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GOT GLOW?

6 Best Lactic Acid Serums for Gentle Exfoliation and Lasting Glow

Brighten, smooth, and hydrate in one step.
C YA DULLNESS

7 Best Vitamin C Serums for Sensitive Skin That Deliver Glow, Not Irritation

Gentle derivatives for serious brightness.
TAKE AN ALT ROUTE

8 Best Retinol Alternatives for Fine Lines, Acne, and Dark Spots

Smoother, brighter skin—minus the irritation.
EASY DOES IT

7 Best Mandelic Acid Serums for Brighter, Clearer Skin Without Any Sting

Smoother texture, more even tone—courtesy of the gentlest AHA yet.
PEP RALLY

I Tested Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Peptide Serum on My Reactive Skin and Here’s What Happened

It’s supposed to smooth and firm, but I had one question: Would my skin cooperate?
RADICAL RADIANCE

8 Best Niacinamide Serums for Brighter, More Even Skin

Dark spots, redness, random patches—these handle them all.
FACTOR THESE IN

8 Best Growth-Factor Serums That Dermatologists Recommend for Firmer Skin

These high-tech ingredients can do a lot to boost collagen and elastin.
VITAMIN A-GAME

11 Best Retinol Serums for Acne, Aging, and Everything In Between

This dermatologist-deemed “rockstar ingredient” speeds up cell turnover, fades discoloration, smooths fine lines, and more.
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

6 Best Kojic Acid Serums That Brighten With Little to No Irritation

They're a more gentle alternative to vitamin C.
C'S THE DAY

6 Best Drugstore Vitamin C Serums for Brighter, Even-Toned Skin

Powerful antioxidant serums designed to fade dark spots and enhance glow without breaking the bank.
GIVE ME AN A

10 Best Retinal Serums and Creams to Level Up Your Retinoid Routine

Compared to retinol, it's more potent, just as smoothing, and surprisingly gentle.
TRIPLE THREAT

Lancôme’s Rénergie Serum Is the Multitasker My Mature Skin Has Been Missing

Get three targeted serums for fine lines, dullness, and dark spots in one bottle.
STAND FIRM

8 Best Alastin Products That Derms Swear By

If your goal is firm, bright, and bouncy skin, this is the lineup to know.
FRENCH CONNECTION

6 Best La Roche-Posay Products for Sensitive Skin—and Everyone Else, Too

Gentle, affordable, and award-winning formulas.
DOWN TO EARTH

8 Best Origins Products That Stand the Test of Time

The brand has a fix for every skin situation.
ROTH AND ROLL

6 Best Peter Thomas Roth Products That Are Like a Facial in a Bottle

Undereye tighteners, tingling-cool face mists, and more.
SOMEONE'S GOTTA DO IT

The Best SkinCeuticals Products, According to a 46-Year-Old Beauty Editor

You might know C E Ferulic, but don't skip these other powerful formulas.
IT'S PERSONAL

The Best Custom Skin-Care Brands Deliver Formulas Tailored to You

They care about your skin goals as much as you do.
STICK THE LANDING

10 Best Serum Sticks for Swipe-and-Go Skin Care

All of the glowiness, none of the spillage.