Skincare Product reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 152 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Skincare Product brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/EuroSkincare, r/beauty. Top-rated brands include The Ordinary (4.7/5), COSRX (5.0/5), CeraVe (4.5/5).
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Reviews152
Subreddits25
Posts45
Brands72
Products68
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#1
The Ordinary
4.7
(11)
"I swear by a good exfoliant like The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner."
"Niacinamide from the ordinary. Twice a day. Has changed my skin."
"For me it’s been The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid Toner."
"Single-handedly did the job for me."
"The ordinary is a great brand and you can choose only the active substance you need for your skin."
"Dull skin? TO glycolic acid toner"
"Ordinary niacinamide."
"The ordinary azelaic acid"
"Azelaic acid is very good for reducing redness. the ordinary and peach slices are good options at a good price."
"Niacinamide is best serum ingredient for oil control and pore shrinkage."
#2
COSRX
5.0
(10)
"Cosrx snail mucin and laneige toner."
"The Cosrx snail mucin essence will forever be a staple on my shelf."
"Calms my red blotchy tret skin immediately."
"I’ve read really good things about the Isntree BHA chestnut toner and the COSRX BHA power liquid for congested skin. I think that either of these could work well for you!"
"Cosrx snail mucin. My skin legit has a before and an after since i started using it."
"Cosrx snail mucin, Iunik black snail serum, purito centella unscented serum."
"I've been using the cosrx snail mucin essence and lotion and these have both done wonders for my dry acne prone skin!"
"Snail Mucin by cosrx!"
"Cosrx snail mucin is amazing."
"COSRX Snail mucin is a K-Beauty holy grail for the face"
#3
CeraVe
4.5
(11)
"I’m recommending La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Vichy, CeraVe, L’Oréal, Eucerin, Neutrogena and Cetaphil."
"CeraVe and Vanicream are both great drugstore options for moisturizer and cleanser."
"I also love my vanicream daily moisturizer with HA."
"Helps so much with dry rough bumpy skin."
"CeraVe is the best!"
"For a gentle routine, I’d suggest cerave products. They’re affordable and can be found in any pharmacy."
"BHA should get rid of it."
"I like CeraVe and Hada Labo products. They work well for me and are wallet friendly."
"I like and have never had issues with Cerave cleansers."
"I mostly use Cerave products and Vichy for sunblock"
#4
Tretinoin
5.0
(8)
"Tretinoin. Game-changer for my skin."
"Tretinoin + Azelaic Acid has been the best wombo combo in my opinion."
"Completely eliminated almost every skin concern I had."
"Tret for sure and switching from water based to cream based. My (newly) aging skin loves cream based skincare."
"Another vote for Tretinoin!"
"Since my 40s it's Tretinoin."
"Tretinoin. Trust me get on tretinoin"
"Tret by far."
#5
Vanicream
5.0
(5)
"For moisturizer I use Vanicream."
"CeraVe and Vanicream are both great drugstore options for moisturizer and cleanser."
"Added timeless vitamin c and differin for retinol."
"Changed my life."
"I use vanicream and lubriderm advance therapy as a daily moisturizer."
#6
SkinCeuticals
5.0
(5)
"SO worth it."
"Have tried the dupes and nothing compares."
"Hands down. It’s making me want to try out other products from them."
"Skinceuticals vit c."
"Cell Cycle Catalyst by Skinceuticals."
#7
Tatcha
5.0
(5)
"I also love Tatcha, the indigo nighttime repair cream is noticeable."
"My favorite is Tatcha but have also liked Innisfree."
"Makes my 69 yr old skin pillowy soft."
"Tatcha Dewy moisturizer. I bought it on a whim a couple years ago and it's my Holy Grail now!"
"I like the brand Tatcha especially their dewy moisturizer."
#8
Farmacy
5.0
(4)
"Another vote for farmacy honey halo"
"Came here to say Farmacy honey halo but a few beat me to it!"
"Another vote for Farmacy Honey Halo."
"Farmacy honey halo! If you have dry skin it is a game changer."
#9
Minimalist
4.8
(4)
"Minimalist 5% niacinamide serum. It is ❤️."
"Minimalist Niacinamide 5% the one and only thing."
"Niacinamide. The minimalist 5% one to be specific."
#10
La Roche-Posay
4.8
(4)
"I’m recommending La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Vichy, CeraVe, L’Oréal, Eucerin, Neutrogena and Cetaphil."
"I really like LaRoche Posay double repaired matte moisturizer."
"I LOOOOVE La Roche Posay, and I went to a dermatologist last year... that's what she recommended."
"I’ve had no problems with La Roche Posay either and their stuff is very good quality while being much more affordable."
#11
Avene
5.0
(3)
"My HG product and the most healing moisturiser I’ve ever used."
"What works for ME is the avene tolerance extremely gentle cleanser and the skin recovery balm."
"I switch between avene tolerance extremely gentle and avene antirogeurs."
#12
Dr. Dennis Gross
5.0
(3)
"Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta peel pads."
"I use the Dr. Dennis Gross Pore Perfecting Serum at night."
"The Dr. Dennis Gross Universal Daily Peel."
#13
Aestura
4.7
(3)
"Aestura cream, lotion, and the essence X 4"
"I love all aestura-related products, and I swear by Paula’s choice resist foaming face wash for a gentle cleanser. I recommend both to people all the time."
"Aestura comprised a solid 80% of my recent "sale haul," lol. Love being able to order it from there now!"
#14
First Aid Beauty
4.3
(3)
"I love first aid beauty ultra repair cream intense hydration."
"They are great to prep the skin as she says."
"I liked the first aid beauty ultra repair cream as well."
#15
Neutrogena
4.0
(3)
"I switched up my moisturiser to the Ultra Gentle Neutrogena one."
"I’m recommending La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Vichy, CeraVe, L’Oréal, Eucerin, Neutrogena and Cetaphil."
"Sunscreen I use Neutrogena(although I may look around for something else since I bought this on the fly)."
#16
Retinol
5.0
(2)
"Retinol 🤌🏻"
"Trust me get on tretinoin."
#17
Geek & Gorgeous
5.0
(2)
"DM have Geek & Gorgeous, and they have some great, simple and effective products."
"Geek and Gorgeous ... has some decent products if you want to feel you are using something natural but is actually well formulated."
#18
Sunday Riley
5.0
(2)
"Sunday Riley Good Genes."
"Sunday Riley Good Genes and U Beauty Resurfacing Compound."
#19
Paula's Choice
5.0
(2)
"Acne? Paula's Choice BHA toner"
"Acne? Paula's Choice BHA toner"
#20
Bioderma
5.0
(2)
"I’m recommending La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Vichy, CeraVe, L’Oréal, Eucerin, Neutrogena and Cetaphil."
"I have recently been using products in the Bioderma line."
#21
Himalaya
5.0
(2)
"Himalaya baby cream👍"
"Himalaya baby cream👍"
#22
ZO Skin Health
5.0
(2)
"Zo Skin Health products transformed my skin."
"Both are amazing."
#23
Cocokind
5.0
(2)
"These work well for me."
"I now alternate that with the Cocokind beginner retinol at night."
#24
Estée Lauder
5.0
(2)
"Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair. It's a godsend for me."
"Very reliable and have been using consistently for 5 plus years."
#25
Mad Hippie
5.0
(2)
"Mad Hippie's AHA exfoliating peel."
"I absolutely love Mad Hippie’s Vitamin C serum in the AM."
#26
Azelaic Acid
4.5
(2)
"Azelaic acid! I've had rosacea for 20+ years and it's the only thing that's made a difference for me."
"Azelaic acid & niacinamide."
#27
Alpha Arbutin
4.0
(2)
"Alpha Arbutin and sunscreen for me."
"Alpha arbutin and vit c for me."
#28
Cetaphil
4.0
(2)
"I’m recommending La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Vichy, CeraVe, L’Oréal, Eucerin, Neutrogena and Cetaphil."
"Cetaphil and water."
#29
Hado Labo
5.0
(1)
"The best sunscreen I’ve ever used."
#30
Balea Med
5.0
(1)
"I like the Balea Med line from DM for sensitive skin. Especially the gel cleanser"
#31
Isntree
5.0
(1)
"I’ve read really good things about the Isntree BHA chestnut toner and the COSRX BHA power liquid for congested skin. I think that either of these could work well for you!"
#32
Vichy
5.0
(1)
"I’m recommending La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Vichy, CeraVe, L’Oréal, Eucerin, Neutrogena and Cetaphil."
#33
Kojitin
5.0
(1)
"It's a gem!!"
#34
Lansinoh
5.0
(1)
"A little goes a long way, and its absolutely pure 100% lanolin."
#35
Regime Lab
5.0
(1)
"First c serum that didn't sting, stink, or burn."
#36
Revision Skincare
5.0
(1)
"It's the best OTC serum I’ve ever used."
#37
K Beauty
5.0
(1)
"K beauty toners and serums!"
#38
Ilia
5.0
(1)
"It goes on smoothly, blends nicely, isn’t sticky."
#39
Biossance
5.0
(1)
"I swear I can see a visible difference after 1 application."
#40
Skinfood
5.0
(1)
"For me, it's Skinfood royal propolis enrich barrier cream."
#41
BoJ
5.0
(1)
"I use the Korea version of BoJ sunscreen. I love it so much!"
#42
Refa
5.0
(1)
"My face is more glowy and bright."
#43
Herd Supply
5.0
(1)
"It’s easy and they work!"
#44
Biore
5.0
(1)
"For sunscreen, Biore aqua rich watery essence is my favorite."
#45
IS Clinical
5.0
(1)
"Delivers results. Exfoliates gently and hydrates with peptides etc."
#46
Skin Better Science
5.0
(1)
"Skin Better Science… costly, goes a long way but truly made the best real difference."
#47
Shiseido
5.0
(1)
"Shiseido- just copied my grandma since she had awesome skin."
#48
Barefaced
5.0
(1)
"Anything from Barefaced! My skin has changed so much for the better."
#49
Nimue Skin International
5.0
(1)
"It’s a SA product specifically designed to restore the skin barrier."
#50
Soon Jung
5.0
(1)
"You might like Soon Jung barrier intensive cream"
#51
Ceramide Moisturizer
5.0
(1)
"Moisturizer (such as the ceremide one)"
#52
Standard Self Care
5.0
(1)
"They are so clean and so effective it’s crazy!"
#53
Peach & Lily
4.0
(1)
"Azelaic acid is very good for reducing redness. the ordinary and peach slices are good options at a good price."
#54
IT Cosmetics
4.0
(1)
"I did have success with the it cosmetics bye bye redness serum, which is colloidal oatmeal based and has correcting pigments, but it's pricier."
#55
Kiehl's
4.0
(1)
"Kiehl’s Creamy Eye treatment - very moisturizing."
#56
Sol de Janeiro
4.0
(1)
"I'm also unapologetically a ho for the Sol de Janeiro line."
#57
Eucerin
4.0
(1)
"I’m recommending La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Vichy, CeraVe, L’Oréal, Eucerin, Neutrogena and Cetaphil."
#58
Caudalie
4.0
(1)
"Caudalie"
#59
Eadam
4.0
(1)
"Eadam"
#60
L’Oréal
4.0
(1)
"I’m recommending La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Vichy, CeraVe, L’Oréal, Eucerin, Neutrogena and Cetaphil."
#61
Medik8
4.0
(1)
"Trying the medik8 retinal. It seems to make my skin look better."
#62
Avada
4.0
(1)
"Https://avadaskincare.com/"
#63
Tir Tir
4.0
(1)
"I really regret not getting more of."
#64
Vaseline
4.0
(1)
"I use 'Vaseline intensive care cocoa radiant vitalizing body oil for healthy glowing skin'"
#65
Alum
4.0
(1)
"She could try using an Alum Block/Stone to apply on her skin after shaving, it helps a lot with redness and irritation."
#66
Cyteal
4.0
(1)
"Cyteal antiseptic soap"
#67
Perricone MD
4.0
(1)
"I got a pericone md for $30ish"
#69
Head and Shoulders
4.0
(1)
"Ive heard head and shoulder sos great for acne"
#70
Beauty Sleep
4.0
(1)
"Has a very mild and slightly sweet but natural lavender scent."
#71
Garnier
3.0
(1)
"Garnier ... mostly ... is nice for a very gentle non-foaming cleanser."
#72
Sleepy Face
3.0
(1)
"I haven't tried it yet so idk how well it works."
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