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Home • ESSENCE Best in Black Beauty Awa

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face

Correct, protect and prevent with our favorite skincare solutions.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Hyperpigmentation Corrector: Neutrogena

Hyperpigmentation Corrector Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Dark Spot Corrector ($20, Walmart). A blend of retinol and vitamin C helps eliminate discoloration.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Hyperpigmentation Corrector: Lancome

LancĂ´me DreamTone ($98, lancome-usa.com). Three different formulas work with specific skin tones to treat dark spots.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Face Cleanser: Garnier

Garnier Purifying Foam Cleanser ($8, Rite Aid, In Stores Only) leaves skin feeling clean, but not stripped.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Face Cleanser: Bobbi Brown

Extra Bright Advanced Foaming Cleanser ($33, bobbibrowncosmetics.com) is enriched with vitamin E antioxidants.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Acne Treatment: Clearasil

Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Lotion ($7, CVS) quickly clears up breakouts on the face, chest and back.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Acne Treatment: Clinique

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel ($17, clinique.com) nixes blemishes without irritating.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Anti-Aging Treatment: Peter Thomas Roth

Peter Thomas Roth Neuroliquid VoluFill Youth Serum ($120, peterthomasroth.com). Powerful skin-plumping ingredients instantly fill fine lines.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Anti-Aging Treatment: Avon

Avon Anew Clinical Infinite Lift Targeted Contouring Serum ($40, avon.com). This combo of peptides targets areas prone to sagging.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Face Moisturizer: Simple

Simple Ultra-Light Gel Moisturizer ($11, Walmart, In Stores Only) is oil-free and nongreasy.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Face Moisturizer: Dr. Brandt

Dr. Brandt Xtend Your Youth Face Cream ($59, drbrandtskincare.com) is packed with anti- oxidants that slow the effects of aging.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Makeup Remover Towelettes: Cetaphil

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths ($6, Walmart, In Stores Only) serve up classic clean in a new format.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face
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Makeup Remover Towelettes: Proactiv+

Proactiv+ Makeup Cleansing Wipes ($38 for nonmembers, proactivcatalog.com) are infused with sulfate-free agents for makeup removal.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Face