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The It Girls’ Guide to the Best Skincare Products They Can’t Live Without

Get the Insta-worthy glow with these cool-girl-approved skincare gems.

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We all want Insta-worthy skin that glows like an IRL filter. But, only a few of us have actually cracked the code on keeping skin polished, radiant, and blemish-free. Is it witchcraft, genetics, or just a really good skincare routine?

According to the “it girls” of our time, it’s definitely the latter two. While you can't control your DNA, there are definitely a few ways you can step up your skincare routine to have an influencer-approved glow.

Below, check out the best skincare products that five of our favorite women on the web currently love.

Shay Mitchell

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Chances are, you definitely know who Shay Mitchell is. Whether you're watching her as Stella on Dollface, Peach in the hit Netflix show You, or even re-binging Pretty Little Liars, this actress and Instagram favorite has fully taken over all of our screens.

But the producer, entrepreneur, influencer, and new mom isn't only focused on the small screen. Recently, Mitchell teamed up with Safeguard and Save the Children to promote proper CDC-approved hand-washing techniques and the importance of hand-washing to families for cleaner, germ-free hands during our current public health crisis.

"I'm super excited about this initiative, especially during this time," Mitchell told Best Products. "It's important to teach everyone to keep their hands clean and washed properly to protect not only their loved ones, but their entire community."

Cleansing Serum

Cleansing Serum
$49 at Sephora$38 at NET-A-PORTER

Since we're on the subject of washing, your hands aren't the only part of your body that could use a bit of cleansing. A good face wash is always a part of Mitchell's skincare routine, and this one is her must-have. 

"I love anything Shani Darden," she says. "She's my esthetician, and everything she creates is just amazing."

This cleanser is a best seller on Sephora for its serum-like texture that rids your skin of any makeup, dirt, and debris lingering on your complexion and in your pores, all without over-stripping or drying skin.

Texture Reform

Texture Reform

Another one of Mitchell's favorites from her go-to esthetician's line is the Texture Reform serum. 

Perfect for skin types that are a little too sensitive to higher doses of retinol, this gentle serum contains a lower dose of the vitamin A-derivative, along with exfoliating lactic acid to create a smoothing effect on any fine lines and wrinkles while brightening your complexion.

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Sophia Amoruso

At this point, does Sophia Amoruso even need an introduction? For the few of you who aren't familiar with this boss babe, Amoruso is the founder and former CEO of clothing label Nasty Gal, and since has moved on to create Girlboss, a media company that strives to empower the modern working woman.

This self-made mogul has her hands in podcasting and writing New York Times best-sellers, and she even coordinates her own annual rally. And if that's not enough, she's also kickstarting a new meditation initiative alongside Skintimate so we can all find some peace in the most intimate part of our homes: the shower.

Enriching Face Oil

Enriching Face Oil
Now 20% Off

Amaruso's skincare routine always consists of face oil. "You can dab on the smallest bit and it's like, 'I'm glowing,'" she says.

Her favorite is Goop's Enriching Face Oil. "It's an invigorating facial oil, which is nice right now because sometimes just waking up is a challenge," Amaruso says. Use it on its own to hydrate your skin, or combine it with your daily moisturizer.

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Skintimate Bloom Hydrating Women’s Shave Foam

Skintimate Bloom Hydrating Women’s Shave Foam

But her self-care session doesn't stop at her face. For a velvety feel from head to toe on her skin, she grabs the Skintimate Bloom line. 

"It smells like rose and sandalwood and I'm walking around sniffing it," she says. "They have body lotion, body butter, body wash, and shaving gel. They're also free of parabens and dyes, and they're cruelty-free, so I really enjoy it."

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Amanda Steele

When it comes to the beauty world, Amanda Steele is an O.G.

The star built her way up to the top of the beauty world via her YouTube channel that she started 10 years ago. Since then, Steele has become an acclaimed model, actress, and fashion designer through her famed line, Steele.

After-Party Sheet Mask

After-Party Sheet Mask

Since she couldn't find a sheet mask that worked for her, she decided to make one herself through her CBD skincare line, Glowdust Beauty.

"My first at-home spa essential is the Glowdust After-Party Sheet Mask," she says. "The all-natural ingredients and CBD have really nursed my skin back to life by keeping it hydrated all day long. I use it 2–3 times per week and my skin looks like I just got a facial after just 15 minutes of wearing it. It is a must in my skincare routine."

Nuface Mini Facial Toning Device

Nuface Mini Facial Toning Device

"My second essential is my NuFACE Mini Facial Toning Device," she says. "Whenever I take time to pamper myself and my skin, I love using this! It’s a cool device that uses micro-currents to tone your face. I see such a difference in the lift and tightness of my skin when I use it for just 10 minutes."

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Shani Darden

Shani Darden is one of the most famed celebrity facialists in the world. Her client book is pretty impressive, and includes Jessica Alba, Shay Mitchell, and so many more famous faces. Plus, she owns her own celebrity-favorite skincare line, Shani Darden Skincare, so it's pretty safe to say that she uses only the best of the best skincare products to treat her skin.

Déesse Pro Mask Next Generation

Déesse Pro Mask Next Generation

"I can’t live without my Déesse Pro Mask," she says. "LED light therapy is one of my absolute favorite treatments to give the skin an amazing glow and keep it looking youthful. The Déesse Pro has 770 LED lights to help boost collagen and minimize fine lines for smoother, plumper skin. I always incorporate this into spa days at home. It’s a really calming ritual for me that I always look forward to."

Editor's tip: if you can't shell out the $1,900 for this LED mask, we love the reVive Light Therapy Clinical LED tool, which is a literal fraction of the price.

Retinol Reform

Retinol Reform
Now 66% Off

Next up: a dose of retinol to top off her nearly perfect complexion. "I typically do an at-home facial one night a week and use Retinol Reform the rest of the week," she says. "It’s an incredible treatment serum that combines lactic acid and retinol to gently exfoliate, boost collagen in the skin, minimize fine lines and wrinkles, smooth the texture, and reduce hyperpigmentation. This is the number one product I always recommend to my clients to keep their skin glowing in between facials!"

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Justine Marjan

Justine Marjan is the queen of haircare. Her clients include just about everyone to know about in Hollywood: supermodels Ashley Graham, Karlie Kloss, and Coco Rocha are just a few of the whole lot. But that doesn’t mean this haircare queen doesn't know about skincare.

Sonya Dakar Flash Facial

Sonya Dakar Flash Facial

"The Sonya Dakar Flash Facial Exfoliant has been my go-to skin-perfecting product while I can’t get in for a facial," Marjan says. "It gently removes the surface layer of the skin, removing dry and dead skin cells to reveal a smooth complexion. I use it weekly to even skin texture and add a natural looking glow!"

ghd gold styler in neo-mint

ghd gold styler in neo-mint
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We know, we promised skincare, but we wouldn’t dare talk to Marjan and not ask about her to-go haircare product. "The ghd Gold Styler in Neo-Mint is an at-home staple that I think everyone should own," she says. 

"It’s a universal styler that creates smooth, sleek, wavy, and curly looks with just one tool. The rounded edges make it glide through hair easily and the universal heat temperature makes sure that I’m not damaging the hair. I love the neo-mint color for a chic addition to my vanity."

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Jennifer Hussein
Beauty Editor

Jennifer is the former beauty editor for BestProducts.com, where she’s testing out everything from the latest lip gloss to the craziest skincare trend sweeping the online beauty-verse. Her work has been featured in Allure, Byrdie, HelloGiggles, and more. When she’s not swatching eyeshadow all over her arms, you can find the NYC-based editor scouring for hours on end for vintage finds, eating pad thai, and hanging out with her cat, Chunks.

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