The experts have tested and decided. Here are the 40 winners among all the new releases and classics entered this year!
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1. AlphaRet night cream, SkinBetterScience – $190
Formulated with AlphaRet, a unique combination of an AHA and a retinoid, this night cream delivers visible skin rejuvenation.
2. 100H moisture surge self-rehydrating treatment, Clinique – $40
This gel cream is refreshing and has a lightweight, oil-free texture that penetrates the skin’s surface for long-lasting hydration.
3. Hydra-Essentiel “anti-thirst” plumping night treatment, Clarins – $55
This cream with a creamy texture is enriched with hyaluronic acid and organic kalanchoe officinal extract. It intensely hydrates and plumps the skin.
4. Anti-aging lipid reconstituting treatment Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, SkinCeuticals – $179
2% pure ceramides, 4% natural cholesterol and 2% fatty acids: this is the secret of this anti-aging cream which intensely restores and nourishes mature skin.
5. Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer, OleHenriksen – $70.50
This daily moisturizer with vitamin C and banana pigments brightens the skin, in addition to hydrating it and making makeup last longer.
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6. Checks and Balances Facial Cleansing Foam, Origins – $39
This vegan cleanser removes makeup, impurities and sebum. Its generous foam amplifies its mint-based formula which invigorates the senses.
7. Cicalfate + intense restorative serum, Avène – $59
This product is formulated to soothe and repair irritated skin, while promoting skin regeneration thanks to its light texture and restorative ingredients.
8. Brightening enzymatic peel, Vivier – $115
This gentle peel exfoliates dead cells and hydrates the skin, revealing a brighter, smoother complexion thanks to a synergy of key ingredients like glycolic acid and salicylic acid.
9. Hormono-Balance Regenerating Serum, OMY Laboratoires – $65
Formulated for skin prone to hormonal imbalances, this multiactive serum reduces the appearance of wrinkles and promotes better elasticity and density of the skin.
10. Masque Jet Lag, Summer Fridays – 66$
This hydrating and soothing mask deeply revitalizes the skin, providing a quick solution for a fresh, luminous complexion, while fighting signs of fatigue.
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1. Collagen Supreme Serum, GMCollin – $125
This anti-aging serum firms and hydrates the skin while reducing wrinkles, for a smoother and more radiant complexion.
2. Ultime Hyperlift 4D anti-gravity lifting serum, IDC Dermo – $100
The innovative formula rich in peptides and plant collagen of this anti-aging serum smoothes, firms and rejuvenates the skin in just a few minutes.
3. Pure Vitamin C oil 5% + Squalane, OMY Laboratoires – $60
This lightweight oil revives skin’s radiance and targets signs of aging.
4. Anti-aging day moisturizer, Vivier – $120
Designed to firm the skin and reduce wrinkles, this daily moisturizer gives the complexion a little rejuvenation by revitalizing it.
5. Rénergie HCF Triple Eye Serum, Lancôme – $120
This serum blends vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and ferulic acid to reduce wrinkles and improve skin’s radiance.
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6. Advanced Night Repair, Estée Lauder – 160$
This anti-aging treatment repairs skin overnight, providing deep hydration and a revitalized glow the next day. Synchronized multi-repair complex serum
7. Jet Lag Night Eye Serum, Summer Fridays – $65
With glycerin, ceramides and a blend of gentle retinoids, this serum hydrates and firms the skin around the eyes.
8. Flore De Peau Mask, Corpa Flora – $20
This sheet mask nourishes, firms and evens skin texture in just a few moments.
9. D-Bronzi anti-pollution sun drops, Drunk Elephant – $50
These drops add a natural sun-kissed glow and antioxidant protection against pollution and free radicals.
10. Plantscription active anti-wrinkle corrective serum, Origins – $94
This serum uses a plant-based retinoid to visibly reduce wrinkles, firm skin and restore a smooth appearance.
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1. Voluminous Panorama Mascara, L’Oréal Paris – $23 (CLASSIC)
This mascara makes lashes look like they have been multiplied, providing volume, length and separation, for an amplified look.
2. Nail Art Studio nail polish (shiny jelly), Essie – $13 (NEW)
This nail polish with a buildable translucent finish allows you to layer the layers to adjust the opacity on the nail, depending on whether you’re looking for a glossy effect or richer coverage.
3. Joli Rouge lipstick, Clarins – $42 (NEW)
A perfect combination of makeup and skincare, this lipstick with exceptional staying power comforts, hydrates and nourishes the lips.
4. HD Skin Hydra Glow Moisturizing Foundation, Make Up For Ever – $64 (NEW)
This foundation is designed to provide a natural, luminous finish, with a formula enriched with hyaluronic acid for long-lasting hydration.
5. Powder blush, NARS – $43 (CLASSIC)
This iconic blush, available in 20 intense shades, has been reimagined for 16-hour wear.
6. Color Fuse Powder Blush, Haus Labs – $44 (CLASSIC)
This ultra-pigmented pressed powder blush is ideal for a satin and natural finish.
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1. Cleansing cream, Athena Club – $16 (CLASSIC)
This multifunctional cleanser enriched with vitamins and antioxidants cleans, softens and protects the skin, and even allows shaving.
2. Almond shower oil, L’Occitane – $36 (CLASSIC)
This universal cleanser with sweet almond oil transforms into milky foam on contact with water and can also be used for a luxury bath.
3. Crème de la crème light supreme cream, Céla – $59 (CLASSIC)
This fast-absorbing moisturizer protects the skin while scenting it with citrus aromas.
4. Hydrate + Glow Dream Body Butter, Youth To The People – $65 (NEW)
This luxurious body butter firms and smoothes the skin, giving it a luminous finish and optimal hydration.
5. Glam Body intense effect tanning mousse (extra dark), That’so – $60 (NEW)
Easy to apply, this self-tanner develops and gradually adapts to our complexion in three to four hours.
6. Shea butter hand cream, L’Occitane – $38 (NEW)
This nourishing treatment with shea butter instantly transforms dry skin on the hands by softening it, soothing it and protecting it against dehydration.
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1. HOLD.ME styling stick, DesignMe – $27 (NEW)
This vegan styling wax enriched with castor oil tames frizz for neat styles and touch-ups.
2. Oil No. 7 Bonding Oil, Olaplex – $41 (CLASSIC)
This light hair oil incorporates the brand’s patented technology which repairs, smoothes and protects hair from heat while providing shine and softness thanks to a complex of natural oils.
3. Dercos Energy+ fortifying shampoo, Vichy – $24 (CLASSIC)
This strengthening shampoo enriched with niacinamide and vitamin E helps fight hair loss and soothes sensitive scalp.
4. Leave-in conditioner, Monday – $9 (NEW)
This pH-balanced leave-in conditioner hydrates, protects and softens hair with ethically sourced natural extracts.
5. The Invisible Setting Spray, Sisley Paris – $130 (NEW)
This spray offers a natural and flexible hold in addition to being infused with hair care products that provide shine and softness to the hair.
6. Absolut Repair Molecular professional leave-in mask, L’Oréal Professionnel – $52 (NEW)
This hair treatment enriched with peptides and amino acids deeply repairs damaged hair while providing thermal protection of up to 450°F.
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1. Supreme Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen, Ultra Violette – $49
This hydrating and versatile SPF 50 sunscreen with a creamy texture protects all skin types while serving as a base for makeup.
2. SolarGlow Mineral Sun Serum, Nuda – $47
This non-comedogenic SPF 30 mineral sunscreen enriched with vitamin E and niacinamide protects, hydrates and brightens the skin without leaving a white veil.
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