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Home • Skin

Bathroom Check: Beauty Editors Share Their Favorite Things

Take a peek into our medicine cabinets to find out what your favorite beauty editors use on their skin.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Deena

Title: Digital Beauty Editor

Skin Type: Normal. Oily T-Zone in Summer

Skin Issues: I don’t have any real skincare issues. Thank God! 🙂

Fun Fact: I’ve been known to use coconut oil for everything beauty-related. And, I mean everything!

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Deena’s Faves

Pixi Glow Tonic I’m ecstatic this magic tonic is finally in the U.S! This European cult-favorite tones and tightens without leaving my skin feeling stripped of its natural oils.

$29, pixibeauty.com

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Deena’s Faves

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum I used to think all high-end serums were created equal until I tried this one! My skin has been glowing ever since.

$79, available at caudalie.com

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Deena’s Faves

Perricone MD Chloro Plasma Generally speaking, I’m obsessed with any skincare product that’s very granulatedor gritty. The microcapsules in this mask really cleanse and get rid of enlarged pores almost to perfection.

$80, available at perriconemd.com

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Nykia

Title: Beauty Editor

Skin Type: Combination/Oily

Skin Issues: Occasional breakouts. Nothing too serious.

Fun Fact: I’m much more of a beauty minimalist than most would think.

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Nykia’s Faves

Lancôme Genifique Serum This is a classic, but new to my skincare regimen. I’ve definitely noticed a difference in the texture of my skin since I’ve started using it.

$78, lancome.com

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Nykia’s Faves

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Boosters Facial Cleanser I’ve been using Neutrogena since I was a teenager and it has never done me wrong.

$8, available at drugstores

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Nykia's Faves

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Seriously a magic potion for moisturized, glowing skin! Plus, it has sunscreen which is a must for me.

$100, available at charlottetilbury.com

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Andrea

Title: Assistant Beauty Editor

Skin Type: Combination

Primary Skin Issues: Breakouts from my hair oils and other hair care products.

Product Obsession: Definitely MK Acne Gel— it gets rid of breakouts overnight.

Fun Fact: I’m a beauty minimalist so I don’t need much; I just want healthy, youthful skin.

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Andrea’s Faves

Promise Organic Coconut Milk Facial Cleanser I love this affordable, organic drugstore line! It’s super gentle and doesn’t strip my skin.

$8, available at drugstores

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Promise Organic
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Andrea’s Faves

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream This cream is super light and it feels so refreshing after a long days work.

$26, available at clinique.com

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Andrea’s Faves

Mary Kay Clear Proof Acne Treatment Gel Talk about an over night skin saver! This gets rid of breakouts super fast!

$10, available at marykay.com

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Andrea’s Faves

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Face Lotion This is by far my favorite daily moisturizer and it has SPF— a two for one!.

$8, available at drugstores

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Virginia

Title: Assitant Digital Beauty Editor

Skin Type: Combination

Primary Skin Issues: Occasionally I get hormonal breakouts and I have some issues with hyperpigmentation.

Product Obsession: I love serums! It’s not uncommon for me to use three in one day.

Fun Fact: I may or may not be slightly obsessed with active charcoal. It’s my all time favorite beauty ingredient. I use it on my skin, I drink it in beauty juices, my face masks are charcoal, my face wipes are charcoal. It is the do-it-all beauty compound!

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Virginia’s Faves

Clarisonic Mia 1 I am a total Clarisonic addict. It’s the first thing I pack anytime I go on a trip. I use Mia 1 at night two or three times a week to ensure that my skin stays clear and super soft.

$99, at macys.com

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Virginia’s Faves

La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology Foaming Mousse Cleanser This cleanser can do no wrong! It’s incredibly gentle and it gets rid of all of the impurities without stripping my skin of the oils that it needs.

$70, available at laprairie.com

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Virginia’s Faves

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask I heard about this mask from MUA and TV personality, Jay Manuel. He swears by it, and now I see why. It has definitely become one of my favorite products to refresh my skin after a long day.

$25, available at Origins

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Virginia’s Faves

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm This do-it-all moisturizer acts as a primer for makeup, a hydrator and a refresher for tired skin. It’s lightweight and effective, and doesn’t clog my pores.

$46, available at clarins.com

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Virginia’s Faves

Cover FX Custom Infusion Drops These babies are so good, I couldn’t  commit to only one! I cocktail them with my facial mists or apply them to bare skin both morning and night to protect my skin and give it a dewy glow.

$48 each, available at coverfx.com

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Virginia’s Faves

Rilastil Micro Moisturizing Fluid This lightweight moisturizer absorbs into the skin easily without leaving an oily residue. The added bonus? It also doubles as an anti-aging product by boosting collagen and incorporating other skin goodies like retinol and my personal favorite, hyaluronic acid. And, it also works as the perfect base for a tinted moisturizer. 

$59, available at rilastilusa.com

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Virginia’s Faves

Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence This facial mist is all natural, smells incredible and does amazing things for my skin— soothes, hydrates, tones and gives me the glow! 

$85, available at tataharperskincare.com

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