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Finding the best face serum or face oil can be difficult, to say the least.
Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka at Hello Artists.
Theres a good chance you’re looking for the one product that will suit your specific needs.
Jojoba oil is lightweight, absorbs quickly, and most resembles the skins natural sebum.
Rose hip oil is another lightweight alternative.
Then, apply an oil that contains either mineral oil or argan oil.
Read the rest of our dermatologist board criteriahere.
Reviews have been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
It absorbs beautifully, leaving skin soft, glowy, and firm.
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One tester said:Well, friends, I think we’ve found it.
It absorbs right away and leaves a beautiful matte finish.
Literally, you could throw on your sunscreen and be ready for the day.
But the real testament?
While Facetiming my mom, she remarked, Your skin looks great!
What else do you need?
It’s got the Facetime stamp of approval.
Its sure to leave your skin with a soft glow that only increases over time and with use.
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Bonus points: Vitamin C is also recommended for mature skin.
One tester said:These Dew Drops are amazing!
They feel incredible on my skin and make my skinglow.
The serum is almost gel-like in texture, so it doesnt feel greasy at alljust hydrating and refreshing!
If youre in the market for a collagen serum, we recommend this one from Olay.
Our testers said it plumped and hydrated skin almost immediately without leaving a heavy residue.
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Its also fragrance-free, making it more friendly to those withsensitive skin.
One other plus: A little goes a long way.
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As a bonus, its also fragrance-free, good news for anyone with sensitive skin.
One tester said:This vitamin C serum is legit!
I used this almost every night for two weeks and my skin showed no signs of irritation or redness.
My acne scars have most certainly faded, and my skin looks brighter and more even toned.
But this BareMinerals concentrate is different.
It offers up a retinol alternative: plant-based phyto-retinol, a substitute that our testers found extremely effective.
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One tester said:Wowthis product is awesome.
This little miracle bottle gives you the positives of retinol without those negative side effects.
The serum is lightweight and absorbs quicklyno greasy mess here.
It also layers nicely underneath a nighttime moisturizer.
If you’re sensitive to retinol, I would definitely recommend giving this a try.
The antioxidant is brightening, calming, and anti-inflammatory, plus it combats redness and hydrates skin.
Our reviewers were also fans of its handy packaging: An easy-to-use pump meant less wasteful product.
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One tester said:Yes, yes, yes to this product!
I think this is really the best serum I’ve used thus far.
The product itself has a smooth, jellylike feel that is so soothing and refreshing when I apply it.
The name definitely does it justice because it is so rejuvenating!
I put it under my moisturizer and it made me feel extremely moisturized throughout the day.
Note that this product can also be used anywhere on the body.
We love a good all-in-one!
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Just so you know:Our testers reported that this product smells like sulfur.
Topicals notes this on its website, so if you notice that smell, its normal.
This product contains alcohol, which may be irritating for some.
I haven’t broken out once since using it, and my face has a beautiful complexion.
Plus, my skin is supersoft.
With regular use, our judges said hyperpigmentation fades and skin texture smooths out.
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One tester said:Wow!
This serum is my new best friend for tackling stubborn hyperpigmentation.
I love the light, fluid texture of this serum.
One pump covers my whole face, and it absorbs instantly.
Overall, Im super happy with the results and would definitely purchase this serum in the future.
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This product was formulated particularly for those with sensitive skin, but we think anyone might benefit from it.
One tester said:I’m picky about face oils, but this one was excellent.
It locked in moisture without feeling like I had just dipped my face in a bowl of olive oil.
Within an hour, it sunk in nicely while still keeping me glowier and more moist than usual.
And when used overnight, I would wake up the next morning with radiant-looking skin.
This hydrating jojoba oil also capitalizes lavender and chamomile oils for a misting experience thats deeply soothing.
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Derms recommend oils as hydrators for dry skin types, especially.
One tester said:This Calming Jojoba is like the oasis for my Saharan skin.
My skin just soaks it up.
Two squirts is plenty to cover my face and neck.
The calming effect comes from the lavender and chamomile and provides a gentle, pleasing scent as well.
I know if I continue to use it, it will help solve that problem for me.
And it feels indulgentmaybe because it forces you to relax for a few minutes while it soaks in.
But rest assured that these drops from Coco & Eve will only leave you with fresh-off-vacay glow.
The drops mix with your daily moisturizer, so theres no need to fret over even program.
Perhaps best of all, you only need to use it once per week to maintain a bronzed hue.
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It also contains hyaluronic acid, which our derms love for hydration.
One tester said:I really enjoy these.
They are very simple to use!
I would note that these are hard to completely wash off from my hands after app.
However, Id still definitely recommend them.
As more of a novice to self-tanning, I was pleasantly surprised!
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One tester said:I love this!
It’s perfect if you’ve over-exfoliated or just want to work on your skin barrier.
It definitely calmed my irritated skin after a bad reaction I had with another product.
I recommend this for anyone with sensitive skin, especially those who get red easily like me.
