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Supergoop is an NBC Select-staff favorite when it comes to sunscreens, and this formula is one of my personal go-tos. It has an invisible, lightweight formula that works well for all skin tones and types (especially oily skin), and you can use it as a smoothing primer underneath makeup.
NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio has rosacea and sensitive skin, and says this sunscreen is the only one that doesn’t give her any issues with irritation. “I thought I was allergic to sunscreen before trying this one out,” she says. It has a lightweight, invisible formula that also includes sodium hyaluronate for extra moisture and niacinamide to help soothe redness and inflammation, according to the brand.
This exfoliating toner is great for sensitive skin, because you can use it multiple times a day without irritation, but it’s still strong enough to help clear breakouts within a few days. I’ve been using it as a staple in my routine for years now, and I love that it’s lightweight and layers well with my other products. It also helps to unclog pores and smooth finer lines, according to the brand.
I’ve been a Cosrx fan for a decade now, and this moisturizer was one of my very first purchases from them. Although the texture has a slime-like consistency, it’s lightweight, very hydrating, and doesn’t make my oily skin too greasy during the day. It uses snail secretion and panthenol to maintain moisture levels, and adenosine to help prevent fine lines, according to the brand.
This moisturizer uses niacinamide to help soothe skin, plus glycerin and ceramides to help hydrate and maintain your moisture barrier, according to the brand. It landed in our top three when we tested and ranked more than 100 face moisturizers because our editors love its lightweight, fragrance-free formula. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin says she especially likes that she only has to use a small amount at a time when applying.
“It’s incredibly lightweight, so it dries quickly and I can put makeup directly over it, plus it’s super gentle on my sensitive, acne-prone skin,” she says. “When my face gets extra dry in the winter, I slather this on multiple times a day and carry it in my work bag.”
I tested this LED skin care device for three weeks, and found that it helped resolve minor breakouts and improve the overall appearance of my skin with daily use. It has three settings; red light, blue light and both, and runs for three minutes per cycle. It also has an adjustable headband for comfortability while wearing — for my full thoughts on the mask, you can check out my review here.
Act + Acre is known for great hair and scalp products, and this serum is one of our favorites. It uses apple stem cells to help reduce hair shedding and breakage, and also hydrates the scalp with aloe and glycerin, according to the brand. For best use, the brand recommends massaging the serum into your scalp daily with clean, damp or dry hair.
This is our pick for best overall silk pillowcase because of its soft, comfortable texture that helps with reducing hair breakage and frizz. It’s made from a machine-washable mulberry silk, and has a zipper closure. NBC Select SEO editor Nikki Brown says she’s had her Slip pillowcase for years and that it’s still in great condition.
This serum from Sunday Riley is an overnight treatment recommended to us by dermatologists in our story on the best exfoliating products. It uses lactic acid to help hydrate and exfoliate skin, while also fading dark spots using lemongrass and licorice extracts, according to the brand. Although the serum is meant for use as an overnight treatment, the brand suggests those with sensitive skins wash it off after 15 minutes.
I’m an associate SEO reporter for NBC Select who’s been covering deals and sales for over a year. To find the best deals from the Dermstore Summer Beauty sale, I rounded up highly rated, on-sale skin care, as well as products our NBC Select editors love.
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