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When it comes to convenience, you can’t get any better than 3-step skincare lines. Everything you need for radiant skin is right in one box, usually in the form of a complementary cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Sometimes it really beats playing around with different products to see what works best together. So below are some of the best 3-step skincare products.

CLINIQUE 3-Step Skincare System For Skin Type 2 Dry-to-Dry Combination Skin: Combination skin is always tricky to work with. This system, with a soap and two types of lotion, takes away the guesswork.

Dr. Lin Skincare Acne Clarifying Treatment: Here’s a cheaper alternative to the ProActive+ system that basically does the same thing, and it’s available at drug stores. The cleanser has salicylic acid to clear pores and promote cell turnover, while the lotion has benzoyl peroxide to get rid of acne-causing bacteria. What makes it a 3-step skincare system is the additional spot corrector.

Exuviance Age Repair Trio: Fight aging with this system’s SkinRise Morning Bionic Tonic, Vespera Bionic Serum and the Rejuvenating Complex, all chock full of vitamins like A and E to help nourish skin.

intraceuticals 3-Step Skincare Essential Kit: This anti-aging system helps skin look healthier and radiant. The system focuses on hydration with its serum, hydration gel and moisture-binding cream.

Balance Me Three Steps to Radiant Skin: A face balm, oil and cream work to make skin brighter and smoother.

Kora Organics 3-Step Skincare System: Supermodel Miranda Kerr swears by this stuff, which contains a cream cleanser, a balancing mist and a day-and-night cream. It comes in three varieties for different skin types: normal/dry, normal/sensitive and oily/combination.

Philosophy Cleanse, Refine and Renew Kit: Refresh your skin with this kit’s cleanser, “Renewed Hope in a Jar” and the Microdelivery Peel Vitamin C/Peptide Peel.

Glytone Normal-To-Oily Skin System Kit: The glycolic acid in this kit helps skin renew itself, and reviewers say it helps with acne. Okay, it actually has four steps: a wash, an exfoliating lotion, a peel gel and a facial lotion, but it’s a pretty heavy-duty system that’s worth including.

Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions 3-Step Skincare Regimen Kit: If you’re looking to fight acne and get natural, this product has salicylic acid derived from willow bark.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Detox Kit: As the name suggests, the cleanser, serum and gel mask of this system are infused with detoxifying cucumber.

bareMinerals PURIFY. EMPOWER. MOISTURIZE. Normal-to-Dry Skin: Fight aging, even if you have dry skin. This kit contains natural ingredients like lempuyang ginger, elderflower, rosemary, algae extract and St. John’s wart to nourish skin.

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Micro Peel 3-Step Skincare Resurfacing System: Breathe life into dull, tired skin and fight aging. This kit comes with an exfoliating charcoal mask, collagen-boosting micro-peel and protective barrier cream.

Clinique Redness Solutions Kit: Zap redness with this 3-step skincare brand favorite. It includes SPF 15 and helps skin’s moisture balance.

Yes to Tomatoes 3-Step Acne Fighting and Clear Regimen Kit: This pore scrub, repair treatment and balancing moisturizer help fight acne, and provide natural antioxidants.

Murad Spotless Skin Set: If you have some hyperpigmentation concerns, the vitamin C in the cleanser and moisturizer protects and nourishes skin, while the second-step serum has hydroquinone to even skin tone.

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