Beauty The 2020 Shape Beauty Awards: Face These editor- and expert-recommended skin-care product picks and cosmetics will have you glowing all year long. By Kate Sandoval Box, Kate Sandoval Box Instagram Kate Sandoval Box (she/her) is a writer, editor, and cross-platform beauty expert with over 15 years of experience at national women's brands, where she has interviewed the nation's top aesthetic experts and culled the beauty market for the most innovative products that deliver next-level results. She was the beauty director at SHAPE for eight years and held the same title at Parents and Parents Latina. Previously, Sandoval Box held beauty editor roles at Self, Latina, Cosmopolitan, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Her skin content has been nominated for multiple Skin Sense Awards and has won a media award from the Women's Dermatologic Society. She has profiled celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laura Dern, Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Bell, Eva Mendes, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and has appeared as an expert on The Dr. Oz Show, Fox, CBS, and many news syndications across the country. Sandoval Box graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara and is originally from New Mexico. She now resides in Hoboken, NJ with her husband and two children. Shape's editorial guidelines Erin Reimel, and Jennifer Barthole Published on September 10, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images The Shape Squad—a group of fitness- and beauty-minded staffers, pros, and dermatologists—tested and approved 77 products that not only work with but also enhance your physical and mental states. Here, their picks for the best face products available on the market right now. Best Cleanser: PCA SkinDaily Cleansing Oil PCA Skin Daily Cleansing Oil PCA Skin Daily Cleansing Oil Nordstrom PCA Skin Daily Cleansing Oil magically dissolves makeup without stripping moisture. Best Peel: Alpyn Beauty Wild Huckleberry 8-Acid Polishing Peel Alpyn Beauty Wild Huckleberry 8-Acid Polishing Peel Alpyn Beauty Wild Huckleberry 8-Acid Polishing Peel Alpyn Beauty Alpyn Beauty Wild Huckleberry 8-Acid Polishing Peel exfoliates with both acids and granules for that "new skin feeling," a Squad tester says. (Note: This product is not available yet and will be released in October. In the meantime, you can shop other faves from the brand on Sephora.) Best Serum: Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice Ulta Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice has become a huge Squad favorite. "It's sooo soothing as it tones down the redness in my cheeks after a workout," says one member. Best Night Cream: Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Sephora Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial is Gatorade for your face. Apply a layer over your serum to boost the skin's protective barrier with ceramides and niacinamide. ( Best Oil: Saint Jane The C-Drops Saint Jane The C-Drops Saint Jane The C-Drops Credo Beauty Saint JaneThe C-Drops provides a potent dose of vitamin C and CBD to brighten and soothe. Best Acne Treatment: Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Acne Eliminating Gel Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Acne Eliminating Gel Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Acne Eliminating Gel Sephora Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Acne Eliminating Gel "clears up acne in two days — seriously," an impressed tester says. (Celebs also love his Alpha Beta Daily Peel.) Best Eye Treatment: Mary Kay Hydrogel Eye Patches Mary Kay Hydrogel Eye Patches Mary Kay Hydrogel Eye Patches Sephora Mary Kay Hydrogel Eye Patches are hydrating and cooling — perfect for looking more awake in the a.m. Best Eye Cream: The Route The Sunny Eyes The Route The Sunny Eyes The Route The Sunny Eyes Ulta The Route The Sunny Eyes reduces puffiness while its orange tint conceals dark circles. Best Mask: Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Gel Masque Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Gel Masque Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Gel Masque Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Gel Masque is an ultra gentle, soothing antidote to irritated, overexposed skin. Best Sunscreen: EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ EltaMD EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ is water-resistant and mineral-based, so it's "ideal for even the steamiest workouts," says the Squad. Best Lip Treatment: Lancôme L'Absolu Mademoiselle Lip Balm Lancôme L'Absolu Mademoiselle Lip Balm Lancôme L'Absolu Mademoiselle Lip Balm Sephora Lancôme L'Absolu Mademoiselle Lip Balm "delivers a minty-cool sensation that lightly plumps your pout," new fans say. Best Ampoule: Exuviance Wrinkle Smooth Topical Peptide Exuviance Wrinkle Smooth Topical Peptide Exuviance Wrinkle Smooth Topical Peptide Ulta Exuviance Wrinkle Smooth Topical Peptide targets deep wrinkles with its collagen-boosting formula. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit