10 Splurge-Worthy Beauty Products We Tried, Loved, and Unfortunately Can’t Stop Buying Now

Every year, our team of shopping editors tests thousands of beauty products, and 2024 was no exception. We run more than a dozen tests every month, from getting salon-worthy blowouts in the PEOPLE Tested lab to dabbing eye creams in our homes for weeks.

Time and time again, we’ve found ourselves reaching for our trusty drugstore essentials, proving that higher prices don’t always mean better quality. However, a few luxury skin care items have become a staple of our routine despite their price tag — and these splurge items have quickly become staples we can’t imagine life without.

From pore-minimizing moisturizer to brightening eye masks from Molly Sims’ skincare line, these are the luxury beauty products we’re excited to restock this year.

Luxury beauty products PEOPLE Editors swear by them

• Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream, HRK 64; chanel.com
• Biossance eye cream with squalane and seaweed, HRK 56; amazon.com
• Yse Beauty Overachiever eye brightening masks, HRK 36; ysebeauty.com
• Tatcha water cream, HRK 72; tatcha.com
• Kiehl’s Ultra Body Barrier Repair Cream, $49; amazon.com
• Rhode Skin Glazing Milk, HRK 30; rhodeskin.com
• Vegamour Gro revitalizing shampoo, HRK 46 (orig. HRK 48); amazon.com
• Bobbi Brown Face Base Moisturizer and Primer, HRK 69; sephora.com
• On sale: MDSolarSciences Daily Perfecting Moisturizer, $60 (orig. $76); amazon.com
• Allies of Skin Daily Firming Anti-Aging Trio Skincare Kit, $66; dermstore.com

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Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream

Ulta

Buy now for $64

“I got this Chanel moisturizer over the summer and it’s been a game changer for my makeup application. I have super dry skin year-round, so I always struggle to keep my concealer and foundation from creasing and flaking. The lightweight formula instantly hydrates my thirsty skin and gives it that glow I always strive for. Plus, the smell is just wonderful.” —Kayla Kitts, Shopping Editor

Biossance eye cream with squalane and seaweed

Amazon

$56 on Amazon

“Finding a good anti-aging eye cream was a feat, but this one from Biossance does it all. It instantly hydrates my dark circles and reduces puffiness and fine lines, leaving me looking bright-eyed and awake in the morning. I use this twice a day to reap all the benefits. The container is small, but a little goes a long way, so it lasts for months.” —Kayla Kitts

Yse Beauty Overachiever eye brightening masks

YSE Beauty

$36 at Ysebeauty.com

“Molly Sims launched Yse Beauty in 2023, and I finally got my hands on the brand’s Overachiever eye masks this year. I’ve tested many eye masks, but this one instantly brightens my dark circles and smoothes out the wrinkles on my forehead. In addition, they do not fall off after a few minutes, like similar products. They’re expensive, so I do double duty: I put them above my browbones after I’ve used them under my eyes.” —Erin Johnson, Associate Store Director

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Tatcha water cream

Sephora

$72 at Tatcha.com

“I’ll never forget growing up watching beauty YouTubers around 2014 fawning over Tatcha Water Cream, and vowing to own it one day (my teenage self balked at the $72 price tag). When I finally tried this moisturizer myself, I immediately understood its viral hype. The oil-free formula left a cooling sensation and provided instant hydration to my skin—reviving my dry patches and nourishing my sensitive complexion.” —Alyssa Brascia, shopping writer

People / Jhett Thompson

Kiehl’s Ultra Body Barrier Repair cream

Amazon

$49 on Amazon

“I’ve tried loads of lotions to help combat dry skin in the winter, but none have been as effective as this new body cream from Kiehl’s. It has a rich formula that glides on my skin like butter, but absorbs quickly — I never feel greasy after using it, and it doesn’t stain my clothes or bedding. In addition, it is fragrance-free and formulated with protective ceramides that strengthen your skin’s barrier over time.” —Clara McMahon, Shopping Writer

Rhode Skin Glazing Milk

storks

$30 at Rhodeskin.com

“When Hailey Bieber’s skincare line, Rhode, dropped in 2022, several of our editors were the first to try it. Then in 2023 she launched Glazing Milk, which is truly the star of the collection and my repurchase for the past year and a half. I can’t get enough of the dewy, smooth skin feeling after application. Plus, a little goes a long way, so I can make the bottle last—ideal, since it’s $30 and I use it daily.” —Madison Yauger, Shopping Editor

Vegamour Gro revitalizing shampoo

Amazon

$48 $46 on Amazon

“The only bad thing we at PEOPLE Tested have to say about our favorite shampoo for thinning hair is that it’s expensive — but personally, I have so many good things to say about it, starting with how my hair feels noticeably thicker in my hands when I wash it off. Since it is expensive, I am very careful not to use more than the recommended quarter size amount. I’ll probably start with a subscription so I can get it a little cheaper.” —Laura Gurfein, store manager

People / Alyssa Brascia

Bobbi Brown Face Base Moisturizer and Primer

Sephora

$69 at Sephora

“I’m a big believer in drugstore products, but I haven’t found a moisturizer or primer that compares to this Bobbi Brown product. It works overtime as a moisturizer and primer, acting as a smooth base to help achieve a glossy, airy finish. It also has a scent that I love, although those with sensitive noses might find it bothersome.” —Genevieve Cepeda, shopping writer

MDSolarSciences daily perfect moisturizer

Amazon

$76 $60 on Amazon

“This might be the best face moisturizer I’ve ever used. It gives my skin an instant glow and I look more radiant than with any other moisturizer. I also love that it doesn’t clog my pores or make my skin oily, which is huge because I get perimenopausal acne so I have to be very careful about what I put on my face all day. It also has SPF so it saves me a step. At $76 for a 1.7-ounce bottle, it’s splurge with a capital “S,” but I really love it, so I’m going back to the source.” —Shalwah Evans, Senior Shopping Editor

Allies of Skin Trio kit for daily skin firming against aging

Dermstore

$66 at Dermstore

“I’ve tried a number of products from Allies of Skin and each product instantly becomes a new part of my well-researched skincare routine. The Gentle Cleanser is the least stripping product I’ve ever tried; the multi-peptide serum instantly fills in my fine lines; and the antioxidant moisturizer feels like a deeply nourishing hug. Yes, it’s more expensive than drugstore skincare brands—but I’m a self-proclaimed skincare snob and these products exceed my high expectations.” — Cai Cramer, shopping writer

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