Clear, concise, and packed full of tips on the best beauty products and routines, Cosmopolitan Best Skincare Ever! Offers the latest science-based tips on dealing with everything from acne to wrinkles. We point you to the best essentials, from cleansers to moisturizers and sunscreens—with many options that won’t break the bank. Beauty devotees, we’ve got you covered, too, with the lowdown on whether all those products, in-office procedures, and at-home gadgets you've been lusting after are worth the cash. There's also loads of information to help all women work with their natural skin tone, as well as how to make your neck, hands, and even “down-there” look its best. Cosmopolitan Best Skincare Ever! Will help every reader find what works for them and give them the ultimate beauty weapon: confidence in their own skin.
Letter From the Editors
THE ESSENTIALS • YOUR NEW BASIC SKINCARE ROUTINE AWAITS.
Face Facts • Let’s first figure out your type, shall we?
Your Ultimate Skincare Routine • Because order is everything, friends.
The Exact Order to Apply Skincare
Skin Cycling
Cleansers • Whether your skin is dry and flaky or oily and acne-prone, find the best one for you.
Moisturizers • All hail this VVIP.
The Top Moisturizer for Every Skin Type
Sunscreen • No excuses, just lots of effectively awesome SPFs you’ll be wearing from now on.
Why Everyone Needs Sunscreen
Acne Care • This super-easy routine will work miracles.
Next Gen Acne Treatments
13 More Acne Hacks (You’re Welcome)
The Best Pimple Patches for Every Kind of Breakout
Soothing Solutions for Sensitive Skin • Goodbye, redness and itchiness, you will not be missed.
Dealing With Discoloration • Hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sun spots require special care.
The Three Most Common Kinds, Explained • Because you can’t treat discoloration until you know what type you have.
Your DIY Game Plan
NEXT-LEVEL ROUTINES • PRESENTING THE 48 PRODUCTS AND TREATMENTS YOU’RE ABOUT TO BE OBSESSED WITH.
Retinol • Derms call this ingredient the GOAT for good reason.
How to Maximize Your Results • Here’s what you need to know when selecting a retinol cream.
Best Retinol for Every Skin Type
5 Genius Tricks for Thriving During Your First 5 Weeks on Retinol
Face Serums • The part where we demystify the buzziest product of the decade (so far).
Acids • Navigating the good, the bad, and the confusing.
Three Main Types of Exfoliating Acids
The Best to Use at Home
Pore Minimizers • Welcome to this new frontier of skincare.
Eye Creams • Should you really? Absolutely. Here’s why.
Most Effective Eye Creams • These hydrating, brightening formulas are loaded with gold-standard ingredients.
Toners • They’re truly the liquid treat your face deserves.
The Best Toner for Every Skin Type
LED Face Masks • Also known as: beauty tech at its finest.
True or False • To separate the sales pitch from the reality, derms weigh in.
LED Masks You’ll Love
Illuminating Colors • Most at-home LED models come with a mix of different lights, each with a different benefit.
Derma planing • This is what they mean by “glass skin.”
Hi, DIY Routine • Ten minutes, three steps, twice a month—that’s it.
Jade Rollers • Your face called and she really wants a massage.
How to Roller • It’s kinda like foam-rolling your face, although it definitely isn’t as painful as working through tight muscles on your body. In fact, if it hurts, you’re definitely doing it wrong. After prepping your skin with moisturizer, follow Chiu’s...
