We've tried hundreds of skincare products in the last year, and these 19 stand out from the rest

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• On the Insider Shopping team, we try a lot of skincare products.
• We know shopping for great skincare can be overwhelming and expensive, so we made this list of our favorite products we've tried in the past year. 
• Keep reading for a roundup of the 19 items that have become a fixture in our routines.

When it comes to skincare shopping, it's too easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. A quick search on Sephora for moisturizers for sensitive skin yields over 200 results. At Ulta, you'll find a selection of 440 different face washes. 

With new products constantly releasing and new trends making headlines every week, it can be hard to keep up with what's what in skincare. You probably don't have the time (or energy, or desire) to scroll through pages of eye creams until you find one you like. And, you definitely don't want to spend a ton of money testing them all out.

Luckily, the Insider Shopping team has tested a lot of skincare products over the course of the past year. Now we're here to share our favorite finds with you. Whether you're looking for a serum to target a specific skincare concern or just for some inspiration to upgrade your beauty routine, we've got you covered.

Below, you'll find 19 of the best skincare products we've tried in the last year.

Supergoop! 100% Mineral Matte Sunscreen

Supergoop!

Supergoop! 100% Mineral Smooth & Poreless Matte Screen SPF 40, available at Sephora and Nordstrom, $38

Now that temps are starting to rise, the last thing I want to do is go through my usual multi-step skincare and makeup routine only for everything to melt right off as soon as I leave my apartment. But with Supergoop!'s Smooth and Poreless 100% Mineral Matte Screen (say that five times fast), I've streamlined a bunch of products into one. This takes the place of my primer, sunscreen, tinted moisturizer, and mattifying mist. I also like that the light tint masks any white cast I'd normally get with mineral sunscreens. — Jada Wong, Insider Shopping senior editor

Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream

Target

Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream, available at Target, $14.99

This is my new go-to moisturizer because it's so lightweight, soothing, and makes my skin feel bouncy and plump like jelly. And at $14.99, it's a steal. Versed was developed with reader data from digital publisher Who What Wear, so as shoppers are calling for easier access to safe skincare products, it's no surprise that this moisturizer is formulated with recognizable ingredients like aloe vera and green tea in a clean formula without parabens, sulfates, and more. — Jada Wong, Insider Shopping senior editor

Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm

Target

Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm, available at Target, $17.99

I tested this out on a weekend trip to Amsterdam and I was so glad I did. Not only did it get every last bit of makeup off easily, it rinsed clean without leaving behind a filmy texture and didn't make my face feel tight afterwards. I especially appreciated the solid balm because it made going through security a little less hectic. Unlike other solid balms I've used, this one doesn't come with a tiny spatula to scoop up product, though, let's be honest — it's probably worse to use a spatula that's been sitting on my counter than it is to just use clean hands. — Jada Wong, Insider Shopping senior editor

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