Flowers are capable of so much more than being great centerpieces—their extracts are full of potent antioxidants and nutrients that can do everything from brighten skin and smooth fine lines to minimize acne. These floral-forward formulas not only look pretty on our vanities, but also deliver on their claims.
Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Soothing Moisturizing Cream ($38)
A mix of calendula, chamomile and fatty acids, this cream diminishes blotchiness and strengthens the skin barrier to suppress sensitivities and irritation.
Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence ($94)
Seventeen botanical ingredients, including lavender, rose extract and hyaluronic acid, give this essence its serious moisturizing power. Spritz it on as the first step in your routine to enhance the absorption of what comes next.
Éminence Organic Skin Care Lavender Age Corrective Night Concentrate ($68)
Apply this organic serum before bed to reap the benefits of lavender in two ways: the comforting scent will calm your senses while the floral extract works with your skin’s repair cycle to hydrate and nourish overnight.
Mamonde Floral Moisture Cream ($35)
For those with dry skin who have tried every moisturizer to no avail, add this one to your list and you won’t be disappointed. A little bit of the lightly scented formula goes a long way, leaving skin soft, supple and dewy.
Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Moisturizer ($48)
The high concentration of polyphenols formulated in this barrier-protecting moisturizer make it a potent threat against the wrinkle-causing free radicals skin encounters every day.
Dior Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose ($440)
Each jar of ultra-luxurious cream elixir contains 17,000 micro-pearls filled with Rose de Granville extract and its 22 micronutrients that work synergistically to hydrate and plump dry, stressed-out skin.
By Terry Baume de Rose Glowing Mask ($58)
Use this rose- and rose hip–infused mask a few times a week—it tingles as it transforms from gel to foam—to clear congested pores and breathe life back into dull skin for a healthy glow.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender ($12)
Keep this spray in the fridge to cool and soothe skin on a hot day, or on your nightstand—the lavender scent is particularly calming before bed. And you can’t beat the price!
Monastery XX Rose Glycolic Gel ($74)
Resurfacing glycolic acid and soothing, brightening rose water make for the perfect couple in this hydrating gel that works on all skin types except uber sensitive.
Josh Rosebrook Daily Acid Toner ($29)
Gentle enough for everyday use, this silky toner blends exfoliating acids from fruits and flowers—pyruvic, malic, citric and glycolic—with hydrating aloe and algae for brighter, baby-soft skin.