Good skincare is like magic—it's personal, it's intimate, and finding a product that'll yield real results is downright tingle-inducing.  Below, take a look at Sephoras 2023 Beauty Award Winners in the skincare category, and let me know if these products worked for you.
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Give tired undereyes a quick pick-me-up with the Farmacy Wake Up Honey Eye Cream with Brightening Vitamin C ($45). It has a thick and creamy texture that feels supremely hydrating thanks to the honey, so if you experience dry flakes around the eyes, ...
Wake Up Honey Eye Cream with Brightening Vitamin C
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Everybody's favorite brand on Instagram launched the Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser ($28), which is a gentle cream face wash that's formulated for all skin types. Use it on its own in the morning, or as the second step in your...
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
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For anyone who wants a face cream that packs all the hydration but isn't too heavy, best option is Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Brightening Moisturizer ($56). The cream is moisturizing but surprisingly lightweight, so you can use it under make...
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Brightening Moisturizer
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Everybody swears by the power of retinol, but if your skin is too sensitive for the potent ingredient (or you don't want to deal with the potential drying effects), try the brand-new Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum ($69) instead....
Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
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If your self-care Sunday ritual always involves a sheet mask, this Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask ($12) is just what you're looking for. It's formulated with brightening vitamin c and the gently exf...
Vitamin C Lactic Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask
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The Mara Chia + Moringa Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil ($58) is the ideal first step in a double cleanse routine. The oil formula not only helps remove makeup and debris wonderfully, but it's also gentle enough for all skin types.Â
Chia + Moringa® Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil
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When you need a thick, rich moisturizer, this Fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Ceramide Moisturizer ($95) does the job. It's formulated with heavy hitting hydrators like squalane and ceramides, which makes it perfect for dry skin.
Black Tea Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix
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Winter is traditionally dull and cold, so now's the time to work on brightening up your complexion. This Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid ($68) is a winner.
Boosting Botanical Oil ($44) is a multipurpose oil that can do everything and anything. Use it as a face oil as the last step in your skin-care routine, add a drop to your foundation to give your skin an extra grow, or run it through your hair to giv...
Ultralight Moisture-Boosting Botanical Oil
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If you're looking to restore or repair the skin barrier, pick up this Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream ($48). It's a thicker version of the brand's beloved Ultra Facial Cream, and is ideal for people with dryer skin, part...
Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream
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Love pimple patches enough to wear them during the day, on errands, or during work calls? You need these new Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Day Dots ($19), which are thinner than the brand's traditional pimple patches, and they're also sheer, so no on...
Salicylic Acid Acne Day Dots
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Niacinamide is a powerhouse skin-care ingredient that helps to even skin tone and target dark spots. If that sounds like your ideal treatment, this Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum ($65) would be a great addition to your everyday routine. I...
B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
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If you're looking to get the benefits of retinol without the irritation that can come with the ingredient, try this Josie Maran Pro-Retinol Megamoisture Face Cream ($54). It's supremely moisturizing, which helps to combat the drying properties of the...