13 Best SkinCeuticals Products Your Skin Will Thank You For

It's a go-to for countless dermatologists, including board-certified Massachusetts-based dermatologist Papri Sarkar, MD. Word to the wise: "It smells like hot dogs, but it works," Dr. Sarkar noted.

Editor Tip: Vitamin C and broad-spectrum SPF are a daytime dream team for offsetting UV-related skin damage. "Vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid specifically, have been shown to have UV protective effect," explains Dr. Kim. "If used in combination with SPF, it can further boost the SPF's ability to protect the skin from UV damage," he adds.

Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, vitamin E, ferulic acid | Who It's For: Everybody | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Eye Cream: SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye

Why It's Worth It: SkinCeuticals' A.G.E. Advanced Eye blew our editors away with its fine line-reducing effects—hence its well-deserved 2023 Allure Best of Beauty Award seal. Sure, an eye cream with collagen isn't groundbreaking, but what makes this pick so effective is its ability to encourage skin cell reproduction, diminishing puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles over time. The silky cream is also infused with caffeine to brighten undereyes and a proprietary blend of optical diffusers to boost radiance instantly.

Dr. Kim, who is a fan of this eye cream, previously explained that the formula "is packed with a lot of great ingredients such as Matrixyl 3000 (a blend of two different peptides, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7) and proxylane to help skin hold onto moisture, and caffeine to depuff the eyes." Commerce editor Sarah Han says this cream feels luxurious on the skin but absorbs surprisingly quickly—a winning duo in her book.

Editor Tip: This eye cream works well under makeup, so feel free to whip out your favorite concealer after applying it.

Key Ingredients: Proxylane, peptides, glycyrrhetinic acid, caffeine, optical diffusers | Who It's For: People with dark circles, mature skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Moisturizer: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

Why It's Worth It: The Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is so good that we honored it with our most prestigious award, the Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award, back in 2016. This ultra-rich face cream has won over dermatologists and editors alike, thanks to its intensive moisturizing powers derived from 2% ceramides (pure ceramides 1 and 3), 4% cholesterol, and 2% fatty acids. Why is this ratio so important? "It infuses skin-identical fatty acids into the barrier in the exact proportion that naturally exists in our barrier," Mona Gohara, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine, explains.

Editor Tip: As cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson previously explained, these ingredients also allow the moisturizer to "mimic normal, young skin as accurately as possible," making this a great pick for those targeting fine lines and wrinkles.

Key Ingredients: Ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids | Who It's For: People with fine lines, dry skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Neck Cream: SkinCeuticals TriPeptide-R Neck Repair

Why It's Worth It: It's important to give the delicate skin on your neck just as much love as its upstairs neighbor (your face). We love the SkinCeuticals TriPeptide-R Neck Repair, a retinol cream formulated with 0.2% pure retinol, for its ability to target crepiness, wrinkles, and discoloration. As its name suggests, this neck treatment is also infused with a 2.5% tripeptide complex and 5% glaucine complex (derived from the yellow-horned poppy plant) to increase skin elasticity and firmness.

Editor Tip: Sure, this product is meant for your neck, but SkinCeuticals also recommends applying it to your décolleté and jawline and using an upward motion to massage this intensive treatment onto your skin.

Key Ingredients: Retinol, tripeptide | Who It's For: People with delicate skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Hydrating Serum: SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier

Why It's Worth It: No matter your skin concerns or skin type, hyaluronic acid serums are essential in any skin-care routine by boosting daily moisture levels (by 30%, according to the brand) and strengthening your skin barrier. How? Hyaluronic acid holds 1,000 times its weight in water—and despite this impressive stat, it won't make your skin feel greasy. Along with its namesake ingredient, the Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier contains licorice root to brighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

Editor Tip: This HA serum gets two thumbs up from commerce writer Jennifer Hussein, who has sensitive skin. "I have easily irritable skin and pesky seasonal flaking, so a clinical-grade hydrator like the H.A. Intensifier is essential for my routine," says Hussein. "Even during the driest months of the year, this serum protects my skin against the elements (as in, New York City's pollution-filled air) and brings back its bouncy, baby-soft texture."

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, licorice root extract | Who It's For: Everyone | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Nighttime Serum: SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E

Why It's Worth It: SkinCeuticals's Resveratrol B E is another powerful serum that addresses signs of aging, thanks to resveratrol, an antioxidant that protects and defends your skin against free radicals. This lightweight nighttime serum is also infused with anti-inflammatory and moisturizing vitamin E for a softer, smoother, and less puffy complexion, and baicalin (that's the "B"), a potent antioxidant derived from the Baikal skullcap plant. One Allure tester previously noted that the product "goes on cool and wet and absorbs in seconds."

Editor Tip: Where exactly does this product fit into your regimen? Use Resveratrol B E after cleansing and toning. The brand says you can pair with retinol formulas so long as you apply Resveratrol B E before.

Key Ingredients: Resveratrol, vitamin E | Who It's For: Mature skin, people with puffiness | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best for Hyperpigmentation: SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

Why It's Worth It: SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum is a potent dark-spot-targeting elixir featuring tranexamic acid, a gentle exfoliating acid that addresses hyperpigmentation without irritating skin. Unlike many similar acids, like lactic and glycolic, tranexamic acid is safe for all skin types and can be used during pregnancy. Also in the mix are kojic acid and niacinamide, two mild ingredients that brighten skin and even tone.

Editor Tip: Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Jill Weinstein, MD, uses the SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum to help prevent redness and hyperpigmentation caused by UV exposure—particularly in the summertime.

Key Ingredients: Tranexamic acid, niacinamide, kojic acid | Who It's For: People with hyperpigmentation, redness, or UV damage | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Sunscreen: SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30

Why It's Worth It: The editor-approved Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 is the full, sun-protection package. Not only does it provide broad-spectrum UV protection in a lightweight, clear-drying formula, but it also has a workhorse trio of brightening ingredients (1% tranexamic acid, 2% niacinamide, and 0.3% phenylethyl resorcinol) to minimize discoloration and leave a radiant finish.

Editor Tip: "This was one of my favorite sunscreen launches of 2021 and it still stacks up, which is saying a lot because I test a lot of chemical sunscreens in particular," says Han. "After the formula melts into my skin, my complexion looks fresh but not dewy—which is great for people who accumulate shine throughout the day (me included)—and I really do see a bit of a brightening boost post-application," Han adds. While she often spots ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin in sunscreen formulations, Han is impressed this serum-like formula is spiked with tranexamic acid, which slows melanin synthesis and results in clearer, more radiant skin with daily use.

Key Ingredients: Tranexamic acid, niacinamide, phenylethyl resorcinol | Who It's For: People with dull skin, combination skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Cleanser: SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser

Why It's Worth It: Hit the eject button on congested pores with the exfoliating SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser and brace yourself for a future of fewer breakouts. The not-so-secret sauce is the 12% concentration of lipo hydroxy acid, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid—as well as glycerin and sorbitol, two humectants that draw moisture to skin—that provides thorough, even exfoliation without stripping the skin. This gel formula is gentle enough for mature, aging skin, too.

Editor Tip: This cleanser can easily remove stubborn waterproof makeup, but if you need a gentler formula for your eyes, we suggest using the SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser, which features glycerin and cucumber extract.

Key Ingredients: Lipo-hydroxy acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, glycerin, sorbitol | Who It's For: People with oily skin, acne-prone skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Antioxidant Serum: SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel

Why It's Worth It: In case you haven't noticed, SkinCeuticals has mastered antioxidant-laced serums, and the Phloretin CF Gel is a prime example. This two-time Best of Beauty Award winner deserves applause for its effective blend of 10% stabilized vitamin C and ferulic acid (similar to C E Ferulic) that brightens and protects skin from free radicals. Also notable? This lightweight gel serum is spiked with phloretin, another antioxidant known for its dark-spot-reducing properties.

Editor Tip: New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Marnie Nussbaum, MD, is a fan of this A.M. serum, especially because it's oil-free and suitable for her blemish-prone skin. She uses it daily after cleansing.

Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, ferulic acid, phloretin | Who It's For: People with dark spots, acne-prone skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best for Oily Skin: SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF

Why It's Worth It: Allure editors will vouch that the SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF serum is one of the best products for oily and acne-prone skin. Like many formulas in the brand's roster, this antioxidant serum contains vitamin C and ferulic acid to provide brightening, texture-refining, and tone-evening properties. But this oil-balancing elixir also includes a lesser-known antioxidant called silymarin (which is extracted from herb milk thistle) to prevent oil oxidation that leads to signs of aging forming, as Alabama-based board-certified dermatologist Corey L. Hartman, MD, previously explained.

Former digital editor, Devon Abelman, noted that the Silymarin CF worked wonders on her oily skin. "The greasy pools that usually form along my T-zone by the afternoon have ceased to make their daily appearance," Abelman stated. "It has also helped my cystic breakouts heal faster and reduced their redness." Despite the high percentages of actives, the formula doesn't sting, either.

Editor Tip: You can also use this product on the tops of your hands. Just be sure to make sure to layer a broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen on top.

Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, ferulic acid, silymarin, salicylic acid | Who It's For: People with uneven texture, oily skin, acne-prone skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best Rich Cream for Dry Skin: SkinCeuticals Emollience

Why It's Worth It: The SkinCeuticals Emollience is the cashmere sweater of moisturizers. This custardy formula is infused with luxurious conditioners like antioxidant-rich algae extract and rosehip, grapeseed, macadamia nut, and rosemary oils. The skin-cushioning cream has an aromatherapeutic touch à la lavender and peppermint oils (no artificial fragrances present), too.

Editor Tip: Though SkinCeuticals says this cream is suitable for sensitive skin types, people with easily irritable skin should always exercise caution when using products formulated with essential oils.

Key Ingredients: Algae extract, rosehip oil, grapeseed oil, macadamia nut oil, rosemary oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil | Who It's For: People with dry skin, people in cold climates | Fragrance-Free: Yes

Best for Redness: SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel

Why It's Worth It: SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel is a soothing, moisturizing gel that hydrates skin and alleviates redness and sensitivity. Powered by hyaluronic acid, cucumber, thyme, and other botanical ingredients, this gel-serum replenishes moisture levels. It improves the appearance of visual redness, while antioxidant-rich mulberry extract minimizes the appearance of discoloration to boost a brighter and fresher-looking complexion.

Editor Tip: This serum contains fragrance, so sensitive skin types should proceed with caution.

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, cucumber extract, thyme extract, mulberry extract | Who It's For: People with dry skin, dark spots | Fragrance-Free: No

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