Lea Michele Shares Her Favorite Skincare and Beauty Products

"I grew up with a ton of skin issues — I had really horrible acne growing up, and I owe so much to Shani Darden and all of her products for really helping my skin," Lea shares.

She calls the Shani Darden Cleansing Serum "a skincare staple," explaining that it's "gentle enough for daily use but still deeply cleanses without stripping my skin. I love how refreshed and hydrated my face feels after using it."

Lea adds that she's also "a big fan" of Shani Darden retinol and moisturizer.

"I'm really grateful that I've found a way to manage my acne — and now as I approach getting older, also balance things like wrinkles and fine lines, skin texture, acne scarring, postpartum discoloration [...] all of the things that we have to deal with," Lea explains.

"I love Dr. Dennis Gross's Peel Pads. I use those every other day, as well as Dr. Dennis Gross sunscreen. I'm really trying to be better with my SPF and my skin sun protection."

The Good Housekeeping Institute's Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab ranks the Dr. Dennis Gross All-Physical Ultimate Defense as the best moisturizing face sunscreen, according to testing.

"I also love Dr. Dennis Gross's LED face mask. I use it every single night," Lea reveals. "It was a really wonderful tool for me postpartum. I had a lot of discoloration in my skin during my pregnancy. My skin broke out terribly when I was pregnant with my daughter. And the face mask has really helped a lot with the red light for healing acne discoloration."

The Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare SpectraLite FaceWare Pro is the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab's best overall LED face mask pick.

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Lea says that recently, she's "been loving Saie." She reveals, "I love the entire line. It's absolutely my favorite new makeup brand." She continues, "I especially love the Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer with SPF. That's what I'll put on every day, with a little bit of liquid Dew Blush, a little lipstick, mascara and call it a day."

The GH Institute Beauty Lab selected Saie Slip Tint as the best tinted moisturizer for light coverage. One tester noted that "it evens tone and blurs imperfections."

"This is the perfect brush for blending cream blush, bronzer or foundation. It gives me a natural, dewy finish and is compact enough for travel."

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"This scrub makes my skin feel brand new — smooth, nourished and glowing. It's a luxurious-feeling body treatment that turns a basic shower into a spa moment," Lea says.

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"This is always in my bag," Lea reveals. "It hydrates deeply without being sticky, has the prettiest natural sheen and feels like a small luxury that makes a big difference throughout the day."

This "gentle" foaming shampoo and body wash "leaves my baby's skin soft and calm after bath time," Lea says. According to the brand, the formula is made without fragrances as well as parabens and sulfates.

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"I've had the Lysol Disinfecting Wipes To-Go Pack in my bag for as long as I can remember. I take them with me everywhere I go," Lea says.

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes are the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care and Cleaning Lab's pick for best disinfectant wipes. Our experts note that the to-go pack is "ideal for carrying in purses, backpacks and carry-on luggage or for keeping in your glove compartment."

"I'm stocked up on Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Disinfecting Wipes at home and on-the-go year-round, but they are must-haves on my back-to-school shopping list to help stop the spread of germs and help keep my family protected," Lea stresses.

"The perfect travel or diaper bag organizer. I love how sleek and structured it is — it keeps all my must-haves (from snacks to serums) in one place, without looking bulky," Lea says. She adds that she also loves the brand's Weekender bag "to put all of my mom stuff in."

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Lea calls Coterie's The Diaper "truly the softest and most absorbent diapers out there." She continues, "I love how they keep my baby dry overnight [...] and feel like a luxury essential that actually works."

After testing 50 different diapers, our experts at the GH Institute Textiles Lab noted that Coterie diapers were "luxurious." Although heavier than others, they said that "Coterie's diapers are so soft they earned top marks in our blind softness evaluations."

"I have my subscription with Once Upon a Farm that sends pouches for my daughter, granola bars for my son [and] pre-made healthy meals for both of my kids. That is a lifesaver as a parent," Lea says.

Our registered dietitians in the GH Institute selected Once Upon a Farm as the best overall organic baby food brand. "Every ingredient in this line of baby food pouches — co-founded by Jennifer Garner — is certified USDA organic and sustainably grown. All items are made using whole ingredients and are free from added sugars or preservatives," said Nutrition & Fitness Lab Director Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., NASM-CPT.

Lea calls these "minimalist" Lalo plates and baby spoons "feeding tools that actually look chic." She also notes that they "make mealtime feel elevated (even when it's messy)."

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"This kettle is a countertop beauty. I love how fast it heats water, and the retro design adds charm to any kitchen or vacation rental," Lea says.

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For Lea, this Canopy Humidifier is "a wellness essential for skin, sleep and air quality."

"I love that it's easy to clean [...] and blends right in with our home aesthetic. It's especially helpful in dry or cold weather," she adds.

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"This changed my skin and hair," Lea claims. "I noticed smoother skin and shinier hair almost instantly." According to the brand, it even filters out chlorine — and Lea calls it "luxurious."

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