However, the Rosen Skincare Bright Citrus Serum, $18, can also brighten and tighten like a boss, and it's specifically designed to reduce the appearance of scarring. Plus, the light, refreshing citrus scent wakes up your senses better than a glass of orange juice!
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When the cold winter air comes knocking, investing in a thick and peptide-rich moisturizer is a good idea. The Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream, $68, fits that bill nicely, what with its pH-balanced formula that enriches your complexion with skin-boosting proteins.
...But your go-to product happens to cost an arm and a leg. The Olay Regenerist Whip, $28.99, is a great alternative, as it also utilizes an advanced Amino-Peptide Complex II, in order to keep the skin supple and firm. And bonus: It doubles as a makeup primer!
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Facial oils are yet another winter staple, as they work overtime to your skin's hydration levels in tip-shop shape. Thankfully, the Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil , $72, keeps the concept of maximum hydration in mind, as it utilizes a blend of antioxidant-rich oils to keep your skin glowing and moisturized all season long.
However... if you're on the hunt for an effective facial oil product that boasts a better price tag, trust that the Gold Mountain Organic Rosehip Oil and Gold Dust Elixir , $14.99, won't leave you disappointed: It uses organic rosehip oil and gold dust to keep the skin (and hair!) looking healthy and luminous.
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Jelly cleansers can be a godsend to those dealing with extremely sensitive skin, as they remove makeup (and excess oil), without causing unwanted irritation. Plus, it's cloud-like texture can also be calming to inflamed skin, especially when chilled in the fridge for a good hour or two. The Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, $32 — long one of our favorite cleansers — is definitely a prime example of this.
For a similarly gentle, makeup-busting experience, we're big fans of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel & Oil-Free Makeup Remover with Hyaluronic Acid, $10.99. Like the Drunk Elephant option, it's refreshing and hydrating and it foams up nicely too.
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Vitamin C also gives your eyes a lift, especially when it comes to correcting dark circles... which is precisely the reason the lightweight-yet-hydrating Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream, $64, is so popular.
The Paula's Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream, $14, on the other hand, pumps up your peepers for more than half the price. This Paula's Choice product also has a lot going for it, as it blends brightening vitamin C with retinol and five ceramides, making it quite the eye cream multitasker you won't want to miss.
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