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Achieve radiant, healthy skin with skin-care tips from dermatologists and estheticians.

Discover the best skin-care routines and products for every skin type and budget, with expert advice on everything from how to care for acne-prone skin to how much sunscreen to use. Our curated selection of skin-care products includes cleansers, moisturizers, and treatment products like serums, exfoliators, and face oils that cater to a range of skin concerns.

If you’re ready to take your skin-care routine to the next level, you’ll also find recommendations for the latest treatments and technology, including high-tech beauty gadgets, like LED masks and microcurrent devices, to manual tools, such as gua sha and face rollers.

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This 'Filler In a Bottle' Reduced the Wrinkles on My Mature Skin in 10 Days, Flat
September 29, 2023
This 'Filler In a Bottle' Reduced the Wrinkles on My Mature Skin in 10 Days, Flat
I’ve always pictured the Fountain of Youth as an ornate structure with water cascading slowly…
By Cathy Nelson
One Bottle of This Glowy Multipurpose Serum Sells Every 17 Seconds—Here’s Why It’s the MVP of My Skin-Care Routine
September 28, 2023
One Bottle of This Glowy Multipurpose Serum Sells Every 17 Seconds—Here’s Why It’s the MVP of My Skin-Care Routine
If a blueprint for creating instantly buzz-worthy skin-care products existed, Glow Recipe would have it…
By Alexa Casanova
What a Derm and RD Want You To Know About Psoriasis 'Trigger Foods'
September 28, 2023
What a Derm and RD Want You To Know About Psoriasis 'Trigger Foods'
If you deal with psoriasis, you know all too well that treating it is a…
By Zoe Weiner
10 Best Essential Oils for Skin, According to Dermatologists
September 27, 2023
10 Best Essential Oils for Skin, According to Dermatologists
Essential oils may be widely known for their soothing and revitalizing scents, but they have…
By Rebecca Norris
We've Reached the Golden Age of Treating Hyperpigmentation, and Our Routines Are All the Better For It
September 26, 2023
We've Reached the Golden Age of Treating Hyperpigmentation, and Our Routines Are All the Better For It
Hyperpigmentation is among the most common skin concerns people deal with—it affects up to 5…
By Jaclyn Smock
Derms Say These Body Butters Are a *Must* for Deep, All-Day Hydration (Even During the Driest Winter Months)
September 25, 2023
Derms Say These Body Butters Are a *Must* for Deep, All-Day Hydration (Even During the Driest Winter Months)
Fall is fast approaching, and with it, the increasingly dry, blustery conditions that often lead…
By Danielle Calma
Eyebrow Artists Are Begging You To Read This Before You Try Microblading
September 24, 2023
Eyebrow Artists Are Begging You To Read This Before You Try Microblading
It’s hard not to jump on every beauty trend—especially those that promise an easier routine—and…
By Zoe Schaeffer
Can Confirm: This $12 Plumping-and-Hydrating Lip Balm Rejuvenates My Smile in a Single Swipe
September 23, 2023
Can Confirm: This $12 Plumping-and-Hydrating Lip Balm Rejuvenates My Smile in a Single Swipe
You know the girl that walks around, unbothered, with lips so chapped that you feel…
By Zoe Weiner
Derm Check: Fall Edition
September 22, 2023
Derm Check: Fall Edition
By Well+Good Editors
The Language Around Anti-Aging Has Shifted—But The Messaging, Unfortunately, Has Not
September 21, 2023
The Language Around Anti-Aging Has Shifted—But The Messaging, Unfortunately, Has Not
The quip “aging isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative” is both true and…
By Jaclyn Smock
'I've Been a Holistic Esthetician for 25 Years, and This Is the Little-Known Skin-Care Trick Your Post-Summer Skin Needs'
September 18, 2023
'I've Been a Holistic Esthetician for 25 Years, and This Is the Little-Known Skin-Care Trick Your Post-Summer Skin Needs'
In the weeks ahead, the verdant leaves we've peeped at all summer will dry out…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This 'Instant Perfector' Replaces My Foundation and Concealer And Fades My Dark Spots While I Wear It
September 18, 2023
This 'Instant Perfector' Replaces My Foundation and Concealer And Fades My Dark Spots While I Wear It
When it comes to putting on makeup, I operate at two speeds. The first—which only…
By Zoe Weiner
I Treated Myself to the Ultimate Luxury Session With London’s Leading Cosmetic Acupuncturist
September 17, 2023
I Treated Myself to the Ultimate Luxury Session With London’s Leading Cosmetic Acupuncturist
While I don’t have a fear of needles as such, the thought of sticking 50…
By Katie Baxter
Yet Another Reason To Hit the Weight Room: It’s Linked to Skin Rejuvenation
September 17, 2023
Yet Another Reason To Hit the Weight Room: It’s Linked to Skin Rejuvenation
It’s no secret that exercise is great for us physically and mentally, but it turns…
By Cathy Nelson
Makeup Artists and Derms Agree That These Foundations Will Give Even the Driest Skin a Radiant, Flake-Free Finish
September 16, 2023
Makeup Artists and Derms Agree That These Foundations Will Give Even the Driest Skin a Radiant, Flake-Free Finish
When it comes to makeup, the foundation of your foundation is, well, everything! But if…
By Jessica Estrada
La Mer’s Legendary Face Cream Now Comes in a Toner That’s Been Dubbed a ‘Facial in a Bottle’—Is It Worth the $140 Price Tag?
September 15, 2023
La Mer’s Legendary Face Cream Now Comes in a Toner That’s Been Dubbed a ‘Facial in a Bottle’—Is It Worth the $140 Price Tag?
After nearly a decade as a beauty writer and testing hundreds of skin-care products, I…
By Jessie Quinn
How Lush—Known for Its Mall-Era Storefronts and Glittery Bath Bombs—Set the Blueprint for What Beauty Has Become in 2023
September 15, 2023
How Lush—Known for Its Mall-Era Storefronts and Glittery Bath Bombs—Set the Blueprint for What Beauty Has Become in 2023
The first time I stepped foot in a Lush store, I was 16. The bright…
By Kara Jillian Brown
‘I’m a Dermatologist, and These Are the 5 Essentials I Recommend for Radiant Skin This Fall’
September 15, 2023
‘I’m a Dermatologist, and These Are the 5 Essentials I Recommend for Radiant Skin This Fall’
Fall is in the running for the (unofficial) Most Confusing Time of Year Award. The…
By Well+Good Editors
This Collagen Cleansing Balm Gets My Eczema-Prone Skin Clean in Seconds, With No Flare-Ups in Sight
September 14, 2023
This Collagen Cleansing Balm Gets My Eczema-Prone Skin Clean in Seconds, With No Flare-Ups in Sight
I don't love to wear makeup every day, as the minute I get dolled up,…
By Kayla Hui
From Acne to Wrinkles, There’s a Beauty Patch for *Everything* Now—And Our Routines Are All the Better for It
September 13, 2023
From Acne to Wrinkles, There’s a Beauty Patch for *Everything* Now—And Our Routines Are All the Better for It
Let's talk patches—the adhesive multitaskers that have revolutionized the beauty shelves. Whether you're looking to…
By Jaclyn Smock
This Drugstore Skin Tint Didn't Budge After 12 Hours Outside on a 90+ Degree Day
September 11, 2023
This Drugstore Skin Tint Didn't Budge After 12 Hours Outside on a 90+ Degree Day
The last thing I want to do when it’s 90+ degrees Fahrenheit outside (at least,…
By Zoe Weiner
I Tried 3 Ancient Beauty Rituals That Outperformed My Favorite Modern Hair and Skin-Care Products
September 11, 2023
I Tried 3 Ancient Beauty Rituals That Outperformed My Favorite Modern Hair and Skin-Care Products
My beauty cabinet looks like a mad scientist’s laboratory, teeming with enough chemical concoctions and…
By Katie Baxter
I Tried Amazon's Best-Selling Eye Patches To Reduce Under-Eye Bags and Dark Circles, and the Results Did Not Disappoint
September 10, 2023
I Tried Amazon's Best-Selling Eye Patches To Reduce Under-Eye Bags and Dark Circles, and the Results Did Not Disappoint
Considering how delicate the skin under our eyes is, it's not surprising that the area…
By Casey Clark
We Tried 8 Brown Mascaras and Can Confirm: They Illuminate All Eye Colors
September 10, 2023
We Tried 8 Brown Mascaras and Can Confirm: They Illuminate All Eye Colors
When it comes to building out a capsule makeup collection, one must not forget a…
By Kayla Hui
This New Lip Butter Instantly Plumps My Over-40 Lips (and I've Got Photos To Prove It)
September 08, 2023
This New Lip Butter Instantly Plumps My Over-40 Lips (and I've Got Photos To Prove It)
Confession time: When it comes to my skin-care regimen, I tend to ignore my lips.…
By Marie Lodi
This Tonic Is the Key to Evening Out Your Complexion and Hiding Acne Scars
September 07, 2023
This Tonic Is the Key to Evening Out Your Complexion and Hiding Acne Scars
One consistent skin-care concern I've grappled with is textured skin. Whether I'm stressed, tired, exposed…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
The Skin-Firming Moisturizer That Derms Don't Go a Day Without Recommending
September 07, 2023
The Skin-Firming Moisturizer That Derms Don't Go a Day Without Recommending
When talking to dermatologists about the best moisturizer for dry skin, there's one product that…
By Zoe Weiner
The Power of Indonesian Jamu Transformed My Skin Into the Glowiest Version of Itself
September 06, 2023
The Power of Indonesian Jamu Transformed My Skin Into the Glowiest Version of Itself
Fresh off of a 24-hour flight to Bali, I found myself elbows deep in a…
By Zoe Weiner
'I'm a Cosmetic Chemist and I'm Begging You Not To Mix Your SPF and Moisturizer'
September 03, 2023
'I'm a Cosmetic Chemist and I'm Begging You Not To Mix Your SPF and Moisturizer'
Slathering on SPF on a daily basis can seem like a chore, especially if you…
By Olivia Cefalu
The 12 Best Face Primers for Mature Skin, According to Makeup Artists
September 03, 2023
The 12 Best Face Primers for Mature Skin, According to Makeup Artists
If there’s one product those with mature skin have been sleeping on, it’s face primer.…
By Sarah Madaus
The 'Magic Cream' That Sells Every Minute Just Got a Lightweight Reboot—Here's What Happened When I Tried It on My Mature Skin
September 03, 2023
The 'Magic Cream' That Sells Every Minute Just Got a Lightweight Reboot—Here's What Happened When I Tried It on My Mature Skin
Exposure to pollution, weather, and air conditioning combined with on-the-go lifestyles and minimal sleep are…
By Cathy Nelson
Derms Say These Aloe-Vera Infused Creams Can Help Soothe Eczema Flares, So You Can Ditch the Itch
September 03, 2023
Derms Say These Aloe-Vera Infused Creams Can Help Soothe Eczema Flares, So You Can Ditch the Itch
Aloe vera is the plant that just keeps on giving. Its jelly-filled leaves are commonly…
By Kayla Hui
Here Are the 9 Scandi Beauty Buys I Came Home With From the Swedish Pharmacies
September 02, 2023
Here Are the 9 Scandi Beauty Buys I Came Home With From the Swedish Pharmacies
Thanks to TikTok and Swedish influencers like Matilda Djerf, Scandinavian beauty and style have been…
By Olivia Cefalu
This New Face Cream ‘Stabilizes’ Sensitive Skin, Healing It While Keeping Breakouts and Redness at Bay
September 02, 2023
This New Face Cream ‘Stabilizes’ Sensitive Skin, Healing It While Keeping Breakouts and Redness at Bay
As someone with sensitive, redness-prone, combination skin, I’m hesitant to try just any old moisturizer…
By Rebecca Norris
Don't Believe Any SPF Conspiracy Theories—Sun Protection Is Non-Negotiable
September 01, 2023
Don't Believe Any SPF Conspiracy Theories—Sun Protection Is Non-Negotiable
These days, social media is rampant with what I’ve come to call the weaponization of…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
This Instant Lip Plumper Made My Mature Lips Look Fuller in 5 Minutes Flat
August 31, 2023
This Instant Lip Plumper Made My Mature Lips Look Fuller in 5 Minutes Flat
In the past, I’ve had great results with a facial serum and undereye product that…
By Cathy Nelson
The One Common Skin-Care Mistake Dermatologists Say Is Making Your Retinol So Much More Irritating
August 31, 2023
The One Common Skin-Care Mistake Dermatologists Say Is Making Your Retinol So Much More Irritating
Sunscreen aside, retinol has long been the dermatologist darling of the skin-care world, widely considered…
By Danielle Cohen
Turns Out, Boob Sweat Can Give You Yeast Infections—Here's How Dermatologists Want You To Deal
August 30, 2023
Turns Out, Boob Sweat Can Give You Yeast Infections—Here's How Dermatologists Want You To Deal
Common misconception: Boob sweat only plagues us in the summer. For me, it happens all…
By Olivia Cefalu
The One Common Mistake Dermatologists Say Could Be Making Your Skin 'Lazy'
August 29, 2023
The One Common Mistake Dermatologists Say Could Be Making Your Skin 'Lazy'
It takes more than a clever name and a couple hundred thousand views on #beautytok…
By Danielle Cohen
I Have the Most Stubborn Blackheads—This 'Blackhead Dissolver' Serum Is the Only Product That's Been Able To Erase Them
August 28, 2023
I Have the Most Stubborn Blackheads—This 'Blackhead Dissolver' Serum Is the Only Product That's Been Able To Erase Them
I’m an eternal optimist. That is, except for one thing: the godforsaken, unwelcome collection of…
By Megan McCarty
A Dermatologist Says *This* Botanical Serum Is the Key to a Glowing Complexion and Reducing Wrinkles
August 28, 2023
A Dermatologist Says *This* Botanical Serum Is the Key to a Glowing Complexion and Reducing Wrinkles
Hydration is key if you want to minimize fine lines and wrinkles (which are, may…
By Jessie Quinn
The Best Retinols for Sensitive Skin, According to Dermatologists
August 26, 2023
The Best Retinols for Sensitive Skin, According to Dermatologists
Not all retinol is created equal, and that’s actually a great thing if you have…
By Sarah Madaus
This Vitamin C Oil Is One of the Best Treatments for Dull Skin, and It’s Secretly on Sale Right Now
August 25, 2023
This Vitamin C Oil Is One of the Best Treatments for Dull Skin, and It’s Secretly on Sale Right Now
After a summer spent under the sun’s warm glow, fall skin care is all about…
By Jessie Quinn
The Best Hair Removal Steals From the Walmart Beauty Event That Will Leave You Feeling Silky Smooth
August 25, 2023
The Best Hair Removal Steals From the Walmart Beauty Event That Will Leave You Feeling Silky Smooth
You turn your shower, and hop in for a quick rinse. That's when your prickly…
By Well+Good Editors
5 Beauty Essentials To Keep Your Summer Glow Going *Way* Past Labor Day (Psst: You Can Snag Them All at Walmart’s Beauty Event)
August 25, 2023
5 Beauty Essentials To Keep Your Summer Glow Going *Way* Past Labor Day (Psst: You Can Snag Them All at Walmart’s Beauty Event)
Summer just hits different. The blue skies. The sunshine. The beach trips and park days.…
By Well+Good Editors
I Have Dry Skin, and This Is My Go-To Fall Face Mask For Brightening My Dull Complexion
August 24, 2023
I Have Dry Skin, and This Is My Go-To Fall Face Mask For Brightening My Dull Complexion
Like it or not, it's time to start transitioning your skin care from summer to…
By Jessie Quinn
Why Dermatologists Love This Peptide Recovery Eye Cream for Under-Eye Wrinkles
August 24, 2023
Why Dermatologists Love This Peptide Recovery Eye Cream for Under-Eye Wrinkles
No matter your skin’s age, texture, tone, or how much shut-eye you got last night—I’m…
By Megan McCarty
The Common Mistake Dermatologists Say Is Making Your Face-Washing Routine Less Effective Than It Could Be
August 23, 2023
The Common Mistake Dermatologists Say Is Making Your Face-Washing Routine Less Effective Than It Could Be
Years of excessive exfoliation and far too much time spent prodding and picking in front…
By Danielle Cohen
This 'No Botox' Anti-Aging Serum Seemed Too Good To Be True—Until I Tried It for Myself
August 23, 2023
This 'No Botox' Anti-Aging Serum Seemed Too Good To Be True—Until I Tried It for Myself
As a beauty journalist in my mid-30s, I’ve tried my share of skin-care products all…
By Jenn Sinrich
Everything Dermatologists Want You To Know About Treating and Preventing Eyelid Wrinkles
August 22, 2023
Everything Dermatologists Want You To Know About Treating and Preventing Eyelid Wrinkles
I never thought much about my eyelids until fairly recently, when I looked into the…
By Taryn Brooke
'Good Bacteria' Are Coming for Your Acne Routine With Microbe-Infused Serums, Probiotics, and More
August 22, 2023
'Good Bacteria' Are Coming for Your Acne Routine With Microbe-Infused Serums, Probiotics, and More
For decades, we've been told that bacteria is enemy number one in the fight against…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Found: The Only Lightweight-Yet-Rich Moisturizer You Need To Transition Your Skin From Summer to Fall
August 21, 2023
Found: The Only Lightweight-Yet-Rich Moisturizer You Need To Transition Your Skin From Summer to Fall
When I think of my ideal moisturizer, I have an oddly specific list of requirements.…
By Danielle Cohen
Meet Ectoin, the Multi-Tasking, Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient Dermatologists Love for Hydrating, Protecting, and Strengthening Skin
August 21, 2023
Meet Ectoin, the Multi-Tasking, Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient Dermatologists Love for Hydrating, Protecting, and Strengthening Skin
Any skin-care aficionado is likely familiar with the top-billed active that make up a solid…
By Taryn Brooke
4 Surprising Places To Use Retinoids, According to a Dermatologist
August 21, 2023
4 Surprising Places To Use Retinoids, According to a Dermatologist
Dermatologists consider vitamin A (aka retinol) to be the gold standard of anti-aging thanks to…
By Anneke Knot
Dermatologists Reveal the One Serum They Always Reach for After Labor Day
August 20, 2023
Dermatologists Reveal the One Serum They Always Reach for After Labor Day
As the heat of summer gives way to the coolness of fall, it's a good…
By Anneke Knot
You Should Be Wearing Hand Cream With SPF *Every Day*—These Are the 10 Best That Derms Love
August 20, 2023
You Should Be Wearing Hand Cream With SPF *Every Day*—These Are the 10 Best That Derms Love
We (hopefully) all know by now that wearing sunscreen is a must-do for reducing the…
By Krissy Howard
Everything You Need To Know About Sun Allergy Symptoms and Treatments
August 18, 2023
Everything You Need To Know About Sun Allergy Symptoms and Treatments
When you think of allergies, you likely imagine seasonal allergies that occur predominantly in spring…
By Rebecca Norris
Meet the Relief Balm That Instantly Soothes My Sore, Achy PMS Boobs
August 17, 2023
Meet the Relief Balm That Instantly Soothes My Sore, Achy PMS Boobs
Honestly, I can’t really complain about my period. It’s pretty much always on time, lasts…
By Kayla Greaves
Chlorophyll Is the Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient Your Skin-Care Routine Is Missing
August 16, 2023
Chlorophyll Is the Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient Your Skin-Care Routine Is Missing
Chlorophyll—a word you likely recognize from high school biology class—has become a wellness-world darling. On…
By Casey Clark
I Tested This Acne Spot Treatment, and It Zapped Pimples and Prevented Breakouts in Just Two Days
August 16, 2023
I Tested This Acne Spot Treatment, and It Zapped Pimples and Prevented Breakouts in Just Two Days
Big or small, pimples always have an untimely arrival. On my forehead before date night?…
By Kayla Hui
The Famous Pore De-Gunking Skin Spatula Released an Even More Powerful Version—Here's What Happened When I Tried It
August 16, 2023
The Famous Pore De-Gunking Skin Spatula Released an Even More Powerful Version—Here's What Happened When I Tried It
We all have our beauty woes, right? For me, I’ve almost always felt like my…
By Rebecca Norris
This $10 Cleansing Jelly Is Packed with Anti-Aging Fruit Antioxidants That Plump Skin and Smooth Wrinkles
August 15, 2023
This $10 Cleansing Jelly Is Packed with Anti-Aging Fruit Antioxidants That Plump Skin and Smooth Wrinkles
After a long, sweaty summer day, reaching for a thick gel cleanser that rinses it…
By Rebecca Norris
The Very Best Heating Pads for Back Pain Relief, Backed Up by Medical Experts
August 13, 2023
The Very Best Heating Pads for Back Pain Relief, Backed Up by Medical Experts
If you’ve ever suffered from back pain, you’ve likely looked to a heating pad to…
By Krissy Howard
Have a Dream About a Sunburn or Sunscreen? Here’s the Surprising Message Your Brain Could Be Sending You
August 10, 2023
Have a Dream About a Sunburn or Sunscreen? Here’s the Surprising Message Your Brain Could Be Sending You
My colleagues who write about beauty are always covering the powers of SPF to shield…
By Rachel Kraus
This 'Forget the Filler' Moisturizer Plumps, Firms, and Tightens Skin All at the Same Time
August 10, 2023
This 'Forget the Filler' Moisturizer Plumps, Firms, and Tightens Skin All at the Same Time
When Annie Lawless launched her eponymous beauty brand in 2017, she did so with the…
By Rebecca Norris
Hollywood’s Most In-Demand Plastic Surgeon Bottled Up His Celeb-Beloved $5,000 Facial, and It Totally Changed My Skin in 3 Months Flat
August 09, 2023
Hollywood’s Most In-Demand Plastic Surgeon Bottled Up His Celeb-Beloved $5,000 Facial, and It Totally Changed My Skin in 3 Months Flat
A few months ago, I went to the dermatologist with a laundry list of skin…
By Sarah Madaus
Dermatologists' Favorite Luxury Beauty Products Are 25% Off at the Dermstore Anniversary Sale—And Trust Us, You Don't Want To Miss It
August 08, 2023
Dermatologists' Favorite Luxury Beauty Products Are 25% Off at the Dermstore Anniversary Sale—And Trust Us, You Don't Want To Miss It
Beauty buffs, start your computers. Dermstore is hosting its major annual sale, and you don't…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Drugstore Darling's New 5-in-1 Serum Has *All* of Dermatologists' Favorite Anti-Aging Ingredients—And It's Only $35
August 08, 2023
This Drugstore Darling's New 5-in-1 Serum Has *All* of Dermatologists' Favorite Anti-Aging Ingredients—And It's Only $35
In an era where many of us are looking to streamline our skin-care routines (more…
By Casey Clark
This New Reparative Gloss Addresses 4 Signs of Lip Aging While Giving You an Instant Plump
August 07, 2023
This New Reparative Gloss Addresses 4 Signs of Lip Aging While Giving You an Instant Plump
Two major things happen in our skin as we age—we naturally produce less elastin and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'Skin Boosting' Allows You To Use Higher-Intensity Active Ingredients Without Any Irritation
August 07, 2023
'Skin Boosting' Allows You To Use Higher-Intensity Active Ingredients Without Any Irritation
Skin cycling—the everywhere-on-social-media trend that involves alternating between retinoids, acids, and recovery products—drew people in…
By Taryn Brooke
Tatcha's New Cleansing Balm Will Give You an Entire Hydrating Skin-Care Routine in a Single Step
August 06, 2023
Tatcha's New Cleansing Balm Will Give You an Entire Hydrating Skin-Care Routine in a Single Step
As someone with finicky, redness-prone skin, I’m hesitant to apply new skin-care products to my…
By Rebecca Norris
This Silky Oil-to-Foam Cleanser Will Give You a Double Cleanse in a Single Step
August 04, 2023
This Silky Oil-to-Foam Cleanser Will Give You a Double Cleanse in a Single Step
I have a love-hate relationship with double cleansing. I love how effective it is to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
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