Best in Black Beauty: Skin

The soothing cucumber extract in this body wash makes sensitive skin say “ahh.” ($4, Drugstore.com.)

This miracle-working primer wiped out shine for hours. ($32, Estee Lauder.)

With this system, dark spots vanished and skin’s texture improved. ($36–$85, Laser Results.)

This spray leaves a pretty sheen, not a chalky film. ($11, Walgreens.)

Dry, flaky skin was instantly hydrated and smooth all day. ($60, Kiehl’s.)

Gentle and hydroquinone-free, it’s ideal for treating dark elbows and knees. ($150, Skinfo.com.)

The fresh lavender scent smells amazing and the creamy texture keeps skin moisturized all day.
($7, Drugstore.com.)

As an update to a cult classic, this new foam formula washed away the oil just as good as the original. ($11, Drugstore.com.)

It painlessly blasts away tough skin on our heels. ($120, ansr.com for stores).

It faded spots and the handy pen made it easy to use ($49, strivectin.com).

Halt odor and treat underarm discoloration at the same time? Genius! ($4, Drugstore.com.)