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Alastin A-LUMINATE Brightening Serum
$168
The proprietary PATH-3 Technology, tranexamic acid and long list of antioxidants in Alastin A-LUMINATE Brightening Serum minimize the recurrence of surface pigmentation and protect against future damage.

PCA Skin Pigment Gel Pro
$124
Hydroquinone-free PCA SKIN Pigment Gel Pro helps fade the size and intensity of existing dark spots (even melasma) on all skin tones while helping to prevent new ones from popping […]

Obagi ELASTIderm Neck and Décolleté Concentrate
$250
Obagi ELASTIderm Neck and Décolleté Concentrate—we love the massaging applicator—is powered by a mix of a retinoid, arbutin and the brand’s Bi-Mineral Contour Complex to address signs of aging on […]

Royal Fern Purifying Solution
$120
A simple, solutions-oriented treatment, Royal Fern Purifying Solution features exfoliating white willow bark extract and retinol to not only combat (and prevent) breakouts and blackheads, but also seriously refine pores.

BL+ The Serum
$180
At first glance, BL+’s oil-free, unscented The Serum looks pretty unassuming. Stick with it and you’ll fall in love with its firming, smoothing powers, which come from the exclusive BL+ […]

Dr. Brandt Drop of Strength All-Day Strengthening Serum
$85
Defending against free radicals and pollution, Dr. Brandt Drop of Strength All-Day Strengthening Serum contains hyaluronic acid, arctic berry and alpha-glucans that reinforce skin’s ability to protect itself.

Ameon Skin Frozen Essence Glow Manifesto Ice Cubes
$55
Ameon Skin Frozen Essence Glow Manifesto Ice Cubes combine the benefits of a cryotherapy treatment with potent ingredients to hydrate and rejuvenate skin, as well as gently tighten pores.

DRMTLGY L.A. Refining Serum
$62
DRMTLGY L.A. Refining Serum is a powerhouse for reviving dull skin. The mix of 12-percent lactic acid, mandelic acid and gluconolactone unclogs pores and clarifies—sometimes with a little tingle.

Benev GF-DNA Serum
$159
Packed with peptides and antioxidants, Benev GF-DNA Serum helps offset sun damage and age-related changes using growth factor proteins and plant extracts to promote firmer, smoother skin.

Mary Kay Clinical Solutions Ferulic + Niacinamide Brightener
$38
If hyperpigmentation is your biggest skin struggle, Mary Kay Clinical Solutions Ferulic + Niacinamide Brightener is a no-brainer. It bottles two of the most powerful tone-evening ingredients for a serious […]

Fresh Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum
$110
The antioxidant-rich Adaptive Phytocompound Tea Technology in Fresh Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum smooths skin and strengthens its barrier to restore bounce and glow.

NeoStrata Glycolic Renewal Serum
$78
A perfect AHA-PHA combination of glycolic and lactobionic acids, NeoStrata’s silky Glycolic Renewal Serum successfully renews and smooths skin for a more radiant appearance.

La Prairie Skin Caviar Harmony L’Extrait
$860
By specifically tackling vertical lines on the face (think smile lines and 11s), La Prairie Skin Caviar Harmony L’Extrait helps turn back the hands of time one luxe application at […]

ZO Skin Health Illuminating AOX Serum
$178
Backed by top derms, ZO Skin Health Illuminating AOX Serum not only targets chronic inflammation in the skin—signs include dehydration, dullness and premature wrinkles—but also creates an other worldly glow.

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
$81
Merging encapsulated retinaldehyde with hyaluronic acid, Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 is a vitamin-A skin-savior in a tube. Yes, it’s strong, but the visible, “better skin” results are fast.

Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen Activating Serum
$69
Super moisturizing Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen Activating Serum is clinically proven to improve skin barrier health in just one hour, and our testers witnessed it firsthand.

StriVectin Peptide Plump Line Filling Bounce Serum
$89
StriVectin Peptide Plump Line Filling Bounce Serum utilizes the brand’s exclusive Alpha-3 Peptide to not only target skin’s natural collagen and elastin, but also its hyaluronic acid, which all three […]

Skin Pharm Glow Factor Vitamin C Serum
$150
Kelsea Ballerini turned us onto Nashville-made Skin Pharm Glow Factor Vitamin C Serum and we are forever grateful. Featuring 10-percent L-ascorbic acid, ferulic acid and a derivative of azelaic acid, […]

Rhode Skin Peptide Glazing Fluid
$29
The signature step behind Hailey Bieber’s “glazed-doughnut” look, Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid is one of those products that can be hard to snag, but once you do, dewy skin is […]

Three Ships Skin Hero Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum
$35
The science surrounding plant-based retinol alternative bakuchiol is promising, and Three Ships Skin Hero Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum delivers it in a soothing way with the addition of calendula.

Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Serum
$78
A must for dehydrated skin, Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Serum uses peptides, Nobel Prize–inspired AquaPort technology and hyaluronic acid to provide long-lasting hydration.
