The Buzziest Skin-Care Ingredients You Didn’t Know You Could Get For Under $20
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Everyone seems to be a skin-care expert these days, and in some ways we kind of are. Thanks to ingredient transparency and, in general, our growing interest in skin-care, it's no surprise our fascination over what's actually living inside our medicine cabinets has grown. Now, most of us could probably write a thesis statement on the importance of retinol and hyaluronic acid.
Here's the thing: a lot of these trendy ingredients tend to be expensive and out of reach for so many people who are just looking to try something new — at least, that used to be the case. We recently discovered that one of our favorite affordable brands has a whole list of products that include some of the biggest and most popular skin-care ingredients right now.
Ahead, the skin-care ingredients everyone will be using this year and the under-$20 products that feature them.
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Hemp-Derived CBD
Hemp-derived CBD has recently gotten its share of the spotlight thanks to its soothing capabilities. The e.l.f. Cosmetics 50MG Hemp-Derived CBD Moisturizer ($15) combines this buzzy ingredient with hyaluronic acid and sweet almond oil, which is perfect if you're seeking something to hydrate skin — fast.
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Hemp-Derived CBD
Looking to balance your skin and soothe redness? Consider using the e.l.f. Cosmetics 100MG Hemp-Derived CBD Facial Oil ($18), which combines hemp-derived CBD, marula oil, and grape seed oil. We like it for its invigorating but lightweight boost.
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Hemp-Derived CBD
Yes, even your lips can benefit from using this buzzy ingredient. Together, hemp-derived CBD and sunflower extract make the e.l.f. Cosmetics 5MG Hemp-Derived CBD Lip Oil ($13) smooth, supple and, and restored since sunflower seed oil is known to help retain moisture. It's the lip product you never knew was missing from your routine.
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Niacinamide
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is the MVP of improving skin texture and the proof is in the pudding — and by pudding we mean this fast-absorbing gel moisturizer, which helps maintain moisture while toning and clarifying skin tone. In addition to niacinamide, the e.l.f. Cosmetics Superhydrate Moisturizer ($12) uses squalane and vitamin E to balance moisture and maintain elasticity.
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Niacinamide
Considering how helpful niacinamide is at making your complexion look basically flawless, it would make sense to use a cleanser that utilizes the ingredient. Meet: the e.l.f. Cosmetics Superclarity Cleanser ($6) that uses both niacinamde and lavender to remove impurities and clarify the skin without stripping it.
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Niacinamide
The e.l.f. Cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream ($12) gets a few things right. First, yes, your skin will be happier after using. It will also be deeply nourished thanks to its unique cocktail of ingredients, which, of course, includes niacinamide (with a side of hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5).
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Hyaluronic Acid
Skin looking thirsty? Your solution: hyaluronic acid. Not only does it attract water, but it locks in moisture and reduces water loss resulting in a plumped up, bouncy complexion. For a powerful dose of the good stuff, use the e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration Face Cream Fragrance-Free ($12). This rich cream also protects skin with a peptide complex.
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Hyaluronic Acid
We know and love facial mists for their hydrating benefits, but have you ever met one that combines the ultimate moisturizing ingredient — hyaluronic acid — with soothing oils? Probably not. Allow the e.l.f. Cosmetics Facial Oil Mist in Soothing ($5) to change everything you thought you knew about face mists.
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Skin-Care Ingredient Trend: Hyaluronic Acid
The skin around your eyes is incredibly delicate, which means you need to give it some extra attention. See: the e.l.f. Cosmetics 50MG hemp-derived CBD Eye Cream ($15). This eye cream is infused with hyaluronic acid, which hydrates by locking in moisture and plumping up your complexion, and a peptide complex known to help reduce the appearance of aging.
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