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TotalBeauty Awards 2016: Best Face Products

Whether you're concerned with dark spots, wrinkles or enlarged pores, these award-winning products tackle every skin concern with face-changing results
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Best Face Oil
Editors' Pick Winner: Clinique Smart Treatment Oil
Why: This is the ultimate face oil for people who hate face oil. It sinks in immediately without any greasy residue yet moisturizes skin just as well as heavier formulas. It contains antioxidants for free-radical protection, and you only need a couple drops for hydration that lasts all day.

Honorable Mention: Pixi Rose Oil Blend

Readers' Choice Winner: Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
Why: "This superlightweight oil hydrates, heals and protects while feeling weightless (and non-greasy) on the skin. You can also use it in your hair to make your hair smooth, silky and frizz-free."

Honorable Mention: Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Omega 3-6-9 Replenishing Oil

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Best Face Sunscreen SPF 30+
Editors' Pick Winner: Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35
Why: This sunscreen is pure magic. It contains a potent SPF 35 yet the formula is silky and lightweight with a matte finish. It instantly blurs pores, making skin look flawless, and primes skin for makeup. Even the biggest SPF critics will fall in love.

Honorable Mention: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin SPF 60 Dry Touch Sunscreen

Readers' Choice Winner: Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer With Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Why: "I love this moisturizer because it's lightweight, non-greasy and doesn't sting my sensitive skin like so many others do. It also gives great SPF protection and moisturizes my skin at the same time -- which is perfect for a day in the sun."

Honorable Mention: Kiss My Face Face Factor SPF 30 For Face & Neck

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Best Makeup Remover
Editors' Pick Winner: Simple Micellar Cleansing Water
Why: This bargain buy can do so much. It easily removes makeup and cleans skin without leaving behind any residue. And it can be used as a toner for gentle skin balancing.

Honorable Mention: Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water

Readers' Choice Winner: Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Why: "It removes even the most stubborn, waterproof makeup in the most gentle, refreshing way. It doesn't make sensitive skin break out, or cause any eye irritation. I love it to take off the last of all-day cheek and lip stains."

Honorable Mention: Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips

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Best Mask
Editors' Pick Winner: GlamGlow FlashMud Brightening Treatment
Why: Use this mask-and-scrub-in-one to slough away dry, dull skin and brighten in a matter of minutes. Immediately after rinsing, skin looks seriously glowy thanks to ingredients like white quartz microspheres. And with regular use, the benefits accumulate.

Honorable Mention: Sonia Kashuk Skin Detox Purifying Black Mask

Readers' Choice Winner: Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
Why: "This is my go-to mask for cleaning out the gunk in my enlarged pores. The product lasts forever and does wonders for oil and acne-prone skin. It always leaves my face feeling fresh and looking perfect after use."

Honorable Mention: The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Face Mask

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Best Moisturizer
Editors' Pick Winner: Eve Lom Brightening Cream
Why: This silky, meringue-like cream contains skin-brightening ingredients as well as antioxidants to keep new pigmentation at bay. Thanks to rose otto oil, it smells delightfully floral and maintains balanced skin moisture levels all day or night.

Honorable Mention: Skinfix Nourishing Cream

Readers' Choice Winner: Philosophy Hope in a Jar Original Formula Moisturizer for All Skin Types
Why: "This moisturizer doesn't clog pores or add greasiness to oil-prone skin, but it does prevent skin from getting overly dry and flaky. It also really helps to reduce redness and leaves skin a silky-smooth texture."

Honorable Mention: Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Sensitive

Finding the best facial cleanser, serum, moisturizer, sunscreen and more can prove quite challenging, because there are constantly hundreds of new skincare products -- each promising to deliver amazing results -- to choose from. How do we know? We pretty much tested every single new face product that hit the market in the past six months.

And while some did little more than add a layer of product to our skin, others revitalized every single pore, providing the best brightening, lifting, and anti-aging results out of the oh-so-many formulas we sampled. The most impressive are the winners of the 2015 Beauty Awards -- and they're the face products worthy of earning a spot in your skincare arsenal. Click through to discover the best face products.

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