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The Best Skincare Products for Your Face

BY: Groupon Editors | May 31, 2018

Every type of skin requires its own personalized skincare routine. With the right arsenal of ingredients, each product should make your skin look and feel soft, smooth, and elastic. Let this handy guide help pick out your next bottle of cleanser and pot of moisturizer, all tailored to your skin's specific needs.

Cleansing

SKIN TYPE	KIND OF CLEANSER	TOP INGREDIENTS	YOUR PRODUCT
Sensitive or acne-prone	Liquid or oil	Natural ingredients like aloe vera or argan oil to prevent irritation	CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
Dry, flaky, uneven	Wash and exfoliant	Shea butter or other hydrating products and exfoliants to get rid of dry skin	Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Face Wash
Oily	Foam or clay	Ingredients that have oil-absorbing properties like charcoal for deep cleaning	Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash Cleanser
Combination	Micellar water	Glycerin, which hydrates and washes away makeup and dirt	The Beauty Foundry Micellar Water
Mature	Cleansing balm or rich cream	Anti-aging properties like vitamin C and nourishing elements	Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

Moisturizing

SKIN TYPE	KIND OF MOISTURIZER	TOP INGREDIENTS	YOUR PRODUCT
Sensitive or acne-prone	Lotion or balm	Products labeled "non-comedogenic" to prevent pore clogging	Burt's Bees Sensitive Daily Moisturizer
Dry, flaky, uneven	Ointment or cream	Oils for ultimate, non-greasy hydration and nourishment	Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Cream
Oily	Gel	Ingredients with high water content for hydration without clogging pores	Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
Combination	Lotion and oil	A thick moisturizer and a water-based oil for two formulas that treat dryness and oiliness	CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Mature	Cream or serum	Anything with the compound retinol, which promotes skin renewal and collagen production	Passport to Organics Anti Aging Cream

Toning

SKIN TYPE	TONING FORUMLA	WHAT IT DOES	PRODUCT
Sensitive or acne-prone	Exfoliating ingredients like as lactic and glycolic acid	Can help avoid future breakouts without causing irritation	Alba Botanica Acnedote Deep Clean Astringent
Dry, flaky, uneven	Soothing ingredients like chamomile or oatmeal	Strips away makeup and dirt while hydrating dry skin patches	Burt's Bees Brightening Toner with Daisy Extract
Oily	Gentle and natural ingredients only, stay away from formulas with alcohol	Removes dirt, makeup, and excess oils without stripping skin	Thayers Witch Hazel Rose Petal with Aloe Vera
Combination	Gentle, non-alcohol-based astringents	Targets oily skin without irritating dry areas when applied to T-zone	Face Rose Water Toner
Mature	Formulas with anti-aging ingredients like vitamin C	Cleanses and helps fight free radicals	Passport to Organics Vitamin C Toner

Secret weapons for all skin types

Serums

These super-concentrated oils are designed to thoroughly penetrate the skin, which boosts the effectiveness of their vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients. Here are the best serums to add to your collection:

Masks

Often whipped into lathers or concentrated into rich creams, masks linger on top of the skin over the course of several minutes as they fight skin imperfections. Their powerful formulas may irritate skin with overuse, however, which is why a mask is a once-in-a-while treat instead of an everyday indulgence. Here are our favorite masks for your at-home spa day:

Chemical Peels

A peel literally peels off the top layer of your skin, where trouble areas such as fine lines, acne scars, and discolored spots tend to lurk. Once the offending layer has been removed, your skin automatically regenerates a fresh set of skin cells that can reveal a smoother, more even complexion. Check out these top-selling chemical peels:

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