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Must Have Skincare Products of 2022 to Leave Your Skin Glowing

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Maryland chapter.

This year more than ever, there has been a shift in what it means to be an “it girl.” Now it’s all about working out, drinking your greens, wearing neutrals, and perfecting the “no makeup”, makeup look. Here are some of the best skincare products of 2022 to help you get one step closer to achieving that “clean girl” aesthetic:  

Elta MD Tinted Sunscreen

It doesn’t matter if it’s rainy or sunny outside, SPF is a must when you leave the house. The Elta MD tinted sunscreen is the perfect way to protect your skin from UV rays while also evening out your skin tone. This skin tint gives you a nice glowy finish and is perfect for days when you don’t want to wear a heavy foundation but still want some coverage.  

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

This product may not be the best on very sensitive skin, however, the Dr. Dennis Gross alpha beta universal daily peel really helps to transform your skin. It helps fix breakouts, textured skin, and tightens pores. It’s crazy to think that as young women we are already worried about wrinkles, but we are. These peels contain antioxidants and anti-aging treatment ingredients that penetrate deeper into the skin to repair damage, protect cells, and restore healthy looking skin. 

The Ordinary Niacinamide 

If you suffer from acne scars or active breakouts, this is the product for you. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is a vegan friendly, oil-free, silicon-free serum that works on all skin types. For only $6.50, this product is a must to achieve clear, glowy skin. 

Supergoop (Re)setting Refresh Mist

While out and about it’s important to keep on reapplying sunscreen, but if you are wearing makeup that is a little hard to do. The Supergoop (Re)setting refresh mist, has an SPF of 40 and goes over your makeup flawlessly. The product comes in the perfect size to throw in your bag to reset your makeup and keep your skin protected from the sun.

Mighty Patch

Mighty Patches might actually be the biggest game changer here. They are clear patches that you can place over any pimple, and it helps raise all the gunk out of them. Because they are clear, people can barely notice them. You can wear them while running errands, doing work, or while you sleep. The patches also keep you from picking at your pimples, which is something I know we all do.  

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C

At the end of the day, it is super important to take off your makeup and clean your skin from unwanted dirt and oils. The Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C does just that while also brightening your skin. The cleaner is very gentle on your skin and truly does remove all your makeup. It is the perfect cleaner to use alone or before washing your face.

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Sometimes the best thing to do for your skin is to go back to basics. This cleanser is extremely gentle on your skin and is constantly recommended by dermatologists. The CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides to give you the most hydrated skin while shrinking your pores and cleansing oils and dirt.

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

This exfoliant truly does shrink your pores and leaves your skin smoother and more even than you thought possible. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant works on all skin types, and once you buy it you will not want to try anything else ever again. After cleansing, and using toner on your skin, apply this exfoliant, and you will see results almost instantly.

Sarah Hersh

Maryland '24

Sarah Hersh is an undergraduate journalism student at the University of Maryland! Her personality traits consist of napping, working out, binging tv shows and occasionally doing homework