From face wash to serum to sunscreen, these powerful products may have you going makeup free.
Best Face Wash
Winner: Dr. Brandt Skincare Time Arrest Crème Cleanser ($50; drbrandtskincare.com)
Why it won: Some washes just clean and stop there; Brandt’s incorporates anti-aging properties with a blend of peptides to stimulate collagen production and restore skin’s texture.
Best Day Cream
Winner: Diorsnow UV Shield White Reveal Moisturizing UV Protection SPF 50 ($50; dior.com)
Why it won: This SPF-infused moisturizer helps fade existing brown spots while staving off future discoloration.
Best Night Cream
Winner: Avon ANEW Platinum Night Cream ($38; avon.com)
Why it won: It’s never too early to protect against sagging. This rich formula for the face and neck contains skin-tightening proteins that work while you rest; glycolic acid helps improve texture and tone.
Best Anti-Ager
Winner: Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum ($55; origins.com)
Why it won: Sensitive-skinned staffers gave this formula the thumbs-up—it delivers results without the drying, burning, or flaking of a retinoid.
Get it nowBest Serum
Winner: Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone First Blush Brightening Serum ($48; sephora.com)
Why it won: Vitamin C ester, melon extract, and a cocktail of other powerful antioxidants gave our expert’s skin a rosy, more youthful glow after just one use.
Best Eye Treatment
Winner: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Eye Advanced Anti-Aging Serum ($98; elizabetharden.com)
Why it won: The ultimate multitasker, this idebenone-packed product (a proven, potent antioxidant) helps smooth crow’s feet, minimize age spots, and reduce puffiness.
Get it nowBest Facial Exfoliator
Winner: Garnier The Brusher MicroBead Cleanser ($7; drugstores)
Why it won: The soft-bristled brush makes this exfoliating gel tough on skin-dulling dead cells.
Best Acne Treatment
Winner: Zeno Heat Treat Blemish Prevention Kit ($40; myzeno.com)
Why it won: A salicylic acid solution unclogs pores, while the battery-powered device warms and vibrates to massage the treatment deeper into skin.
Best Peel
Winner: Brazilian Peel by Advanced Home Actives ($78; brazilianpeel.com) Why it won: The one-step, dual-chamber syringe packs 30 percent glycolic acid, plus a neutralizing cream—so it won’t leave you red in the face.
Best Sunscreen
Winner: Clarins Sunscreen For Face Wrinkle Control Cream SPF 50+ ($32; clarins.com)
Why it won: We were happy to apply—and reapply—this light, nonsticky block, which offers potent protection against skin-aging UVA rays.
Get it nowBest Skin Device
Winner: Clarisonic Deep Pore Cleansing Brush Head ($25; clarisonic.com)
Why it won: Got oily skin? Clarisonic’s oscillating attachment (the hand piece is sold separately) loosens dirt, debris, and bacteria to keep pores clear and skin blemish-free.