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Readers' Choice Awards: Skincare

From cleansing oil to face serum, here are your top skincare picks from our Readers' Choice Beauty Awards.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Best Cleansing Oil

Origins Clean Energy Gently Cleansing Oil $29, origins.com)

“It’s gentle on my face, leaving it fresh, clean and silky. I love it!” -Tiffany Polk, Chicago

Readers' Choice Awards: Skincare
02
Best Eye Cream

Roc Retinol Correxion Eye Cream ($23, Walgreens)

“Dark circles and puffiness have been minimized, and my eye area feels moisturized. My eyes have been rejuvenated!” -Sathedia Bush, San Antonio

Readers' Choice Awards: Skincare
03
Best Facial Exfoliator

GlamGlow YouthMud Tingl-Exfoliate Treatment ($69, Sephora)

“My face was left clear, clean and bright right after I took this product off.”-Tina Thomas, Raleigh, NC

Readers' Choice Awards: Skincare
04
Best Body Moisturizer

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Body Lotion ($10, Target)

“My skin still felt soft and smooth hours after application.” -Coledia Poole, Florissant, MO

Readers' Choice Awards: Skincare
05
Best Body Exfoliator

Olay Daily Exfoliating Body Wash ($6, Walmart)

“A near-perfect body wash and a scrub in one! I love the sweet scent, the creamy lather and the exfoliating beads. It added a lot of suppleness to my skin.” -Lakeba Outley, New York City

Readers' Choice Awards: Skincare
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Best Face Serum

Dr. Brandt Do No Age Transforming Pearl Serum ($150, drbrandtskincare.com)

“It absorbs quickly without leaving a residue or an overpowering smell.” -Jennifer Teague, Corinth, TX

Readers' Choice Awards: Skincare
07
Best Facial Cleansing Tool

Clarisonic Mia 2 ($149, clarisonic.com)

“The soft, gentle brush helped improve my skin. A bonus is the traveling case, which protects the brush from germs when I’m not using it.” -Raye Boyce, vlogger, youtube.com/ItsMyRayeRaye

Readers' Choice Awards: Skincare