16 Luxe Skin Perfectors That Are Worth Half Your Paycheck (Promise)

Okay, we'd never tell you that you have to spend a ton of money to get great skin (cough, cough), but we're not going to deny that, more often than not, high-end skin-care products are pricey for a reason. These cha-ching primpers boast super-potent and high-tech ingredients that can do anything from brighten your visage to give you a face as soft as a baby's butt. And, hey, since you wear your skin every day, investing in whatever touches it is money well spent, indeed.

So, are you looking for a serum that will turn your mug smooth as silk or a super-nourishing oil that will cure your skin of a case of "the winters" for good? Click through to check out our picks for the best and brightest of the latest luxe skin-care launches. Consider one of these pretty potions an early V-Day gift to yourself.