28 Skincare Products That Reviewers Say 'Work Like Magic'
A fragrance-free CeraVe eye cream because you've seen this holy grail product evveerrryyyyyyywhere and wanna know what all the hullabaloo is about. Here's the deal — the non-greasy formula was developed with dermatologists and helps combat puffiness and dark circles with a nourishing combination of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel so you can quickly get your feet ready to be seen by removing years' (I repeat, YEARS') worth of hard calluses without endless scraping and scrubbing. Time to schedule a date with your strappiest sandals!
A reviewer-loved Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm if disposable wipes just can't seem to cut through your most stubborn mascara, foundation, and SPF. All you need is a pea-sized amount of this creamy miracle worker to leave your skin feeling clean and hydrated without any icky residues.
A TikTok-beloved Bio-Collagen Real Deep mask that works the night shift so you can wake up to skin that's next-level bouncy and glowy. The mask turns transparent as its absorbed into the skin, and loads of reviewers mention visible results after just one treatment.
A Hero Cosmetics post-blemish rescue balm for after the big pop to soothe irritation before a long-lasting scar sets up shop on your face. Simply pat your pimple with this gentle, nonirritating formula to relieve dryness, calm angry redness, and help reduce hyperpigmentation.
An Acure brightening facial scrub to de-gunk pores with a combination of French green clay, sea kelp, and Madonna lily that delivers soft, glowy results while still being gentle enough to use several times a week.
A soothing piercing solution because you've been watching that bump growing on your new piercing for weeks, and it's time to take action. This aftercare formula is designed to reduce the size of your keloid over time with 2–3 daily applications.
Plus, a two-ingredient Briotech spray reviewers have used to soothe inflammation of all kinds, from angry piercings and acne to stubborn rashes and rosacea. It uses hypochlorous acid, an ingredient found naturally in our white blood cells, similar to the much pricier Tower 28 spray.
An exfoliating mitt if you love the delightful feeling of disgust that comes with seeing dead skin slough away right before your eyes and knowing that your skin is going to feel SO SMOOTH after.
A gentle pore-clearing cleansing oil that's so effective at removing makeup and other residue that reviewers say you can actually see bits of gunk leaving your pores. WILD. It's suitable for all skin types and is formulated with heartleaf extract to help you get that *glowy* glass skin look.
Or a mega-popular CeraVe hydrating facial cleanser so you can keep your skin clean and clear with one simple product that won't leave your face feeling stripped and dry afterward. It also doubles as a bodywash if you're struggling with bacne, chestne, or buttne.
A powerful 2% BHA salicylic acid exfoliant if harsh scrubs haven't done your skin any favors. This helps to clear skin and unclog pores by gently sloughing away dead skin to reveal the texture-free glow hiding underneath.
A blemish-busting Mario Badescu drying lotion to take on pimples while you sleep with an effective blend of salicylic acid, sulfur, calamine, and zinc oxide. It'll feel like Christmas morning when you jump out of bed to check out your gifts. In this case, the gift of smaller pimples and a more clear complexion.
Plus, a pack of nose pore patches for making your skincare dreams a reality by expunging gunk and excess oil from troublesome hot spots like your nose or chin. The hardest part will be resisting the urge to touch your post-treatment skin now that it's as smooth as a baby seal.
A gentle LilyAna Naturals retinol cream because retinol is a skincare workhorse that can do wonders for the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture. Combine that with a slew of hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, organic green tea, and jojoba oil, and you've got a daily moisturizer that feels closer to a magic potion.
A bottle of fragrance-free Goami rice toner so you can add an extra dose of hydration to your skincare regimen when you need it without shaking up your entire routine.
A Shea Butter Vanilla Cashmere body lotion if you're still on the hunt for a moisturizer that's hydrating, lightweight, and soothing. Allow me to introduce you to this delicious-smelling formula at a price that's just * chef's kiss.*
Or a retinol body lotion jam-packed with dermatologist-recommended ingredients like retinol and ferulic acid that promote skin cell turnover to target common complaints like wrinkles and rough, crepey texture. And that's on top of just being a nourishing, non-greasy moisturizer you can use allllllll over.
A hydrating snail mucin repairing essence for soothing *all* skin types (reviewers love how gentle it is) with the potential to help heal acne scars, fade dark spots, and smooth fine lines...all for under $20!!
An oil-free La Roche-Posay daily face moisturizer to seal in hydration with a fragrance-free formula that does more than just moisturize with ceramides and niacinamide to help repair the skin barrier. And you can get it with or without SPF 30?!? Pinch me.
A wildly popular Bio-Oil because real-life magic (aka science) has gifted us this powerful blend of moisturizing oils and vitamins to help fade the scars and stretch marks you thought were going to stick around for the foreseeable ever.
An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion made with tea tree oil that'll finally give your booty the same blemish-busting TLC you treat your face to.
A cruelty-free intense-therapy lip balm to take even chronically irritated lips from dry and cracked to hydrated and smooth while protecting them from future damage.
Plus, a vegan and cruelty-free lip scrub because your favorite lipstick will go on much smoother with a bit of extra skin prep. Scrub away any dry, flaky layers with this nourishing combination of coconut, sugar, avocado oil, and jojoba oil.
A vegan exfoliating body scrub for anyone who struggles with persistent KP. This buffs away bumps by combining the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion into one gentle, at-home treatment.
A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars because they're packed with all the skin-loving good stuff (vitamin C, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, collagen, and MORE) to help even out skin and diminish dark spots wherever they pop up.
And a multi-tasking, plant-powered vitamin C serum with over 97,000 5-star ratings that can help minimize the appearance of a long list of skin woes like dark circles, sun spots, redness, and even breakouts.
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