
The Shape Skin Awards 2021: Your Essential Guide to Glow-Worthy Products
Skincare products that dermatologists recommend for achieving healthy, glowing skin in 2021, categorized by specific concerns and backed by expert insights.
Sunscreen Innovations:
- Melé Dew the Most Sheer Moisturizer SPF 30 ($23) - Perfect for darker skin tones
- Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen ($30) - Reef-safe, blend well
- Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid SPF 50 ($10) - Fast-absorbing, makeup-friendly
- Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50 ($39) - Contains zinc and iron oxides
Self-Care Treatments:
- Obagi Medical Professional-C Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask ($83) - 30% vitamin C
- Éminence Organic Skin Care Turmeric Energizing Treatment ($78) - Detoxifying
- Burt's Bees Truly Glowing Gel Cream ($15) - Deeply hydrating
- Garnier Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Serum Cream SPF 30 ($22) - All-in-one formula
Pigmentation Solutions:
- No7 Laboratories Glycolic Resurfacing Peel ($40) - 15% glycolic acid
- BeautyStat UniversalC Skin Refiner ($80) - 20% stable vitamin C
- SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum ($154) - Contains tranexamic acid
Advanced Treatments:
- RHA Collection fillers ($1,000+ per syringe) - Movement-adaptive
- Renuva ($1,040+) - Natural fat stimulation
- Youtheory Collagen Powder ($12) - 6,000mg collagen supplement
- Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar ($195) - Pre/post-treatment care
Retinol Products:
- Differin Gel ($13) - Effective for maskne
- Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Clearing Serum ($125) - Multiple active ingredients
- Mary Kay Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 ($78) - Gradual strength build-up
Healing Solutions:
- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream ($42) - Barrier repair
- Columbia Skincare Ultimate Skin Repair Cream ($38) - Hand protection
- Curél Extreme Dry Hand Relief Cream ($4) - Long-lasting moisture
- Aveeno Restorative Therapy Itch Relief Balm ($18) - Wound healing
- Dove Nourishing Hand Sanitizer ($6) - 8-hour hydration
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