FACE

Anti-aging Cream

Under $60 Readers felt that, just like the flower-crown Snapchat filter, this rich cream blurs imperfections instantly. But it’s in it for the long haul too: Collagen- and elastin-stimulating adenosine and caffeine boost skin’s volume. Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Supreme ($49.95) Over $60 This pollution-fighting moisturizer, made with life plankton, was lauded by readers for its gel-cream texture and scent. Biotherm Blue Therapy Accelerated Repairing Anti-Aging Silky Cream ($79). Wrinkles can be caused by frowning and smiling, sagging and parched skin. This formula, made with tripeptides and hyaluronic acid, fights all three. Filorga Absolute Wrinkle Correction Cream ($95)

Dark-Spot Corrector

Dark spots and dullness can be just as aging as fine lines. That’s why readers loved this serum made with antioxidant ginkgo biloba. “My skin was brighter and looked very even after using it for seven days,” said Alicia Purvis from Port Moody, B.C. Clarins Mission Perfection Sérum ($68)

Facial Scrub

This soy scrub is mild enough to be used every day, noted jurors. Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub ($12). Environmentally friendly microbeads slough off daily grime, while moringa-seed oil protects your skin from pollution. Consider this your skin’s antidote to 21st-century life. Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser ($37)

face-Makeup Remover

It’s not just jurors who loved this one-step water-free cleanser. The best Fashion Week makeup artists are never without a bottle of this micellar water in their kits. Bioderma Laboratoire Dermatologique Hydrabio H2O ($24.90)

Facial Moisturizer

Under $25 The texture of this drugstore fave got top marks from BGP jurors. Credit goes to hyaluronic acid, which is the Wonder Woman of skincare molecules: It can retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream ($24.99) Between $25 and $40 Even normal to oily skin can become dehydrated. This formula mimics skin structure so that moisturizing ingredients can penetrate deeper. Bioderma Laboratoire Dermatologique Hydrabio Gel-Crème ($29.50) Over $40 Sensitive-skin products tend to feel a bit utilitarian—but not this luxurious fragrancefree formula from Chanel. It contains just 10 ingredients, including soothing silver-needle tea. Chanel La Solution 10 de Chanel ($106)

Lip Balm

This winning lip balm is a triple threat: It contains protective rose wax, shea butter and a hint of pink pigment. Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm ($25)

Face Mask

Under $40 Gel-oil hybrids should be your go-to for nursing sensitive skin through Canadian winters; they protect the skin’s moisture barrier. Bio-Beauté by Nuxe Vitamin-Rich Detox Mask ($37) Over $40 Beauty sleep is a real thing—especially if you use this Quebec company’s overnight treatment, which contains a potent peptide. Readers said it successfully plumped skin while they slept. Laboratoire Dr Renaud Pure Overnight Youth Concentrate ($90)

Sunscreen

Under $30 This winner is broad-spectrum, which means it protects against UVA rays that cause aging and UVB rays that cause sunburn. Also key: It wears well under makeup, said jurors. Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 ($15.79) Over

$30 A mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white film hits the beauty jackpot. “It absorbs so quickly... it basically doubles as my primer,” says Annie Xia of Richmond, B.C. Lise Watier Sun Smart Universal UV Shield SPF 30 ($39). For details, see Shopping Guide.

Serum

Under $45 A time-release formula ensures that thirsty skin gets 24-7 hydration. Eau Thermale Avène Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum ($44) Between $45 and $95 This new prod contains Biotherm’s signature Algae of Youth anti-aging formula but in a fast-absorbing serum. Biotherm Blue Therapy Accelerated Repairing Serum ($75) Over $95 Coco Chanel’s favourite flower has anti-aging benefits too. The luxury brand has infused volumizing camellia-oil extract into droplets that burst upon contact with skin. Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro-Sérum ($125)

Eye-Contour Care

Under $35 Laura Black of Puslinch, Ont., gave this vitamin-C- and -E-rich eye cream the ultimate compliment: “[After using it], it looked as if I had slept 13 hours.” Marcelle Hydra-C Eye Contour Gel-Cream ($24.95) Over $35 Proof you can feel inferior to a flower: This cream contains rare orchids that grow in China. Molecules in the petals and stems help skin cells renew faster. Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Eye Serum ($270)

eye-Makeup remover

Like a romance-novel hero, this eye-makeup remover—made with cornflower extract—is strong but gentle. “It made my skin feel soft, and I really like how easily my waterproof makeup came off,” said Ashley Freckelton of New Glasgow, N.S. Vichy Laboratoires Pureté Thermale Waterproof Eye Make-up Remover ($19.95)