The Skincare Launches Beauty Editors Are Thankful For This Month

"If I had a dollar for every time I had to throw out a new face wash, I'd have approximately . . . five dollars. (Come on, I try to be environmentally friendly here.) Still, I don't like most formulas I've tried, so when I found the Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Gentle Cleanser ($38) — which just got a packageing reboot but still contains the same gentle olive fruit and olive leaf extracts as the OG — I wondered where it's been all my life. After washing up at night, I leave the bathroom with squeaky clean, but not at all tight, skin that somehow also feels hydrated. I have one word: finally." — Kelsey Castañon, senior beauty editor

"As someone with hereditary dark circles and a great amount of morning puffiness that is made worse by seasonal allergies, I've tried my share of under eye patches. Using these Bliss Eye Foil Patches Facial Treatments ($4), however, was an entirely new experience. They aren't overly slimy like other masks I've tried and stay put where I place them. The cruelty-free product has a cooling-gel side that takes down the swelling, while the other side features a cute star-shaped holographic pattern that's perfect for selfies." — Sarah Siegel, assistant beauty editor

"Admittedly, I stock enough SkinCeuticals products to impress a Hoarders producer — that's how much I believe in them. But even I have had to take intermittent breaks with its retinol because the dosage was a little too harsh for my sensitive skin. Luckily, the brand just launched the SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 ($62) — a gentler version of its OG 1.0 and .5 percent formulas, which have already become the vitamin A workhorse in my entire routine." — KC

"Have you ever tried a product and felt so fancy, so unlike yourself, that you couldn't wait to use it again, and again, and again? That's what happened for me with the Lancôme Absolue Regenerating Brightening Rich Cream ($208) — the moment I slathered it on, I felt instantly transported to the Rose Garden of Provins (whether that has to do with the the soft, buttery texture or its delicate rose scent, I can't know for sure)." — KC

"The one-two punch of retinol and vitamin C are the reason I've been getting nonstop compliments on my skin. I've had two makeup artists in the past two days ask me what treatments I was getting because my skin was soft, appeared to have zero texture, and was completely clear. I attribute it to the Kate Somerville + Retinol Vita C Power Serum ($98). It contains the purest form of vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid, plus retinol to help brighten, tighten, and frighten. Yes, your skin will be frighteningly taut and clear after using this regularly. Get ready for fetus skin." — KJ

"My approach to face masks is disappointing, to say the least, but bears saying: ain't nobody got time for that. I'm always on the go, so finding 20 to 30 minutes to sit and wait for the treatment to dry is a pipe dream, until I tried the Bioré Blue Agave & Bicarbonate Of Soda Detox Mask ($8). Not only do you only have to leave it on for just three minutes, but it also has a whipped, buttery texture that makes it fun to us — and yeah, nothing else beats the clock quite like it." — KC

"This is the time of year when you might not be showing off your body, but it is the time of the year when moisturising that body is crucial. Winter might technically be two months away, but Fall weather can dry out your skin, too, my friends. I love this new Flawless Effects Moisturiser ($12) from Jergens. Shea butter keeps my skin feeling, well, buttery, and it includes blush pigment to smooth and balance your skin tone. It's kind of like the blur effect on Photoshop, just not as obvious." — KJ

"I wasn't convinced that the latest fad of jelly masks could offer anything new, but the Nip + Fab Dragon's Blood Fix Jelly Mask ($15) really surprised me. I absolutely love how it feels on my skin, and it doesn't dry out or go sticky, it keeps its slippy, jelly-like consistency throughout application. I came back from an October holiday to a huge cold snap, and my skin reacted the only way it knows how: by drying out like a prune. One application of this was enough to return it to feeling soft and plump. It's gentle enough to use a couple of times a week, and doesn't leave my skin red or irritated in any way. Also, for those wondering, the "dragons blood" in question isn't just a Game of Thrones-inspired buzzword. It's actually the blood-red sap of the Sangre de Grado tree, which has been used to treat skin conditions for hundreds of years in its native Brazil and Peru." — Gemma Cartwright, senior editor, UK

"When it comes to sunscreen, the gold standard is EltaMD. Every beauty editor, influencer, and makeup artist thrives off the fact that this brand does the damn thing when it comes to sun protection. They just launched UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 ($32), which is full of hyaluronoic acid to plump and moisturise the skin, plus all the good stuff (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) to protect it. This is one of the only sunscreens that makes my skin feel better after using it, and it keeps my melasma from going off the rails." — KJ