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Best Skincare Products November 2018

The Skincare Launches Beauty Editors Are Thankful For This Month

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It doesn't take Axl Rose belting a nine-minute, 16-second ballad to understand that November can be a cold, merciless month. The falling temperatures! The uptick in breakups! The potentially (but most definitely) life-altering election!

Still, there is a lot to be thankful for these next 30 days — like government-mandated holidays that give you a few days off from work, and the surge of new skincare launches that make coping with the stress a little bit easier. But because we have zero jurisdiction over your PTO schedule, we've asked editors to help with the latter by sharing their favourite face creams, cleansers, and more to try right now.

Ready for our picks? Cue up the Guns N' Roses and rock on.

Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Centella Cica Cream

"If you're in need of a moisturiser that would make even sand feel hydrated, Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Centella Cica Cream ($43) should do the trick. It's made for sensitive skin, which everyone thinks they have, right? It repairs your skin barrier and includes everything necessary to do so: D-panthenol helps dry skin retain water, and madecassoside is critical in soothing the skin. If you have any plans to ski or live anywhere that requires a heavy coat, this will be your secret weapon." — Kirbie Johnson, host and senior beauty reporter

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Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Centella Cica Cream
$43
from kiehls.com
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Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Gentle Cleanser

"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

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Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Gentle Cleanser
$38
from sephora.com
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Bliss Eye Foil Patches Facial Treatments

"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

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Bliss Eye Foil Patches Facial Treatments
$4
from target.com
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SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3

"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

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SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3
$62
from dermstore.com
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Clean & Clear Lemon Cleansing Wipes

"I was concerned that the lemon scent of these Clean & Clear Lemon Cleansing Wipes ($6) might irritate my skin, but I was pleasantly surprised that my complexion never broke out and my makeup came off easily. The makeup-removing power is so strong, in fact, it took off a full face of Halloween makeup effortlessly. The wipes also contains vitamin C and are oil-free." — SS

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Clean & Clear Lemon Cleansing Wipes
$6
from cleanandclear.com
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Augustinus Bader The Cream

"Following another birthday and feeling the temperatures drop means its time to switch it up to the more intense moisturiser for my face. After reading about Augustinus Bader The Cream ($265), and admittedly being a sucker for products created based on real scientific research focussed on regenerative stem cells, I knew I had to try the lotion that Diane Kruger is using. Within the first week, I noticed a difference. I only use it at night because it's richer than I'd like for the day, but I wake up noticing a difference and look forward to more long-term effects in reversing the signs of ageing and helping rebuild and protect my skin." — Lisa Sugar, founder and editor-in-chief

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Augustinus Bader The Cream
$265
from violetgrey.com
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Macy's Beauty Collection Keep It Cool Skincare Fridge

"It was the wave of fridge selfies sweeping Instagram that made me want to own one of my own. I chose the Macy's Beauty Collection Keep It Cool Skincare Fridge ($150) because not only is it practical, prolonging the shelf life of some of my skin-care favourites, but the clear door and sticker pack it comes with also makes it 'grammable. I've divvied mine up into three sections that keep my serums, sunscreens, and face masks organised; and I love the cooling effect they have after just 20 minutes inside." — Jesa Calaor, assistant beauty editor

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Macy's Beauty Collection Keep It Cool Skincare Fridge
$150
from macys.com
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Pure Lagoon Blemish Prevention Serum

"When the Pure Lagoon Blemish Prevention Serum ($54) landed on my desk, I slathered it on my face as soon as possible. The serum is made with blue spirulina to reduce inflammation and prebiotics to defend against acne-causing bacteria. Hormones make my dry skin unpredictable and prone to breakouts ,but using this serum has kept my blemishes at bay without stripping my skin." — Tori Crowther, assistant editor, UK

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Pure Lagoon Blemish Prevention Serum
$54
from tropicskincare.com
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Lancôme Absolue Regenerating Brightening Rich Cream

"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

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Lancôme Absolue Regenerating Brightening Rich Cream
$208
from lancome.com.sg
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PCA Skin C&E Advanced

"One of my biggest skin concerns is dullness. That's why I have an exfoliating schedule, and have always integrated a vitamin C serum into my skin routine. The PCA Skin C&E Advanced ($115) blasts my skin with a potent blend of brightening ingredients (vitamin C and hexylresorcinol), while having a creamy, yet nongreasy, texture. My skin is left looking more even in tone after just one use, and smooth enough to lay makeup on top of." — JC

PCA Skin C&E Advanced
$115
from dermstore.com
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Kate Somerville + Retinol Vita C Power Serum

"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

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Kate Somerville + Retinol Vita C Power Serum
$98
from sephora.com
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Bioré Blue Agave & Bicarbonate Of Soda Detox Mask

"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

Jergens Brilliance Flawless Effects Hand and Body Lotion

"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

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Nip + Fab Dragon's Blood Fix Jelly Mask

"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

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Nip + Fab Dragon's Blood Fix Jelly Mask
$15
from nipandfab.com
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EltaMD UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44

"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

Image Source: dermstore.com
UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44
$32
from dermstore.com
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