The Best Products for Your Best Skin: 34 Suggestions for Every Skin Type

If your skin still looks and feels parched, no matter how often you chug water or slather yourself in moisturizer, you’ll need to break out the big guns for your skin care routine. Glowing, moisturized skin is all the rage these days and, luckily, no matter how dry your skin may be, there are several products that can help you achieve a refreshed, dewy look.

Tony Moly I’m Real Sheet Mask
$3.75
A sheet mask is the perfect addition to any skin care routine for dry skin. This one, from K-Beauty fave Tony Moly, makes use of prickly pear cactus to help hydrate skin.

Clinique Skin School Supplies: Cleanser Refresher Course Set – Dry Combination
$18
We love a sample set because they’re the perfect way to try out new products. This three-step regimen from Clinique is formulated specifically to help cleanse, tone, and moisturize dry skin. If you like the results you see in three weeks, you can easily find the full-sized products at Ulta.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum
$31.49
Anything with hyaluronic acid is your skin’s best friend when you’re dry. This serum from Neutrogena packs a hydrating punch.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater (Travel Size)
$5.00
If you find your skin craving moisture throughout the day, this Mario Badescu travel-size facial spray is the perfect secret weapon. Tuck it in your bag and simply spray whenever you need a refresher.

Oily-skin folks have the opposite issues. Dewy skin may be in but shiny, greasy skin certainly isn’t. Contrary to instinct, it’s still super important to keep oily skin hydrated. You just need to find products that are formulated to moisturize without being gloopy or clogging pores (oily skin often comes with larger pores and issues with acne and blackheads, thanks to all that extra oil).

Feeling Beautiful Lemon Mask
$1.99
Clay-based face masks do a great job removing excess sebum. The Feeling Beautiful Mint & Lemon mask handles that, and, thanks to the lemon, also helps to relieve some of the redness caused by breakouts.
$4.29

The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner
$14.00
Tea tree oil helps reduce inflammation and has antimicrobial properties, too, which keeps pesky pimples at bay. This toner from the Body Shop removes excess makeup and dirt, and leaves skin looking clean and matte.
$14.00

Formula 10.0.6 Seriously Shine-Free Mattifying Moisturizer
$8.99
Oily skin still needs moisturizer and this Formula 10.0.6 product does a great job of balancing hydration and oil absorption.
$6.99

Juice Beauty SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer
$34.00
All skin types need SPF, but finding a product that can protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays without making you break out or looking greasy is tough for oily-skinned people. Juice Beauty SPF 30 absorbs quickly, is oil-free, and chock-full of ingredients that are good for your skin.
$30.00

Then there are the lucky bunch who contend with a little of both! Maybe your T-zone is an oil slick and your cheeks and chin are dry deserts. Whatever it may be, you need to find products that don’t exacerbate either issue and help you out with sun protection, moisture, and maybe refine texture, too.

Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream
$43.00
Matcha is antioxidant rich and a great ingredient for addressing the daily stressors your skin encounters while out and about. The Matcha Pudding from Peach & Lily is also formulated to be rich without being overwhelming, which is great for combination skin.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Face Sunscreen for Combination Skin
$33.99
The La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 sunscreen is geared toward combination skin and offers incredible sun protection. It also works well under makeup, so there’s no excuse not to use it every day.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
$25.00
“Snail mucin” may not sound like an appealing substance to slather on your face, but we promise this stuff is amazing! The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence acts like a multivitamin for your face, helping out with hydration, brightness, tone, and much more.

Clinique Acne Solutions Acne Plus Line Correcting Serum
$52
Combination skin can sometimes mean you’re struggling with two disparate skin issues: Dry areas are prone to fine lines and wrinkles, and oily areas are prone to breaking out. The Clinique Acne Solutions Acne + Line Correcting Serum helps tackle both in one product.

Acne was supposed to be a problem we leave behind in our teenage years, but unfortunately it’s still an issue many of face well into adulthood. Managing cystic acne usually requires a trip to the dermatologist, but there are a few ingredients you can find in OTC products that will help mitigate the situation.

Differin Acne Treatment Gel
$17.99
Differin used to be available by prescription only, but now you can snag it over the counter. It’s a high-strength retinoid that helps to treat and prevent those deep-down pimples we associate with cystic acne.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Full-Coverage Concealer
$19.60
Having cystic acne can be a big blow to our self-esteem, so products that can help conceal it are a big help. IT Cosmetics’ Bye Bye Dark Spots full-coverage concealer pulls double-duty: It helps to hide the pimples while also brightening your skin.

ZitSticka Killa Kit
$29.00
This kit is a one-two punch to pimples. The Killa patches help to infuse zit-fighting ingredients deep down into skin, and the Cleana swab helps to mitigate the outward appearance of any bumps.

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
$18.99
Finding a cleanser with acne-fighting ingredients is a great first step. Benzoyl peroxide is a longtime go-to for clearing up skin, and the CeraVe Acne Foaming cream cleanser helps to deliver its benefits without drying you out.

While there are several ingredients to look out for when it comes to treating sun-damaged skin, your first step is preventing it in the future. So, stock up on SPF.

Juice Beauty Green Apple Brightening Emulsion
$48.00
The Juice Beauty Green Apple Brightening Emulsion makes use of several acids and vitamin C to reduce the appearance of discoloration and brighten the overall complexion. It’s also vegan and cruelty-free.

Revolution Beauty 15 Niacinamide Serum
$14.00
In addition to vitamin C, niacinamide is an ingredient known to help treat sun spots and discoloration. The formula from Revolution Skincare has a high concentration, so it’ll get to work quickly.

Derma E Vitamin C Instant Radiance Citrus Facial Peel
$23.95
Peels are powerful tools for helping to refine your skin’s tone and texture. The Derma E Vitamin C Instant Radiance Peel is formulated with plenty of ingredients that will get the job done.

Ulta Brightening Vitamin C Body Scrub
$18.50
Your face isn’t the only part of your body that shows the effects of sun damage. This body scrub from Ulta will smooth and brighten your skin everywhere.

Unfortunately, the science is in and there’s not much you can do (with OTC products, anyway) about the size of your pores. What you can do, however, is keep them clean and matte, which will give them the appearance of being smaller.

Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer
$14.00
Primers can help to fill in or otherwise disguise your pores and other skin texture issues. Benefit’s The POREfessional is an oil-free option that aims to hide your visible pores under makeup.

Clinique Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Face Scrub
$26.50
Keeping your pores clean is the best way to keep them looking small. Clinique’s Pep Start 2-in-1 exfoliating cleanser has just enough exfoliating power for a deep clean without being harsh.

Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier
$49.00
The Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier is a hard worker. It not only keeps your skin matte and your pores clear, it also moisturizers and offers sun protection.

Boscia Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask
$34.00
Charcoal peel-off masks are a favorite remedy for congested, oily skin (aka the birthplace of big pores). Boscia’s version is a fan favorite and helps to remove all the stuff plugging you up.

Sometimes, we think our skin is sensitive when it’s really just irritated from all of the acids, oils, and cleansers we’ve been throwing at it. Whether your skin is truly sensitive, or just needs a break, there are a few products that can help to keep it balanced, healthy, and calm.

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer
$27.49
With oat and feverfew, the Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily moisturizer delivers much-needed hydration and soothing ingredients for dry, sensitive skin. Plus, it has SPF 15.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser
$25.00
When you’re cleansing irritated skin, the last thing you want to do is add more bothersome ingredients. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser is specially formulated not to strip skin of its natural moisture while still offering a deep clean.

Dermalogica UltraCalming Serum
$66.00
Dermalogica’s hydrating UltraCalming Serum concentrate is free of fragrances or dyes, which are both known irritants for sensitive skin.

If you notice a few pesky pimples around your chin and along your jawline, you’re likely dealing with hormonal acne. Some forms of birth control can help curb these monthly breakouts and you can also swap some acne-fighting products into your skin care routine to help remedy the situation.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
$13.00
Glycolic acid helps to exfoliate skin, which removes the buildup of dirt and dead skin cells that hormonal acne can feed on to multiply. The Ordinary’s 7% toner delivers an effective amount at a decent price point.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel
$18.99
When you feel your period coming on, consider using a medicated cleanser to help ward off any hormonal acne that may arise. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel cleanser has 2% salicylic acid and targets extra-oily areas for deep cleaning.

Urban Skin RX Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask and Scrub
$19.99
What better time to treat yourself to a mask than when you’re on your period? The Urban Skin Rx Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox mask and scrub helps to absorb oil and refine your skin’s texture.

It’s a great time to be in the market for anti-aging products (if there is ever such a time for that, anyway!). There are many effective options at great price points, so you can experiment with what works best for your skin.

The Ordinary Buffet
$30.90
Just as its name suggests, The Ordinary’s Buffet delivers an assortment of anti-aging benefits for your skin. From fine lines and wrinkles to discoloration and texture, this serum treats it all.

Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield
$71.00
Another product that tackles several signs of aging at once, Murad’s Invisiblur Perfecting Shield creates a matte canvas for makeup application and prevents sun damage while also effectively minimizing your skin’s imperfections.

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
$20.99
Hydration is the key to younger-looking skin and the CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is a must for overnight skin repair. In addition to keeping your skin moisturized, it also helps to even out tone and texture.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension
$11.10
Azelaic acid is a relative newcomer to the anti-aging ingredient arsenal and it’s a pretty amazing one! It helps reduce fine lines, textures, redness, and discoloration, without the well-known irritation that comes along with high-strength retinol.