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For the first time ever,
Marie Claire
readers are taking the reins, revealing the beauty products that they truly love, rely on, and return to for our 2026 Reader's Choice Awards. Who better to capture the best in beauty than an audience who is just as obsessed with all things
hair
,
skin
,
nails
, and
makeup
as we are? Fifty-seven exceptional products made the cut this year, covering all of your beauty essentials from head to toe. From a cult-favorite
exfoliator
that delivers baby-soft skin to a
curl cream
that leaves you with mega volume, these are the best beauty products of the year—according to you.
Skincare
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Skincare Tool
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
Whether you're targeting fine lines, redness, or breakouts,
LED light therapy
can be a powerful tool in your skincare arsenal—and this cult-favorite product can really deliver (with consistent use, of course). With both red and blue light modes—plus a third option that combines the two—you can treat and repair your complexion in just three minutes a day. It's also FDA-cleared, so you know your investment will pay off.
Cleanser
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
A solid skincare routine starts off with a
great cleanser
—and this French pharmacy staple fits the bill. Its milky texture is fortified with hydrating ceramides and brightening niacinamide, both of which play a key role in strengthening the skin's barrier and restoring hydration.
Cleansing Oil
ma:nyo
Pure Cleansing Facial Oil
Double-cleanse to your heart's content with this
K-Beauty
staple. It's lightweight on the skin and doesn't leave behind any residue. Most importantly, it works for people with sensitive skin—a win-win if you ask me.
Moisturizer
Dr. Idriss
Major Fade Active Seal
This
lightweight gel moisturizer
delivers serious brightening results. It’s powered by a more stable, better-penetrating form of vitamin C plus peptides to smooth fine lines and calm redness. Use it morning or night—it's the treatment to beat.
Chemical Sunscreen - Face
Beauty of Joseon
Day Dew Sunscreen
This K-beauty favorite uses a combination of three powerhouse ingredients—hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol—to moisturize (because not all sunscreens do that) and give the skin a dewy glow. thanks to four different UV filters.
Mineral Sunscreen - Face
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen SPF 50
Finding a
mineral sunscreen
with zero white cast is a tall order, but this iconic sun care brand delivers an elegant formula that feels comfortable and blends in evenly, no matter your skin tone. It's ideal for sensitive, reactive skin, and dries down to a matte-ish finish that lets your makeup glide.
Exfoliator
Paula's Choice
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Toner Pads
The antidote to dull skin is regular exfoliation. Case in point: this
salicylic acid-based chemical exfoliant
that wipes away dead skin cells, clears gunk from pores, and reveals a smoother, brighter complexion in just a few weeks. Just make sure you don't overdo it; oily skin types can likely tolerate daily use, but drier or more sensitive skin types should only use this twice a week.
Hydrating Serum
Neurae
Harmonie Serum
Glass skin in one step? Yes, please. Not only does this serum glide on like butter, but it also provides deep hydration to keep the skin plump and dewy for hours after application.
Eye Cream
OleHenriksen
Banana Bright Eye Cream
Sorry, you can't erase
dark circles
, but you
can
fake better sleep. This cult-favorite eye cream boosts elasticity and brightness with vitamin C, with subtle yellow pigments that visibly color-correct shadows. Plus, the formulation wears beautifully under makeup with zero pilling in sight.
Acne Treatment
Hero
Mighty Patch Original
The Mighty Patch isn’t
just
a creative way to dress up and disguise an annoying pimple. It uses a layer of hydrocolloid to gently minimize whiteheads (and disguise the pimple) in as little as one day. Not to mention: if you just can’t help picking at your blemishes, this provides a protective barrier between you and your eager fingers.
Face Mask
Biodance
Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Korean sheet masks
are basically industry standard at this point, and this firming and hydrating option proves why. It can reduce the appearance of pores while leaving your ski

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Source: https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/marie-claire-readers-choice-awards-2026/