When you think about skincare, what comes to mind? Cleansers, toners, serums, lotions, and sunscreens, right? These tried and true anchor products can make or break any skincare routine, but there are so many other tools on the market giving at-home esthetician vibes these days.
I've tested a lot of products over the years, but these five are truly the best of the best, with something for everyone—from fighting acne to reducing puffiness and improving your overall complexion.
And now it’s time to share the wealth:
Best for Acne: Solawave Bye Acne: 3-Minute Pimple Spot Treatment
Dealing with acne is beyond frustrating. Anywhere I can get relief from the madness is welcome. Luckily, Solawave understood the assignment with their Bye Acne 3-Minute Pimple Spot Treatment.
It’s a non-invasive device that combines blue light therapy and red light therapy for one highly effective acne-fighting tool. The low-level blue light destroys the bacteria responsible for breakouts, while the penetrating red light reduces redness and helps fade dark marks.
The conveniently portable 3-minute treatment session clears mild-to-moderate acne quickly and painlessly (yes, painlessly). As someone who’s struggled with acne for years, this device is a $99 godsend.
Best for Puffy Eyes: Sunday Riley Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream
Looking tired and puffy is not the vibe we’re going for…ever! The skin around your eyes is delicate skin so the right ingredients are crucial to depuff and brighten. Sunday Riley Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream is a fast-acting formula that gives you the rejuvenating effect of an 8-hour night’s sleep in one application.
Best Sunscreen: Prime Prometics PrimeSkin Protect
Prime Prometics PrimeSkin Protect is a lightweight formula with SPF 40 that helps repair photo-aging and doubles as a skin-protecting moisturizer. The non-comedogenic properties ensure clear skin, and the zero white cast means it can be worn alone or under make-up.
This one is really a no-brainer as a last step in any morning skincare routine!
Best for Self-Tanning: TAN-LUXE The Face Illuminating Self-Tanning Drops
Who doesn't love a healthy sun-kissed glow? TAN-LUXE The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops delivers a natural-looking tan that will have everyone asking where you spent your vacation.
These self-tan concentrate drops stand out because their innovative formula is easy to apply and leaves a streak-free, glowy finish, even when mixed with your favorite moisturizer or body butter.
✨ Best Overall: Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand ✨
Now, let's talk multitasking! The Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand is basically an at-home trip to the esthetician. This all-in-one skincare tool helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, blemishes, hyperpigmentation, and puffiness—basically, it does it all!
Harnessing four cutting-edge skincare technologies and combining them seamlessly into one convenient device, the award-winning Solwave Wand combines red light therapy, galvanic current, a facial massage, and therapeutic warmth for radiant glowing skin in just 5 minutes a day, three times a week.
The wand's new improved features include portability, a longer-lasting charge, and an on/off switch for ultimate convenience. Solawave offers a 30-day trial, free US shipping, and a one-year warranty, so $169 is absolutely a worthy investment.
