Effective Facial Skincare Products for Your Everyday Routine

Whether you’re looking to prevent acne, treat acne, reduce wrinkles, balance the oil on your skin, or moisturize your face, the products promising solutions are endless. And while this means there’s almost certainly an answer to the specific issue you’re dealing with, it is also more challenging to find the right product for you. Here are some products we’ve found to be unique, high-quality, and effective for particular yet universal skin issues.

If you’ve done even the most basic research on skincare, you’ve likely come across exfoliating products. They cleanse your skin of dead skin cells, making it smoother, cleaner, and more receptive to absorbing other products like a moisturizer. But exfoliating scrubs can often be harsh or abrasive on your skin. Dermologica’s microfoliant will remove dead skin cells and polish your face, but is also a lot gentler on your skin than typical exfoliants.

Applying moisturizer every day is probably one of the best skincare routines you can have, even if that’s all you do. This one is particularly absorbent, non-greasy, and comes with SPF 47, which is a good idea to put on not only in the summer but year-round. This Josie Maran moisturizer contains argan oil, a natural moisturizer, and is paraben-free and sulfate-free, which is hard to find among skincare.

This moisturizer is ideal for anyone looking for an anti-aging skincare treatment. As the name suggests, the Water Cream is light and fluffy, yet it absorbs into the skin remarkably fast. It doesn’t feel like a typical moisturizer. Nor does it contain any oil, which makes it a good option if your skin is naturally oily and you are trying to minimize the amount of grease on your face or prevent breakouts.

If you’re looking for a way to treat occasional pimples, but you don’t necessarily deal with acne on a daily basis, then you might want to consider Mario Badescu’s drying lotion. Despite the very tiny glass vial, it’s surprisingly effective at clearing whiteheads. You place a small amount on the area you want to treat and it will dry out your pimple overnight—a much better alternative to popping them.

If you’d like to add face masks to your skincare routine, but aren’t sure where to start, the Fresh rose face mask is a good option. Unlike many masks out there, this one won’t stick to your face and be difficult to clean. The rose petals and rose water are intended to moisturize and tone your skin. This mask has a gel-like texture, and feels soft and cooling on your face.