Style Skincare Real Simple Beauty Awards 2022 These winners will simplify your routine—and cost less than $25. By Lisa DeSantis Lisa DeSantis Lisa has been in beauty communications for nearly a decade, starting out in public relations before making the move to editorial, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the industry as a whole. In addition to writing and editing for print magazines and websites, she has made television appearances and contributed to other publications as a highly regarded beauty expert. She has garnered strong relationships with other experts in adjacent fields such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic chemists, celebrity hairstylists and makeup artists through her research for writing stories and on-set collaborations at photo and video shoots. Lisa prides herself on trend-spotting and is dedicated to finding the latest and greatest products and treatments on the market to share with her writers. Highlights: * Headed up Health Beauty Awards since 2016 * Started Real Simple's Beauty Awards in 2020 * Appearances on shows such as the Today Show and Good Morning America Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 18, 2022 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh At Real Simple, we worship economy and efficiency. We road-tested a lot of today's top beauty products—from makeup to skincare—to figure out what's actually worth adding to your everyday routine. Here are the 10 stand-out picks that topped our list. 01 of 10 Best Undereye Brightener: Benefit Boi-ing Bright On Concealer benefitcosmetics.com $24, benefitcosmetics.com Your prayers have been answered, and those dark circles will disappear. These color-correcting pigments reduce hyper- pigmentation brought on by sleepless nights, as well as the undereye hollows that genetics may have graced you with (thanks, Dad!). The formula has a light texture, like a serum—and hydrates like one too. Choose from 12 buildable, light-reflecting shades. 02 of 10 Best Sustainable Skin Smoother: MyKirei by Kao Soothing Peony Milky Lotion amazon.com $17 for lotion and holder, $14 for refill pouch; amazon.com We love products that perform like champions and are eco-friendly—like this peony-extract- infused body lotion with its reusable dispenser (available in two cute patterns). The quick- absorbing formula is sheer and silky yet super moisturizing, thanks to vitamin-rich rice water. And the genius packaging uses 75 percent less plastic than standard bottles, since the lotion comes in a pouch that pops right into the chic shell. 03 of 10 Best Bounce Booster: L'Oréal Paris Dream Lengths Curls Refresh & Reshape Leave-In Spray lorealparisusa.com $7, lorealparisusa.com Emollients are a curl's best friend. If your coils and waves have lost luster and bounce, just spray this nourishing formula from root to tip. It delivers the moisturizing benefits of castor oil and hyaluronic acid, creating definition, springiness, and shine. And you can spritz as often as you wish, without making hair feel crunchy or weighed down. 04 of 10 Best Exfoliating Cleanser: Cocokind AHA Jelly Cleanser cocokind.com $18, cocokind.com "Acids" may sound harsh, but they're actually well tolerated by most skin types, and derms love them. This yummy gel cleanser taps alpha hydroxy acids from hibiscus flowers and grapes to break down dirt and oils for bright, smooth, and clear skin. With a subtle floral scent, this gel offers a thorough cleanse but won't leave your skin feeling tight and dry, so you can use it daily. 05 of 10 Best Do-It-All Mascara: Maybelline New York Volum' Express Colossal Curl Bounce Mascara target.com $10, target.com This mascara lets you skip the lash curler, because it yields the same lifted results. Yes, really! The ingredients of this long-lasting formula were inspired by hair care products that feel weightless but hold a style all day. And the true secret to its success is the spoolie, which has double the usual number of bristles to really grab and lift every last lash—even the nubby ones. The 12 Best Drugstore Mascaras of 2024 06 of 10 Best Anti-Aging Eye Cream: RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream walmart.com $18, walmart.com After hours of staring (and let's be honest, squinting and scowling) at screens, your delicate eye area deserves some pampering from this powerhouse gel. Hyaluronic acid decreases crepiness and smooths fine lines, peptides firm and lift, and caffeine perks up any dullness around your peepers. To sneak in a little more soothing and depuffing, stash it in the fridge and gently dab it on first thing in the morning. 07 of 10 Best Shampoo and Conditioner Duo: Generation Beauty by Pantene Full & Vibrant cvs.com $13 each, cvs.com The look and feel of hair change with age—just like skin—and that's where these new shampoos and conditioners come in. In each of the line's three options, the ingredients are tailored to a specific state of hair: greasy and damaged, gray and white, and thinning and colored, which the Full & Vibrant option targets. In this duo, hyaluronic acid actsas the heavy hitter, infusing wimpy strands with a nourishing wallop of moisture. 08 of 10 Best One-And-Done Night Cream: Garnier Labs Retinol-Berry Serum Cream $17, target.com Retinol is the gold standard in anti-aging, with an ability to combat breakouts, fade spots, and boost collagen. The catch, alas, is that this vitamin A– derived miracle worker can be harsh on skin, especially sensitive types. But this calming berry blend tempers the retinol and prevents dryness and irritation. Since it's so gentle, you can use it as a nighttime eye cream, serum, and moisturizer in one. Multitasking for the win! 09 of 10 Best Lip-Loving Color: Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip tartecosmetics.com $21, tartecosmetics.com It's a gloss. It's a lipstick. It's a treatment. It's the "tri-brid" that replaces half the clutter in your cosmetics case. You can get by with just one (OK, maybe two) of these sleek tubes,which are available in 14 shades, including clear. As the formula imparts a subtle wash of color, it moisturizes lips with super fruit oils, giving you the ideal dose of hydration and pigment, sans stickiness. 10 of 10 Best SPF: Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 walmart.com $18, walmart.com Finding a moisturizer-sunscreen combo that doesn't separate in the package or pill on your skin can be a tall order. But this lightweight gel far exceeds expectations, delivering plenty of hydration and sun-protection benefits. To further sweeten the pot, it completely sheers out as you rub it in, so you're not left with the ghostly white cast so many SPF formulas are known (and avoided) for. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit