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Sunscreen
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+
A lightweight, invisible-finish sunscreen with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection that layers well under makeup.
Price range
$34
Serum
Balance Niacinamide Serum
A straightforward niacinamide serum for readers who want barrier support without heavy fragrance or trendy fluff.
Price range
$18
Blush
BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm
A cream blush that works on lips, cheeks, and eyes. Clean ingredients, buildable color, and a formula kind enough for reactive skin.
Price range
$22
Treatment
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
A well-formulated 1% retinol for readers who have graduated past beginner percentages and want visible results.
Price range
$55
Treatment
De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment 10%
A no-frills 10% sulfur ointment that clears fungal acne and seborrheic dermatitis. Use as a 10-minute mask, then rinse.
Price range
$7
Moisturizer
Moisturizing Cream
The workhorse moisturizer that dermatologists actually recommend. Three essential ceramides, no fragrance, no drama.
Price range
$17
Treatment
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%)
A ketoconazole shampoo that doubles as a face wash for fungal acne. Lather on affected areas, leave 2-3 minutes, rinse.
Price range
$15
Fragrance
Replica Bubble Bath
A soapy, clean fragrance that smells like stepping out of a warm bath. Approachable, inoffensive, and universally pleasant.
Price range
$82
Treatment
Retinol Complex Serum 0.5%
An approachable entry point into retinol with a 0.5% concentration that minimizes irritation while still delivering results.
Price range
$20
Complexion
Satin Skin Tint
A sheer complexion layer for people who want more polish than bare skin without a high-maintenance base routine.
Price range
$35
Blush
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
A viral blush that lives up to the hype. One tiny dot delivers a believable flush that lasts all day.
Price range
$23
Complexion
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Part serum, part tint, part sunscreen. For readers who want their base step to do triple duty without looking like it.
Price range
$50
Complexion
The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation Stick
A stick foundation for people who want coverage without a mirror, a brush, or more than 60 seconds.
Price range
$40
Fragrance
Thé Noir 29
A smoky, bittersweet black tea fragrance with fig and bay leaves. Quiet enough for daily wear, interesting enough to remember.
Price range
$214
Sunscreen
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
A totally invisible, weightless SPF that doubles as a makeup primer. No white cast, no scent, no excuses.
Price range
$38
Cleanser
Vanicream Z-Bar (Zinc Pyrithione 2%)
A gentle zinc pyrithione cleansing bar for daily use. Effective at controlling Malassezia yeast without irritating sensitive skin.
Price range
$11