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Supervising editor Megan Beauchamp has spent years perfecting a skin-care routine that brings a coveted, dewy glow to her dry skin. But finding the right sunscreen has been particularly challenging: Many formulas are often too oily, which leads to annoying breakouts. Or they have an unpleasant matte texture, which only makes that dry-skin problem worse.

This Supergoop sunscreen, though, is her Goldilocks: It’s hydrating without being greasy, and it leaves her skin feeling refreshed and protected. And yes, it’s time for our annual reminder that you should wear sunscreen every day, even in the fall and winter.

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Whether you’re battling body odor, razor burn, eczema, ingrown hairs, or back acne, TikTok may have you convinced that over-the-counter, antibacterial cleansers are miracle skin-care cure-alls. But dermatologists agree: They’re overkill, and they can really screw up your skin.

Here’s why—and what you should use instead→

And if you’re heading to the drugstore: These are our favorite beauty products there.

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