The Shape Skin Awards 2021: Your Essential Guide to Glow-Worthy Products

The Shape Skin Awards 2021: Your Essential Guide to Glow-Worthy Products

By Dr. Marcus Chen, Ph.D.

January 29, 2025 at 02:16 AM

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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