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Home • ESSENCE Best in Black Beauty Awa

Black Beauty Icons: Face

It's all about starting with a clean palette when it comes to these iconic skincare products handpicked by the ESSENCE Beauty team and our select group of pros. 
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Iconic Skincare

The ESSENCE beauty team and a select group of pros picked their all-time favorite skincare products. 

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Clinique 3-Step Kit, Cleanse, Exfoliate, Moisturize

“Clinique’s three-part cleansing system [there’s one for every skin type] is as effective  today as it was when I was a teenager.” —Pamela Edwards Christiani

$66, clinique.com

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

“It’s a gentle, good choice for all skin types, and well priced.” —Dr. Brooke Jackson 

$8, 8 oz, Walgreens

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Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum

“This delivers rapid softening of fine lines and wrinkles at a fraction of the cost.”—Dr. Lisa Ginn

$23, olay.com

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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Complex

“It’s an amazing daytime antioxidant.” —Dr. Pearl Grimes

$157, skinceuticals.com

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Proactiv+ Skin Purifying Mask

“It’s one of the best treatments for banishing breakouts, literally overnight.” —Nykia Spradley

$41, discoverproactiv.com

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Clarisonic Mia 2

“This wonderful tool keeps  skin smooth, bright and rejuvenated.” —Germaine Williams 

$149, clarisonic.com

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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer With SPF 30

“This non-pore-clogging moisturizer helps even out the complexion.” —Dr. Rosemarie Ingleton

$15, 2.5 fl oz, Target

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