Water-soluble cleanser Toner (optional) Sunscreen in a lightweight foundation or matte base (SPF 15 and UVA protection)
Evening
Water-soluble cleanser Toner (optional) Lightweight moisturizer (only over dry patches and around the eyes)
With signs of wrinkles or sun damage:
Morning
Water-soluble cleanser Toner (optional) Skin lightening product Sunscreen in a lightweight foundation or matte base (SPF 15 and UVA protection)
Evening
Water-soluble cleanser Toner (optional) Alpha hydroxy in a lightweight lotion (can be used in the morning as well) Tretinoin product (Retin A, retinol,…) Skin lightening product Moisturizer for dry areas including around the eyes
Best Water-Soluble Cleansers for all Skin Types, under $20: Dove Cool Moisture Facial Cleansing Cloths ($5.99) Dove Cool Moisture Foaming Facial Cleanser ($5.99) Dove Daily Hydrating Cleansing Cloths ($6.99) Eucerin Gentle Hydrating Cleanser ($6.99) Jan Marini Bioglycolic Bioclean ($20) M.A.C. Wipes ($16) Neutrogena One Step Gentle Cleanser ($6.20) Olay Foaming Face Wash ($4.49) Olay Gentle Foaming Face Wash ($5.99)
Best Water-Soluble Cleansers for all Skin Types, over $20: Dior Self-Foaming Cleanser ($28) Lancome Mousse Clarte, Self-Foaming Mousse Cleanser ($27) Ultraceuticals Gentle Cleansing Gel ($33)
Best Water-Soluble Cleansers for Normal to Oily/Combo Skin, under $20: Boots No7 Beautifully Balanced Purifying Cleanser, for Oily/Combination Skin ($7.99) Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser, Sensitive Skin ($4.39) Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild Formula ($14.50) Dove Sensitive Skin Foaming Facial Cleanser ($5.99) Eucerin Redness Relief Soothing Cleanser ($8.99) Good Skin Perfect Balance Gel Cleanser ($10.50) Mary Kay Deep Cleanser Formula 3($10.00) M.D. Formulations Facial Cleanser Foaming, Non-Glycolic ($18) Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser ($6.59) Patricia Wexler M.D. Dual Action Foaming Cleanser ($18) Paula’s Choice One Step Face Cleanser, for Normal to Oily/Combination Skin ($14.95) Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Cleanser, for Normal to Oily/Combination Skin ($14.95) pHisoDerm Deep Cleaning Cleanser, for Normal to Oily Skin ($4.49) PHisoDerm pH20 Daily Replenishing Wash ($6.29) Physicians Formula Deep Pore Cleansing Gel, for Normal to Oily Skin ($6.95) RoC Canada Enydrial Anti-drying Cleansing Gel ($16) RoC Canada Foaming Facial Wash ($16) Sonia Kashuk Cleanse Tri-Active Cleanser ($10.99)
Best Water-Soluble Cleansers for Normal to Oily/Combo Skin, over $20: Cellex-C Betaplex Gentle Foaming Cleanser ($29) Laura Mercier Oil-Free Gel Cleanser ($35)
Best Water-Soluble Cleansers for Normal to Dry Skin, under $20: The Body Shop Aloe Gentle Facial Wash ($14) Boots No7 Soft & Smoothed Gentle Cleanser ($7.99) Boots Time Dimensions Conditioning Cleansing Cream ($8.99) Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Extra Mild ($14.50) Good Skin All Calm Creamy Cleanser ($15) Good Skin Soft Skin Creamy Cleanser ($10.50) L’Oreal Paris Nurti-Pure Self Foaming Cleanser ($5.86) M.D. Formulations Facial Cleanser Basic, Non-Glycolic ($18) Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser ($7.19) Nu Skin Nutricentials Creamy Cleansing Lotion ($14.92) Olay Daily Facials Skin Soothing Cleansing Cloths ($5.99) Paula’s Choice One Step Face Cleanser, for Normal to Dry Skin ($14.95) Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Cleanser, for Normal to Very Dry Skin ($14.95) pHisoDerm Deep Cleaning Cleanser, for Sensitive Skin ($4.89) Physicians Formula Gentle Cleansing Lotion, for Normal to Dry Skin ($7.25) Sonia Kashuk Cleanse Tri-Active Cleanser ($10.99)
Best Water-Soluble Cleansers for Normal to Dry Skin, over $20: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream ($20) Laura Mercier Foaming One-Step Cleanser ($35) Laura Mercier One-Step Cleanser ($35) M.D. Formulations Facial Cleanser, Sensitive Skin Formula ($32) Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Cleansing Lotion, with Azulene for Sensitive, Dry, Mature or Normal Skin ($32)
Best Toners for Normal to Oily/Combo Skin, under $20: Jane Iredale Pom Mist ($17.50) Nu Skin NaPCA Moisture Mist ($10.74) Paula’s Choice Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner, for Normal to Oily/Comb. Skin ($14.95) Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Toner, for Normal to Oily/Comb. Skin ($14.95)
Best Toners for Normal to Oily/Combo Skin, over $20: M.D. Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Spray ($28) Prescriptives Immediate Smooth Skin Conditioning Exfoliator ($19.50)
Best Toners for Normal to Dry Skin, under $20: Jane Iredale Pom Mist ($17.50) Nu Skin NaPCA Moisture Mist ($10.74) Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner, Normal to Dry Skin ($14.95) Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Toner, for Normal to Very Dry Skin ($14.95)
Best Toners for Normal to Dry Skin, over $20: Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Softening Lotion ($40) M.A.C. Lightful Softening Lotion ($28) Prescriptives Immediate Smooth Skin Conditioning Exfoliator ($19.50)
Best Scrubs for Normal to Oily/Combo Skin, under $20: Good Skin Polished Skin Gentle Exfoliator ($14) Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Scrub ($5.69) Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub ($9.99)
Best Scrubs for Normal to Dry Skin, under $20: Kiehl’s Ultra Moisturizing Buffing Cream with Scrub Particles ($14.50) Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser ($7.49) Paula’s Choice Silky Start Sugar Scrub for the Body, for All Skin Types ($10.95) Wet’n’Wild Fresh Face Skincare Exfoliating Scrub ($4.99)
Best Scrubs, over $20: No listings (paying extra for facial scrub was not suggested by Paula because there are less expensive options out there that work just as well)
Best Makeup Removers with Gentle Detergent Cleansing Agents, under $15: Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes ($7.99) Nivea Visage Eye Make-Up Remover ($6.13)
Best Makeup Removers with Gentle Detergent Cleansing Agents, over $15: Dr. Brandt D-Face Makeup Remover ($35) Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Eye & Face Make-Up Remover ($22)
Best Makeup Remover with Silicone, under $15: Artistry Eye & Lip Makeup Remover ($13.95) Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover ($14) Paula’s Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover ($12.95) Pond’s Bare & Repair, Conditioning Eye Make-Up Remover ($6.09) Sonia Kashuk Remove Eye Makeup Remover ($9.99)
Best Makeup Remover with Silicone, over $15: Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips ($16.50) Dior Duo-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover ($25) Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover ($16) Laura Mercier Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover ($18) Prescriptives Better Off, Fast-Acting Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover ($18)
Best Topical Disinfectants, under $15: Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength ($4.99) Clearasil Tinted Acne Treatment Cream ($5.99) Clearasil Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream ($5.99) Clinique Acne Solutions Emergency Gel Lotion ($13.50) Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel ($7) Oxy Oxy Lotion, Vanishing Acne Medication ($5.69) Oxy Oxy Spot Treatment ($5.69) Stridex Power Pads ($6.99) Zapzyt 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel ($5.29) Zapzyt Repairing Night Gel (sold as part of Zapzyt’s Acne Pack, $14.99)
Best Topical Disinfectants, over $15: N.V. Perricone Outpatient Therapy Acne Treatment Gel Cream($55) Paula’s Choice Blemish Fighting Solution, for All Skin Types ($15.95) Paula’s Choice Extra Strength Blemish Fighting Solution ($15.95) Peter Thomas Roth BPO Gel 5% ($24) Peter Thomas Roth BPO Gel 10% ($26) ProActiv Solution Repairing Lotion($21.75) Rodan + Fields Unblemish Step 3 Treat: Acne Medicated Lotion ($40)
Best Alpha Hydroxy Acid Products, under $20: Neutrogena Pore Refining Cream SPF 15 ($14.99) Paula’s Choice 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel, for All Skin Types ($17.95)
Best Alpha Hydroxy Acid Products, over $20: M.D. Formulations Vit-A-Plus Night Recovery ($50) Murad Night Reform Treatment ($65) Peter Thomas Roth AHA 12% Ceramide Hydrating Repair Gel ($48) Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Hydrating Gel ($48)
Best Alpha Hydroxy Acid Products for Normal to Dry, under $20: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion, Night ($12.59) Paula’s Choice 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel, for All Skin Types ($17.95) Paula’s Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion with 10% Alpha Hydroxy Acid ($19.95)
Best Alpha Hydroxy Acid Products for Normal to Dry, over $20: Jan Marini Bioglycolic Facial Lotion SPF 15 ($36) M.D. Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Lotion ($50) M.D. Formulations Vit-A-Plus Illuminating Serum ($65) Neostrata Exuviance Professional Rejuvenating Complex ($42) Neostrata Bionic Eye Cream, PHA 4 ($50) Neostrata Daytime Protection Cream SPF 15, PHA 10 ($33) Neostrata Renewal Cream, PHA 12 ($43) Peter Thomas Roth AHA 12% Ceramide Hydrating Repair Gel ($48) Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Hydrating Gel ($48) Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturizer ($45) Ultraceuticals Ultra Ace Hydration Booster ($50)
Best Beta Hydroxy Acid Products, under $20: Clearasil Daily Blackhead Control Pads with Natural Sea Salt ($7.99) Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment ($7.99) Paula’s Choice 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid Gel, for All Skin Types ($17.95) Paula’s Choice 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion, for All Skin Types ($17.95) Paula’s Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Gel, for All Skin Types ($17.95) Paula’s Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Liguid, for All Skin Types ($17.95) Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment with 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid ($19.95)
Best Beta Hydroxy Acid Products, over $20: bare escentuals bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper ($21) Jan Marini Factor-A Plus Mask ($60) M.D. Formulations Vit-A-Plus Night Recovery ($50)
Best Beta Hydroxy Acid Products for Normal to Dry, under $20: Paula’s Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion, for All Skin Types ($17.95) Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment with 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid ($19.95)
Best Beta Hydroxy Acid Products for Normal to Dry, over $20: ProActiv Solution Clarifying Night Cream ($28.75)
Best Lightweight Moisturizers for Normal to Oily/Combo Skin, under $30: Aveda Tourmaline Charged Eye Creme ($30) Good Skin All Firm Rebuilding Serum ($25) Olay Regenerist Perfecting Cream ($18.99) Paula’s Choice HydraLight Moisture-Infusing Lotion, Normal to Oily/Comb Skin ($18.95) Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Moisture Gel, Normal to Oily/Comb Skin ($16.95) Paula’s Choice Silk Mist Moisturizing Body Spray, for All Skin Types ($14.95) Peter Thomas Roth Moisture Multi-Tasking After Shave Balm ($24)
Best Lightweight Moisturizers for Normal to Oily/Combo Skin, over $30: Clinique Repairwear Intensive Night Lotion ($47.50) Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Visible Skin Renewer ($36.50) Clinique Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer Combination/Oily to Oily ($39.50) Clinique Moisture In-Control Oil-Free ($35) Clinique Moisture Surge Extra Refreshing Eye Gel ($26) Cosmedicine Opti-mologist Eye Cream with Light Diffusers ($45) Cosmedicine Opti-mologist PM Intensive Eye Cream ($48) DDF Nourishing Eye Cream ($45) Dr. Denese New York Pro-Peptide Makeup Primer ($39) Estee Lauder Hydra Complete Multi-Level Moisture Lotion ($40) Estee Lauder Idealist Refinishing Eye Serum ($48) Estee Lauder Fruition Extra Multi-Action Complex ($46.50) Glymed Plus Living Cell Clarifier ($38.50) M.D. Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Hydrating Gel ($45) M.D. Formulations Critical Care Calming Gel ($39) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Continuous Eye Hydration ($42) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Oil-Free Moisture ($75) N.V. Perricone Vitamin C Ester Eye Therapy ($50) N.V. Perricone Advanced Eye Area Therapy ($95) Peter Thomas Roth Environmental Repair Hydrating Gel ($40) Prescriptives Intensive Rebuilding Lotion ($80) SkinCeuticals Eye Cream Firming Treatment ($55) Ultraceuticals Ultra Hydrating Gel ($59)
Best Moisturizers for Normal To Dry Skin, under $30: Good Skin All Bright Moisture Cream ($23.50) M.A.C. Strobe Cream ($29.50) Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer, Mature Skin Therapy ($17.49) Paula’s Choice Hydrating Treatment Cream ($16.95) Paula’s Choice Slip into Silk Body Lotion, for All Skin Types ($15.95)
Best Moisturizers for Normal To Dry Skin, over $30: Clinique Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer ($39.50) Cosmedicine MegaDose PM Skin Fortifying Serum ($85) Cosmedicine MegaDose Skin Fortifying Serum ($85) Dr. Denese New York Triple Strength Wrinkle Smoother ($54) Kinerase Pro+ Therapy Ultra Rich Eye Repair ($85) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Antioxidant Firming Serum ($95) Nu Skin Tru Face IdealEyes Eye Refining Cream ($42.50) N.V. Perricone Alpha Lipoic Acid Eye Area Therapy ($50) Sense by Usana Eye Nourisher ($30)
Best Moisturizers Containing Retinol, under $30: Alpha Hydrox Retinol Night ResQ ($14.99) Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Original Formula ($11.99) Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream ($17.69) Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Night Cream ($17.39) Neutrogena Pore Refining Cream SPF 15 ($14.99) Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer SPF 20 ($10.99)
Best Serums for All Skin Types Except Very Oily Skin, under $30: Patricia Wexler M.D. Advanced No-Injection Wrinkle Smoother ($29.50) Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate, Normal to Very Dry Skin ($22.95) Paula’s Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrate, All Skin Types ($22.95) Sonia Kashuk Repair Vitamin Enriched Serum ($18.99)
Best Serums for All Skin Types Except Very Oily Skin, over $30: Artistry Time Defiance Derma Erase ($45.55) Artistry Skin Refinishing Lotion ($48.85) Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Supplement ($55) Chanel Age Delay Rejuvenation Serum ($68.50) Clinique CX Antioxidant Rescue Serum ($125) Clinique Repairwear Deep Wrinkle Concentrate for Face and Eye ($55) Clinique Advanced Stop Signs ($38.50) DDF C3 Plus Serum ($62) DDF Mesojection Healthy Cell Serum ($80) Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Advanced Time Complex Capsules Intensive Treatment for Face and Throat ($65) Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules ($ 68) Elizabeth Arden Prevage Eye Anti-Aging Moisturizing Treatment ($95) Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Recovery Boosting Treatment ($85) Estee Lauder Perfectionist [CP+] with Poly-Collagen Peptides Correcting Serum for Line/Wrinkles/Age Spots ($55) Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Serum ($200) Good Skin Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler ($39.50) La Mer The Lifting Face Serum ($210) Mary Kay TimeWise Even Complexion Essence ($35) Mary Kay TimeWise Targeted-Action Line Reducer ($40) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Redness Soothing Serum ($85) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Vitamin C Serum ($90) Nu Skin 180 Night Complex ($64.60) Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication Night Treatment ($36.58) Nu Skin Celltrex CoQ10 Complete ($64.60) Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme ($47.50) Prescriptives Redness Relief Gel ($50) Z. Bigatti Re-Storation Deep Repair Facial Serum ($198)
Best Ultra-Light or Mattifying Serums, under $30: Clinique Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector ($16.50) Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum ($18.99) Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum, Fragrance-Free ($18.99) Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum ($18.99) Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate ($22.95) Smashbox Anti-Shine ($27)
Best Ultra-Light or Mattifying Serums, over $30: La Roche-Posay Biomedic C-Recovery Treatment ($50)
Best Serums with Retinol, under $30: Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate ($22.95) Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate ($22.95) philosophy eye believe, deep wrinkle peptide gel ($30)
Best Serums with Retinol, over $30: DDF Silky C Serum ($72) Dr. Denese New York HydroShield Eye Serum ($44) Dr. Denese New York HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum ($49) Dr. Denese New York Neck Saver Serum ($34) Dr. Denese New York HydroSeal Hand & Decollete Serum ($35) Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Serum ($175) Jan Marini Factor-A-Eyes for Dark Circles ($60) M.D. Formulations Vit-A-Plus Illumination Spot Treatment, for All Skin Types ($38) SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 Refining Night Cream with 0.5% Pure Retinol ($42) SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream with 1.0% Pure Retinol ($48)
Best Sunscreens & Moisturizers with Sunscreen, under $30: Almay Daily Moisturizer for Normal/Combo skin with GrapeSeed SPF 15 ($11.99) Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Treatment SPF 15 ($19) Avon Anew Advanced All-in-One Max SPF 15 Lotion ($16.50) Avon Anew Retroactive+Day Defense SPF 15 ($25) Avon Ageless Results Renewing Day Cream SPF 15 ($14.50) Avon Hydra-Radiance Moisturizing Day Lotion SPF 15 ($12) Clinique Sun-Care UV-Response Face SPF 30 ($17.50) Clinique Sun-Care UV-Response Face Cream SPF 50 ($15.50) Coppertone Ultra Sheer Faces Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 ($9.69) DDF Photo-Age Protection SPF 30 ($28) Dove Energy Glow Brightening Moisturizer SPF 15 ($10.99) Dove Essential Nutrients Day Lotion ($6.59) Good Skin All Right Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 30 ($12) Good Skin Clean Skin Oil-Free Lotion SPF 15 ($15) M.A.C. Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15 ($28) Mary Kay SPF 30 Sunscreen ($14) Neutrogena Healthy Skin Visibly Even Daily SPF 15 Moisturizer ($13.09) Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 30 Daily Eye Cream, Light Tint ($11.99) Neutrogena Pore Refining Cream SPF 15 ($14.99) Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock SPF 30 ($9.99) Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock SPF 45 ($9.99) Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock SPF 30 ($9.99) Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock SPF 45 ($9.99) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30 ($9.99) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 45 ($9.99) Neutrogena UVA/UVB Sunblock Lotion SPF 45 ($8.99) Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion with UV Protection SPF 15 ($18.99) Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 ($18.99) Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Daily Mattifying Lotion SPF 15 ($18.95) Paula’s Choice Essential Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 15 ($12.95) Paula’s Choice Ultra-Light Weightless Finish SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray ($15.95) philosophy a pigment of your imagination SPF18 ($30) Pond’s Mend & Defend, Intensive Protection SPF 15 Moisturizer ($9.39)
Best Sunscreens & Moisturizers with Sunscreen, over $30: Clinique Repairwear Day SPF 15 Intensive Lotion ($47.50) DDF Daily Protective Moisturizer SPF 15 ($36) Estee Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 15 ($38) Estee Lauder Future Perfect Anti-Wrinkle Radiance Lotion SPF 15 ($65) Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Protective Base SPF 30 ($65) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Powerful Sun Protection SPF 30 Lotion ($42) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Powerful Sun Protection SPF 30 Packettes ($42) Peter Thomas Roth Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 30 ($26) Peter Thomas Roth Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 20 ($26) Peter Thomas Roth Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 30 ($26) Prescriptives All You Need+ Broad Spectrum Oil Absorbing Lotion SPF 15 ($40)
Best Sunscreens & Moisturizers with Sunscreen, Normal to Dry Skin, under $30: Almay Sun Protection for Body SPF 30 ($8.99) Almay Sun Protection for Face SPF 30 ($8.99) Artistry Moisture Rich Protective Moisturizer SPF 15 ($28.65) Estee Lauder Multi-Protection Sun Lotion for Face SPF 30 ($22) Good Skin All Bright Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30 ($12) Good Skin All Bright Hand Cream SPF 30 ($12) Kiss My Face Face Factor Face + Neck SPF 30 ($10) Mary Kay TimeWise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25 ($30) Nu Skin Sunright Body Block SPF 30 ($13.97) Nu Skin Sunright Body Block SPF 15 ($13.97) Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 ($18.95) Paula’s Choice Extra Care Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30+ ($12.95) Pond’s Radiance Restore, Age-Defying Skin-Brightening SPF 15 Moisturizer ($12.99) Rodan + Fields Soothe Step 3 Protect: UVA/UVB Sunscreen SPF 15 ($35) Stila Petal Infusions Skin Visor SPF 30 ($24)
Best Sunscreens & Moisturizer with Sunscreen, Normal to Dry Skin, over $30: Cellex-C Sunshade SPF 30+ ($45) Cosmedicine Primary Care Multi-Tasking Moisturizer SPF 20 ($85) Elizabeth Arden Extreme Conditioning Cream SPF 15 ($36) Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Hand Cream SPF 15 ($45) Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Lotion SPF 15 ($70) Jan Marini Bioglycolic Facial Lotion SPF 15 ($36) Neostrata Daytime Protection Cream SPF 15, PHA 10 ($33) Neostrata Oil Free Lotion SPF 15, PHA 4 ($30) Prescriptives Anti-Age Advanced Protection Lotion SPF 25 ($60) Prescriptives Intensive Rebuilding Hand Treatment SPF 25 ($38) SkinCeuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 45 ($34)
Best Facial Masks, under $15: Noxzema Continuous Clean Clay Mask ($5) Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Carbon Mask, Normal to Oily/Comb Skin ($12.95)
Best Facial Masks, over $15: Estee Lauder So Clean Deep Pore Mask ($22) Jan Marini Factor-A-Plus Mask ($60) Nu Skin Epoch Glacial Marine Mud ($23.51)
Best Facial Masks for Normal to Dry Skin, under $15: Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Hydrating Treatment Mask ($12.95) Sephora FACE Exfoliator & Mask ($12)
Best Facial Masks for Normal to Dry Skin, over $15: Aveda Tourmaline Charged Radiance Masque ($26) Babor Fruitaction Mask ($21) Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Mask ($40) Laura Mercier Intensive Moisture Mask ($32) N.V. Perricone Olive Oil Polyphenols Hydrating Nutrient Mask ($65) Prescriptives Intensive Rebuilding Deep Hydrating Mask ($28) Youthful Essence by Susan Lucci Repairing Mask ($30)
Skin Lightening Products with Hydroquinone, under $20: Alpha Hydrox Spot Light Targeted Skin Lightener ($15) Paula’s Choice Clearly Remarkable Skin Lightening Gel ($16.95) Paula’s Choice Remarkable Skin Lightening Lotion ($16.95)
Skin Lightening Products with Hydroquinone, over $20: Glymed Plus Derma Pigment Bleaching Fluid ($37) Peter Thomas Roth Ultra Gentle Skin Lightening Gel Complex ($55) ProActiv Solution Skin Lightening Lotion ($21.50) Rodan + Fields Reverse Step 2 Prepare: Skin Lightening Toner ($35) Rodan + Fields Reverse Step 3 Treat: Skin Lightening Lotion ($65) Tri-Luma (prescription only)
Skin Lightening Products without Hydroquinone, under $20: There were no products that met this prerequisite.
Skin Lightening Products without Hydroquinone, under $20: M.D. Formulations Vit-A-Plus Illumination Spot Treatment, for All Skin Types ($38) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Radiance Renewal Serum ($95) Peter Thomas Roth Potent Botanical Skin Brightening Gel Complex ($50) philosophy a pigment of your imagination SPF18 ($30)
Best Oil-Absorbing Papers: E.L.F. Professional Shine Eraser ($1 for 50 sheets) Paula’s Choice Oil-Blotting Papers ($6.95 for 100 sheets) Rodan + Fields Unblemish Oil Absorb: Blot Papers with Zincidone ($19 for 60 sheets) Sephora Roll-Up Blotting Papers ($8 per roll) Shu Uemura Face Paper ($12 for 40 sheets) Sonia Kashuk Oil Blotting Papers ($6.99 for 100 sheets)
