SKINCARE IS MOVING TOWARD MINIMALISM THIS SEASON, YIELDING RESULTS THAT LOOK DIVINE, NOT DOCTORED. FROM A GLOWBOOSTING VITAMIN C PEEL AND AN ORGANIC ANTI-AGING SPF GUARD TO A MULTITASKING FACE-TO-EYE SERUM AND YOUR PICK OF SATIATING HYDRATORS (PLUS TIKTOK’S FAVORITE MILK TONER), WELCOME TO THE ERA OF LESS IS MAGNIFICENTLY MORE
BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE
Sisley Paris Ecological Compound Advanced Formula Limited Edition
Sisley decided to improve on perfection, upgrading its star product with burdock and meadowsweet added to its original five-plant power mix, turning your skin into a pollutionfighting, hydrated, and visibly stronger superstar, with a lightweight, matte finish that plays well solo or as a skincare sidekick for all ages and types. $248, sisley-paris.com
Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile The Eye Concentrate Treatment
Think of Guerlain’s new launch as a luxury spa day for your eyes, tackling uneven color and texture where the skin shows its age fastest. Packed with 95% naturally derived ingredients, including Gold Nobile orchid, and a fancy Gua Sha massage tool, it smooths wrinkles and brings back that youthful glow like a champ. $490, guerlain.com
Manuela Picard Red Carpet Ready Vitamin C Peel
Facialists are raving about Manuela Picard’s latest glow getter, powered by 6% vitamin C and a 9% PHA BHA azelaic acid complex. It’s the ultimate radiance-boosting cocktail for brighter, smoother, more even toned skin. Want that post-facial glow on demand? This is your new go-to for tackling discoloration, dullness, and texture in one swipe. $110, manuelapicard.com
Tirtir Milk Skin Toner
The viral K-beauty secret that’s basically a hydration mic drop is packed with niacinamide and ceramides to brighten, soothe, and give you that coveted glass-skin glow without the fuss. No wonder it has TikTok in a tailspin. $15, titir.us
Prada Augmented Skin Face Serum
Fans of multitasking magic will dig Prada’s cream-to-water face and eye serum that revives your skin in three dimensions by revitalizing structure, refining texture, and unlocking a radiant glow. It protects your skin barrier, brightens your complexion, and visibly reduces fine lines, crow’s feet, and dark circles after just four weeks of twice daily use. $410, prada-beauty.com
Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum Intense Replenishing Hydration
Chanel’s fan favorite, Hydra Serum just leveled up with double the microbubbles, delivering hyaluronic acid and soothing white camellia deeper and faster for a serious hydration hit. $115, chanel.com
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Meet the overachiever in skincare: this brand new launch from the cult brand is your anti-wrinkle, anti-pollution, SPF 50+ shield and hydration hero in one silky, invisible layer that plays nice with makeup and fights everything from UV rays to glycation like a pro. $59, mdeik8.com
Armani Crema Nera Clarifying Foam-in Cream Cleanser
Summer’s grime, dust, and pollution don’t stand a chance against this cool foam-in cream, a luxe cleanser that whips into a soft foam to purify, remove makeup, and protect your skin barrier with glycerin, niacinamide, jojoba oil, ceramide, and Reviscentalis. $95, armanibeauty.com