Have you ever looked at someone and wondered what was their secret to healthy, glowing skin? We’ve asked experts to spill the best skin care products (think: , , and even ), and now, we’re posing the same question to our editors. Our curated regimens are incredibly personal—aiding us to look and feel your best, after all. Whether it’s diminishing fine lines or combatting and calming sensitive skin, we try to handle our skin with care. Giving you a sneak peak into our holy-grails below, there are plenty of moisture-replenishing face creams, protective face serums, replenishing face masks, and rejuvenating beauty tools to discover. Behold, the best skin care products of 2024, according to the editors of . Our Top Picks Currentbody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask If you’ve yet to try , let Currentbody’s model be your go-to. The mask uses red and near-infrared lights to promote a more radiant complexion, smooth wrinkles, and diminish dark spots, and rejuvenate skin with consistent use. Plus, it’s a dermatologist-favorite—with Dr. Azadeh Shirazi and Dr. Divya Shokeen giving it their stamp of approval. The mask is a personal favorite for not only its skin benefits, but the way it fits flush on the face without budging. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic When it comes to the much-talked about , C E Ferulic is definitely worth the hype. It is easily the most cherished product in my beauty cabinet, (down to the very last drop!) for it’s ability to firm, smooth, brighten, and protect my skin. La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Face Mist Hydration, hydration, hydration! La Roche-Posay’s mist is year-round essential I love using at night. Even if I forgo moisturizing in the evening (my skin is reactive so I use products and layer sparingly), a little spritz makes my skin feel dewy and refreshed. SK-II Pitera Essence I’ve been using SK-II’s Facial Treatment Essence religiously morning and night, winter and summer for years now. It’s a lightweight serum (so much so it feels like water), doesn’t clog or irritate my fussy skin, is next to scentless, and works to give me a healthy glow with all the moisture I need in the summer and a trusty layer in the winter. (I always layer moisturizing products in the cold months, as one is never enough.) Although it’s got a hefty price tag, a bottle lasts me exactly a year—not something I can say often. Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream When I can’t get to Rescue Spa for a facial with Diana, Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream still works magic. EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 According to my dermatologist, is the most essential skin care and the crux of all anti-aging efforts. EltaMD UV Clear is my go-to light, blend-able sunscreen (with necessary zinc!) that doesn’t trigger breakouts. I panic when I run out, then buy two more. Sisley-Paris Nutritive Lip Balm My lips needs moisture, always, but they've been dry and wind burnt since returning from a ski trip in New
Mexico two weeks ago. The only thing keeping them from splitting open is my Sisley-Paris lip mask—a miracle worker! La Mer Moisturizing Fresh Cream As someone with oily skin, I felt kind of sad that was too rich for me; that is, until the brand debuted a featherlight variant. Enter: the Moisturizing Fresh Cream. Led by the acclaimed Miracle Broth formula, plus a host of botanical oils and extracts, this elixir sinks right into skin for a firmer, bouncier complexion. (Not to mention, it works to limit sebum production!) When I use this at night, my skin feels perfectly baby soft come morning. Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment I use Sunday Riley’s Good Genes 1-2x a week for a consistently quick, but gentle exfoliation of any dull skin. Any other exfoliator tends to be too harsh! I love that this multitasking lactic acid also plumps my fine lines, brightens dark spots, and leaves me with my best, most radiant skin yet. Sisley
Paris Black Rose Cream Mask I love the Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask. I have been really honing in on my skin care because I feel like being stuck inside is the time to really work out problems, and this mask is my luxurious mainstay. I typically keep one in my desk at work and one in my travel bag because I love it so much. iS Clinical Cleansing Complex This is a new cleanser I recently tried and I have to say I am converted. I have had a hard time finding a cleanser that I feel like is actually changing my skin for the better. A facialist told me, “I can tell” when I admitted that I do not, in fact, exfoliate regularly, this cleanser does the
Job and is gentle enough to use on a daily basis. Consider your skin clarified! Joanna Czech The Face Massager I was gifted this tool following an incredible facial with Joanna Czech and it has turned me into a face roller convert. The two-pronged, roller ball design feels soothing—relieving facial tension and aptly sculpts my jaw. It's the pick-me-up my complexion desperately needs each morning; and because it boosts circulation, it boosts the effectiveness of skincare following. 10/10 — thank you, Joanna! Yon-Ka Invigorating Mist Dry Skin Toner French pharmacist Natacha Bonjout told me to my good skin flora off in the morning and just mist my face with water before moisturizing (I like her for this), and my skin has been pretty clear ever since. There’s something about the way Yon-Ka Paris Invigorating Mist smells that makes me think it’s working (if you use , you’ll get it). Retrouvé Dynamic Nourishing Face Cream Retrouvé’s moisturizer is my all time favorite, I’ve used it since its launched in 2014. I find the texture so special, it feels lightweight but really moisturizing and so glossy on skin. I find each time use it continuously, my skin just feels happier and looks better, I prefer it to Augustinus Bader. Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser If I had a dollar for every time someone has complimented my skin since using Jan Marini’s Bioglycolic Face Cleanser...I’d buy another bottle and give it to you. Holy grail glycolic acid-based cleanser that has totally retextured my skin. NuFace Trinity+ Starter Kit Many editors swear by a handy beauty gadget to keep their skin in tip-top shape. For example, to lift, firm, and tone. The buzzy tool uses microcurrent technology to sculpt and contour the face in minutes. Essentially exercise for your face, the NuFace is excellent to diminish puffiness or prep for a big day. Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Serum was a game-changing discovery for me while at her spa on Mount Street in
London. I struggled to ensure high moisture levels while balancing combination skin...but this is so light and so dramatically hydrating I was blown away from a few days of using a travel sample. I use morning and night below Sisley’s Black Rose moisturizer. Rhode Glazing Milk is an essential product in both my morning and nighttime skincare routines. My skin is on the dryer side so this product is a great boost of hydration before I start applying my other . Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream The way that this cream locks in moisture into my skin is like no other. My skin usually feels quite dry after cleansing, but I can always count on this fluffy cream to plump up my skin again and vanish fine lines without leaving me looking greasy. Even my makeup looks better when I apply the dewy formula first. And I mean it doesn't hurt that it also comes in the prettiest packaging, which includes a small golden spatula to scoop out the perfect amount of product. Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Having such fair skin, I’m always keen on keeping it protected while I’m out in the sun for a long time. As of recent, I was gifted the Supergoop Glowscreen, and I’m sold on it being a staple in my . Not only does it provide a nice glow on my face, but it applies incredibly well and is super buildable. It’s usually tough for me to find products that won’t irritate my sensitive skin, so I’m thrilled that this SPF has been working wonders for me so far. Aestura AtoBarrier365 Cream I’m not too picky about moisturizers but this one from Aestura is apparently the bestselling moisturizer in according to my cousins. It has little beads that “burst” when you rub in for that extra hydration. Glo Skin Beta-Clarity BHA Drops Learning to care for my newly-introduced oily skin has been quite the feat. Staving off excess oils and preventing pimples is a never ending cycle, but made easier with Glo Skin’s Beta-Clarity Drops. Its trio of retinol, salicylic acid, and glycolic acid manages to clarify pores and limit sebum production sans irritation. Epi.Logic Daily Dose Vitamin C + Multivitamin Defense Serum I religiously use the Daily Dose vitamin C serum from Epi.logic to help with my hyperpigmentation, which I’ve struggled with for over 10 years now. I’ve been using it for about six months and have seen a major improvement in my dark spots and an evening out of my skin tone. Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm If you don’t or use a to remove your makeup: let me convert you. Makeup wipes were irritating my skin and eyes, and the oils left too much of a sticky residue, so I turned to Clinique’s Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. It starts off as a silky balm, turns into an
Oil on your skin, and then washes off like a facial cleanser, taking all the makeup and dirt with it. Bonus points for sustainability (no single-use wipes!) and if you put a little on a Q-tip you can precisely wipe away fall-out or stray mascara marks. And even if you don’t wear much makeup, beauty gurus say that washing your face without double cleansing is like showering with your clothes on. Converted yet? Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches I always start my mornings with the Peter Thomas Roth hydra-gel eye patches. Not only do my under eye bags disappear, but their cooling effect instantly wakes me up without having to chug a cup of coffee. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer I am obsessed with Sunday Riley’s Afterglow Brightening Gel Cream. Not only does it leave my skin looking brighter, but this moisturizer is lightweight enough to wear under makeup and also has a gorgeous non-greasy satin-like finish when worn on its own. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Recently, I have been loving the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads and have started slowly incorporating them into my nightly skin care routine. I recommend using them one to two times a week in the beginning and promise that you will wake up in the morning with baby-soft skin. Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Light I have to be careful what kind of skin care products I use due to my —which means avoiding heavy moisturizers as well as any products with synthetic fragrances. Two of my go-tos? Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Face Cream light, which moisturizes without being overbearing, as well as clean beauty brand Oak Essential’s gentle restorative mask that’s made with honey and avocado oil. Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Serum Once I find a skin care product I love I’ll stick to it for the rest of my life until it fails me. The Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum is a serum I’ve been buying since I was in high school and I’ll never stop using it because I’m pretty sure it’s the key to my relatively great skin. Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer I’ve vaguely followed the benefits of vitamin C and retinol, so when I came across Kate Somerville’s two-in-one cream, I was intrigued. Apparently, using the two ingredients in tandem can cause irritation, but that hasn’t been the case for me—in fact, the moisturizer seems to preempt the drying that can sometimes occur with retinol. An added bonus: Subtracting a step from my routine means one less thing to worry about, means less stress, means better skin—or so I like to think! Joanna Vargas Super Nova Serum I met through in 2006, before she became a celebrity to celebrities, and I have been devoted ever since. She is known for ‘hands from heaven’ for her facials, and her products are flawless. I’m now committed to her new nighttime serum. It’s a retinol serum that smells delicious, is hydrating, stimulates collagen, and tightens (important for me!). Say no more, it ticks all the boxes. Ole Henrikson Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum I like to think of this elixir as a lightbulb in a bottle. After using it consistently for a while, my skin looks noticeably brighter than ever. What I love the most about this serum is that it's also super hydrating, thanks to the hyaluronic acid. And that two-in-one benefit is a huge plus, especially as I work to simplify my routine. Youth To The People Superfood Air-Whip Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid I love makeup, and low-maintenance is not in my vocabulary. I look for products that address my skin concerns without compromising the longevity of the contour that I spent 15 minutes painting on my face. I always come back to this Youth To The People moisturizer because its lightweight under my foundation and leaves my combination skin feeling silky. Plus, this vegan moisturizer already has hyaluronic acid in it, and takes at least one step out my beauty regimen! Irene Forte Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum I recently discovered Irene Forte's rejuvenating serum and needless to say, I'm obsessed. I've noticed fewer fine lines and an overall glowiness to my skin that can't be denied. This is definitely a new holy grail product for me that deserves a top spot in any beauty cabinet. Kieh’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque I’ve incorporated Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask into my Sunday skin care routine and I haven’t looked back since. It is the perfect product to make you feel refreshed and ready for the week ahead. After using, I can clearly see my pores minimized, leaving my skin refined and smooth. La Roche-Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer Without fail, the last step in my skin care regimen is always my favorite. I always finish with La Roche Posay's double-repair moisturizer. I have tried at a dozen of moisturizers, but this formula is the only one that will soothe and hydrate my pesky eczema flare-ups without making me breakout. From morning to night, my face is rid of dry, flaky patches, which is so important for me! Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant I’m a fan of any Paula’s Choice product, but their Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is a fixture in my nighttime beauty routine. It helps reduce my blemishes, smooths my skins surface, and leaves me feeling clean and glowy well into the next day. Mother Science Molecular Hero Serum I love the texture of Mother Science’s brightening serum; it’s lightweight but still lightly moisturizing. This contains Malassezin which is apparently an antioxidant 10x more powerful than Vitamin C. I do see that my skin has felt smoother and brighter in the past month I’ve used it. Naturopathica White Tea Antioxidant Mask I can’t live without . The line has saved and continues to save my very sensitive and reactive skin. This white tea mask is a staple in my routine for added moisture or to calm any redness or inflammation. It’s magic: I put it on at night, go to sleep, wake up, and my face has self-soothed. Environ Vita-Enriched Colostrum Gel My facialist Raquel at Joanna Czech (where skin miracles happen), instructed me to incorporate this gel into my regime as I have very redness-prone, sensitive skin. It feels great on and the ingredients—which include Green Tea, vitamin C and vitamin E—really help to even out my complexion. I’d consider it one of my best skin care product discoveries. Thanks Raquel! Son & Park Beauty Water I’m not exactly sure what to call —a toner? a cleanser? a makeup remover? (I’ve used it for all of the above)—but I do know this refreshes my face, brightens my skin, and preps it for moisturizer and sunscreen like nothing else, with no irritation. It’s one of the very few items that I use to the last drop, and then re-stock immediately.