63 Best Skin

By Carolina Dalia Gonzalez and Kiana Murden

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Have you ever looked at someone and wondered what was their secret to healthy, glowing skin? We’ve asked experts to spill the best skin-care products (think: top dermatologists, estheticians to the stars, and even celebrities), and now, we’re posing the same question to our editors. Whether it's diminishing fine lines or combatting persistent acne and calming sensitive skin, we try to handle our skin with care. Our curated regimens are incredibly personal—aiding us to look and feel your best, after all.

Here, 47 editors open up their vanities to detail their holy-grails. From antioxidant-rich serums to viral beauty tools, these are the best skin-care products of 2023, according to the editors of Vogue.

I was on a plane several times a month, and in the interest of not inducing a second hernia I had to pare down the panoply of products ranged on far too many of my bathroom shelves at home. Luckily, my Paris- and London-based dermatologist, Dr. Antoni Calmon, made life very easy for me when he told me that I could get away with a morning application of SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum, a generic sunblock SPF 50 (although I barely set eyes on the sun through most of the spring of 2020), and the cutaneous Differin cream at night before bed. (If I really wanted to spoil myself at home, I might mitigate the tingle with a luxurious moisturizer: La Mer's The Moisturizing Soft Cream is my first choice here, but after one of the jars broke in my luggage, I decided not to travel with it, although I’m sure the clothes it was packed with have never had a silkier softener!)

It's so hard to pick just one holy grail. My skin has transformed in the last year or so after religiously practicing my morning and nighttime regimens (I literally don't skip a day!). Keeping my skin balanced and hydrated is key to glowing, supple skin. I rely on Klur's serum for a daily moisture boost, and Avène's mist for a refresh throughout the day. Often paired with the latter, the Solawave wand is my beauty gadget of choice, as the convenient device pairs four treatments in one: microcurrent, red light therapy, therapeutic warmth, and a facial massage. As for eye creams, I swear by the SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex to quell dark circles and fine lines during precious beauty sleep.

Many Vogue editors swear by the NuFace to lift, firm, and tone. The buzzy tool uses microcurrent technology to sculpt and contour the face in minutes. Essentially exercise for your face, the NuFace is excellent to diminish puffiness or prep for a big day.

When I can't get to Rescue Spa for a facial with Diana, Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream still works magic.

I have been on Accutane for the last four or so months (masks really did a number on me), and while it has helped clear up my skin, I have been suffering from the dreaded dry, cracked lips. Aside from my trusty Aquaphor, my solution for this decidedly unsexy problem has been Laneige's Lip Sleeping Mask. I apply it quite liberally before I go to sleep and wake up the next morning with quenched, soft lips. A good solution indeed!

Recently, I have been loving the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads and have started slowly incorporating them into my nightly skin-care routine. I recommend using them one to two times a week in the beginning and promise that you will wake up in the morning with baby-soft skin. I’m also a huge fan of LED light therapy and was thrilled when I found out that they make a device that allows me to treat my skin in the comfort of my home. I wear this mask every night while watching TV for facial-like results.

Dr. Barbara Sturm's Hyaluronic Serum was a game-changing discovery for me while at her spa on Mount Street in London. I struggled to ensure high moisture levels while balancing combination skin...but this is so light and so dramatically hydrating I was blown away from a few days of using a travel sample. I use morning and night below Sisley's Black Rose moisturizer.

I’m not one to splurge when it comes to my face cleanser. They all do the trick, in my opinion, but I got this Dior face wash as a gift, and it has changed my view on luxury face washes. The Dior foaming cleanser has a very light foam, and after washing my face, it doesn't feel like my skin barrier is stripped dry of any moisture. It also removes all the residual makeup that my makeup remover may have missed, which is an extra plus. The lily scent is also super luxe. $50 is a heftier price tag to add to my already pricy skin-care routine, which already includes the Caudalie Vinoperfect serum, but it is worth it for that glowing skin.

I met Joanna Vargas through Vogue in 2006, before she became a celebrity to celebrities, and I have been devoted ever since. She is known for ‘hands from heaven’ for her facials, and her products are flawless. I’m now committed to her new nighttime serum. It's a retinol serum that smells delicious, is hydrating, stimulates collagen, and tightens (important for me!). Say no more, it ticks all the boxes.

I’ve been a big fan of anything Glossier since day one, but I always feel that their real hidden gem is Futuredew. Both serum and oil, it's moisturizing but not too heavy for my dry skin, unlike other thick oils. Just one pump on my face and there's an instantaneous dewy glow!

Lately, I’ve been taking a less-is-more approach when it comes to my skin-care routine. Instead of a never-ending concoction of harsh exfoliants, I’m leaning into super hydrating moisturizers and antioxidant-packed serums. My new two favorites are Tatcha's Dewy Skin Cream (in the gratitude size) and Sunday Riley's C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum. Those two magical potions work together like peanut butter and jelly in my skin-care regimen, keeping my skin glowing and plump.

I discovered Auteur's new line during a luxurious trip to The Spa at Casa Cipriani, where the incredibly knowledgeable (on another level) facialist, Sam Susca, let me know that it's now her preferred brand after trying everything—and even works well for reactive skin types. Auteur worked with German hospitals and scientists to develop super-concentrated ingredients with intelligent delivery systems, all vetted by European Union Cosmetic standards and unlike the US, they require pre-market safety assessments and much, much more. It feels like the Hermès of skin care for the price and quality, though the products don't have to be used every day (or night, which I prefer) to work, and the Definitive Hyaluron Activator Serum in this Hydrate set seems to already be a star for mirror-finish skin.

This is a new cleanser I recently tried and I have to say I am converted. I have had a hard time finding a cleanser that I feel like is actually changing my skin for the better. A facialist told me, "I can tell" when I admitted that I do not, in fact, exfoliate regularly, this cleanser does the job and is gentle enough to use on a daily basis. Consider your skin clarified!

I recently fell in love with Augustinus Bader products. After a month of using them, my skin has never felt or looked better. The steep price tag is justified by the rich, effective, and luxurious products. The Cream is my absolute favorite. You will not regret it.

Whenever my skin feels a little drab, I use a Joanna Vargas face mask. I never used to be on board with skin-care masks, but these leave my skin feeling so refreshed and hydrated. I love the process of using the Tatcha Rice Polish just as much as I love the results. This powder-to-foam exfoliant sloughs away my uneven texture, and leaves my skin feeling clean and soft. A truly luxurious experience from beginning to end, and I hear Meghan Markle is also a fan!

According to my dermatologist, daily sunscreen is the most essential skin care and the crux of all anti-aging efforts. EltaMD UV Clear is my go-to light, blend-able sunscreen (with necessary zinc!) that doesn't trigger breakouts. I panic when I run out, then buy two more.

I recently started using Sunday Riley's Afterglow Brightening Gel Cream and I’m obsessed. Not only does it leaves my skin looking brighter, but this moisturizer is lightweight (which is perfect for these summer months!!) and has a gorgeous non-greasy satin-like finish.

I’ve been using SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence religiously morning and night, winter and summer for years now. It's a lightweight serum (so much so it feels like water), doesn't clog or irritate my fussy skin, is next to scentless, and works to give me a healthy glow with all the moisture I need in the summer and a trusty layer in the winter. (I always layer moisturizing products in the cold months, as one is never enough.) Although it's got a hefty price tag, a bottle lasts me exactly a year—not something I can say often.

For years, Renée Rouleau's cult-favorite Triple Berry Smoothing Peel has been my go-to treatment, both as part of my regular weekly maintenance regimen and if I need an instant glow before a big event. It's technically an at-home chemical peel, but fear not if you have sensitive skin (and/or rosacea) like me. In just five minutes, its potent yet gentle blend of five fruity AHAs, BHAs, and enzymes leaves my skin smoother and more luminous. No redness or irritation, ever! Bonus for the senses: It looks, feels, and smells like fresh raspberry jam.

I’ve vaguely followed the benefits of vitamin C and retinol, so when I came across Kate Somerville's two-in-one cream, I was intrigued. Apparently, using the two ingredients in tandem can cause irritation, but that hasn't been the case for me—in fact, the moisturizer seems to preempt the drying that can sometimes occur with retinol. An added bonus: Subtracting a step from my routine means one less thing to worry about, means less stress, means better skin—or so I like to think!

I’ve incorporated Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask into my Sunday skin-care routine and I haven't looked back since. It is the perfect product to make you feel refreshed and ready for the week ahead. After using, I can clearly see my pores minimized, leaving my skin refined and smooth.

I love the Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask. I have been really honing in on my skin care because I feel like being stuck inside is the time to really work out problems, and this mask is my luxurious mainstay. I typically keep one in my desk at work and one in my travel bag because I love it so much.

I have to admit, SkinCeutical's Vitamin C E Ferulic serum is worth the hype. I was hesitant, given the price tag, but I’ve noticed such a difference in my skin's texture and brightness. I’ve also recently incorporated Environ's Skin EssentiA antioxidant cream into my routine a few nights a week. I sincerely thought no retinol product would ever work on my sensitive skin, but the low concentration of Vitamin A and C in this product really delivers that extra glow!

I have dry skin, and in the fall-winter, it's even worse—so Glow Recipe's watermelon drops and Tatcha's dewy skin cream have been my two hero skin-care items. Both boost the skin's hydration and give me a luminous glow. I’ll also pat on Drunk Elephant's luxury oil for even more shine—but any face oil would do! As for SPF, I really enjoy the Glowscreen by Supergoop. Can't forget sunscreen!

I like to keep things as simple as possible when it comes to my skin-care routine, and this cleanser fits that bill. I’ve been using it every morning for the past five years or so, and my skin has stayed consistently moisturized and overall clear, give or take the occasional stress breakout, of course.

I can't live without Naturopathica. The line has saved and continues to save my very sensitive and reactive skin. This white tea mask is a staple in my routine for added moisture or to calm any redness or inflammation. It's magic: I put it on at night, go to sleep, wake up, and my face has self-soothed.

The two skin-care lines that are heavy in my rotation are Dr. Barbara Sturm and Epi.logic by Dr. Jeanniton. I religiously use the Daily Dose vitamin C serum from Epi.logic to help with my hyperpigmentation, which I’ve struggled with for over 10 years now. I’ve been using it for about six months and have seen a major improvement in my dark spots and an evening out of my skin tone. My go-to product from Dr. Barbara Sturm is, hands down, the face cream from their Darker Skin Tones line. This moisturizer never feels too heavy or oily and gives my skin just the right amount of hydration it so desperately needs.

I’m not exactly sure what to call this—a toner? a cleanser? a makeup remover? (I’ve used it for all of the above)—but I do know this refreshes my face, brightens my skin, and preps it for moisturizer and sunscreen like nothing else, with no irritation. It's one of the very few items that I use to the last drop, and then re-stock immediately.

Finding the right skin care for my sensitive skin has never been my forté. Lost and overwhelmed in the endless sea of products, a skin-care regime was nonexistent until nearly a year ago when I discovered Pevonia's products. They are now my tried and true beauty hacks that keep my skin both clean and refreshed no matter the day.

My skin-care routine is pretty simple, but once I find a product I love, I really hold onto it and use every last drop. I’m obsessed with Korean skin-care line Femmue— from their cleansers, masks, serums, and moisturizers, they are gentle on my skin and always leave it feeling fresh and glowing. (I’ll admit my mother is a big fan as well, especially of the Ideal Creme Riche and constantly asks for it as a birthday gift).

After long days in the sun, I love treating myself to Dr. Barbara Sturm's calming serum; it's soothing and great for sensitive skin. Also, I got an amazing facial from Skincare by Alina and I’ve been hooked on the exfoliating (for sensitive skin!) Lotion P50 ever since!

This may sound sort of left field, but I would have to say classic Dove bar soap is my all-time hero item. I never break out when I cleanse my face with Dove, and it is gentle enough to not strip my skin of moisture. My mother always recommended Dove soap to me, and it turns out she was right!

I only consistently use two products after washing my face: Biologique Recherche P50 toner and this incredible stuff by SkinCeuticals. Morning and night, winter and summer.

Having such fair skin, I’m always keen on keeping it protected while I’m out in the sun for a long time. As of recent, I was gifted the Supergoop Glowscreen, and I’m sold on it being a staple in my skin-care routine. Not only does it provide a nice glow on my face, but it applies incredibly well and is super buildable. It's usually tough for me to find products that won't irritate my sensitive skin, so I’m thrilled that this SPF has been working wonders for me so far.

If you don't double cleanse or use a balm to remove your makeup: let me convert you. Makeup wipes were irritating my skin and eyes, and the oils left too much of a sticky residue, so I turned to Clinique's Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. It starts off as a silky balm, turns into an oil on your skin, and then washes off like a facial cleanser, taking all the makeup and dirt with it. Bonus points for sustainability (no single-use wipes!) and if you put a little on a Q-tip you can precisely wipe away fall-out or stray mascara marks. And even if you don't wear much makeup, beauty gurus say that washing your face without double cleansing is like showering with your clothes on. Converted yet? Also, if I had a dollar for every time someone has complimented my skin since using Jan Marini's Bioglycolic Face Cleanser...I’d buy another bottle and give it to you. Holy grail glycolic acid-based cleanser that has totally retextured my skin.

I have to be careful what kind of skin-care products I use due to my perioral dermatitis—which means avoiding heavy moisturizers as well as any products with synthetic fragrances. Two of my go-tos? Dr. Barbara Sturm's Face Cream light, which moisturizes without being overbearing, as well as clean beauty brand Oak Essential's gentle restorative mask that's made with honey and avocado oil.

Mila Moursi's sunscreen is my summer go-to. I love the quick dissolving gel texture and I treat this as my full summer skin-care routine.

I love makeup, and low-maintenance is not in my vocabulary. I look for products that address my skin concerns without compromising the longevity of the contour that I spent 15 minutes painting on my face. I always come back to this Youth To The People moisturizer because its lightweight under my foundation and leaves my combination skin feeling silky. Plus, this vegan moisturizer already has hyaluronic acid in it, and takes at least one step out my beauty regimen!

Tower 28's SOS Intensive Redness Relief Serum has quickly become a holy grail product in my skin-care routine. Since using it, my skin is noticeably clearer and softer to the touch—I’m obsessed!

I was recently introduced to the world of cleansing balm—I know, I’m late to the game—and it has become an absolute staple in my nightly routine. This one from Grace & Stella removes all of my makeup so easily and without any harsh scrubbing. After following it up with a cleanser, my face is left feeling super clean and moisturized. I’m proud to say the makeup wipe era has come to a long-overdue end!

Recently, I learned the importance of sunscreen use every day, even when not exposed to the sun. I stumbled across Black Girl Sunscreen, which specifically caters to melanin skin and protects from hyperpigmentation and sun damage. I love how lightweight and gentle it goes on with no residue! Also, perfect under makeup! Now that's Black Girl Magic!

I’ve become dependent on Sunday Riley's CEO vitamin-C rich hydration cream throughout these dreary winter months. I’ve noticed that my skin shines brighter and feels suppler, two adjectives that were never in my winter vocabulary. Pro-tip: apply the cream as a primer to get a natural dewy glow underneath your foundation.

My facialist Raquel at Joanna Czech (where skin miracles happen), instructed me to incorporate this gel into my regime as I have very redness-prone, sensitive skin. It feels great on and the ingredients—which include Green Tea, vitamin C and vitamin E—really help to even out my complexion. I’d consider it one of my best skin-care product discoveries. Thanks Raquel!

My friend Christy turned me on to May Lindstrom's products. I started with "The Clean Dirt," which I really loved, and have since tried a slew of her other products. My current favorite is "The Problem Solver," which similarly to the Dirt, it's a powder that you mix with water to make into a foam that you put on your face like a mask. Yes, it's a little pricey but it truly lasts forever — as a matter of fact when the full-size jar I ordered arrived, my first thought was, "perhaps this jar is too big?" I had a baby in January, so my skin has been going through it but I feel like this is really helping. I’ve been doing it three times a week now and I just always feel so good after!

Growing up, my family used Biafine the same way that the family in My Big Fat Greek Wedding used Windex. Sunburn? Put some Biafine on it. Cuts and bruises? Nothing Biafine can't fix. I was so used to using it as a topical ointment that I never even realized it was a French beauty staple until later in life. Now I use it as a moisturizer during colder months when my face could use an extra layer of protection, but it's also my go-to when I’m having a bad break-out or just feel like my face could use a tune-up.

I’ve declared 2023 as the year of my skin—I’ve made it a goal to invest in my skin-care regimen and the products that I incorporate into it. The one brand I’m obsessing over is Sunday Riley. My beauty counter is currently covered with the entire line, but if I had to choose a couple of favorites, it would be the U.F.O face oil and vitamin C serum. The two have done absolute wonders on my sensitive, acne-prone skin to combat imperfections and blemishes, whilst evening my skin tone and texture. It's only been a few weeks since I started using them, and it already feels like I’m looking at a different person in the mirror each morning.

Ampoules, ampoules, and more ampoules. There's something about those little glass vials. Easy to store, easy to travel with, and their individual single-use guarantees no gunk or bacteria is getting in. I recently discovered this hyaluronic acid set by Irene Forte. I can feel my skin soaking the liquid up. And they have a lovely, slightly oily (in a good way) consistency, which I just love. They’re a splurge, but worth it.

I’ve always taken a less-is-more approach to my beauty regimen. And now I’m beginning to whittle down my routine even further. These days my skin tends to respond best to facial oils. I use one by Lumity to lock in moisture. I like that it contains rich macadamia oil and manuka too.