Best Mineral Spray

Evian Mineral Spray Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray [8] ($6, originally $9)

This facial spray is a summer must. It hydrates, tones, and refreshes, making it perfect for a mid-day cool down on hot days. Don't knock it until you try it — you'll end up using it way more than you think.

Best Makeup Remover Towelettes

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes [9] ($10, originally $14)

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty lazy when it comes to taking off my makeup — especially on vacation. There's no way I'm packing my full skincare routine. That's where Neutrogena's makeup remover towelettes come in. Just swipe and watch your makeup melt away.

Best Facial Cleanser

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gentle Exfoliating Facial Cleanser [10] ($10, originally $14)

Staying hydrated is always key, so why not use a cleanser that hydrates and exfoliates? This one from Neutrogena gets great reviews and removes dirt and oil to leave your skin feeling fresh.

Best SPF Mousse

Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse [11] ($15, originally $22)

Whipped sunscreen? Yes, please. Vacation knows how to package a product, and this SPF is no exception. The airy mousse texture feels super light, and the tilt valve makes it easy to apply exactly where you want it.

Best SPF Oil

Vacation Shimmer Oil SPF 30 Sunscreen [12] ($27, originally $38)

Protect your skin while looking like a glowing goddess this summer with this shimmer oil. Featuring a pearlescent glaze and reflective gold finish, it's impossible not to feel radiant with this on. Plus, its award-winning scent is bound to win you over.

Best Hydrating Serum

Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum [13] ($6-$12)

The Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum is loaded with hyaluronic acid to give your skin a plump appearance. This is ideal for anyone who is dealing with dry skin and sensitivity. Plus, it's extremely affordable.

Best Exfoliating Treatment

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution [14] ($10)

This AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution from The Ordinary is powerful and should only be used once a week at night. You only have to keep it on your skin for five to 10 minutes. If you have hyperpigmentation and dark spots, this is a must-have exfoliation treatment.

Best Affordable Cleansing Balm

E.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm [15] ($11)

Get a deep cleanse without stripping your skin with the E.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm. All you need is a finger scoop to gently melt off makeup, sunscreen, and more. Once you massage it into your skin for one to two minutes, mix in water to properly emulsify it and take the day off.

Best Dark-Spot Treatment

Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint for Dark Spot Patches [16] ($13)

If you're dealing with dark spots, the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint for Dark Spot Patches is an editor pick that promises to fade them within a month. Each patch is soaked with niacinamide, vitamin C, tranexamic, sodium hyaluronate, and skin-soothing ingredients.

Best Dark-Spot Toning Treatment

Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner [17] ($14)

If you're dealing with dark spots and uneven skin tone, the Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner is something you'll want to incorporate into your routine. It contains niacinamide, arbutin, licorice root extract, and vitamin C. All these ingredients work to diminish hyperpigmentation. It's a gentle, soothing toner that contains no alcohol. You can add a few drops to your cotton pad and swipe it all over your face, or you can add a few drops to the palm of your hands and press it into your skin.

Best Sunscreen

Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 [18] ($16)

Keep your skin protected without the white cast with the Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30. It's a chemical-based sunscreen that is so nourishing, you could probably skip moisturizer. It is lightweight and makes your skin feel like skin.

Best Cleanser

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser [19] ($16-$22)

La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser will leave your skin cleansed without irritation or stripping it. It has a milky cream texture that will melt off makeup and take the day off. It's a hydrating, soothing cleanser that's perfect for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Best Acne Patches

COSRX Master Patch Set [20] ($19)

If you have a habit of picking at pimples, handle your breakouts the right way with the COSRX Master Patch Set. It contains 90 hydrocolloid pimple patches that you can use during the day or at night. These patches will absorb excess sebum and treat your pimples without the damage.

Best Hydrating Sleep Mask

Bubble Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask [21] ($20)

Bubble's Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask is a brightening and hydration treatment approved by editors, especially for those with sensitive skin. It contains mandelic and kojic acids to help exfoliate dead skin cells and arnica to soothe redness. One editor raves that "whenever I use it, my skin feels hydrated, soft, and smooth in the morning." Read her in-depth review of the Bubble Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask [22].

Editor Quote: "The Bubble Overnight Mask gave me me enough moisture for the night, and like I could forget I even put it on, which is always a plus in my book. Whenever I use it, my skin feels hydrated, soft, and smooth in the morning." — Chiara Nicole Gero, former social producer

Best Retinol Treatment

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum [23] ($22)

Start your retinol journey with the CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum. It will brighten your skin, reduce skin texture, and improve smoothness without being irritating. This is a staple for all skin types.

Best Hydrating Essence

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence [24] ($25)

Immerse your skin with all the moisture and hydration with COSRX's bestselling Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. It's a lightweight essence that soothes redness, brightens the skin, and helps repair your moisture barrier, without feeling greasy. Read our in-depth review of the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence [25].

Editor Quote: "Though I was worried the additional skin-care step would clog my pores over time, leading to pimples and what have you, my skin's texture has actually improved, and it feels way more even now. The hydration payoff is also huge, and I feel like it actually helps my moisturizer work better, too. For a while, I had been feeling as though the cream would just sit atop my skin after application, and now I feel like it's actually penetrating through and sinking in. Best of all, I finally feel close to glazed doughnut status." — Kelsey Garcia, lifestyle director

Best Tinted Lip Balm

ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm [26] ($28)

Give your lips a flush of color while keeping them hydrated with ILIA's Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm. Available in eight flattering shades, this lip balm delivers a sheer coat of pigment that can replace your lip gloss. It has a silky and smooth feel due to the nourishing properties of the sea succulent, rosehip oil, and shea butter in the formula.

Best Gentle Exfoliating Toner

Good Light Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion [27] ($28)

The Good Light Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion is an editor-favorite for hydrating and refreshing skin. It's a lightweight toning treatment that you use after cleansing your face, but before adding serums and moisturizers. It gently exfoliates while infusing your skin with niacinamide, ceramides, and deep hydration from snow mushroom. You can check out our review of the Good Light Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion [28] for more.

Editor Quote: "I found my skin felt moisturized while out in the sun and elements throughout the day. And at night, I woke up to my face feeling hydrated and refreshed. With the toner also being a gentle exfoliant, I definitely felt the subtle deep clean on my face in the morning from the removal of dead skin cells." — Moná Thomas, living editor and content strategist

Best Sunscreen For Acne-Prone Skin

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct SPF 70 Daily Face Sunscreen With Niacinamide [29] ($41)

If you're in the market for a daily sunscreen that feels and looks elegant on your skin without compromising on broad-spectrum SPF protection, the Anthelios UV Correct SPF 70 Daily Face Sunscreen from La Roche-Posay is a must. This formulation contains niacinamide, which helps balance out the skin and even out your skin tone and texture, so it's great for those who have acne-prone skin or dark spots. It's a chemical sunscreen that is suitable for all skin types as well and won't leave a white cast.

Best Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid-Based Serum

Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum For Stronger Skin [30] ($22, originally $30)

If you need a boost of hydration, the Vichy Minéral 89 Face Serum hydrates, plumps, and fortifies skin with hyaluronic acid and a mineral-rich formula. It's a serum that's perfect for those who deal with dry and dull skin. It's also a great base for makeup.

Best Mineral Sunscreen

Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Primer [31] ($34)

Keep your skin protected from the sun with this universally flattering Hueguard sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF 30. It leaves no white cast but rather a glowy finish that preps your skin for makeup. This sunscreen is formulated with 18 percent non-nano zinc oxide, and has a lightweight and blendable feel. Read our in-depth review of the Live Tinted Hueguard sunscreen [32].

Editor Quote: "As someone who deals with dark spots and hyperpigmentation, I can actually notice my spots getting darker in as little as 24 hours when I skip out on sunscreen." — Anvita Reddy, former assistant shopping editor

Best Chemical Sunscreen

Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50 [33] ($34)

One editor describes the Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50 from Supergoop! as "sunscreen for people who hate sunscreen." It's a lightweight daily chemical sunscreen that's water- and sweat-resistant for up to 40 minutes. She notes it doesn't take much effort to blend in and still gives you a healthy glow; read more from her review of the Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50 [34].

Editor Quote:"It doesn't take much effort to blend in like many sunscreen formulas. The finish isn't as glowy as some of the brand's other products, but it's definitely not matte — it'll give you some shine that'll slowly fade as it absorbs. It does have a slight chemical scent when you first put it on, but that dissipates quickly. I've worn it under makeup and on its own and love the finish it provides in both scenarios." — Jessica Harrington, senior beauty lead

Best Vitamin C

Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Face Serum [35] ($35)

The antioxidant-rich LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Face Serum from Vichy is the morning serum that will prevent and protect against the environmental factors you face throughout the day. Along with vitamin C, it's packed with vitamin E, hydrating volcanic water featuring 15 essential minerals, and more. It's lightweight, fast absorbing, and hydrating without leaving a sticky coat on your skin.

Best Clay Mask

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Face Mask to Clear Pores [36] ($36)

Diminish breakouts, clogged pores, and oily skin with the Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Face Mask. This mask has charcoal derived from bamboo ash to help soak up impurities on the skin with the help of kaolin, bentonite, and a white China clay base. This will help balance out your skin while leaving it feeling soft and looking more even.

Best Hydrating Eye Cream

Kiehl's Since 1851 Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado [37] ($38)

Care for your eye area with something nourishing like the Kiehl's Since 1851 Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado. It's perfect for dry undereyes, especially during the colder months. Using this day and night will give your undereye area a brighter and more awakened look. A little goes a long way!

Best Cleanser

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser [38] ($39)

Fresh's Soy Face Cleanser is one of the best gentle cleansers on the market that will leave your skin feeling refreshed and clean yet hydrated. It's a nonstripping foaming wash that removes all the dirt and grime from the day, including makeup and sunscreen, and deeply cleanses the pores. It's great for all skin types as well since it's a hydrating and balancing formula.

Best Gentle, Skin-Refining Serum

Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum [39] ($39)

The Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum will leave your skin looking dewy and glowing while it hydrates, plumps, calms, and brightens with ease. It contains antioxidants from peach extract and niacinamide, plus it diminishes irritation with centella asiatica extract and Asian mountain yam extract.

Best Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream [40] ($48)

The bestselling First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream will relieve irritation and calm and moisturize the skin. It will restore your moisture barrier and keep it healthy with colloidal oatmeal and allantoin. It's great for all skin types, especially those with dry or sensitive skin.

Best Moisturizing Cream

Mac Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream [41] ($58)

Mac Cosmetics recently stepped into the realm of skin care, and the Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream has already become a favorite for deeply hydrating the skin. It contains niacinamide to brighten skin tone, hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and ceramides to seal in moisture. One PS editor claims, "it's a true cross between a balm and a cream, so it feels super thick and luxurious." Check out her full review of the Mac Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream [42] for more.

Editor Quote: "What I love most about the SkinCanvas Balm is the texture. Like the name states, it's a true cross between a balm and a cream, so it feels super thick and luxurious. However, despite its rich consistency, it doesn't feel heavy or greasy on the skin. It also leaves behind this beautiful glassy shine." — JH

Best Eye Cream

Drunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm [43] ($62)

If your undereye area feels dry and looks tired, Drunk Elephant's Ceramighty AF Eye Balm might be the eye cream you need in your arsenal. It has a blend of ceramides, linoleic acid, fatty acids, and antioxidants to help support the skin barrier and soothe, moisturize, and soften the area. "From the moment I apply the formula, it looks as if my undereyes have been given an immediate and dewy new life," one editor says. Read her in-depth review of the Drunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm [44].

Editor Quote: "More than anything, I just love the immediate results I've seen. If you could bottle the benefits of a triple-shot espresso into a single skin-care product, I'm convinced this eye cream would be it. From the moment I apply the formula, it looks as if my undereyes have been given an immediate and dewy new life — courtesy of the skin-care product's jam-packed ingredient list, which includes everything from strengthening ceramides to omega-rich plant oils (for better skin elasticity, of course!) and so much more." — Kyley Warren, former shopping assistant editor

Best Luxurious Cleansing Balm

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm [45] ($69)

The editor-backed Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm has a silky texture that makes removing your makeup a relaxing experience. One editor says the texture starts off as "a gel-like balm but transforms into a milky oil as it's massaged into the skin with water." While $68 may seem like a steep price tag for a cleansing balm, she points out that a little goes a long way, and that she only uses it on days she wears makeup. To see why it's worth it, check out her full review of the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm [46].

Editor Quote: "This cleansing balm is the next best thing to a daily facial. I know, I know, that sounds dramatic, but it really is as luxurious as it is effective. I use it as the first step in my double-cleansing ritual on days when I wear makeup (though it also doubles as a hydrating face mask) and warm a pea-size amount between my palms before massaging it into my skin. Within seconds, the formula melts even waterproof makeup formulas off of my face." — Marisa Petrarca, contributing shopping editor

Best Moisturizer

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream [47] ($69-$99)

The Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream is a morning and night moisturizer loaded with nine types of peptides and growth factors to revive and strengthen your skin. It also has pygmy waterlily to infuse your skin with deep hydration while soothing and calming it. It's great for those with dry skin, but it's lightweight enough for anyone to use. Read the in-depth review of the Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream [48].

Editor Quote: "The second my fingertips touched it, I knew it would work. The lightweight cream didn't feel thick or heavy. It instantly soaked into my skin without feeling like I had a greasy layer left over." — Krisa Jones, former shopping editor

Best Post-Acne Care Treatment

Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Mark Fading Gel [49] ($69)

With a blend of salicylic acid and niacinamide, Kate Somerville's EradiKate Acne Mark Fading Gel has got your post- and pre-breakouts handled. The gel also contains a prebiotic complex that will nourish your skin's microbiome. Read our in-depth review of the Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Mark Fading Gel [50].

Editor Quote:"It hasn't been magic — nothing works overnight — but it's a vast improvement from how long I normally have to wait before seeing any signs of my marks lightening. I've even skipped a few nights of using the product, so I think my results would have been even better had I used it daily." — Renee Rodriguez, beauty staff writer and social producer

Best Facial Toning Device

Nuface Mini+ Facial Toning Microcurrent Kit [51] ($250)

NuFace's microcurrent devices have been a game-changing at-home treatment for shaping and lifting the face. This kit comes with the mini version of the original device, along with the Silk Crème Activator, the Aqua Gel serum, and an application brush. One of our editors tested out the device and says, "I noticed the results in minutes. The right side of my face looked much more sculpted than the left, and even my laugh lines were less pronounced. I didn't even realize that there was such a large difference on my forehead until I saw that my eyebrows looked like they were sitting on two completely different levels of my face." For information and picture proof of this at-home device, read our Nuface facial toning microcurrent device review [52] here.

Editor Quote: "While the results were not as dramatic as the transformations I saw on Instagram, I was completely blown away the first time I used it. My face looked lifted and sculpted, and each time I've used it since then, I've seen similar results." — Ariel Baker, former associate beauty editor

— Additional reporting by Balim Tezel and Haley Lyndes