Throughout 2024, the Unilever Edu team rigorously tested thousands of beauty products, conducting over a dozen tests each month. We experimented with everything from achieving salon-quality blowouts to trying out various eye creams for weeks. While we often found ourselves gravitating towards reliable drugstore staples, reaffirming that price doesn’t always dictate quality, several luxury skincare products truly stood out. These splurges became indispensable parts of our routines, proving their worth despite the higher cost. From a pore-minimizing moisturizer to brightening eye masks, here are the top 10 luxury beauty products we can’t wait to restock in 2024, as recommended by our expert editors.
Luxury Beauty Products We Swear By
- Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream: $64 at chanel.com
- Biossance Squalane and Marine Algae Eye Cream: $56 at amazon.com
- Yse Beauty Overachiever Brightening Eye Masks: $36 at ysebeauty.com
- Tatcha Water Cream: $72 at tatcha.com
- Kiehl’s Ultra Body Barrier Repair Cream: $49 at amazon.com
- Rhode Skin Glazing Milk: $30 at rhodeskin.com
- Vegamour Gro Revitalizing Shampoo: $46 (originally $48) at amazon.com
- Bobbi Brown Face Base Moisturizer and Primer: $69 at sephora.com
- MDSolarSciences Daily Perfecting Moisturizer: $60 (originally $76) at amazon.com
- Allies of Skin Daily Firming Anti-Aging Trio Skincare Kit: $66 at dermstore.com
Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream
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This luxurious moisturizer proved to be a game-changer for makeup application, particularly for those with dry skin. Its lightweight formula provides instant hydration and a radiant glow, while its delightful scent enhances the overall experience. “The light formula instantly hydrates my thirsty skin and gives it that glow I’m always striving for,” shares Kayla Kitts, Shopping Editor.
Biossance Squalane and Marine Algae Eye Cream
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This anti-aging eye cream effectively hydrates, reduces puffiness, and diminishes fine lines, resulting in a brighter, more awake appearance. “It instantly hydrates my under-eyes and reduces puffiness and fine lines, making me look bright-eyed and awake in the mornings,” says Kayla Kitts. Its concentrated formula ensures long-lasting results, making it a worthwhile investment.
Yse Beauty Overachiever Brightening Eye Masks
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These brightening eye masks from Molly Sims’ skincare line provide noticeable brightening and smoothing effects, particularly in the under-eye area and forehead. Their unique design ensures a secure fit, preventing slippage. “I’ve tested a lot of eye masks, but these immediately brighten my under-eye area and smooth my forehead wrinkles,” notes Erin Johnson, Associate Shopping Director.
Tatcha Water Cream
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This oil-free moisturizer provides a cooling sensation and instant hydration, effectively addressing dry patches and sensitive skin. Its unique formula and luxurious texture live up to the hype. “The oil-free formula left a cooling feeling and delivered instant hydration to my skin — reviving my dry patches and caring for my sensitive complexion,” explains Alyssa Brascia, Shopping Writer.
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Kiehl’s Ultra Body Barrier Repair Cream
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This rich, yet quickly absorbing body cream provides intense hydration for dry skin, leaving it feeling smooth and nourished without a greasy residue. Its fragrance-free formula and protective ceramides make it ideal for sensitive skin. “It has a rich formula that glides onto my skin like butter, but it absorbs quickly,” says Clara McMahon, Shopping Writer. “Plus, it’s fragrance-free and formulated with protective ceramides that strengthen your skin barrier over time.”
Rhode Skin Glazing Milk
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Hailey Bieber’s Glazing Milk delivers a dewy, smooth finish, making it a standout product in the Rhode skincare collection. Its effectiveness and long-lasting results justify its price point. “I can’t get enough of the dewy, smooth feel of my skin post-application,” states Madison Yauger, Shopping Editor. “Plus, a little goes a long way.”
Vegamour Gro Revitalizing Shampoo
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This shampoo for thinning hair delivers noticeable thickening results, leaving hair feeling fuller and healthier. While pricey, its effectiveness and the confidence it instills make it a valuable investment. “My hair feels noticeably thicker in my hands each time I rinse it out,” shares Laura Gurfein, Shopping Director.
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Bobbi Brown Face Base Moisturizer and Primer
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This dual-action product serves as both a moisturizer and primer, creating a smooth base for makeup application and achieving a glowing, airbrushed finish. “It works overtime as a moisturizer and primer, acting as a smooth base that helps achieve a glowy, airbrushed finish,” says Genevieve Cepeda, Shopping Writer.
MDSolarSciences Daily Perfecting Moisturizer
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This moisturizer provides an immediate radiant glow without clogging pores or leaving a greasy feel. Its inclusion of SPF adds extra value and simplifies the skincare routine. “It gives my skin an immediate glow, and I look more radiant than I do with any other moisturizer,” explains Shalwah Evans, Senior Shopping Editor.
Allies of Skin Daily Firming Anti-Aging Trio Skincare Kit
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This comprehensive skincare kit features a gentle cleanser, a multi-peptide serum, and an antioxidant moisturizer, all working together to address various signs of aging. “Each product instantly becomes a new staple in my highly-researched skincare routine,” raves Cai Cramer, Shopping Writer. This trio offers a luxurious and effective approach to achieving firmer, younger-looking skin.
