When my skin's feeling especially parched, moisturizer doesn't always do the trick, but oils can feel overly heavy (I know, I'm like the Goldilocks of beauty products). During the moments I find myself in skin care limbo, I reach for CeraVe's Renewing Gel Oil. It dispenses with the consistency of a gel or serum, but upon contact with my skin, melts into a lightweight, but supernourishing oil. If I apply it before bed, I'm still be able to feel its benefits the next morning. What's more, it performs every bit as well as pricier gel-to-oil products, making it "just right" for my picky skin. — Mary Squillace
As if having sensitive skin weren't enough, I'm also #blessed with clinically dry eyes, which means anything that gets into my eyes burns — a lot. That's why I was super-impressed with these gentle and natural eye makeup remover pads. They don't irritate my eyes at all, no matter how long I keep them pressed against my lids. Just as importantly, they take off all of my eye makeup, including stubborn mascara — no rinsing or double-washing required. — Jill Provost
This multipurpose mask is perfect if you suffer from occasional breakouts. When I feel a flare up coming on, I apply the clay mask to my bare face and relax for 10 to 15 minutes to let it work its magic. The heavenly ripe apple scent is a plus. When you wash it off, the clay begins to foam, and you'll notice a slight grain that helps exfoliate as you go. The result is toned, glowy skin. And those pimples that were starting to form? They've gone buh-bye. — Hannah Savin
With toner, I often feel like I'm just going through the motions, to the point where, to be honest, I usually skip this step. While I can see or feel results with cleansers, or moisturizers, I rarely notice any tangible benefits with toner. This isn't the case with Pixi's Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner, which contains glycolic acid. After use, my skin feels smoother and looks brighter. Plus, since it's formulated without alcohol, it never leaves my face feeling dry or stripped. It's enough to merit me making room for toner in my daily skin care routine. — Mary Squillace
St. Ives Exfoliate & Nourish Apricot Oil Scrub, $6.89
If physical exfoliators leave your skin feeling tight and dry, this oil-based scrub from St. Ives might just be your new go-to. It's got the same walnut shell powder as the OG St. Ives Apricot Scrub, but with apricot kernel oil and grapeseed oil to nourish and soften skin, so your complexion looks supple and bright. Just rub a small amount between your palms to emulsify it, then gently massage it into your skin and rinse. Your skin will be left so soft, you might not even need to apply moisturizer. — Jill Provost
