READERS' CHOICE AWARDS

10 Skin-Care Product Winners From the 2022 Readers' Choice Awards

All hand-picked, tested, and loved by you. And soon, by us too.

May 17, 2022

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There are few topics that get Allure editors going quite like skin care. Sure, we'll collectively "ooh" and "aah" over a new eyeliner. But ask us our opinions on sunscreen, antioxidant serums, or overnight masks and the conversation can quickly turn from casual discussion to lively exchange. (What? Like you don't debate the merits of chemical versus physical exfoliators with your colleagues?)

Of course, it delights us to no end to know that you, our beloved readers, feel just as passionately. We're reminded of this each year as we tally the results of our Readers' Choice Awards: Skin care is certainly one of — if not the — most contentious categories.

That's probably because the skin-care products that work for your best friend, cousin, or colleague may not work for you and vice versa. But thanks to your help, we've identified 10 finds —including an ultra-hydrating lip balm, gentle-as-can-be cleanser, and basically invisible sunscreen— that scored high marks across the board.

So whether you're a skin-care novice looking to build a routine for the first time or an amateur at-home facialist looking for something new, we think you'll be delighted with our lineup of winners. And if you find something you like, go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back for being in the company of our ever-enthusiastic, highly discerning readers. —Dianna Mazzone

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Cetaphil
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
$11
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Gentle enough for sensitive skin, but still powerful enough to remove makeup (even the waterproof kind), this soap-free formula is the one face wash every dermatologist can agree on (even the skeptical kind).
2/11
Paula’s Choice
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
$32
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Formulated at the perfect pH, the salicylic acid in this leave-on exfoliant refines tone and texture, allowing us to fake the effects of a professional facial.

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SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
$169
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Ferulic acid and a potent concentration of vitamin C provide one of the best forms of protection against free radicals of any antioxidant cocktail we've tried (and we've tried plenty).
4/11
Tatcha
Tatcha The Water Cream
$69
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Bursting with Japanese botanicals (wild rose and leopard lily), this gel-cream hybrid helps us achieve balance by drawing water into our skin and reducing oil production, delivering a moment of Zen — and many moments of dewy perfection.

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Ole Henriksen
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème
$40
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It's easy to see why this illuminating cream is the best and brightest of the bunch. Pale yellow pigments neutralize dark shadows right away, while vitamin C helps to firm skin and even tone over time.
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Peace Out
Peace Out Acne Dots
$19
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Affixed to your zits, these adhesive pimple patches release a steady dose of salicylic acid and soothing aloe vera, reducing redness and swelling on the spot.

7/11
EltaMD
EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
$41
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Too many mineral sunscreens leave a whitish cast, forcing those of us with melanin-rich skin into the arms of chemical sunscreens. But the universal tint in this all-physical formula adapts to every skin tone, delivering a naked finish that looks as natural as it feels.
8/11
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
$12
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Bye, breakouts. This mask gets to the bottom of problem skin by purging congested pores of dead cells and excess oil with salicylic acid, charcoal, and clay — intercepting pimples before they start.

9/11
Laneige
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
$22
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The fruit extracts in this intensely hydrating balm dissolve flakes while you sleep, allowing hyaluronic acid to sink in and plump lips from the inside out.
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Foreo
Foreo Luna 3
$199
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Harnessing the power of silicone — and our smartphone — this cleaning tool makes our washcloth look like a museum piece. Tiny pulsating bristles help remove deep-seated grime and enhance circulation, while an app controls the pulsing intensity.