Celebrities have access to the world’s best dermatologists, aestheticians and makeup artists, so it’s no surprise they’re experts when it comes to skincare.
From gentle exfoliants and soothing spritzes to ultra-hydrating creams and acne-busting treatments, the cult-favorite products below have been tried and tested by plenty of A-listers — and continue to come out on top.
Read on to see and shop the best skincare picks, according to the stars.
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
Getty Images Dr. Sturm’s thousand-dollar “blood cream” and rejuvenating face mask are both big hits among the Hollywood crowd. But her line’s hero product is undoubtedly this hydrating serum, which has been praised by everyone from Bella Hadid (who once said Dr. Sturm was responsible for “changing [her] skin forever”) to Kim and Kourtney Kardashian.
$320
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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Soothing Micellar Cleansing Water
Getty Images From Victoria Beckham to Khloé Kardashian to Tracee Ellis Ross, it’s actually tough to name a star who doesn’t rely on this stuff. Both Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow have called it the best makeup remover out there, with the latter raving, “It’s unscented, doesn’t dry your skin or sting, and gets rid of all your makeup with a few swipes. You’re left with soft, clean skin.”
$17
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Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Getty Images Naomi Campbell uses these two-step anti-aging AHA/BHA peel pads to maintain her ageless glow, and she’s in good company: Zoë Kravitz, Selena Gomez and Constance Wu love them too. “If I want to be really glow-y the next day, I definitely use them,” the “Crazy Rich Asians” star told the New York Times.
$150
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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
Getty Images Packed with vitamins C and E as well as ferulic acid — hence its name — this serum boasts plenty of anti-aging and free radical-neutralizing benefits. Sienna Miller uses it often, Hailey Baldwin has called it a “favorite,” and Brooke Shields says she’s “obsessed” with it. “It’s packed with antioxidants and really brightens my skin, and since I began using it, I’ve noticed a difference in my fine lines,” Shields told Redbook.
$169
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La Mer Crème de la Mer
Getty Images Stars like Chrissy Teigen, Kate Hudson and Ashley Tisdale are all diehard devotees of this cream, which is made with the brand’s sea kelp-derived “miracle broth.” Perhaps nobody loves it more than Jennifer Lopez, however; for years, it’s been reported that the pop icon slathers the stuff on from head to toe.
$200
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Lancer Skincare The Method: Polish
Getty Images Dr. Harold Lancer is the go-to dermatologist for A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, Ryan Seacrest and Jennifer Lopez, and stresses the importance of daily exfoliation. It’s little wonder that this polishing product from his line’s three-step system is a bestseller; Kardashian has name-checked it as a fixture in her beauty routine for years.
$80
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Biologique Recherche Lotion P50
Getty Images If you can get past its infamous smell, this holy-grail potion — which is made with vinegar, horseradish and onions — promises to exfoliate, brighten and even clear breakouts. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen swear by it, as do Madonna, Nicole Kidman and even Brad Pitt.
$76
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Caudalie Beauty Elixir
WireImage Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne and Katy Perry all spritz on this toning mist, with the latter telling Allure that she always carries it when traveling. Liv Tyler even called it her “favorite thing in the universe” in an interview with Into the Gloss.
$49
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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Getty Images You’ve definitely spotted this pink blemish-busting solution on stars’ Instagram Stories; Kylie Jenner, Lili Reinhart, Bella Hadid and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have all sung its praises in the past.
$17
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Weleda Skin Food
WireImage This all-natural salve is ideal for adding moisture to hands, feet and basically everything in between. Julia Roberts, Victoria Beckham and Priyanka Chopra all use it, as does Ashley Graham. “That s—t is like crack,” the supermodel told Into the Gloss.
$16
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iS Clinical Active Serum
Getty Images January Jones, Shay Mitchell and Jessica Alba all regularly reach for this anti-aging, anti-acne potion, which the latter said she discovered through her facialist, Shani Darden. “She said it would stop me getting wrinkles and breakouts,” Alba told HELLO! “And she was right — I haven’t broken out … and I’ve noticed the fine lines starting to go away.”
$142
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Shani Darden Retinol Reform
FilmMagic Speaking of Darden, this retinol and lactic acid serum from the skin whiz’s own brand can be spotted in the medicine cabinets of stars like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Laura Harrier and Chrissy Teigen. “It smooths out fine lines,” Teigen told InStyle. “Every time I use it, I get compliments on my skin the next morning.”
$88
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Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
Getty Images Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner both keep this moisturizing spritz on hand, as does Drew Barrymore. “Misting is such a revelation to me,” the actress told Vogue. “[This] totally reinvigorates your makeup. It’s incredible. If you’re stuck at work for several hours a day — and I tend to get stuck at work for several, several, several hours a day — this spray is a game-changer.”
$48
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Augustinus Bader The Cream
Getty Images Yes, the price tag’s a lot to swallow. But this beautifully packaged cream, which was created by a professor of applied stem cell biology and includes a patented mix of rejuvenating molecules called Trigger Factor Complex 8, has a huge celeb following for a reason. Priyanka Chopra, Victoria Beckham and Kris Jenner — who simply calls it “the crack” — all love it, and Diane Kruger’s such a believer that she became an early investor in the brand.
$280