends advanced chemical filters with centella, and is a lightweight cream that's fast absorbing with a semi-dewy finish that does not feel heavy. Overall it's just a great one, especially if you have normal skin or combination skin looking for something more lightweight to use. Great to use even in the winter time, and it is also hypoallergenic and vegan."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen

"Neutrogena Ultra Shear is another great one as well"

✓Yay

69%Guru Score

Skin1004 Air Fit Suncream Light SPF 30

"It contains zinc oxide and Centella asiatica, which is a great soothing and calming ingredient to support the skin barrier. When I put it on my skin, I find it to be the most lightweight of all the ones I'm going to talk about today, especially if you have more oily combination skin. It's not super mattifying for the winter, it adds a little bit of hydration, but it's not going to give you that dewy wet look. This would be a great one to use."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

Avène Sunscreen Compact SPF 50

"It actually offers quite a bit of coverage, I'd say light to medium, so it's great for people who want some coverage with good SPF protection. Otherwise, my favorite way of using this is reapplication, because it comes with a sponge so you don't need to touch your face. So I love this one. Like I said, they're mineral, and they come in tinted and non-tinted. The non-tinted does not leave a white cast. The only thing I have to say about the tinted is that I just wish it came in more shades."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50

"But Cetaphil Sheer Mineral SPF is one that I've tried from drugstores that's actually quite decent. It offers SPF 50 protection, broad spectrum UVA and UVB, and it's 80-minute water-resistant, so great to use especially in the summer time. It contains prebiotics along with vitamin E. It's a liquid formulation that you kind of shake up and dispense, and once you apply on your skin and let it fully absorb, it feels very lightweight and absorbs really quickly and does not leave a white cast."

✓Yay

73%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF 50+

"I find with oily and acne-prone skin, the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 is really popular in Asia and European pharmacies. It has a new filter that can basically block long wave UVA up to 400 nanometers, which is really cool. Unfortunately it's not quite available in the US but you can find it online."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

TOCOBO Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

"This similarly like tokobo has the blue one that is really nice but I don't think I don't find it as mattifying because I did my test myself too because I also have the one from beauty of the sun it's not as mattifying but is like less dewy than the Disney tree one"

~Mixed

86%Guru Score

Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 30

"I like to choose sunscreens that are fragrance free, really just lightweight on the skin, lightweight textures not too greasy, and then I do like to choose mineral based sunscreens for that reason as well. The Vanicream is incredibly gentle, gentle enough even for babies and children to use, and it's great for sensitive skin. It's free of dyes and all those other things that can irritate the skin."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick

"Cetaphil makes sunscreen sticks that I believe are water resistant and fragrance free so more ideal for babies and kids that have sensitive skin. [...] If you're looking for one for kids this would be great, it can also be a good one to use on yourself as well if you have more sensitive skin or just looking for a mineral based sunscreen stick that's also water resistant."

✓Yay

73%Guru Score

CeraVe Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

"CeraVe makes sunscreen sticks that I believe are water resistant and fragrance free, so more ideal for babies and kids that have sensitive skin. [...] This is going to be more nourishing, more hydrating. It doesn't really leave much of a white cast on my skin. If you're looking for one for kids this would be great, but it can also be a good one to use on yourself as well if you have more sensitive skin or just looking for mineral based sunscreens in stick form that's also water resistant."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

A'pieu Quick Sun Stick

"Great action if you have dry skin"

✓Yay

75%Guru Score

Coola Scalp & Hair Mist SPF 30

"You can certainly try scalp sunscreen. The two brands I've tried are Sun Bum as well as Coola. In general, I tend to find sunscreen for the scalp to be very greasy, so it's one of those things where if you use it, I do recommend washing it off at night just to avoid any buildup that may contribute to inflammation."

✕Nay

64%Guru Score

Missha Waterproof Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

"It's great all around to use for all skin types, even for those with dry skin. If you use this over a moisturizer, you're not going to find this very drying. It's great as a makeup primer, suitable for oily, combination, normal skin. It's another one if you're looking for something that is nice and elegant that will not leave your skin feeling dry, looking shiny, heavy feeling, or sticky."

✓Yay

62%Guru Score

Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

"This is a really nice elegant purely mineral sunscreen so if you have sensitive skin or looking for a good elegant mineral sunscreen highly recommend trying this one. It does contain a light tint so the iron oxide is great at protecting against visible light something that we know can contribute to hyperpigmentation especially if your skin is of color. The tint is very light coverage even though it's just one shade I find it to be for the majority universally flattering."

✓Yay

60%Guru Score

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF 50+ PA++++

"This was my first introduction to the brand and I fell in love with the brand through this sunscreen stick. [...] It is a clear sunscreen stick with SPF 50, PA4 pluses, so broadspectrum UVA and UVB coverage, and it glides on really smoothly, leaves no white cast, and this really pretty dewy finish that you can wear alone. I usually like sunscreen sticks for reapplication or over makeup. [...] It does not mess up [...] my minimal makeup."

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88%Guru Score

Abib Airy SunStick Smoothing Bar SPF 50+

"The last product from Abib is the Airy SunStick Smoothing Bar. [...] This sunscreen stick is really ideal for the summer for a couple reasons. Number one, it is water and sweat resistant, so it sticks on your skin better. Since we're outside more, it's sweaty, it's hot, we're swimming, so that SPF protection tends to stick on your skin better. Two, it's got a soft mattifying finish, almost like a primer texture."

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82%Guru Score

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ (Korean formula)

"The texture is lightweight, serum-like, rubs quickly, leaves no white cast. Ingredient-wise it contains rice extract that brightens and also supports skin barrier, helps with skin tone, there's probiotics and niacinamide. Overall great sunscreen to use, especially if you're struggling with a little bit of uneven skin tone. It's great skincare in the sunscreen, that's how I view it. It's lovely, great for daily use, suitable for really all skin types, all year round."

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87%Guru Score

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ (Korean formula)

"The texture is lightweight, it's hydrating, fast absorbing, leaves no white cast, and it's got wonderful hydrating ingredients like birch juice that helps to hydrate and smooth your skin, hyaluronic acid, allantoin, and panthenol. It's lovely and really loved by all skin types because it leaves kind of a semi-dewy finish but it's not heavy and it just works well on all skin types all year round. And I think that is why it went viral and continues to be viral."

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Sponsored

85%Guru Score

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++

"This is just another wonderful lightweight elegant sunscreen that is serum-like texture-wise. It absorbs really quickly, it is not heavy at all, does not leave any white cast, does not leave any sticky residue. It also provides long-lasting hydration. It also helps to soothe the skin and promote skin barrier repair and support skin barrier function. Ingredient-wise this is pure chemical sunscreen."

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87%Guru Score

The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30

"I absolutely adore this sunscreen, I think it's probably my favorite product to be honest with you guys from the INKEY List and it's their polyglutamic acid sunscreen. [...] I really love the texture, it's super nourishing but yet kind of dries down with this semi-dewy matte finish, and the polyglutamic acid really helps to support your skin moisture barrier. It is fragrance-free, it's got a good amount of SPF protection at SPF 30, and also it's pretty affordable for about $15."

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67%Guru Score

Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Care Sun SPF 50+ PA++++

"And it's the Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Care Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ - this is a lovely SPF 50 PA++++ lightweight cream that absorbs really quickly. It's fragrance free, suitable for sensitive skin as well, and you know it's really nice. It leaves a semi-dewy finish."

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75%Guru Score

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50

"It also contains silica powder that helps to absorb sebum, creates a pore blurring and mattifying finish. It's airy, it's lightweight, helps add photo protection while mattifying your skin at the same time, so really great for those with oily or combination skin that are seeking a light mattifying finish, helping to protect their skin at the same time while reducing that shiny greasy look. [...] This is also fragrance and essential oil free, so suitable for those with sensitive skin as well."

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73%Guru Score

Jumiso All Day Airy Fit Sunscreen SPF 50

"It does not leave any white cast on your skin and it does layer nicely under makeup. It does provide a little more dewy finish, [...] but your skin is not going to look super glowy or wet. I think this one would be great for anyone that's looking for more nourishment, like those with dry skin looking for a lightweight sunscreen for the summer time, or someone who's looking for a moisturizer and sunscreen in one. This is one of my personal favorite sunscreens."

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80%Guru Score

Cleansers61 reviews

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

"DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is a cult classic and very affordable, and a little bit goes a long way. It's olive oil based, so it's really nice and rich but [...] very effective at removing everything without leaving a residue. [...] I even use it to rub around my eyelid and break down my water-resistant eyeliner and makeup, and I don't find it irritating on my eyes at all. It rinses off easily with water, and it's a great one if you're new to cleansing oil."

✓Yay

87%Guru Score

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

"The COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser is a gentle, low pH cleanser that's similar to our skin, so it's more gentle and causes less stripping of the natural lipids in our barrier. At the same time, it's effective at removing impurities while maintaining your skin's natural pH, [...] minimally disrupting it. It's great for daily use, once a day or twice a day."

✓Yay

61%Guru Score

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

"It's a great lightweight cleansing oil that really kind of rinses off, melts away makeup, sunscreen, debris without really any residue."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

"The La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser is a gentle one that I feel like does a pretty good job at removing the debris from overnight. If you wear a lot of heavy makeup and mascara, it's not going to do such a good job, so this is why I recommend using it in the morning or as the second step for those who double cleanse. For people who just have moisturizers on from overnight or like nonwater resistant sunscreen, I do feel this does a pretty decent job."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

Prequel Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser

"This is a Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser. This contains 50% glycerin which I feel like is really underrated. A lot of people, the first thing we think of is hyaluronic acid, but glycerin actually does a great job at hydrating the skin as well. [...] It does a pretty decent job again with removing most basic stuff without overdrying your skin. So really ideal for those that struggle with dry skin too."

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90%Guru Score

Heimish All Clean Balm

"The Heimish All Clean Balm is a really nice cleansing balm that removes everything, including all the water resistant makeup, so I'm not aggressively scrubbing at my lashes either. It contains shea butter and coconut extract along with white flour complex. And I feel like this one rinses out pretty nicely."

✓Yay

73%Guru Score

Manyo Factory Pure Cleansing Oil

"I love the Manyo Factory Pure Cleansing Oil, [...] the yellow bottle, that was like one of the best sellers from all of Yamibuy. I really honestly, in general, I really look to Korean skincare when it comes to cleansing balms and cleansing oils. Like I said, I do find that most of them rinse off really nicely, don't even need a second step."

✓Yay

86%Guru Score

Anua Heartleaf Plus Vitamin E Pore Control Cleansing Oil

"So you don't have to worry about it contributing to more clogged pores. And then also grape seed oil that is also an antioxidant at the same time. So for those who are oily acne prone looking for an oil based cleanser, a cleansing oil that helps to remove makeup and product buildup without contributing to clogged pores, I highly recommend checking out this product."

✓Yay

69%Guru Score

Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder

"If you're super sensitive or you have really active redness, it's something you may want to hold off on or try the mask version instead. But this is one of the best rice powder cleansers that I've really used in the sense it really makes my skin feel more supple and soft and hydrated after using. It has great ingredients that helps to brighten the skin as well with time, over time with use, and great for an instant pick-me-up in brightening your skin tone."

✓Yay

67%Guru Score

Kate Somerville Eradicate 3% Daily Foaming Cleanser

"So far it's been working well. I [...] apply it on my T-zone and let it sit for 2 minutes before rinsing. This one does foam a little bit, which is why I just keep it in my T-zone. I don't use it all over, but somebody who's more oily or acne prone could use this as a great all over product or just kind of spot treat. [...] It's still pretty gentle. I don't feel like my skin's super dry."

✓Yay

76%Guru Score

Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil

"I been loving the Shiseido Cleansing Oil. [...] It is a beautiful, elegant oil, definitely worth the splurge, that really cleanses everything, helps to remove all the layers of sunscreen I've applied during the day, my waterproof mascara and everything without stripping the skin. It's a great first step of double cleansing."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

Face Reality Ultra Gentle Gel Cleanser

"The one I'm using right now is Face Reality Ultra Gentle Gel Cleanser. This is a creamy cleanser and it's a really nice product. If you're not familiar with Face Reality, they're actually a dispense only, so often found in esthetician offices, spas that really are targeted towards acne prone skin. But this one is really great because it's gentle, really keeps the skin barrier in mind. It's creamy, non foamy. Afterwards, my skin feels refreshed but not dry or tight."

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76%Guru Score

Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil

"Tatcha really is founded on the concept of skin care as a ritual and it's self-care and I really do feel that this bottle embodies that. But it also works really well at dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and residue and rinses off really nicely without any sort of feeling on your skin, doesn't clog pores, and really makes your skin hydrated and soft. Really great for all skin types, including sensitive skin."

✓Yay

70%Guru Score

Kose Sekkisei Treatment Cleansing Oil

"It is a mineral oil based along with safflower seed oil [...] and other plant-derived ingredients that offer some brightening and gentle exfoliation benefits. Also contains vitamin E as an antioxidant. [...] This is going to be like a little bit more lux feel and compared to other options, it's going to be slightly more watery, but another great option, especially if you're looking for a cleansing oil that offers some gentle exfoliation at the same time."

✓Yay

68%Guru Score

SkinFix Barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Hydrating Gentle Gel Cleanser

"I'm using one that's sent to me from SkinFix and I really been loving it. [...] This is a pH balance cleanser that really helps to remove buildup, debris, sunscreen, light makeup without disrupting your skin barrier. You can use it in the evening as your one-stop shop only cleanser or it can be a great second step of double cleansing depending on what your needs are."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

"The Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water is really popular, very gentle yet effective at removing everything without causing more irritation on your skin."

✓Yay

96%Guru Score

Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser

"Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser is a great one if you have sensitive skin, if you have dry skin, rosacea prone skin, or just to use in general because it gives a really nice cleanse. It does not lather nicely, but again will not make you feel like you're stripping your skin after using it."

✓Yay

92%Guru Score

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser with 4% Benzoyl Peroxide

"I am a big fan of benzoyl peroxide at night. What I like to do is use CeraVe's benzoyl peroxide cleanser as my second step. I mostly focus on areas that tend to break out, like my nose and chin. I leave that on for a few minutes and rinse off. You could do that nightly or a few times a week in place of your regular cleanser if you struggle with [...] hormonal acne around perimenopause and menopause."

✓Yay

76%Guru Score

Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash

"Another cleanser I really like if you're looking for something that's still affordable, drugstore, but with a little more active ingredients that maybe offer some calming, soothing benefits is Cetaphil. Their [...] foaming face wash is also gentle, not irritating. Suds nicely, but not stripping of your skin. It's gentle to remove sebum buildup and makeup without causing irritation. Plus, it also hydrates with glycerin and also has allantoin licorice extract and caffeine in a cleanser."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

"I also really love CeraVe. They have one that is called The Gentle Foaming Cleanser that really foams nicely so you get a good lather, but at the same time it's not stripping."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser

"That's the only thing. Otherwise I do feel like this cleanser, if you just use it a few times a week, I think it's something that's really fun to do if you want [...] a deep cleanse. Otherwise it's one of those where it's nice and fun to have but not necessary. [...] It's nice and [...] fun to incorporate but not something that I would recommend using regularly into your skincare routine."

~Mixed

62%Guru Score

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

"I love the Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm. It's a great makeup removing cleansing balm. I love it for the first step of my skincare routine at night that gently removes everything without stripping your skin barrier at the same time. When you rinse it off it leaves minimal residue."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

"Their number nine jelly cleanser is a gel foaming cleanser that really cleanses as well but doesn't strip your skin barrier. It's got oin and then cantaloupe fruit extract and it's got this really fun orange color."

✓Yay

59%Guru Score

Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser

"The tolerance line is one of my favorite lines from Avène. The Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser is a really nice creamy cleanser that helps to remove makeup, dirt, and debris without stripping your skin barrier. Your skin actually feels very nice and hydrated and smooth afterwards. Key ingredients here are that D-Sensinol sugar molecule, along with Avène thermal spring water and glycerin to hydrate the skin."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

"This is a great one to use especially during the winter time it really helps to gently cleanse without stripping the skin barrier and really gets them into the habit of cleansing their skin especially if they're starting to develop acne. This one is made with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and glycerin."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser

"The Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser is a lovely one because it's fairly affordable and it has a dual function you can use it as a cleanser daily or you can actually apply it as a mask to more effectively reduce some of the inflammatory acne. [...] It has kaolin clay so it helps to soak up some of the excessive sebum. It also contains 3.5% benzoyl peroxide which is a really effective concentration."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid

"Their acne cleanser is one that I use regularly"

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

"My favorite cleanser from them is the Squalane Cleanser that costs $9 because it is multifunctional. It works really well without stripping your skin. It comes in a creamier emulsion texture, and it really is great at removing the basics of makeup, sunscreen, and sebum without feeling like your skin is stripped. For anyone who is looking for just one cleanser without needing to double cleanse to remove all of that, this would be the one to go with."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser

"The CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser is great, it contains salicylic acid along with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that really helps to gently exfoliate, remove surface sebum, unclog pores. Great to use on face and body, great for those with oily and combination skin for acne-prone skin."

✓Yay

75%Guru Score

Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser

"I love it so much I use it on my face, body, and as a hand wash in the winter time because it effectively cleanses but does not make my skin super dry and chapped and cracked with all the hand washing that we do in the winter time. [...] This cleanser is really great for everyone. It contains vitamin E, provitamin B5, and glycerin that helps to hydrate your skin and support your skin barrier while you cleanse. I highly recommend checking this one out."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

PanOxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Wash

"If you're struggling with body acne, something that's a little more affordable is the PanOxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide cleanser that you can incorporate in the shower as part of your body skincare routine to really mitigate that acne flare from sweat and heat that we can get during the summer time."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser

"It also contains glycerin that's going to help hydrate your skin along with zinc gluconate which is a great ingredient - it's anti-inflammatory and also helps to offer some temporary sebum control. If you have a lot of pore congestion or say if you're prone to acne, a salicylic acid based cleanser may be helpful."

✓Yay

88%Guru Score

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Cleanser

"Neutrogena, their oil-free cleanser in that orange bottle, that iconic one, those are all great and fairly affordable options."

✓Yay

62%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil

"In fact, I think my family and I have gone through like two bottles of it. I love it for myself and for my kids. It's just a lovely oil cleanser but that foams readily so you feel like you're getting a good cleanse but at the same time it is very gentle and does not strip your skin barrier. It's even been tested and suitable for individuals that have cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy because we know in those patients they tend to have more skin sensitivity and dryness."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser

"This is one of my favorite products from them. There's just something about this cleanser like it is so [...] elegant. It makes my skin feel so good after I use it. It is kind of this milky lotion to foam that gently cleanses your skin like feels more hydrated and refreshed afterwards in a really good way. It has ceramides in there, pre and postbiotics to help support your skin barrier."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid

"Neutrogena their Hydro Boost gel facial cleanser is really really nice gentle gel cleanser that cleanses your skin but has nice formulation that also boosts your skin hydration that usually is stripped with cleansing. I love the fact that this is fragrance-free so suitable even for those with more sensitive skin. It's lightweight, it cleanses, it has this nice gentle lather and rinses off really nicely without leaving much residue behind."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

"Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm is [...] a really elegant cleansing balm where a little bit goes a long way. It's gentle yet at the same time very effective at removing all the makeup, sunscreen, and layers with sunscreen which I tend to put on throughout the day, [...] and I tend to wear a lot more water resistant makeup which tends to be harder to get rid of with just a traditional cleanser."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm

"CeraVe makes really great gentle fragrance-free products. This balm works really well at dissolving makeup, sunscreen, sebum, and debris. It also contains ceramides and jojoba oil that are nourishing for the skin. You can use this as the first step to remove everything and then as the second step go in again with a gentle facial cleanser to remove any residue as needed."

✓Yay

61%Guru Score

Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser

"This whole line has different formulas, but overall it's creamy. There's even one that foams a little more readily and is more suitable for oily skin, but overall it's just really gentle. It helps to cleanse and clean your skin without over-stripping it. Ingredient-wise, it contains glycerin, panthenol, and niacinamide, all really helpful hydrating and soothing ingredients that help support your skin barrier and reduce the irritation from cleansing."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

"I recommend going with something affordable like a micellar water, and the one I'm suggesting is from Garnier, their Micellar Cleansing Water, for about $4.99. It's a gentle micellar water you can put on a cotton pad and gently massage on your face and eyes to remove all the makeup and buildup. [...] If you don't wear a lot of makeup and water-resistant sunscreen, you can skip this."

✓Yay

68%Guru Score

Neutrogena Stubborn Texture Daily Cleanser

"If you have somebody that you know struggles more with like oily and acne prone skin, the Neutrogena Stubborn Texture Daily Cleanser is packaged in red from their stubborn acne line, and it's fragrance-free. It is more of a gel cleanser that lathers nicely but again not super drying at the same time. It contains 1% salicylic acid that can help to gently exfoliate and help to improve like roughness, clog pores, pore congestion, and it's ideal for those that are more like oily and prone to acne."

✓Yay

73%Guru Score

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

"The Cetaphil gentle cleanser comes in different versions, but if you have super sensitive skin the creamy one is great. It's got prebiotics, vitamin B5 and other ingredients, so it's very gentle and hydrating at the same time and your skin doesn't feel stripped after using it."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser

"The Cetaphil acne gel contains 2% salicylic acid. It's a higher concentration, but overall I find the product itself to be fairly gentle and less irritating, good to spot treat with."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing BPO Acne Cleanser

"For acne, the Cetaphil Gentle Clear line contains 2.6% micronized benzoyl peroxide [...] in a creamy cleanser you leave on for a few minutes then rinse off. It's an effective way to target acne while reducing irritation, nice especially for sensitive skin."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Burt's Bees Dissolve Cleansing Balm

"This cleansing balm is really nice. It does a really good job and after you wash it away it does not leave a shiny oily film on your face, so it [...] saves you needing another cleanse and reduces dehydration and damage to your skin barrier."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash

"The Lipikar line from La Roche-Posay comes in a moisturizer, eczema cream, as well as a cleanser, and this is the Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil that is really great and gentle, suitable for babies two weeks and older. It contains La Roche-Posay thermal spring water, shea butter, and glycerin, just a really nice cleanser with gentle surfactants that also kind of suds and foam, so it cleanses without stripping your skin barrier."

✓Yay

90%Guru Score

Tatcha Camellia 2in1 Makeup Remover and Cleanser

"This is just a lovely elegant cleansing oil that removes makeup and sunscreen really nicely without leaving much of an oily film or residue. And for me that scent, I'm so addicted to, and it really takes that cleansing experience [...] to the next level, like self-care. I think that is one of the biggest reasons why I love this product so much. [...] It really gives that kind of ritual experience and elevates skincare from just the basics, basic necessity, to self-care."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

SkinFix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser

"A great oil cleanser that helps to effectively remove makeup debris without stripping your skin."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

SkinMedica AHA BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

"Another one is from SkinMedica, a little pricier. They have an AHA BHA Exfoliating Cleanser that contains a blend of alphahydroxy acids including lactic acid, glycolic acid, as well as salicylic acid that's fairly gentle and great to use on a daily basis."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Avène XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil

"I love it because number one it comes in a fairly large bottle that you can pump for dispense and two I have used it on myself and my whole family. I love this one for bathing my kids especially removing like water resistant sunscreen. It's a little bit more expensive than some of the ones you may find in drugstores but it's so gentle and it does not leave any sort of residue behind. I've used it on my face and it's fairly effective at removing makeup and water resistant sunscreen."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Paula's Choice Omega Cleansing Balm

"I love this balm for a couple reasons: number one, it's got great ingredients, Omega 3, 6, and 9, as well as jojoba oil and other plant-based ingredients to help nourish the skin. And with the texture and formulation, it is wonderful and gentle but yet effectively able to dissolve the waterproof makeup that I wear [...] on a regular basis, as well as the layers of sunscreen and water-resistant sunscreen that I often reapply on my skin throughout the day."

✓Yay

75%Guru Score

Murad Soothing Oat and Peptide Cleanser

"It's from [Murad] and it's their Soothing Oat and Peptide Cleanser certainly this is one that is great for sensitive and eczema prone skin"

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

"Otherwise Murad has a combined BHA nah Gel Cleanser"

✓Yay

88%Guru Score

Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm

"A little bit goes a long way at being able to remove sunscreen, makeup, and impurities. I love the fact that this cleansing balm leaves minimal greasy residue. You can even use it in the morning as your cleanser if you choose to, but I use it as the first step of my double cleansing routine. [...] My skin feels nourished, it doesn't feel stripped, but yet it's able to effectively remove everything. This contains vitamin E and lots of great plant-derived oils. It's effective and it's simple."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water

"I use this to cleanse my skin with a cotton pad and if I didn't have this I would probably make my own. I've talked about this in my previous travel skincare video where I would basically pre-fill a Ziploc bag with a cotton pad soaked in micellar water from home and then just use that essentially like my makeup wipes but it's a lot more gentle."

✓Yay

61%Guru Score

Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil

"Kose's Speedy Cleanser Oil is another wonderful one for its value and efficacy. [...] A bottle is less than eight bucks, and a little bit goes a long way. It works really nicely at breaking down and emulsifying makeup, water-resistant sunscreen, and whatever else is on your skin, and it rinses off beautifully. It took me so long to go through a bottle, which says a lot, [...] and it's effective at removing everything without [...] having to scrub [...] the heck out of your skin."

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90%Guru Score

Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam

"This is a rich foamy cleanser that helps to lift away buildup, makeup, impurities, and dead skin without stripping your skin. It contains this micro white powder that offers a little bit of gentle exfoliation as you cleanse to help clarify and refine the skin texture and also at the same time prepping your skin for the products that you put on afterwards. With this texture, it's definitely suitable for all skin types, especially if you have normal, combination to oily skin."

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The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm

"The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm is very nourishing and really good at removing water resistant mascara from my face without leaving a lot of residue, so you can use it alone as your night cleanser."

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Sponsored

75%Guru Score

Banila Co Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm

"This cleansing balm has a special place in my heart because it is the very first cleansing balm that got me into double cleansing. I love it for a couple reasons. Number one is it's really gentle and effective at removing waterproof mascara and eyeliner that I wear on a regular basis, and also it doesn't cause irritation, at least for me, for my eyes. And two, when you rinse it off it leaves minimal residue."

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Sponsored

67%Guru Score

The INKEY List 2% Salicylic Acid Cleanser

"It's a fine one, it's just not on my favorite list mostly because the formulation for me I don't feel like it's the best suited for my skin and my skin is more kind of on that dry side. But that one is a great alternative if you for some reason can't tolerate benzoyl peroxide and you're looking for an acne fighting ingredient and you have mild or comedonal acne because it does sud or foam more readily. I personally feel like it's better suited for those with more oily or acne prone skin."

~Mixed
Sponsored

83%Guru Score

AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser

"I find that for benzoyl peroxide concentration, 2.5 to 5 percent is really the sweet spot, the higher can just lead to more irritation and doesn't necessarily work better. This is an oil-free gel cream cleanser, and what I do is rub it on all over my face, avoiding my eyes and really around the corners of my mouth. What I actually do is leave it on for a few minutes, and when that is sitting on my skin, it's working."

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Sponsored

82%Guru Score

Haircare50 reviews

K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

"K18 Molecular Repair Hair Mask has saved my hair from so many different times of heat styling, coloring and balayage. It's normally super expensive, but it's worth stocking up on during the sale [...] because it's not like retinoid or sunscreen with a strict expiration, and I still use it regularly. [...] The peptide molecule has been shown in clinical studies to penetrate the cuticle and strengthen hair."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

T3 Hair dryer

"I use T3 and then I also been loving [...] the ref dryer from Japan which is amazing. Really takes down the frizz level and make your hair so soft and smooth."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

CeraVe Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with Zinc Pyrithione

"I love CeraVe anti-dandruff shampoo with active ingredients like zinc pyrithione, but it's going to be way more gentle on your hair."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Nioxin Scalp Recovery Cleansing Shampoo

"I may replace that with like a shampoo that supports scalp health like Nioxin for like those who struggle with hair grain or hair thinning."

✓Yay

78%Guru Score

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

"The Dyson one, it tends to make my hair stick together and tangle more for some reason. [...] I really do think that this one, [...] my hair loves it more for some reason."

✕Nay

89%Guru Score

T3 Air 360 Ceramic Dual Voltage Hair Styler

"This is the one [...] that I go, I use every day, that I use every time I wash my hair. And then sometimes I will use the wrap and the comb on dry hair to add some volume. So, highly recommended. This is my favorite, honestly, that I use regularly."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

K18 Peptide Prep pH Maintenance Shampoo

"I absolutely love and splurge on all the time. It's a great gentle detoxifying shampoo with the K18 trademark peptide that really helps to remove buildup, that really helps to clarify your scalp and your hair and prep your hair for the K18 treatment, but at the same time doesn't make your hair feel really stripped or dry. It removes up to 99% of product buildup, 95% of seabum buildup and the other kind of hard minerals that you may get from the water or pollution."

✓Yay

86%Guru Score

Dove Intensive Repair 10-in-1 Bond Strength Peptide Complex Serum Hair Mask

"This is another one that instantly delivers moisture and softness without that heaviness. I really love the way it makes my hair feel instantly soft, shiny, and manageable, and it's great for frizzy hair, damaged hair, color-treated hair, and just overly processed hair. I think it's got great ingredients and is a great mask you can use. I've used it even twice a week, and my hair did not feel super heavy or weighed down."

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95%Guru Score

L'Oreal EverPure Bond Repair+ Shampoo & Conditioner

"Now, the swap that is drugstore is another one from L'Oreal around $11, which is the bond repair shampoo. I absolutely love this shampoo. In fact, from this entire L'Oreal EverPure Bond Repair line, the shampoo is my favorite, even more so than the conditioner. I absolutely love the way my hair feels when I use the shampoo. [...] I love the way it feels even more compared to the Briogeo. I did feel like I almost conditioned my hair with the shampoo."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner

"Great. It's safe for color-treated and processed hair, but it also leaves hair feeling refreshed without drying it out. It has menthol and citric acid that help balance the scalp's pH, along with a sulfate-free detergent that cleanses without stripping. So this is a great affordable yet elegant drugstore clarifying shampoo, and I often recommend it on my Instagram and TikTok to my followers."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

OGX Repair & Protect Bond Protein Repair Heat Protectant Spray

"It's got that bond complex from OGX. So at the same time in addition to protecting your hair from heat also offers some maybe repair or at least soothing smoothing down the cuticle so your hair feels softer, shinier, maybe help to amend some of the damage that you're maybe doing while you're styling your hair. So this is a great alternative and I feel like for $11, you just can't lose for that price."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

K18 Heat Bounce Conditioning Heat Protectant

"This one from K18 is a lovely one. Not only does it protect [...] your hair from heat of styling, it also helps to reduce breakage and strengthen your hair fibers because it's got that biomimetic K18 peptide. Love the texture because it's light. It's nourishing but not heavy. So it also helps to soften and smooth your hair at the same time. So you're protecting your hair but also doing something good for your hair at the same time."

✓Yay

72%Guru Score

COSRX Peptide 132 Shampoo

"The shampoo is really good. It kind of gently cleanses."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

COSRX Peptide 132 Conditioner

"This is the COSRX Peptide 132 Conditioner, and it's really meant to help with dry, damaged hair. It's for hair that's been chemically processed or treated, or that has damage from daily wear and heat styling. The line [...] has a conditioner, shampoo, and oil, and I have to say the conditioner is what I'm highlighting here because it is my favorite."

✓Yay

76%Guru Score

Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (1% Ketoconazole)

"With anti-dandruff shampoos, if you have dandruff you definitely want to use it more often, maybe two to three times a week, but if you don't have dandruff you can just use it once a week to keep your scalp healthy. [...] I prescribe prescription ketoconazole 2% to my patients but 1% Nizoral is great, though it can be drying on hair."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

Nutrafol Hair Growth Supplement

"There are a few vitamin supplements that I recommend to my patients if they ask me for recommendations that can potentially support their hair regrowth journey and that's Nutrafol and the Viviscal. Both of those do contain biotin but it's not the biotin that's actually helping. It's their proprietary blend of active ingredients that is supporting that hair regrowth."

✓Yay

65%Guru Score

Viviscal Hair Growth Supplement

"There are a few vitamin supplements that I recommend to my patients if they ask me for recommendations that can potentially support their hair regrowth journey and that's Neutrofol and Viviscal. And both of those do contain biotin but it's not the biotin that's actually helping. It's their proprietary blend of active ingredients that is supporting that hair regrowth."

✓Yay

65%Guru Score

Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff DS Shampoo

"If you have dandruff that is another contributor [...] of oxidative stress. So you definitely want to make sure you're using anti-dandruff shampoo that contains like zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, niserol. For example, like Vichy, I've talked about their products before, Dercos from Vichy."

✓Yay

87%Guru Score

Neutrogena T/Gel Coal Tar Shampoo

"If you actually can find their T/Gel which has tar and coal, which is also great anti-inflammatory, that really helps to cut down itching. I will often have them even rotate between the two. The benefit here is again salicylic acid really helps to kind of dissolve that buildup of the white mucous scale, remove that thickened scale, help to reduce inflammation. And this T/Gel one has 3% salicylic acid which is really great concentration."

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84%Guru Score

Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo

"Because of the inflammation and the buildup of thick scale, we really want a shampoo that has keratolytic properties, so helping to exfoliate and remove that dead skin buildup. One of my absolute favorite is actually Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo with salicylic acid."

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84%Guru Score

Head & Shoulders Zinc Pyrithione Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

"Head and Shoulders have a wide range of different 1% zinc pyrithione shampoos that I find to be a little more gentle on hair overall. I do find that zinc pyrithione shampoos, they're less drying on hair. They are not as effective for treating active psoriasis flare, so this is where zinc pyrithione from Head and Shoulders is great for maintenance, and then when you have an active flare, this is where I would recommend using the ketoconazole and nizorol shampoos more regularly."

~Mixed

78%Guru Score

Rogaine Minoxidil 5% Foam

"Minoxidil, or goes by the brand name Rogaine, is the best most evidence-based product without a prescription to truly effectively stimulate hair growth. [...] I recommend the foam because it's far less irritating. If you put the solution that has propylene glycol in it, it can cause irritation and may flare dander of psoriasis. The foam is a little bit greasier and is also easier to apply, so less likely to drip down and cause unwanted hair growth."

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86%Guru Score

Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

"This is a great one if you like me have damaged hair dry hair looking for some hair rejuvenation and damage control and repair."

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90%Guru Score

Vanicream Free and Clear Hair Shampoo

"I love Vanicream but I have to tell you their Free and Clear line for shampoo and conditioner isn't the most elegant, at least for me. Like it just didn't deliver."

✕Nay

71%Guru Score

Head & Shoulders Bare Shampoo

"This one also contains zinc pyrithione. I really love the fact that when it rinses through it's moisturizing for my hair, effectively treating mild dandruff at the same time not damaging my hair. This one does contain fragrance, I believe I definitely smell something. So if you are not for fragrance-free hair care but also looking for a gentle anti-dandruff shampoo to use, I really recommend checking out this one from Head & Shoulders."

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83%Guru Score

L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Conditioner

"It's not dense, it's fairly lightweight, but it does a really good job at making my hair look and feel soft and healthy. [...] It can be suitable for those with fine hair in the sense it does a good job at doing the repair without weighing your hair down. [...] It contains that bonding complex, 12% citric acid and glycerin to really add moisture and hydration to the hair, really helps soften hair, and over time with use helps to strengthen your damaged hair fibers and repair that damage."

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76%Guru Score

OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo

"I really love this one, especially for those that have dry and damaged hair like me."

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84%Guru Score

Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

"One amazing product that offers both heat and UV protection is from Bumble and Bumble, their Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer. This is essentially like a lightweight cream that you apply on damp hair that offers heat and UV protection. It's great because it has their signature six oil blend along with UV filters, so this is like a one-stop shop."

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83%Guru Score

K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil

"I really like K18, they're biomimetic hair science Molecular Repair Hair Oil. This one is great because it reduces frizz, you can use it on wet or dry hair and also offers great heat protection. Word of caution: few drops goes a long way. I made the mistake of literally drenching my entire palm and then my hair, which is pretty coarse and can eat up quite a bit of oil, but it felt really greasy afterwards. So all you need is a little bit."

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67%Guru Score

L'Oreal EverPure Bond Strengthening Shampoo & Conditioner

"The first shampoo is L'Oreal EverPure Bond Strengthening Shampoo. This is actually one of my favorite products from 2024. This Bond Strengthening line from L'Oreal contains the shampoo, conditioner, as well as a pre-shampoo concentrate that all contain various concentrations of citric acid, which is kind of their bond building complex. But of all the products in this line, I've got to tell you the shampoo is actually my personal favorite."

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83%Guru Score

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

"I rediscovered it in 2024 and have been loving it. I like to pair this when I do my gloss treatment to give my hair that extra boost of shine. [...] It makes my hair so shiny, gives it that glasslike appearance but so soft. It's ideal for anyone with [...] frizzy hair that gets even frizzier when it's hot and humid out, [...] but I don't have frizzy hair and I even use it in the wintertime because it just makes my hair so soft and so shiny. [...] You spray this and it's lightweight."

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85%Guru Score

Redken Acidic Bond Repair Conditioner

"When you rinse it off your hair feels amazingly soft and manageable and smooth and not tangled up, and it's got that conditioner that helps to smooth down cuticles making your hair stronger, smoother and shinier. So you can actually just use these together regularly to improve the overall quality and the feel of your hair."

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80%Guru Score

Redken Acidic Bond Repair Shampoo

"The heart of this bonding concentrate is basically citric acid which is pH balanced but making it effective, and citric acid is the core ingredient here that helps to repair the bonds that are broken within the hair. So you really have a nice shampoo that I love it because it cleanses your scalp at the same time, and when you rinse it off your hair feels amazingly soft and manageable and smooth and not tangled up."

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84%Guru Score

Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask

"I think you can't go wrong with $4 and a good conditioner conditioning mask that after make your hair feel pretty soft and shiny and less frizzy"

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79%Guru Score

Trader Joe's Hair Leave-in Conditioner with Heat Protectant

"This is one that I personally have tried and I do think it's worth it. I think the scent for me is a little bit too strong. I've been such a long time since I've used a product like this, but I enjoy hair care that is fragrance and scented. That [...] neurosensorial experience is important, but this one, I don't know, I just feel like this floral scent is a little too much for me. But aside from that, I think this is a really nice product and honestly for the price, I think it's worth trying."

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76%Guru Score

Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum

"For $5 you can't go wrong, especially with this texture and the ingredients. I think it's a great steal. It adds shine and helps with conditioning and moisturization, and it also offers heat protection. If [...] I'm needing a little bit of additional protection before I curl or straighten my hair, this type of hair serum can really offer [...] that. Not only are you getting additional nourishment to your hair, but you're also getting that heat protection."

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67%Guru Score

Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo

"The living proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo is another one that's fairly effective at cleansing but not super harsh and aggressive on hair. What's unique about this shampoo in addition to activated charcoal is that it also contains magnetic polymers as well as naturally derived keratin agents that help to more effectively attract buildup, and that keratin agent helps to bind up heavy metal that can be found in hard water."

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74%Guru Score

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo

"The Pureology Hydrate Shampoo is more of a creamy shampoo that protects your hair color and helps to deeply moisturize at the same time. It contains jojoba oil, green tea, as well as sage extract that can stimulate your hair follicles."

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79%Guru Score

K18 Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo

"The K18 Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo is a really nice gentle shampoo that helps to go the extra mile to not only repair but also strengthen damaged hair. So if you have damaged hair and dry and brittle hair, this would be a really good shampoo to use on a regular basis. [...] Ingredient wise, it contains the K18 peptide that repairs your hair effectively along with provitamin B5 as well as hydrolyzed silk protein."

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83%Guru Score

Kerastase Genesis Defense Thermique Blow Dry Primer

"One that I absolutely love, one of my favorite heat protectants of all times, again from Kerastase, and it's their Genesis line, their Defense Thermique. This is a leave-in conditioner, lightweight, but at the same time helps to reduce breakage and offers heat and UV protection. Their whole Genesis line [...] is really meant for individuals that experience hair fall due to breakage. [...] I really love their shampoos and conditioners, but really this is the one that I use the most."

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80%Guru Score

K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo

"For me, I find that to be the worst because it literally looks like I have dandruff on my scalp, which is sometimes the reason why I don't enjoy using dry shampoo on my scalp. [...] No matter how much I shake up aerosol dry shampoos, that first spray always comes out with just a bit of white particles and flakes. But this one doesn't do that, and I'm obsessed with it."

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91%Guru Score

Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask

"You have to spend some time with it, [...] I recommend at least leaving this on for 20 minutes or longer. If you just leave it on for 5 minutes, you [...] really won't feel like [...] it does much. [...] The longer you leave it on your hair, the better the results would be. What is unique about this mask is its ingredients in the formula, something [...] we don't see here in the US."

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78%Guru Score

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

"The one that I always use is from Living Proof, their Perfect Hair Day PhD dry shampoo. This is just a great refreshing, I really love this scent, makes me feel instantly refreshed when I use it. It helps to absorb any excessive oil, sebum, and odor from your scalp. I spray it the night before before I sleep, so [...] it's best to use it at night before you sleep. It's really easy to use and I love the fact it doesn't leave any visible particles, especially with my darker hair."

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82%Guru Score

Nutrafol Root Purifier Scalp Shampoo for Thinning Hair

"I actually love this shampoo when I need to wash my hair back to back, and so I alternate between different shampoos. I struggle with oiliness with dandruff, and then some days if I like worked out, if my scalp still feels greasy, I want to use a more gentle shampoo, gentle in the sense it won't strip my scalp's moisture barrier, won't be super aggressive on my hair, and this is one that I highly recommend."

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81%Guru Score

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment

"One I really recommend is from The INKEY List, their Salicylic Acid Oily Scalp Treatment. That is essentially a pre-washed exfoliating treatment that you will apply on your scalp and then you jump in the shower and wash that off. It contains 2% salicylic acid as well as panthenol that's hydrating, so overall a great scalp treatment to use. And again, just like facial exfoliants, you don't want to overdo it. At most, like once or twice a week depending on your scalp type."

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84%Guru Score

Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Hair Mask

"Last but not least is a conditioning mask from Japan, it's from Shiseido, their Tsubaki Premium Repair Hair Mask. This has been really lovely for a couple of reasons. Number one, they have this kind of innovative penetration technology that allows the ingredients to instantly penetrate into the hair cuticles to do its job in no time, so literally you apply it, you don't really have to wait. They call it the zero weight time. You apply it from mid-shaft to the end, and you can rinse off."

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84%Guru Score

Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo

"The Clarifying Shampoo from Olaplex is one that I find to be effective at removing buildup and so something that I would use maybe once or twice a month depending on how much products I put within my scalp."

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85%Guru Score

CeraVe Fragrance-Free Hydrating Hair Care Shampoo and Conditioner

"Gentle formulations that I find to be more conditioning on the scalp and less stripping of scalp's natural sebum. This contains niacinamide as well as panthenol and hyaluronic acid. This is also fragrance free, so another great option not only for daily use for those with oily scalp but also if you have eczema and dry scalp. This would be one that I really recommend."

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84%Guru Score

First Aid Beauty Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

"I absolutely love this shampoo. It contains one percent pyrithione and is safer for color-treated hair. I don't find my hair to be stripped or dry afterwards. I use this probably about two to three times a week."

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71%Guru Score

The INKEY List Caffeine Stimulating Scalp Treatment

"What I do love about this serum, number one it's really lightweight, so for individuals who are seeking a serum to keep your scalp healthy to support you on your hair growth journey I think this is a great one to use. Along with caffeine it also contains lactic acid, green tea, and panthenol, so ingredients that help to hydrate the skin, support the skin moisture barrier, antioxidants that are going to keep your scalp healthy."

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75%Guru Score

Other37 reviews

Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar

"One of my favorite ones is expensive but has a lot of great data. I love it pre and post procedure. From Alastin, there is the Nectar that's great to use after resurfacing laser that boosts collagen and complements those procedures that help to jumpstart collagen banking."

✓Yay

80%Guru Score

ZIIP Halo 2.0

"I really love Zip for microcurrent, but just keep in mind that any result is temporary and you really have to keep doing it regularly to get that continued lifted, tightened look."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Palmitoyl Isoleucine 1%

"This is the name that shows up on the bottle of The Ordinary, and basically it's signaling that this patent ingredient has gone viral, and people are now really buying into the hype, calling it, for better or for worse, filler in a bottle. [...] Is there any data? There is, but it's very limited and questionable. The best one we have is from the actual manufacturer, and they looked at this product specifically."

~Mixed

61%Guru Score

Sederma Volufiline

"At the end of the day, this is way more hype than science. [...] At best, you're going to get some superficial plumping of your skin, helping your skin just look healthier, maybe glowier. But even if it does improve the fat in your face, that is going to be so subtle that you may not even notice it visually, that may be something you could measure with an instrument that we would use like Visia in office when we conduct clinical studies."

~Mixed

61%Guru Score

Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother

"I did take a break from Olaplex for a while, mostly because I was so about K18, and then recently reintroduced their hair mask and their leave-in, I think it's number six treatment. It's almost like a leave-in conditioner, and I've absolutely been loving it."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

Medik8 C-Tetra Advance

"Medik8 C-Tetra Advance is a very powerful yet gentle vitamin C formulated with THD ascorbate. [...] It's going to help brighten and provide antioxidant benefits, is lightweight, non-occlusive, and great if you're looking for a more fancier version with higher potency. [...] This formula contains 20% THD ascorbate, so a higher concentration and more potent, potentially offering better brightening or antioxidant benefits, [...] but nevertheless, I still don't find it very irritating."

✓Yay

89%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

"In the summer I've been tolerating it fairly well. It's really designed for more oily and acne prone skin because of the formula. [...] You're getting the right formulation with vitamin C 15% active vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid, along with 0.5% ferulic acid that is an additional antioxidant, and 0.5% silymarin. Silymarin is derived from milk thistle and what it does is an antioxidant that helps to reduce oil oxidation."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

"This is a creamy but yet not heavy or greasy moisturizer. The 2:4:2 really kind of stands for the ratio of lipids that specifically formulated for mature skin. So it has a right ratio of ceramides to cholesterol and fatty acids that really helps to better support our skin barrier especially with aging. [...] This is a great one because aside from just mature skin, it's actually been shown to reduce that retinization period."

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77%Guru Score

Opzelura Opzelura

"Now for the first time there is an FDA approved medication for vitiligo and it's called Opzelura. It is a topical cream that inhibits JAK kinase. This is just a particular pathway in the inflammatory cells that attack your pigment and basically kind of again dulling the immune system telling them to behave better but works a little differently than the cortical steroids and also the side effects. It's not commonly like causing skin thinning or acne."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Rejuran Healer PDRN Injectable

"PDRN stands for poly deoxy ribonucleotide. It is essentially a DNA fragment. And the original, the best that's been studied is actually derived from salmon sperm DNA. [...] It's really rich in nucleotides, which is one of the building blocks of life for DNA that helps to support cellular regeneration, maybe collagen production, wound healing. So a lot of great repair and regenerative properties. It was first really used in wound hair therapy and regeneration medicine."

✓Yay

71%Guru Score

L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump 8 Second Wonder Water

"It's [...] almost like a conditioning agent but you use it before conditioner and it instantly helps revitalize hair, make your hair silky smooth, soft and healthy looking but you don't have to put in that time essentially. It's water, it's really cool. [...] It's intended to coat the hair and do all that goodness but in like 8 seconds, so it helps restore your hair, make it less frizzy, more shiny and healthier looking essentially."

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84%Guru Score

Olaplex Bond Repair Starter Kit

"I think honestly it's one of the reasons why my hair is really feeling softer and feeling much healthier. It is developed by Olaplex, a leader in bond building technology, and what's really unique about this product unlike other bond repair treatments is, aside from the ingredients, the bio diffusion technology that basically allows the product to penetrate into your hair shaft and distribute evenly with the spray bottle that you apply the product on. Even once it dries it continues to work."

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78%Guru Score

Avène Thermal Spring Water

"You can spritz on eczema-prone skin to calm eczema as well as rosacea-prone skin. If your skin feels hot and overheated, this is a great way to calm that down. You can even use it to [...] set makeup. So there are so many different ways of using this Thermal Spring Water. It's a really nice on-the-go product to kind of instantly calm and soothe and hydrate your skin, as long as you pat that watery in and then follow it with the moisturizer."

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65%Guru Score

IOPE Super Vital Softener

"Softener you can think of it as like essence or toner, it's like a liquid serum if you will that really you use immediately after cleansing to prep your skin to soften your skin, enhance penetration of the rest of your skincare products, but at the same time delivering some additional benefits like antioxidant benefits, softening benefits as well as hydration benefits."

✓Yay

76%Guru Score

Bellafill Bellafill

"The most common brands that we hear about especially in the US is Juvéderm, Restylane, and Bellafill. There are a lot of other brands too that are available and some that are not available that are commonly used in Asia but those are the most common brands that you may hear your injector or your dermatologist mention or talk to you about."

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55%Guru Score

Alastin Restorative Neck Complex

"If you're looking for a retinol-based neck cream for fine lines and wrinkles and creepiness, this is one I highly recommend. Another one of my all-time favorite neck creams that doesn't contain retinol, especially if you're even more sensitive than I am to retinol, but works really well at stimulating collagen and helping with firming the neck, is the Alastin Restorative Neck Complex."

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85%Guru Score

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

"I personally really love the serum, and not only because I've used it myself, it's also really lovely to gift to a mom, a friend, a relative during holiday times or when you feel like it. This is probably Shiseido's bestselling product from all the lines that they have. This line itself really utilizes plant-derived extracts in helping to add radiance to the skin, support collagen synthesis, improve skin renewal, skin tone, evenness, and hydration."

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Vichy Mineral 89 Prebiotic Recovery and Defense Concentrate

"Another personal favorite of mine is Vichy Mineral 89 Prebiotic concentrate. This contains prebiotic ingredients along with 4% niacinamide and then Vichy's volcanic water that also has a lot of great benefits as well. This is just a lovely fragrance-free hydrating serum, and with that 4% concentration of niacinamide you're going to get all the benefits I just mentioned earlier. It's hydrating, it's not irritating."

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85%Guru Score

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex

"Estée Lauder is a very well-respected cosmetic company, they definitely make wonderful formulations that work well, and [...] they actually do quite a bit of research, but certainly at this price point it's not for everyone. As for the formula: it's really ideal for those seeking a nighttime serum to tackle anti-aging concerns, namely fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture and skin tone. [...] It contains hyaluronic acid, which is fairly ubiquitous, to help hydrate the skin."

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64%Guru Score

Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible

"It sticks very well and the tweezer makes the application very easy. If you're looking for a patch to apply under makeup, I really recommend Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible. It's about 18 bucks, a little more pricey, [...] but when I think about acne patches, my first aside from Asian skincare brands is Hero Cosmetics. I feel like they were the one that really started the acne patch trend in North America, [...] and they were the first acne patch brand that I used in the US."

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84%Guru Score

Zitsticka Micro Darts

"If you're looking for acne patches with active ingredients, one I really like is from Zitsticka. They're Micro Darts, basically it's infused patches themselves have these Micro Darts fused with active ingredients and they're dissolvable. So once you put it on your skin it kind of just penetrates your skin, melts into your skin, and then with the active ingredients help to treat the concerns that you have, whether it's acne or inflammation or post-acne marks."

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83%Guru Score

Latisse Latisse

"In general you're going to have longer looking lashes. From personal experience I did use Latisse for like a year many years back and that's what I experienced: my lashes fell out less, grew longer, but weren't really fuller. [...] One of the side effects is that prostaglandin can actually induce pigment or melanin synthesis, which is why one of the side effects that we warn patients about when prescribing a prostaglandin serum like Latisse is that you may get brown eye color."

~Mixed

61%Guru Score

Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD

"Grande lash contains a prostaglandin analog, a common one is called isopropyl cloprostenate. There are many other ones, but this is a common one and it can be a problem because consumers don't know that, and when they're using it they may not be expecting this irritation and hyperpigmentation that may occur."

✕Nay

49%Guru Score

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex

"So going in cleaning out the junk and then stimulating new ones to form. And the peptides here is actually a series of three and six peptides are found on collagen one and actually the tripeptide is actually a segment of the Matrix metalloproteinase peptide itself. And so I love this one because not only for the ingredients but also for the clinical studies that it has demonstrated efficacy."

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81%Guru Score

Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30%

"Another one is from Revision C+ Correcting Complex that contains 30% lipid vitamin C and that one is great. It has a unique formulation that not only offers great antioxidant support but also has been shown to help with hyperpigmentation. So another great one that's been clinically studied and better for those that have maybe sensitive skin or looking for an antioxidant serum that also offers skin brightening and helping with hyperpigmentation."

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84%Guru Score

Canopy Humidifier Starter Set

"If you're looking for a bedside humidifier I recommend the Canopy Humidifier. This is small, it's really convenient to keep next to your bed to help keep your skin and nose hydrated and moisturized. It's very easy to clean, easy to operate, and it comes with a filter that you change out every 6 weeks and there are refillables that you can purchase and change out very easily."

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89%Guru Score

SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex

"SkinMedica's TNS Recovery Complex is one product that really has been recommended by dermatologists and certainly is not cheap. [...] If you're looking for something that does contain growth factors that has been shown in clinical studies to help stimulate your skin's natural ability to create new scaffolds and support structure, collagen and elastin to create more youthful, firm, and bouncy looking skin, it's worth investing in."

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72%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

"La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo contains 5.5% micronized benzoyl peroxide formulated in a more gentle way along with lipohydroxy acid, which is a more gentle form of salicylic acid that can also help to exfoliate. It's in a light lotion texture that's very easy to apply, absorbs very quickly with minimal residue."

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76%Guru Score

Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Bestseller Kit

"This is essentially Glow Recipe's smattering of their bestselling products in many sizes that are great to gift but also make wonderful travel skincare. This would make a great gift for any friends that does a lot of traveling or just to stock up for yourself because all of these are TSA friendly. The kit contains their Avocado Camide Moisture Berry Cleanser, which is by far one of my favorite cleansers this year."

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76%Guru Score

Versed Dermaplane System

"If you're new, I think the easiest option is to just go out and buy a dermaplaning tool. I've been using the Versed Dermaplane System, and I love it for a few reasons. Number one, it has a thick handle that you can firmly grip, and it won't slip out of your hand. It also has a blade that is very similar to eyebrow shavers, [...] but I love it because you can just push on it and get refills of the tip without having to buy a new handle from Versed, since the blade will inevitably dull over time."

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90%Guru Score

Avène Retrinal Prequel

"I've only used the 0.1 and it's really gentle. It also comes in an eye cream. Retrinal is one of the first products at least I was aware of that contains retinal. Retinal, as the name implies, is retinal. Retinal aldehyde, as you guys recall, retinol needs to be converted to retinal aldehyde, retinal aldehyde is then converted into retinoic acid which is essentially tretinoin. So even though this is one step closer than traditional retinol, it's not by any means more irritating."

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82%Guru Score

Glytone Enhanced Brightening Complex

"For those with more mature skin so dryness fine line wrinkles uneven skin tone due to excessive sun exposure and sun damage, the Glytone Enhanced Brightening Complex contains glycolic and azelaic acid and has a creamy texture that's going to leave your skin feeling hydrated and nourished. The lower concentration of glycolic acid is going to help to hydrate the skin over time, help to smooth the skin, reduce dullness, and help to improve the appearance of fine lines."

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88%Guru Score

Dove Sensitive Skin Fragrance-Free Beauty Bar

"Gentle soaps like the ones from Dove Sensitive Skin Fragrance-Free Beauty Bar."

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84%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF

"The first step after cleansing is always for me in the morning a vitamin C serum and I just happen to have a small bottle of Phloretin CF from SkinCeuticals. I bought this one because number one it's so hot and humid here that I like Phloretin CF better than C through. A lot of people tend to like a lighter serum for the summer."

✓Yay

89%Guru Score

Rogaine Women's Rogaine 5% Foam

"There's literally a pink women's Rogaine five percent. Even though it is exactly the same formulation as men's Rogaine, it is like twice as expensive. So I just tell my female patients if you're interested in using topical minoxidil, just get the most affordable five percent out there. It doesn't have to be Rogaine."

~Mixed

76%Guru Score

COSRX Propolis Light Ampule

"From COSRX, the Propolis Light Ampule. Propolis has some anti-inflammatory, potentially skin-plumping, anti-aging benefits. I've been using these because I really enjoy the lightweight nature of these serums and the way they feel, helping to keep my skin hydrated. It really does not leave your skin feeling sticky like some hydrating hyaluronic acid-based serums can do. So nice to have, but not necessary."

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75%Guru Score

Romand Juicy Lasting Tint

"It's [...] really nice because I love the fact that it's super hydrating and so smooth, glides on your lips really nicely. [...] You can apply layers and it won't get cakey or chalky or flaky, which is great because my lips do tend to get dry. [...] It feels nonsticky, creates this really nice glossy finish, but the color stays surprising for a long time. I love the fact that you can build on it, it's really hydrating for your lips as well, and it comes in a wide range of shades."

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80%Guru Score

Masks & Peels27 reviews

Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask

"Biodance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask is a really nice sheet mask for a skin pick-me-up or when traveling or jet-lagged. It's a [...] hydrogel sheet mask that [...] dries on the skin, so you leave it on for at least 4 hours, and as it dries the nourishing ingredients seep in and add a layer of hydration. [...] When you [...] remove it, the gel turns from opaque to clear and your skin looks glassy and glowy."

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70%Guru Score

Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

"It's way better than other acids, like alpha hydroxy acid, because it penetrates oil and penetrates your pores more readily. The key is not to overdo it, because when you do, you're not going to clear out your pores faster, you're only going to irritate your skin, so pick a product, use it consistently, and be patient because the process takes time. One of my favorites is the Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, applied where you're bothered by it a few times a week."

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88%Guru Score

Cetaphil Derm Control Clay Mask

"You can think about adding [...] a clay mask at home. Clay doesn't shrink your pores, but what it does is temporarily suck out the sebum, temporarily reducing the appearance of your pores. This is something that if you use it too often can be drying, so it's definitely going to be more suitable for those with oily skin who struggle with dilated pores, using it once a week. One of my favorite products is actually from Cetaphil, they have a great clay mask that is also very gentle."

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80%Guru Score

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

"They also have Paula's Choice a 6% mandelic acid plus 2% lactic acid that is also great for kind of helping with uneven tone and those who are acne-prone. I'm loving the fact that there are more products with mandelic acid because it's just such an underrated product and really ideal for those who are more sensitive, acne-prone, and struggle with hyperpigmentation, too."

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84%Guru Score

Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Repair Mask

"This is a really nice rich moisturizing hair mask, and I use a hair mask like once a weekish. That is great for damaged hair, kind of helping to repair those bonds and really just making your hair buttery soft. So great for anyone like me who have overly processed damaged dry hair. I love using this."

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85%Guru Score

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

"This is the OG sleeping mask and probably what Laneige is really known for. It's a lightweight gel mask that you'll apply in place of your moisturizer or on top of your moisturizer, but it's meant to be left on overnight to do its work as you sleep so you don't wash it off. [...] You can use it as needed like a few times a week or nightly as your nighttime moisturizer if you choose."

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65%Guru Score

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

"The benefit of physical exfoliation is that your skin does feel much softer after using it immediately. [...] It's got lactic acid along with fruit enzymes like from papaya, pineapple, and pumpkin to help gently exfoliate, silica that provides a physical exfoliation for that polished feel, along with aloe and honey as more soothing and hydrating ingredients. So a great overall fairly expensive but a nice chemical and physical exfoliant that you can use like once a week."

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75%Guru Score

SkinFix Redness Recovery and Antioxidant Peptide Treatment Mask

"The Redness Recovery and Antioxidant Peptide Treatment Mask is a really interesting [...] cream gel mask that you put on like a lanes overnight sleeping mask. [...] You can either use this on top or in replacement of your moisturizer. What it does is helps to calm and soothe red inflamed irritated skin. I really love it for those who have rosacea flares where their skin is just beat red hot and uncomfortable and burning."

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79%Guru Score

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Pore Minimizing Quick Clay Stick Mask

"It's really a stick mask that's designed for pore care. [...] I really love the fact that you can use it like on the go as you need and also kind of spot treat areas of your face like the T-Zone without getting it messy and goopy and everywhere. [...] With the formulation, what is really intended for is individuals that struggle with oiliness. If you have oily skin and also [...] struggle with pore congestion and large pores, this may be helpful as well."

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82%Guru Score

Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion

"I literally use this facial lotion as my morning facial moisturizer routinely over the summertime and did not get any burning and sting. [...] I felt like my skin looked healthier, more radiant and more hydrated when I was using it. It's fragrance free and free of common allergens and hyperallergenic, so I recommend it for those that have sensitive skin looking for a product that can gently hydrate and [...] gently exfoliate over time."

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84%Guru Score

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

"I love the Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask. I really feel like it's very dense and nourishing, just what my hair needs because I have more coarse hair. It really helps to repair hair, add resilience and strengthen hair. It contains rose hip oil, algae extract, almond oil and biotin. It's not really rich in protein, so if you find that protein-based conditioning masks make your hair really brittle, I highly recommend checking this one out."

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91%Guru Score

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads

"Even though it says daily exfoliation, exfoliation should be done on a once or twice weekly basis, but nevertheless this is a great user-friendly exfoliating treatment that you can incorporate into your routine to help brighten your skin, improve the appearance of pore size, skin texture and skin tone, and really is great as part of an anti-aging regimen for those who are looking for additional products to complement your pre-existing ones like peptides and retinol."

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70%Guru Score

Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

"You do want to let it dry before sleep otherwise it gets everywhere on your pillow and gets messy. [...] You can apply it on top of your nighttime skincare routine and then next morning remove it for that dewy radiant look. It contains collagen to help temporarily hydrate and boost and add firmness to your skin, promoting better skin turnover and supporting your skin turnover as you sleep. [...] It helps to enhance the penetration and absorption of your other skincare products."

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65%Guru Score

Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask

"I've been using the past month or so and really have been loving the Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask. Laneige is really the OG, they really brought it and popularized sleeping masks. I have to say of all the ones I've tried this one is by far my favorite for a few reasons. Number one it contains ingredients like peony plant extracts and collagen complex, and it really helps to target dehydrated skin, dry skin, fine lines, and wrinkles."

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73%Guru Score

Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydrating Sheet Mask

"And then this one from Dr. Jart+, the Vital Hydra Solution Hydrating Sheet Mask, is again very hydrating, so it's just really nice to do. I also love applying a sheet mask right before doing my makeup, especially before a special event. When your skin is really nice and hydrated, [...] the base makeup just goes on much smoother, and your skin looks healthier and more radiant. So I brought two, one for tonight and one for tomorrow morning before my event."

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84%Guru Score

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Mask

"It's the multivitamin power recovery mask from Dermalogica. It's a creamy mask that you leave on, and it's a creamy mask that has various different antioxidants, blend of vitamins that is supposed to hydrate and nourish your skin. It's super creamy and really ideal for dry skin. It has a light kind of citrusy floral scent that's very refreshing. You leave it on for like 10 to 15 minutes."

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79%Guru Score

Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid

"This one is great because number one it does contain B so even though BHA we think of it more for like pore congestion acne oiliness it does also offer some chemical exfoliating benefits"

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88%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial

"This is a chemical exfoliant mask that you would put on your skin maybe once a week at most twice a week. It really helps to remove dullness, kind of exfoliating, getting rid of that dead skin buildup. As the weather warms up you can kind of pick up the rate of exfoliation that we may have slowed down during the winter. It's just a great product to kind of treat yourself once a week."

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73%Guru Score

CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment

"C's retinal are some of the most gentle ones I've used I have really sensitive neck I can't use any retinol products there this is why that I actually am able to use consistently"

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84%Guru Score

Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Acne Mask

"The Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Acne Mask is great for those with more oily combination skin because aside from the 10% sulfur it also contains niacinamide and bentonite clay that really helps to suck up some of the surface sebum and temporarily reduce surface shine, and at the same time with that sulfur helps to fight acne and inflammation in general."

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86%Guru Score

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads

"The one I recommend is from Dr. Dennis Gross, their Alpha Beta Extra Strength Peel Pads. Extra Strength because this is the one that comes in red color. [...] This one is extra strength and it contains a triple acid blend of glycolic, malic, and salicylic acid that can target pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and dullness, and at the same time also with witch hazel and green tea that are antioxidant benefits and anti-inflammatory."

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84%Guru Score

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Salicylic Serum

"If you have all of those as your skin concerns, for example Glow Recipe they have a Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Salicylic Acid Serum, which combines AHA and BHA to more effectively target your concerns."

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69%Guru Score

Paula's Choice 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant

"The Paula's Choice Calm line has a 1% salicylic acid that I think is great to spot treat the T zone area if you have congestion and acne. It's gentle enough to spot treat with."

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81%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant Bouncy Bright Facial Brightening Mask

"All around this is just a really elegant product to use, almost like a treatment for me with my hormonal acne kicking back up postpartum leaving post-acne marks. I really loved using this a few times a week almost in place of my chemical exfoliant because the 1% azelaic acid itself is a chemical exfoliant. If you have more oily skin, I can certainly see that you could probably use this more frequently."

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87%Guru Score

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Glycolic Acid Overnight Peel

"I have one on hand from Neutrogena, the Hydro Boost Glycolic Acid 10% Peel. This is fragrance-free, and that's the other thing too when it comes to putting stuff on the lip I definitely recommend going with fragrance-free products if possible, just because we know fragrance can be a risk of irritance on the lip. And if your lip is already dry and chapped, you just want to lessen any potential allergens that may be in the product."

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83%Guru Score

Versed Doctor's Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask

"Doctor's Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask retails for $17.99. [...] It has a Jello-like texture but it is a gentle chemical exfoliant that you leave on for two to three minutes and then you rinse off. Because it's washed off and not a leave-on treatment, it's a great one if you have extra sensitive skin but want to improve dullness and dead skin buildup. [...] You apply it like [...] a mask, leave it on, and after a few minutes rinse off."

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82%Guru Score

Dr. Jart+ Sheet Masks

"I put on a sheet mask. I used one from Dr. Jart+."

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81%Guru Score

Eye Care21 reviews

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

"Another one is from The Ordinary. It's got caffeine and green tea extract. Again, helps to temporarily depuff and improve the vascular component of dark circles."

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73%Guru Score

DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41

"Dermatology has an under eye product too that is basically sunscreen with a little bit pigment but also instant brightening kind of concealing effect at the same time"

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87%Guru Score

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm

"And I've learned this hack from other makeup artists, too. It's a great way to prevent your concealer from creasing. [...] It's really nice. It's very hydrating. It's got [...] one of the better vitamin C's that I think is for the under eye and that is THD ascorbate, the lipid soluble vitamin C that I often recommend to my more sensitive skin patients that is great at brightening the skin along with peptides to offer some kind of hydration and supporting collagen."

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77%Guru Score

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream

"Another one I really love is from Neutrogena, their Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream that is also fragrance-free and very hydrating."

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71%Guru Score

L'Oreal Caffeine Eye Cream

"L'Oreal Caffeine Eye Cream [...] comes in a roller, contains caffeine, and helps your vaso constrict along with hyaluronic acid. [...] You can keep that in the fridge. And the metal roller gives a really nice cooling massage temporarily helps your vaso constrict."

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84%Guru Score

Tatcha Brightening Eye Cream

"Tatcha Brightening Eye Cream has time release vitamin C that's very gentle plus niacinamide and then glutathione that also helps to brighten skin from pigment deposition along with plant derived extract that is great for those struggling with pigmentation."

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66%Guru Score

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye Cream

"The SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye Cream is really creamy. It's got wonderful ingredients more geared towards [...] active concerns like crow's feet. I just love the hydrating nature, to be honest."

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85%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream

"La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream. This is another great one that's fragrance free suitable for sensitive skin. It's lightweight. It's hydrating. It's got niacinamide that is calming and soothing. It's a peptide that's found in the Toleriane line that I really love along with glycerin."

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90%Guru Score

Eucerin Radiant Tone Eye Cream with Thiamidol

"Contains Thiamidol, shea butter, hyaluronic acid and a few other plant-derived extracts. It's like a lighter cream. It's not super rich or nourishing. It's not meant to tackle fine lines, but I really do love the fact that I can usually use it and it keeps my under eye pretty hydrated and does not cause makeup to run or to crease. And you can use it twice a day."

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74%Guru Score

The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Serum

"The Inculus also has a caffeine serum that could potentially support hair regrowth"

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78%Guru Score

The Saem Under Eye 2 in 1 Dual Ended Pen

"From all the products I have tried this pen is the one that I find to deliver the best results on me. I really love the fact that the contour and the color is more natural because some of them I try are pretty dark and like I said because I don't do the best job with makeup it just makes my eye makeup look dirty. [...] The highlighter end is very silky, applies really nicely with this natural shimmer that's not over the top."

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84%Guru Score

Trader Joe's Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream

"For its price and [...] if you're just looking for a simple hydrating eye cream to really help support your under eye area, this one can be a great one because it's really affordable and it's fragrance-free so suitable for sensitive skin. Ingredient wise it contains wonderful ingredients like peptides and caffeine, a lot of my favorite ingredients that I personally intentionally look for when it comes to selecting eye creams."

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73%Guru Score

Olay Retinol Correction Eye Cream

"Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 their retinol eye cream is also pretty lightweight."

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65%Guru Score

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Eye Cream

"Shiseido's Vital Perfection eye cream is one of my favorite products from them. It's ultra-rich and nourishing, which is what [...] my skin needs in my 40s. [...] It helps tackle fine lines, brighten and nourish the under-eye skin, and it isn't so creamy that it causes milia or makes makeup and sunscreen pill or melt underneath. [...] You can also use it on the eyelid and between the brows. It's one of their best sellers and worth splurging on or gifting."

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Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal

"If you're into Korean skincare, I really love Beauty of Joseon, their Revive Eye Serum, which contains ginseng and retinol, a great combination for supporting the under eye skin."

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94%Guru Score

RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream

"One of my personal favorites is RoC, their retinol correction eye cream, which has great data behind it. It's really gentle, and it helps not only with fine lines but also helps bulk up collagen in that area."

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78%Guru Score

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Plus Caffeine Eye Gel Cream

"If you're just looking for something hydrating, Neutrogena Hydro Boost is a great one. It's a lightweight eye cream that I think is excellent for morning use, it goes pretty well under sunscreen and makeup, and it has hyaluronic acid to help boost and plump the eye skin so [...] it reduces the appearance of fine lines."

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82%Guru Score

Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye Cream

"Similarly, Medik8, their Crystal Retinal eye cream is another one I like. It contains retinaldehyde instead of retinol, but has very similar benefits, and over time it stimulates collagen and helps to ever so slightly thicken the under eye skin."

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87%Guru Score

ISDIN K-Ox Eye Cream

"Two eye creams I really like, one is from ISDIN, their Ko-X eye cream, which is really meant for vascular puffiness. It's got ingredients like vitamin K and caffeine, [...] two of the few ingredients that have been studied to show benefits for the vascular component of dark circles, so these can be really helpful."

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70%Guru Score

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream

"I really do love this eye cream because it does help to improve all aspects of our concern, but yet it's still elegant that it won't cause problems or [...] interact with your makeup. This is a rich cushiony eye cream that really is designed to visibly hydrate the skin, improve fine lines, wrinkles, as well as appearance of dark circles and dullness around the eyes."

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63%Guru Score

Abib Collagen Eye Patch Jericho Rose Jelly

"It's very refreshing and almost like cooling. [...] I love using this before an event just so that way my under eye looks more hydrated and makes makeup and concealer go on more smoothly. Ingredient wise, aside from the hydrolyzed collagen, it also contains rose extract that supports moisture retention along with niacinamide and caffeine that improves dullness under the eye, and caffeine is going to vasoconstrict temporarily, so it helps to improve puffiness and dark circles temporarily."

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79%Guru Score

Retinoids20 reviews

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6

"Medik8 Crystal Retinal is the one I love and highly recommend. It [...] does give a bit more benefit than over-the-counter retinol before you switch to tretinoin, [...] and it's not irritating. The texture is creamy, and I use it on my face, [...] neck and hands. It's a great, [...] gentle retinoid for fine lines, wrinkles and uneven tone and texture, though it isn't good for acne since that needs a prescription."

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89%Guru Score

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream

"If you want to go with a more potent one, you can check out Roc, their retinol correction cream that is pretty concentrated, and I find that it can be a good one to use on stretch marks. They're pretty expensive and they're smaller bottles, so you may have to go through a couple of them, but that could be another good option."

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76%Guru Score

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ Regenerating Cream

"Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair is one of the great gentle retinols you can get over the counter. [...] I think you can do very little harm to your skin by using a drugstore retinol like this."

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83%Guru Score

RoC Retinol Correction

"RoC has great options of retinol, and I do get feedback from patients using RoC that they feel irritated. It's definitely potent, but [...] the Retinol Correction line is going to be way more tolerable than tretinoin."

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61%Guru Score

Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 + Peptide Night Moisturizer

"The first one is Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 + Peptide Night Moisturizer. This is a great moisturizer with retinol to help tackle the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin aging. It's not just for perimenopausal and menopausal skin, but just in general, especially if you're a beginner, because it's got a nice gentle formula but still works well. It's nourishing but not heavy. I would say it's more suitable for combination, slightly oily skin."

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76%Guru Score

Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer

"Olay is a classic one you can find over the counter their red jar as well as their retinol all contain the active ingredients plus matrixol or the palmetto pentapeptide that helps with skin rejuvenation."

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74%Guru Score

Murad Retinol Resculpt Eye Treatment

"I love the creamy bouncy texture, it's very nourishing and hydrating. Retinol is equally effective as retinol in targeting fine lines and wrinkles, and here it's got encapsulated retinal that basically is 2 to 2.5 times more effective, and that means it's effective but also lessens the irritation and provides that skin plumping and helps to support and build collagen."

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79%Guru Score

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum

"Another one I really like that [...] helps improve the concerns of skin texture and skin tone, and is also lightweight and fast absorbing, is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. It also contains licorice root, and this one is also great if you don't struggle with acne anymore. It's mostly concerned with things like pore congestion and post-acne marks, so this can be very helpful."

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83%Guru Score

Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinal Serum

"From Versed, their Press Restart Gentle Retinal Serum is great because I love the fact that it is fast absorbing. It leaves minimal feel on your skin like you don't feel like you put anything on your skin, so it doesn't leave your skin feeling heavy, greasy, or add to that shine. [...] It also contains encapsulated [retinal] that's very gentle, so even if you have oily skin, you may be a little bit more protected from getting irritation."

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79%Guru Score

L'Oreal Revitalift Retinol B3

"L'Oreal Revitalift Retinol B3, this one I love because it is fast absorbing and also contains a higher concentration, I believe it's 3%, so if you're not like a beginner and want to go up on your retinol and you have oily skin I think this formula is really nice because it doesn't add a lot of heaviness or greasiness to the skin."

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82%Guru Score

RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Cream

"They have over 30 plus patents and 100 plus clinical studies. This cream, what is really worth highlighting is the fact that with the hyaluronic acid, it really helps to plump the skin and reduce instantly the signs of sun-in wrinkles or appearance of that by just keeping the skin hydrated and plump. Texture-wise, there is definitely a more noticeable difference in the nourishing texture compared to the first two. This is definitely more of a cream."

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87%Guru Score

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%

"Adapalene used to be a prescription, but now it's over the counter. It is really the only retinoid in drug stores that helps to treat and prevent acne. [Benzoyl] peroxide cleanser and adapalene gel is really the dynamic duo that most dermatologists recommend when it comes to over-the-counter treatments. [...] With adapalene, how it works is it helps to improve skin turnover. It's also anti-inflammatory and indirectly antimicrobial."

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92%Guru Score

Neutrogena Retinol Oil 3%

"If you want to step up the game, Neutrogena also has a retinol oil at 3% concentration. I love oils for the winter because you can layer them on top of your moisturizer as the last step, and since the oil sits over the moisturizer it indirectly reduces irritation."

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68%Guru Score

Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.5%

"This was just a lovely rich creamy serum with retinaldehyde that's encapsulated, which means that it is formulated in a way that is more stable, allows for better steady delivery, but also less irritating. And I really appreciate the fact that Naturium actually have done testing of this product at various temperatures to ensure its stability, which is one of the biggest concerns that we have when it comes to retinol."

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84%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1%

"I highly recommend going with adapalene unless you have just post-acne marks. [...] You want to apply it similarly, about a pea-sized amount or maybe a little bit bigger depending on the surface area. [...] If you do have it in the groin folds or in your upper thighs, I would just recommend being mindful of starting it off there just because skin fold on skin fold tends to be a more sensitive area, so this is where you can potentially develop irritation more readily."

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86%Guru Score

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

"I certainly love this one and have definitely used this retinol all over my face, but sometimes I would use it as my retinol eye cream, and I've used it around my eyes, around my neck, and I have not had any issues. I definitely feel CeraVe has probably one of the most gentle retinols that you can find, and definitely one that I think most individuals with sensitive and rosacea-prone skin can use and tolerate with minimal irritation."

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74%Guru Score

RoC Retinol Capsules

"I like these capsules especially if you are a beginner and you're worried about using too much product that may contribute to irritation. These capsules are great for a couple reasons: number one, it ensures the freshness and the stability of the retinol; two, it helps you to dose the right amount each time so that way you're not using too much that may lead to irritation. These capsules are also biodegradable."

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81%Guru Score

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ Regenerating Cream (Fragrance-Free)

"Make sure you pick the fragrance-free one because they make the exact same product with fragrance. This retails for $28. Reasons I love this one: number one, Neutrogena has a lot of research into their retinol and definitely clinical studies demonstrating efficacy and tolerability. This one contains retinol formulated with the glucose complex to really enhance delivery and reduce irritation. This moisturizer also contains hyaluronic acid."

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88%Guru Score

Vichy Lift Active Retinol 0.2%

"Vichy's new retinol product from their Lift Active line [...] contains 0.2 percent retinol which is a fair concentration but not one that is overly potent. [...] When it comes to choosing retinols over the counter go with reputable brands that are often going to have more money and research into [...] product formulation, so certainly Vichy is one brand that is well respected and backed by science."

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84%Guru Score

COSRX Retinol 0.1% Cream

"This is a great one if you're looking for a beginner friendly retinol or for those who have super sensitive skin. [...] The 0.1% concentration is on par with most formulas in drugstores for effectiveness. [...] This is a great one to use for those who want to maybe get on anti-aging treatment earlier on for prevention or for very mild concerns of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture and skin tone."

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84%Guru Score

Body & Tan19 reviews

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion

"Or even Versed, it's pretty gentle."

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91%Guru Score

AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion 12%

"Lactic acid is 100% safe to use during pregnancy, but for anyone, even if you're not pregnant, I love it. I use it myself regularly to keep my keratosis pilaris at bay. It's a great exfoliating lotion that helps with dry, ashy, dull skin, and you can use it regularly to improve skin turnover, which may reduce the appearance of the stretch marks."

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77%Guru Score

Paula's Choice Retinol Skin Smoothing Body Treatment

"Paula's Choice has a Retinol Skin Smoothing Body Treatment that is a really nice one. It contains pure 0.1% retinol concentration along with shea butter and evening primrose oil along with some antioxidants. This is a great one with antioxidants and it's got a really nice silky smooth texture that really helps to improve your skin tone and texture. It's a great one for helping with brightening your skin, but also I love it for the anti-aging benefits if you want to use that for your body too."

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85%Guru Score

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Body Lotion

"Neutrogena Hydroboost body moisturizer is also a great one."

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89%Guru Score

Necessaire Body Peel Resurfacing Serum

"The Necessaire Body Peel Resurfacing Serum [...] does have a higher concentration of exfoliating acids that can, if you do it like maybe once a week or few times a month, more greatly improve your skin turnover and help with exfoliating some of the dead skin and brighten your skin. But again because of the higher actives it could be a double-edged sword, so always test."

~Mixed

75%Guru Score

Cetaphil Rough & Bumpy Daily Smoothing Moisturizer with 20% Urea

"Cetaphil also has a 20% Urea moisturizer that's really lightweight and fast absorbing. That makes a good body moisturizer as well as facial moisturizer, but you can just kind of put it on your fingers, hands, and nails if you need to."

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83%Guru Score

Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream

"Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream is a really hydrating, moisturizing but fast absorbing and leaves minimal residue so that way after using it you don't leave imprints of things that you touch with your hands."

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80%Guru Score

CeraVe SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin

"To be honest with you, urea is a great ingredient and it's an underrated ingredient. Actually on a regular basis in clinic I prescribe urea to my patients all the time for dry rough bumpy skin, for keratosis pilaris, and especially helpful for like thickened cracked feet. It's one of those ingredients that works really well at hydrating the skin, which is what urea does, and gently exfoliating the skin without that burning and stinging sensation that alpha hydroxy acids can impart."

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84%Guru Score

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA

"This product is actually really nice and I'm recommending it because it's more gentle compared to some of the other scrubs that I have used or have seen in the past. It's marketed for helping with body bumps, keratosis pilaris, and in general, [...] if you use this regularly by removing and scrubbing away the dead skin buildup it can help because dead skin is what clogs up the hair follicles and leads to those bumps."

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69%Guru Score

Necessaire Body Serum

"Necessaire have a body specific serum that can help to target skin texture and skin tone on the body. [...] When it's formulated for the body it's going to be way more appropriate, and [...] body care products are definitely going to be more economical and intended for widespread use so you're definitely going to get something that you won't run out in just like a week or two when you're using facial care products on body."

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82%Guru Score

Naturium Skin Renewing Retinol Body Lotion

"Like for example nutrium and verse both have launched body specific retinal products"

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72%Guru Score

Drunk Elephant TLC Glycolic Body Lotion

"It's a wonderful body hair product from Drunk Elephant and it's their TLC Glycolic Body Lotion that retails for 28 bucks. This one is really nice for anyone that's seeking a great effective moisturizer without leaving that heaviness and stickiness. This has wonderful ingredients to help smooth poring skin, help with keratosis pilaris, shaving bumps, strawberry legs, and also helps to hydrate and nourish skin at the same time."

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62%Guru Score

CeraVe SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin

"If you are doing exfoliation on a regular basis, this is where I recommend going with a chemical exfoliate like maybe something with salicilic acid like for example the CeraVe rough and bumpy line."

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77%Guru Score

First Aid Beauty KP Smoothing Body Lotion

"First Aid Beauty's KP Smoothing Body Lotion has 10% AHA, predominantly lactic acid, but it also contains urea, which is another great ingredient and [...] can help improve clogged pores and keratosis pilaris as well. In addition, it also has soothing oats, so it's more nourishing and soothing. I think it's really great for those with more dry skin that are struggling from keratosis pilaris."

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70%Guru Score

Paula's Choice 5% Niacinamide Body Serum

"Another product I really like that I found to be very helpful for my body hyperpigmentation that is very gentle is from Paula's Choice and it's their 5% body serum. I really like this one because this is fragrance free, contains 5% niacinamide so an effective yet lower concentration that is not going to be as irritating compared to like say 10 or 15 or 20, as well as B5, vitamin B5 panthenol, that's soothing."

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79%Guru Score

Aveeno Shaving Gel

"Definitely always use a lubricating Shaving Gel or cream. Two of my favorites are from Aveeno as well as Vanna cream. They're very gentle, fragrance free, and less likely to cause any irritation on skin."

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93%Guru Score

Vaseline All Over Body Balm Jelly Stick

"If you're an individual who is very active and you find that the running, the exercise and the repetitive motion really induces skin on skin rubbing, then consider using a barrier cream or even like petrolatum or anti-chafing stick to help to protect the skin and reduce that frictional component. [...] One of the most effective is just using petrolatum. I really like this one from Vaseline, it's the all over body balm that's 100 percent petrolatum or petroleum jelly."

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81%Guru Score

Naturium Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Wash

"That is the Naturium Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Wash that contains glycolic acid as well as five percent of other alpha hydroxy acids. So regular use of that can be helpful. The key is just avoiding any leave-on exfoliants because those tend to be way more irritating, and if you shave regularly then you definitely want to avoid the use of physical scrubs."

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86%Guru Score

Aveeno Tone and Texture Body Moisturizer

"It's the Aveeno Tone and Texture Daily Renewing Lotion. It's fragrance free and contains four percent gluconolactone, which is a type of polyhydroxy acid, and it can help over time to remove that hyperpigmentation. It's really gentle, so you're not going to have to worry about hyperpigmentation compared to the traditional glycolic or even salicylic acid. I do not recommend using glycolic acid toners in this area, because you're really just going to end up with irritation."

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83%Guru Score

Toners18 reviews

The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid Toner

"The Inkey List has a great Polyhydroxy Acid Toner."

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81%Guru Score

Tirtir Milk Skin Toner

"And then of course there's TIRTIR's milky toner too. I think all of these products are wonderful, you don't need to use them seven times in succession, honestly one time is all you need, and if [...] it's got a bit more density and body to it, you can layer it after your serum to replace your moisturizer in the summertime."

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73%Guru Score

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner (Fragrance-Free)

"One of my favorite products from Haru, the Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner, and it's unscented, so even ideal for sensitive skin."

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74%Guru Score

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

"This is a great gentle exfoliant that helps to refine skin texture and promote smoother and clearer skin. The combination of AHA and BHA is really ideal for those who are seeking exfoliation and who have a little bit more acne or clogged pores at the same time want to brighten their complexion or improve post acne marks. [...] I would say this is pretty gentle."

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80%Guru Score

Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

"It's a great one and it's a simple product. It may just look like water because the packaging is very clear, almost looks like you're putting on water, but it's really lightweight. [...] It absorbs really nicely. It's very elegant, but at the same time, it's amazing how this clear bottle of water, if you will, really helps to rebalance your skin after cleansing. It helps to reduce irritation and the fact that it's really suitable for all skin types, sensitive and acne prone skin."

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73%Guru Score

TEER Tier Milk Skin Toner

"I love this product. I've been incorporating it into my skincare routine on a regular basis probably since fall and I continue to use it. I really love the fact that it makes my skin so hydrated and soft. I predominantly use it in the evening after cleansing before my serum. I love it and I can see why this product is viral and I highly recommend it for those who have not tried it."

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84%Guru Score

Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner

"The Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner is enriched with antioxidants so it not only helps to protect your skin against environmental aggressors but also helps to brighten your skin as well as help to hydrate and also enhance the penetration of the rest of your skincare products like serums."

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77%Guru Score

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

"Consider adding some glycolic acid into your nail care. [...] Glycolic acid being a chemical exfoliant helps to facilitate that kind of turnover of skin and glycolic acid is a great humectant to help hydrate. Studies have actually shown that higher strength [...] glycolic acid peels can help to rejuvenate dry and brittle nails and even improve and thicken nails that are caused by medical conditions like psoriasis."

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73%Guru Score

Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner with Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment

"The Peach Slices one with the different blends of acids and lower concentrations along with other soothing ingredients potentially is a more gentle formulation. [...] If you struggle with pores or post acne marks, it would be very helpful in improving those concerns."

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84%Guru Score

Isntree Ultra Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner

"I particularly enjoyed using this because it's so lightweight and fast absorbing. It leaves minimal residue behind, so if you're seeking a toner that has that finish, this is a great one. For me in particular, I always worry about toners when I use it before serum, like how it would interact with my pure vitamin C serum, and so this one because it absorbs so quickly, I don't feel like it really interfered in any way, like hindering the absorption of my vitamin C."

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83%Guru Score

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner AHA + BHA

"Another toner I've tried great if you're more maybe oily combination skin is the one from Beauty of Joseon and it's their Green Plum Refreshing Toner, again very watery and it contains a blend of alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acid, 2% glycolic and 5% salicylic acid. A light refreshing toner."

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78%Guru Score

COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner

"This is one that is a must try. It is super watery, super lightweight. You pump onto your palms like two pumps, you pat it all over your skin after cleansing, absorbs really quickly and because it's so lightweight it's very versatile in the sense I find that many people can benefit from this product. I also love the ingredients, especially for those who are tackling anti-aging concerns. It has a blend of various different peptides including copper tripeptide."

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74%Guru Score

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Toner Plus

"All around great moisturizer regardless of your skin type because it's really hydrating but absorbs really quickly and really lightweight at the same time. It contains five different types of hyaluronic acid that really helps to improve skin hydration and add softness to the skin, infused with plant-derived extracts that helps to support the skin barrier and helps to soothe the skin. It has plant-derived oils but it's not heavy or thick or sticky."

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80%Guru Score

The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Toning Solution

"One that comes to mind that's very affordable and very easy to use is from The INKEY List, the Glycolic Acid 10% Toner that contains 10% glycolic acid but is pretty gentle, and it's something that you can just either apply with your hands to the affected area or gently swipe with a cotton pad to where you need to use it."

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80%Guru Score

Medik8 Press and Glow PHA Toner

"That's super gentle. You actually apply it like a toner pad. It contains 5.5% glucono lactone, which is one of the polyhydroxy acids. It's really gentle, and for someone with more eczema, rosacea, and dry skin, I think this is really nice to incorporate into your routine a few times a week. Polyhydroxy acids are more considered [...] a humectant, but over time it can certainly slowly improve that skin texture and skin radiance. This is something I really love if you have sensitive skin."

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85%Guru Score

Neutrogena Skin Perfecting 7% AHA and PHA Exfoliating Toner

"Neutrogena has a few exfoliants on the market for normal skin, oily skin, and dry skin in their Skin Perfecting line. [...] I've been testing out their seven percent blend of AHA and PHA for dry skin, and this is a toner that you apply onto a cotton pad and just wipe across your face. Because it's left on, it's certainly going to be more helpful long term. This is another affordable option if you're not into serums but want an exfoliating toner that you can use a few times a week."

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84%Guru Score

Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Toner

"The Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Toner is a more intense chemical exfoliant that you can leave on that will help to not only improve skin dullness but also tackle hyperpigmentation or the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture and skin tone. It contains lower concentrations of AHA, so two percent lactic acid, three percent glycolic acid, point five percent salicylic acid, point three percent kojic acid, and then niacinamide."

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84%Guru Score

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner

"I really like this one because [...] it really helps to deliver that instant hydration and freshness to your skin but not just instant, it also at the same time keeps your skin plump and hydrated all day long. The secret is really in the fermentation process and the formulation and the technology that really makes this hydrating toner unique from other Korean hydrating toners."

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Acne17 reviews

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

"And that is why I recommend these. They're just better quality. The texture of their patches, the thickness of their patches in a good way, the way they stick on your skin is just so much better. COSRX makes patches of different sizes, and that is also what I love because not all acne and breakouts are the same size. But these ones stay on better. They're great if you're like a picker sometimes like me that can't help keep touching your acne. It's great to protect your acne."

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77%Guru Score

Dr.G Red Blemish Gel Cream

"Dr. G, the red blemish line. That one is a gel cream that also contains soothing ingredients like Centella. Great if you have like oily, sensitive skin or acne prone."

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75%Guru Score

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel

"The first product, Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel, I really was using that pretty much all summer. I do find it to be a little bit more effective. I do think it's a little bit more drying, which is why I reserve it for my combination dry skin for use in the summer time. When I apply this in the morning, if I use it consistently, it really helps to target my clogged pores as well as some of the occasional superficial acne that I would get."

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70%Guru Score

Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream

"It's lightweight, it absorbs really quickly but it doesn't cake. [...] It doesn't leave a white cast and actually has once it's absorbed this hydrating and semi-dewy finish which I love. This has been one of my favorites because if you struggle with mineral sunscreens, if you hate that feeling of your skin feeling dry and tight, this one doesn't cake."

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77%Guru Score

Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer Salicylic Acid Treatment

"Great to layer under sunscreen. Ingredient wise it contains 0.5% salicylic acid that helps to target pores and congestion, gently exfoliates, and also contains prebiotic complex that helps to support your skin barrier along with cica acid and licorice which helps to soothe and calm the skin but also at the same time along with cica acid helps to brighten the skin and improve uneven skin tone from acne. So great one if you struggle with acne, oiliness, and post-acne marks."

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82%Guru Score

Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original

"It's great to help suck out those juicy pimples, and like I said, I have one on right now. I just brought the Hero patch with me. There are so many different options these days, so I always keep these in my travel bag, just like I do with sheet masks."

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87%Guru Score

CeraVe Acne Control Gel with Salicylic Acid

"I have like my cvy acne treatment"

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84%Guru Score

Lion Pair Acne Cream

"I personally love it because it is very different than the traditional acne treatment that we have here in the US, at the very least the way it targets acne, the active ingredients. It's a cream that you can basically spot treat areas of acne, and the way it's formulated and just the active ingredients, how they work, it's pretty gentle and honestly suitable for all skin types."

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86%Guru Score

Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Hydrocolloid Patches

"Neutrogena's stubborn acne line has come out with acne hydrocolloid patches that basically make smaller ones but also larger ones that will cover like a good part of your cheek and chin. These are great for individuals that really break out in large areas and have multiple acne going on. I wanted to treat all of that surface area without having to apply like five or six different patches at the same time. This is relatively affordable, I think it's about like $10 in drugstores."

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83%Guru Score

Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Blemish Patch XL

"These are great for individuals that really break out in large areas and have multiple acne going on. I wanted to treat all of that surface area without having to apply like five or six different patches at the same time, and this is relatively affordable, I think it's about like $10 in drugstores."

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62%Guru Score

De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment Acne Treatment Maximum Strength 10%

"I can't talk about sulfur without talking about the viral De La Cruz acne treatment with 10% sulfur. [...] I think it's good for a few reasons. Number one, it's super affordable and does contain 10% sulfur, which is of the higher concentration. It's in this creamy ointment-like base that you apply on your skin and you use it as a mask, leave it on for like 10 minutes and then rinse off."

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80%Guru Score

Vichy Normaderm SOS Acne Rescue Spot Corrector

"One of my personal favorites [...] is from Vichy the Normaderm SOS Acne Rescue Spot Corrector that contains 10% sulfur along with glycolic acid and niacinamide that can work together to not only target acne but also find it to be fairly gentle, lightweight and fast absorbing. It can be used on a more widespread basis and not as irritating as some of the other spot treatment sulfur products that I personally have tried in the past."

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80%Guru Score

Cetaphil Gentle Clear Triple Action Acne Serum

"I love Cetaphil's Gentle Clear Triple Action Acne Serum. It contains 0.5% salicylic acid, so it's a lower concentration, more gentle, and more suitable for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin. It also contains salicylic acid which may offer some anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial benefits, and then polyhydroxy acid which is a gentle exfoliant and very easily absorbed. I personally like to just target facial areas of concern."

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84%Guru Score

Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Treatment 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide

"If you're going to spot treat, benzoyl peroxide can bleach t-shirts, towels, pillowcases, and bed sheets, so make sure you switch to white bedding, white towels, and white t-shirts. [...] Some of my favorite benzoyl peroxide brands [...] that I recommend routinely are from Neutrogena. Their Stubborn Acne AM Treatment contains 2.5% micronized benzoyl peroxide, which is a little more gentle and less irritating."

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77%Guru Score

Tula Clear Up Acne Clearing & Tone Correcting Gel

"If you have acne prone skin and looking for an azelaic acid product that not only helps to treat acne but also help with post acne marks, what I really like is from Tula and it's the Clear Up Acne Clearing & Tone Correcting Gel. [...] This is really nice because it's a fragrance free alcohol-free gel. I really like gels for acne because I find that it just really absorbs quickly and penetrates well."

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84%Guru Score

The INKEY List Succinic Acid Acne Treatment

"I still have a little bit of residual acne here, so this is just one from The INKEY List. It's their Succinic Acid Acne Treatment, and it also has a little bit of salicylic acid. With these treatments, I kind of just apply where I need to. You can certainly apply it to the whole face, but I find that to be very irritating, so I usually am able to tolerate it with this 1% salicylic acid spot treatment."

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70%Guru Score

The INKEY List Super Solutions 5% Benzoyl Peroxide

"I love this one because number one it contains an effective concentration of benzoyl peroxide, which is between 2.5 to 5 percent. I find that benzoyl peroxide because it can be really irritating, the formulation does matter in improving tolerance, and this one is such a gentle creamy cleanser that almost applies like a thicker lotion. It doesn't foam, so it's really great for individuals that have more dry and sensitive skin."

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Mists & Essences17 reviews

Curel Hydrating Water Essence

"Literally it pumps out on your skin like water. But when you pat it onto your skin with the lipids and ceramides and the ingredients, it is very hydrating and it's hard to believe like water is hydrating, but this water is. So it's a great way to layer in hydration and you don't have to worry about the heaviness, product pilling, or just having bad reactions."

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85%Guru Score

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Hydro Essence

"Another one that I think is really nice, especially if you tend to be more like oily and sensitive at the same time, is the Aestura Atobarrier 365 Hydro Essence. This one is really nice because also it's so soothing, very supportive of your barrier, but not heavy and very hydrating and does contain this complex of ceramides and betaglucans that really helps to reinforce that barrier function while minimizing the irritation and really enhances that skin resilience."

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86%Guru Score

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence

"The Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence is really nice because it's super light, watery, but really has wonderful ingredients that help to hydrate, balance, and also fermented ingredients that help to kind of improve texture and tone long term as well. [...] Some people call it like the dupe to SK-II, but essentially it's a fermented essence that's really nice."

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92%Guru Score

Rejuran Turnover Ampoule

"The Rejuran Turnover Ampoule is derived from the same brand that made the Rejuran healer injectables, which are skin boosters used in office. It contains topical high purity PDRN for collagen rejuvenation and repair, and is really great for calming the skin, helping post-procedure, supporting your skin barrier, maintaining post-procedure results, improving hydration. [...] It's even suitable for sensitive skin and reactive skin types."

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74%Guru Score

Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Mist

"Topicals Faded is a pretty gentle body mist that you can spray on areas that you struggle with darker spots and it will target those hard-to-reach areas. The ingredients are pretty gentle and certainly I think can be used on a more regular basis as tolerated."

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80%Guru Score

Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

"Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Spray is a hypochlorous acid spray that has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, as well as soothing benefits that really can benefit a lot of people. [...] This makes a great gift for teens who are starting to get irritated or acne prone. Maybe they're pretty active and don't always have time to shower immediately after sport practice or after the gym."

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83%Guru Score

Curel Deep Moisture Spray

"Cúrel actually makes a separate very unique line for Japan and this line is really intended for those with sensitive and dry skin. [...] This spray is really nice to have and I really love it. It's kind of fun to use, especially if you've got young kids. My kids love spraying it, kind of gets them to moisturize in a fun way. This is one that is a great multitasker and really suitable for the whole family. This essentially is a spray moisturizer."

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92%Guru Score

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence & All-in-One Cream Set

"Texture-wise it is lightweight fast absorbing and I don't find it to be as tacky as the lar Ro Pro"

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84%Guru Score

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule

"I have my centella ampoule from Skin1004 Madagascar. This is a hydrating toner. It actually can sneak into my routine without making it too much, and it's hydrating so it's really nice."

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83%Guru Score

Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5X

"In addition, this serum contains other great wonderful plant-derived ingredients, like for example plum, carrots, eggplant, blueberry, so basically plants rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory bioactives that help to support skin and repair and offer antioxidant benefits, help to fight off free radicals. And lastly, it contains what's called collager, which is a blend of seed and plant-derived oils, essentially help to improve skin texture and improve skin resilience."

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76%Guru Score

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

"This is the essence that we think of when we talk about SK-II and certainly it's not cheap, and I feel like this is one time of the year that I would use the sale to buy this product like for my mom or for aunties. This is a famous product and really when we talk about fermented skin care, the first brand that comes to mind that really kind of started it all is SK-II with their Pitera trademark ingredient which basically contains a fermented blend of yeast, particular galactomyces ferment."

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77%Guru Score

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence

"It's still fairly lightweight and fast absorbing, but once it's absorbed it does leave a little bit of a film on your skin. For some people they really like that, for others maybe not as much. [...] If you have really dry skin I think this Essence, because of the viscosity and just being a little bit thicker in texture, you may enjoy it more versus if you have really oily skin but want something to help reduce dehydration."

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75%Guru Score

VT PDRN Essence 100

"I really like the VT PDRN Essence, which has vegan PDRN along with ginseng, plus ten different types of hyaluronic acid and nine types of peptides. I'm getting great barrier support and collagen support even though I'm not using tretinoin in that step, so instead of additional irritation from other actives, I'm just getting better recovery, hydration, and skin supportive ingredients."

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79%Guru Score

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

"This is like the one that really made snail mucin popular here and it is kind of like this fun sticky serum that you pump out that is hydrating. [...] It has this fun pumping action and stretchiness to it. But at the same time this formula when it's applied on your skin is very light and hydrating and really does not leave much of a tackiness or residue or film on your skin. It is made with 96% snail mucin."

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76%Guru Score

Shiseido Eudermine Activating Essence

"This is a really elegant lightweight essence that number one promotes skin moisture balance, improve radiance and dullness and again with ingredients in here improving skin turnover and thereby enhancing the penetration of the products that used afterwards."

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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

"This is a nutrient-rich essence really designed for firming and plumping, really helping to protect your skin barrier at the same time delivering hydration and nourishment. What I think is really unique of this essence, which I haven't seen in other essences, is this golden ratio of lipids for ultimate skin barrier repair. By that I mean the ideal ratio of 3:1:1 of ceramides to cholesterol to fatty acids."

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86%Guru Score

Skin Food Royal Honey Propolis Enriched Essence

"It's from Skin Food, it's a Royal Honey Propolis Enriched Essence that retails for a little more expensive, $18.83, but gosh it's just a really nice elegant hydrating serum that contains honey and bee-derived ingredients. Honey and propolis have great humectant properties, great at hydrating the skin, has some antioxidant wound healing, potentially supporting collagen production. This one is again just very lovely because it's very hydrating but does not leave tackiness or stickiness."

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85%Guru Score

Lip10 reviews

The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum

"You apply it like a serum, just one little tiny drop all over my lip. It doesn't burn, doesn't stain. It's a great one if you're looking for something that gently exfoliates that doesn't stain, or if you struggle with flaky skin or retain dead skin or uneven tone. Using a gentle product over time can definitely help with that. Ingredient-wise it's got 5% gluconolactone, which is a PHA, glycerin and other wonderful hydrating and soothing ingredients. You can use it twice a day."

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65%Guru Score

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

"Their lip mask is kind of the lip version of the sleeping mask. It offers different flavors, with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and antioxidants that provide that hydrating component that makes your skin noticeably softer and smoother by the morning. [...] It comes in lots of different fun, collectible flavors that are really fun to use, giving your lips that little bit of TLC."

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73%Guru Score

Tower 28 Beach Please Lip and Cheek Cream Blush

"I love this one in red which is actually really subtle, and I love the fact that it's just really hydrating and subtle but gives you just like a little pop of color, great to wear daily. [...] The other ones I've tried is like a pink color and [...] a sun-kissed peach color that is very subtle, great not only as blush but also on the eyelid as like a creamy eyeshadow. It's hydrating, it contains aloe vera extract, green tea extract, and castor seed oil, and it's very creamy."

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85%Guru Score

Vaseline Rosy Lip Therapy

"Vaseline Rosy Lip Therapy essentially is the Vaseline petrolatum with a pink pretty hue that contains light rose fragrance. For somebody who has sensitivities to fragrance this may not be ideal, but it is very pretty. Petrolatum is one of the most effective ingredients in helping with healing dry and chapped lips. With this price you can buy a lot and gift an abundance so people can have around the house to use as needed for dry and chapped lips."

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71%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lip Balm

"One lip balm I really like is [...] the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lip Balm. It contains wonderful ingredients that instantly soften and add moisture back to dry lips, and it also helps to soothe chapped lips. It's very non-greasy and glides on very easily and smoothly. It contains ingredients like ceramides, shea butter, and glycerin that are hydrating and help to repair the skin barrier. There's also vitamin E, which is a great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory."

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72%Guru Score

Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick Plus Sunscreen

"Aquaphor has one that is like in a petrolatum base I think it's like Aquaphor with chemical sunscreen so that's really nice"

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73%Guru Score

Sun Bum Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30

"Sun Bum is one I recommend for those who want flavoring in their lip protection because if you're really bothered by the taste I think you have like banana or coconut flavors so that way it's not as poor tasting."

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65%Guru Score

OneSkin OS-01 Lip SPF

"I love the fact that it has zero taste when you put it on. It is a little bit white and pasty, but once you rub it in, that whiteness goes away and it doesn't look like much except for a balm texture. It gives a glossy finish, which is exactly what I like, a clear gloss-like texture. [...] The lip is often neglected, but we see tons of sun damage and skin cancer on the lip."

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81%Guru Score

Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick

"I really love and recommend Aquaphor Lip Repair. This is a fragrance-free formula, so even suitable for sensitive skin, that really helps to reduce dryness and chapped lips. Helps to kind of heal in moisture and is really designed for all skin types but particularly sensitive skin. [...] The formula includes nourishing vitamins, shea butter as well as chamomile essence to calm and hydrate the lip. So making it a great option for kind of like a balm texture for daily use and also it's very small."

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68%Guru Score

Vaseline Lip Therapy Original

"Vaseline is one of the most inert safe products you can put around your lips. It's one of the best things for lips, especially if you struggle with dryness, chapped lip, and have sensitive skin because it's just petroleum jelly and doesn't have any preservatives. So that is always kind of my safe default recommending to patients to use on their lips to keep their lips protected and moisturized."

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80%Guru Score

Balms & Ointments7 reviews

Vaseline Original Healing Jelly

"Petrolatum is simple, safe, and effective, and that is why we as dermatologists love it and recommend it so much. [...] It is highly [...] refined despite its original source, and it has not been shown to cause any harm to humans or be carcinogenic. [...] One of the best things of petrolatum that is unparalleled [...] is its occlusive nature. It can reduce up to ninety-nine percent of water loss through the skin."

✓Yay

86%Guru Score

Protopic Protopic (Tacrolimus Ointment)

"There's also topical calcineurin inhibitors. So these are the medications called Protopic or Elidel by brand name and they work like corticosteroids but don't have the side effects with long-term use, so that could be skin thinning or causing acne, and those are great [...] medications to use as maintenance or even alternating with your corticosteroids."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

CeraVe Healing Ointment

"I personally find that texture-wise CeraVe is actually the lightest so you can either go with that because you don't want something super thick."

✓Yay

88%Guru Score

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5 Skin Protectant 21%

"It's very similar to the cicaplast balm but this one actually is a gel. [...] It's actually very nice and hydrating. It's really intended to be used on skin like post procedure but it is just so nice to use all over. You can't really go wrong with using this product. I've seen other dermatologists talk about using it like almost as a hydrating eye cream because it's very lightweight, fast absorbing, fragrance-free."

✓Yay

89%Guru Score

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Balm

"This is just such a multitasker. I basically keep this in my bag or in my backpack and I really don't take it out, really restock it if it's expired or when I run out because I essentially use this as a moisturizer, as a hand cream, as a lip protectant, multiple things. So I almost always carry this with me when I travel. I love this, it's great to use all around, a great multitasker. [...] I can use this multi-purpose as I mentioned, I can slug with this if I need to or if I want to."

✓Yay

77%Guru Score

Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy

"I really like this one because number one it comes in a really big jar so it's really economical."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Cetaphil Healing Ointment

"There's also Cvy and Cetaphil Healing Ointment, although I do find those two to be not as occlusive enough. I honestly, when it comes to lips, much rather prefer just 100% petrolatum or Aquaphor. I find that these two really add the most long-lasting occlusive protective benefits to my lips compared to the other two. The other two I feel like it look just a little bit more lightweight, so not so much great for the lips based on my personal opinion."

✕Nay

69%Guru Score

Tech6 reviews

Omnilux Face Contour Red Light Therapy Mask

"I love Omnilux. Their LED mask for the face definitely can get stimulation of superficial collagen, improving the glow, fine lines, and that little bit of plumpness. And [...] if you're going to get one for your face, you might as well get one for your neck and chest because these areas often age faster as well."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

iRestore Professional Hair Growth System

"I actually use the iRestore Professional laser hair regrowth helmet postpartum to help reduce postpartum hair thinning, so it's really great for men and women. [...] These laser hair devices [...] work through a process called photobiomodulation using light energy to stimulate growth and having effect at the cellular level, and here it's stimulating hair follicles to regenerate. It's really ideal for those who have mild early onset of hair thinning."

✓Yay

82%Guru Score

NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device

"This is something that I would use intermittently really kind of before a big event so that way my skin just looks tighter, looks more lifted and most importantly helps to depuff. As far as the actual time, if you're wanting to use that as your device you have to use it I believe like 5 minutes so it's definitely much shorter, and then you have to use it I think like 5 to 6 days a week for about 4 to 6 weeks before you kind of jump into the maintenance."

~Mixed

62%Guru Score

Omnilux Neck and Chest Mask

"Result wise, the biggest difference I've noticed on my skin is actually the reduction of my neck wrinkles. [...] I have tech neck from always being on my phone and computer, and over the past five to six months with consistent use of the neck mask, because my skincare routine hasn't really changed significantly, the wrinkles on my neck have definitely softened up a lot more than before."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask Series 2

"I really love CurrentBody's Series 2 LED mask, which has red, infrared and near infrared light that penetrates deeper to help better stimulate collagen. It's more about consistency, but after a few months of consistent use it definitely does help and add a little bit."

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89%Guru Score

CurrentBody Skin LED Hair Growth Helmet

"When it comes to LED helmets, I do recommend the CurrentBody Skin LED Hair Growth Helmet because it is backed by clinical trials and science. First of all, it is FDA cleared, which means it's passed safety tests to be used at home. Can be used alone or to complement your current hair regrowth treatment, and it contains 122 red light LEDs to penetrate the scalp to stimulate hair follicles, encouraging thicker and healthier hair."

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84%Guru Score

Eye Makeup5 reviews

Romand Juicy Better Eyeshadow Palette Mahogany Garden

"Great new shades but also a few shimmery colors that you can use for special events. On a regular basis [...] for filming, I love the fact that it looks natural. I [...] stick to the bottom shades when I'm filming or when I need something for work. The color [...] applies super smoothly, it's really creamy, it doesn't crease. I love the fact that when I put this on top of my eyelid primer it really lasts all day. [...] It makes it really travel friendly."

✓Yay

84%Guru Score

Neogen Metal Rod Mascara

"The metal rod applicator actually delivers better lash separation. You're able to actually get to your lashes and coat the lashes with the mascara more effectively top and bottom without getting it on your lids. [...] It's a really innovative way of applying mascara [...] that really allows you to get that lash definition and separation and coat your lashes really well without getting the product on your lid."

✓Yay

75%Guru Score

Clinique High Impact Mascara

"Clinique has the High Impact Mascara in black that's really lovely for anyone that has sensitive eyes. I think this would be a great mascara to try."

✓Yay

83%Guru Score

2020 Beauty Get Growing Lash and Brow Serum

"The first product is called 2020 Beauty Get Growing Lash and Brow Serum. This is actually developed by an ophthalmologist and the active ingredient here is castor oil, very similar to Latisse or Thea Pros. What doctors notice is that when they use castor oil, eye doctors for dry eyes, some individuals would get longer-looking lashes. Now we don't have actual studies on the benefits of castor oil for lengthening eyelashes, a lot of it is just anecdotal."

✓Yay

90%Guru Score

Kiss Me Heroin Long and Curl Mascara

"If you have fine Asian lashes like myself and have a hard time finding a mascara that will keep your curl lashes stay curled then you got to check out this one, the Kiss Me Heroin Long and Curl Mascara. It's water resistant but it's fairly easy to remove and keeps your lash staying curled, which is something that I really struggle with with a lot of the mascaras that are found in the traditional drugstores from American brands."

✓Yay
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69%Guru Score

Concealer3 reviews

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

"NARS concealer is my number one pick. I love it for under the eyes and all around. If I need intense coverage, it matches my skin tone really well for dark circles, acne and similar concerns."

✓Yay

87%Guru Score

Tower 28 Swipe Allover Hydrating Serum Concealer

"This concealer is really lovely. It's got pretty decent coverage that is buildable, doesn't cake, and I use this concealer on my under eyes and I go one shade lighter, which really actually helps to brighten and highlight at the same time. It's got this serum-like lightweight texture that is medium coverage, buildable, and really hydrating. So [...] if you're looking for a good concealer that doesn't cake and hydrates and is suitable for sensitive skin, this one is the one to try."

✓Yay

73%Guru Score

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer

"It is super hydrating, it's super pigmented so a little bit goes a long way. [...] You don't need a lot because often when you use a lot of concealer that is when it can easily crack and kick up. This one, because it's super richly pigmented, has what they call the expression proof technology that essentially prevents it from kicking and cracking so that way it doesn't make you look older and doesn't make you look like you have more wrinkles than you really do."

✓Yay

70%Guru Score

Supplements3 reviews

Verisol Collagen

"If you're looking for skin-specific collagen, then Verisol collagen is the one to get. Those are the specific trademark type 1 collagen that's unique for skin absorption that will improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What it's really done for me when I take it consistently is improve my skin barrier function and hydration, and I think wrinkles look less."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (US formula)

"The texture is slightly thicker than the Korean version but still very much lightweight and non-greasy, and it still contains all the original ingredients like rice extract, probiotics, and Niacinamide. It still delivers that hydration without feeling thick or heavy, and it's still great for sensitive skin."

✓Yay

76%Guru Score

Heliocare Oral Sunscreen Capsules (Polypodium Leucotomos Supplement)

"This is a supplement that's been shown in clinical studies to reduce UV damage and sunburns. It's derived from a fern from South America called polypodium leucotomos. It is not a replacement for sunscreen, however when taken with sunscreen on top of some protective clothing, it's essentially an oral antioxidant supplement that can offer additional protection against damage."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

Tools2 reviews

Lily Silk Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

"There are more luxurious ones by Lily Silk as well."

✓Yay

86%Guru Score

Dr Dana Priming Wand File

"For nail files I actually really like glass nail files. I find that they're higher quality and get the job done more effectively without introducing micro tears into your nail plate. One I really recommend is from Dr Dana, their glass nail file. That is really easy to use and it really helps me to smooth down my nails very quickly without introducing additional trauma to the nail."

✓Yay

79%Guru Score

Foundation1 review

Tirtir Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation

"It contains red propolis, which is a honey bee-derived product, and xanthin hibiscus extract that helps to nourish and maintain the skin barrier with great antioxidants to support the skin along with other plant-derived ingredients that promote hydration and help improve your complexion. If you're looking for a great foundation cushion to use on a daily basis or for important events, I think this is a great one for a natural finish that still offers really decent coverage that lasts all day."

✓Yay

56%Guru Score

Nails1 review

Dr Dana Nail Renewal System

"Dr Dana has a nail renewal kit that comes with three items: basically that glycolic acid nail treatment and a pen that you can easily brush on as well as a nail buffer that we use afterwards and then a post treatment oil that you will brush on. You can basically have that whole rejuvenation process already pre-made for you that's really easy to use and can easily follow and do this regularly for nail rejuvenation. I just love how user friendly and not intimidating this kit is."

✓Yay

81%Guru Score

Powder & Setting1 review

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

"It's super popular, it lasts for a long time, really great at controlling shine and kind of has this pore blurring effect and also creates kind of this no flash effect when you are filming or photographing. So just really nice to use regularly or for special events. [...] A little bit goes a long way and I basically just set my eyebrow, my eyes, my T-Zone on a regular basis when I film or when I have special events, and then certainly you can use it all over too."

✓Yay

85%Guru Score

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