Key ingredients: retinol (0.3%), glycerin, panthenol | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: people who want to address (or prevent) signs of aging
Best for Hyperpigmentation: Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Serum
Why it’s worth it: Treat post-acne hyperpigmentation with the clarity-boosting, tone-evening, Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Serum. Every drop contains Activated C (a proprietary, specialized derivative of Vitamin C), proxylane, and salicylic acid to exfoliate and brighten gently. You can use it as a spot treatment for particularly pesky post-pimple points or all over your face for more generalized treatment.
Key ingredients: activated C, proxylane, salicylic acid | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: people dealing with acne fallout
Best Eye Cream: Avocado Eye Cream
Why it’s worth it: Avocado can do a lot more than sit atop your sourdough and hike up the brunch bill. Exhibit A? Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream, which uses (you guessed it) avocado oil to soften delicate undereye skin, depuff, and brighten. Beta-carotene delivers antioxidants while shea butter steps in to hydrate. Once you scoop up a dollop of the cream with your ring finger, massage it with your thumb to break down the formula before gently tapping around the eye to apply.
Key ingredients: avocado oil, beta-carotene, shea butter | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: people with undereye puffiness
Best Cleanser: Ultra Facial Cleanser
Why it’s worth it: Few cleansers are as reliable as Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser, a go-to in our routine since it won its inaugural Best of Beauty Award in 2011. This pH-balancing formula swiftly and gently removes dirt and oil with a juicy blend of squalane, avocado oil, and glycerin, leaving your skin clean without feeling stripped or tight.
Key ingredients: squalane, avocado oil, glycerin | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: everyone
Best Body Care: Creme de Corps Refillable Body Lotion
Why it’s worth it: Now that you’ve figured out what to put on your face, let’s journey past your decolletage and to the rest of your body. The Creme de Corps Refillable Body Lotion is a lovely place to start, with its many hydrators and softeners. It’s super rich but never greasy and tackles dryness like a dream. Shout out to cocoa butter and squalane for supercharging this beloved formula.
