“Detox” has become one of the beauty buzzwords of the last few years, much like “efficacy,” “prismatic,” “K-beauty” and “unicorn.” We’ve seen juice detoxes, green smoothie cleanses and even taco detoxes. While you may have the urge to groan at the thought of another detox, one category that is worth paying attention to is detoxifying products for your skin.
Pollution, dirt and oil can turn a healthy complexion into a lackluster and congested one. Add in some stress, fluctuating hormones and late nights and you’ll probably be tempted to ring up your dermatologist for an emergency appointment.
With detoxifying skin care products, you can put the phone down. They help tackle all of the things that can mess up our complexions and give you back that healthy, radiant glow. Best of all, you don’t have to stick with any strict diets with these detox products. Eat whatever you like, just remember to apply your products regularly for optimal results.
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14 Products That Will Detox Your Skin
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Caudalie
Vine[activ] Overnight Detox Oil, $50 at Sephora
Reboot your skin while you catch some zzzs thanks to this best detox product. It features 100 percent organic essential oils (think lavender, neroli, carrot, white sandalwood, etc.). They purify pores and flush out all those nasty toxins your complexion collects throughout the day so you wake up to better skin.
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Boscia
Detoxifying Black Cleanser, $30 at Boscia
It's not just the bottle that is jet black, the cleanser is too thanks to activated charcoal. The formula is also rich in licorice root, artichoke extract, glycolic acid and vitamins. The ingredients come together to create a warming cleanser that refines and clarifies skin. The more you use the product, the more of a difference you'll notice.
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Renée Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Masque, $65.50 at Renée Rouleau
You can get a mask for everything and that includes one for detoxing your skin. This splurge-worthy mask is one of your best options, especially if you're prone to hormonal acne. The anti-inflammatory formula also helps to combat the signs of puffy "party face" and it works as a good refresher post-flight. It's also brilliant any time your skin could use a pick-me-up.
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Estée Lauder
NightWear Plus Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme, $56 at Estée Lauder
Purify and refinish your skin’s surface while you visibly reduce pores with this detoxing treatment. Boasting the brand’s Super Anti-Oxidant Complex, the lightweight cream moisturizes your complexion as it soothes all while you get your beauty sleep.
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Sunday Riley
Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, $122 at Sephora
This clarifying lactic acid treatment will quickly become a staple in your regimen, no matter your skin type or skin care concerns. It has high-potency, purified-grade lactic acid that helps to clarify, increase radiance, clear pores, fight the signs of aging and reduce hyperpigmentation. We told you, it really does it all.
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REN Clean Skincare
Clarimatte Invisible Pores Detox Mask, $42 at REN Clean Skincare
If your combination skin is in desperate need of a detox, you’ll love this product. Not only will it decongest your complexion without drying it out, it will help minimize the appearance of pores, remove excess sebum and draw out impurities.
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Origins
Warm Down Warming Lava Scrub to Detox and Smooth, $37.50 at Origins
Use this warming scrub to massage away all that muscle tension. The brand’s shower-activated exfoliator relies on volcanic ash to smooth and purify. Meanwhile, a blend of wild mint, spearmint and vanilla essential oils soothes your stressed-out skin.
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First Aid Beauty
Detox Eye Roller, $26 at First Aid Beauty
The skin around our eyes is the thinnest on our faces, which means it's usually the first area to show evidence of late nights, stress and one-too-many cocktails. For those occasions, keep this eye roller handy. The allergy-tested formula has a metal roller that helps to get rid of puffiness and dark circles. Caffeine and sodium hyaluronate work together to help brighten and minimize the appearance of fine lines.
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Erborian
Charcoal Konjac Sponge, $13 at Erborian
This may not look like much, but this all-natural konjac sponge is great for exfoliating and purifying your skin thanks to its fibrous texture and the bamboo charcoal formula. Run the sponge under water and it will go from hard to full and bouncy. Massage it on your face in a circular motion and say goodbye to flaky, congested areas.
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Kiehl's
Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Facial Cleanser, $24 at Kiehl's
When it comes to detoxing your skin, you need to do more than just treat skin issues on the top layers of your skin. You need to go down deep. When you massage this purifying cleanser into your face, it helps to remove dirt, oil and other impurities from your pores. With continued use, you'll get glowing skin from the inside out.
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L'Oréal Paris
Pure Clay Mask Detox & Brighten, $9.77 at Walmart
With 30 percent pure clays and Japanese charcoal, this pick draws out impurities in just 10 minutes. The wash-off mask has a creamy, nondrying formula that won’t upset sensitive complexions so you can use it a couple of times a week.
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Murad
City Skin Overnight Detox Moisturizer, $72 at Sephora
Living in the city has a lot of advantages, but one of the downsides (besides sky-high rent) is the toll all of the smog and pollution can take on our complexions. Enter this overnight moisturizer. The formula is packed with antioxidants that help fight the day's damage. It even helps combat the damage caused by blue light from our tech devices.
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Formula 10.0.6
Deep Down Detox Ultra-Cleansing Mud Mask, $6.99 at Ulta Beauty
When this mask says that it goes deep down, it means it. Sea salt cleans out your pores, while orange helps to enliven your complexion. Bergamot then balances everything out. Use the budget-friendly mask a couple of times a week to keep your complexion looking top-notch.
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The Organic Pharmacy
Detox Body Oil, $68 at Goop
Help your body detox after a long, hard day by treating it to this invigorating body oil. Thanks to a blend of grapefruit, juniper and rosemary essential oils, the treatment nourishes skin so you’re left feeling clean and refreshed.
