Nicki’s Answer: “Two: FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 and FutureDerm Ultimate Brightening Vitamin CE Caffeic 2-in-1 Treatment Serum and Primer, of course!”

Natalie’s Answer: “Well, I don’t want to give the same answer! (Though FutureDerm Retinol has done great things for my old acne scars.) So, I’ll say that, cheap and obvious as it is, I think petroleum jelly is a standard I can’t live without.”

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Editor and Contributing Writer Natalie K. Bell spent years mining the depths of the Internet, asking doctors absurd questions, and experiencing the unfortunate trial-and-error of adolescence to accumulate beauty and make-up knowledge. Natalie holds a degree in English Writing and Cultural Anthropology. She enjoys cooking and eating exotic food, spoon collecting, both high-brow and trashy literature, unrealistic romantic comedies, bad horror movies, and vintage jewelry.

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1. 

   Sheena Mariee Eaton

   March 13, 2013 at 11:07 am

   I swear by Per-Fekt Beauty’s Lash Perfection Gel! I will never use another mascara again. It is mascara and so much more! If you haven’t tried it you need to! Their skin perfection gel is nothing less than amazing too!

2. 

   Aubrey Bell

   March 13, 2013 at 11:11 am

   Argan oil! The past several months I’ve developed new autoimmune symptoms and my normally very oily skin has become unbelievably dry. So now I use a few drops of argan oil on my face in the mornings and then mix a few drops with a capsule of Vitamin E and use that as a moisturizer at night. It’s been the only thing that has helped! And if my hands get particularly dry or my lips get chapped or my nose gets raw from using tissues all the time, just a little bit of that soothes and moisturizes it instantly!

3. 

   Emily

   March 13, 2013 at 11:11 am

   Argan oil! It’s perfect for my skin and hair, I’ve never had a multitasker product like this work so well.

4. 

   Shannon S.

   March 13, 2013 at 11:14 am

   Aquaphor…so awesome for dry skin

5. 

   Emy Shin

   March 13, 2013 at 11:16 am

   I’ve only been introduced to a skincare regimen little more than a year ago, so I don’t have any truly HG product yet. But currently, prescription tretinoin is the one product I can’t live without for my acne.

6. 

   Melissa Backus

   March 13, 2013 at 11:24 am

   St. Ive’s Collagen Elastin body lotion. It is the only lotion that keeps my & my daughters’ keratosis under control (Johnson’s Baby Cream in the pink tube is amazing also, but it’s hard to find & costs more per ounce) and it’s light enough to use on facial skin. I’m also addicted to Origins GinZing Brightening mascara. It’s the deepest black you will find (where the brightening aspect comes from…makes the whites of your eyes stand out more,) washes right off w/cleanser & is has a very gentle formula w/a lash conditioning ingredient. I worked in the cosmetics department & have tried what are the “industries top mascaras” & swear by Origins instead!

7. 

   Anne O

   March 13, 2013 at 11:26 am

   I swear by Urban Decay shadow primer. Lately I can’t leave the house without at least eye shadow and mascara on

8. 

   janet h

   March 13, 2013 at 11:27 am

   I can’t live without vaseline. It’s the only product that works for my eyes when it gets dry without irritation; that and moisturizer (no specific brand because I like a few).

9. 

   Andrea Darst

   March 13, 2013 at 11:37 am

   Two: Lancome Genefique Pearl Light Eye serum and Dior Diorshow New Look mascara! Love them both so much!!

10. 

    Cher G

    March 13, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Neostrata’s skin active night moisturizer. I thought it was great that I have been using neostrata products for years’ and when I went to a dermatologist’s office for the first time, it is what she sells!

11. 

    Lacey

    March 13, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Willa Girl Face Moisturizer! I’ve looked for the perfect moisturizer for YEARS and thanks to a Birchbox sample last year I finally found it!

12. 

    Samantha thomas

    March 13, 2013 at 11:47 am

    Product I swear by is Proactiv! My skin has never looked better!

13. 

    Risa

    March 13, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I’ve been wearing sunscreen on my face every day for as long as I can remember, however I am on a perpetual search for the best one. I just finished a bottle of Clarins mineral but since it contains only Titanium Dioxide I think I will be trying one from PCA next, as per the recommendations on this site.

14. 

    Justine

    March 13, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Burt’s Bees lip balm!

15. 

    Laura Royal

    March 13, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    I swear by vit. C serum

16. 

    Amelie G.

    March 13, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    I swear by my moisturizer Babor Skinovage PX Daily purifying cream!! A must-have for me

17. 

    melanie

    March 13, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Fresh Soy Face Wash

18. 

    Ali MacLean

    March 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I swear by Kate Somerville’s Exfolikate. It is like a bi-weekly facial in a little tube. My face glows after using it. And that little tube seems to last forever. I love it.

19. 

    Allie Wells

    March 13, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Oil Free Moisturizer! I moisturize my face and neck everyday to make sure my skin looks great as I age!

20. 

    laura

    March 13, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    California Baby Calendula cream- it works for everything!! diaper rash, eczema patches, moisturizes, clears blemishes & razor burn… it’s magical!

21. 

    Rama A

    March 13, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    I swear by my Urban Decay Cosmetics
    Brightening & Tightening Complexion Primer Potion . love how smooth this product is <3

22. 

    Tiffany C

    March 13, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I recently started using BB cream in place of foundation.. it’s amazing how my skin has started looking better even when I’m not wearing it!

23. 

    stephanie c

    March 13, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Definitely my Clarisonic! It really smooths my face out and minimizes break outs. I always use it with Cetaphil facial cleanser and it’s the perfect combination!

24. 

    Melissa Clark

    March 13, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    i really havent found the right go to product for me. Im still experimenting.

25. 

    Rozy

    March 13, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Baby Lips! It gives a pretty color, the smell is nice and not obnoxious and it doesnt move around on my face a lot of lipglosses end up getting all over my face my lips are really small. I know a lot of beauty bloggers have said its meh I also like that it sits on top to protect instead of sinking in but I see it as a plus because even though I like blistex too but I just actually think they really got this one right, the texture is nice and I have a neurological condition that makes me sensitive to textures.

26. 

    Nida

    March 13, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    Clarisonic changed the way my skin feel and look!!!

27. 

    linnea wiedeman

    March 13, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Coconut oil. Great for skin and my hair.

28. 

    C R Williams

    March 13, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    My simpleskincare foam wash I love it!

29. 

    Lucy

    March 13, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Blue Lizard Sunscreen for Face, SPF 30+.

30. 

    Heather USA

    March 13, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I swear by skin care products that contain Retinol.

31. 

    Christina B

    March 13, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Aura Cacia Body Polish in Sweet Orange

32. 

    Nat

    March 13, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Tarina Tarantino eyeliner!

33. 

    Tanya

    March 13, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    I swear by BB cream! Mix it half and half with my moisturizer makes it go on like a dream

34. 

    Kimberly

    March 13, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    I like Juice Beauty’s Apple Peel.

35. 

    Jenn

    March 13, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    I have fallen in love with Paula’s Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum. I just finished my first tube and it will be my go to serum for the summer; it’s a great value. I also can’t live without Latisse, it’s wonderful to have thick eyelashes again.

36. 

    Amy Orvin

    March 13, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Olay moisturizer

37. 

    Janice

    March 13, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Urban decay eye potion. Love love love it. All my eyeshadows drugstore or dept store last all day!

38. 

    Holly B

    March 13, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Olive oil is fantastic! I love DHCs olive oil products.

39. 

    Lynn

    March 13, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    I swear by Yu Be moisturizing cream, it’s the only product so far that is helping my wind burn winter skin

40. 

    Dee

    March 13, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    I love korres anti aging primer!

41. 

    Sarah

    March 14, 2013 at 2:24 am

    My vitamin c serum.

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