We all know how important skincare is, but with how busy life gets, it can feel almost impossible to give your skin the care it deserves. Figuring out where to start can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the skincare game. We get it: the jargon, the ingredient lists, the endless options. That’s exactly why we’ve curated this collection of 53 skincare staples with rave reviews. From cleansing to hydrating to brightening, these beginner-friendly products make it easy (and fun) to upgrade your daily routine.
Dermatologists recommend this sunscreen
EltaMD’s UB Clear Face sunscreen is a dermatologist favorite. The SPF 46 facial cream is lightweight and silky. The formula calms and protects sensitive skin types and lasts for up to two hours.
Harness the power of honey with Farmacy’s ceramide moisturizer
The base of Farmacy’s ultra-hydrating Honey Halo moisturizer is honey with powerful bee propolis. The potent ceramide blend and fig fruit extract restore moisture and replenish the skin barrier while shea butter locks everything in.
This toner refines your skin’s texture
Keep your skin looking and feeling fresh with Farmacy’s 2% salicylic acid toner. The Deep Sweep purifies, unclogs pores, controls excess oils, and refines your skin texture with every use.
Skincare enthusiasts love this serum
Nécessaire’s The Body serum was designed to be used all over. Packed with niacinamide and ceramides, the dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic product works to soften, improve skin barrier, and moisturize.
This face wash replaces the double cleanse
No more double cleansing is required with this oil to foam wash. The brightening, rose hip, and multivitamin complex help to deeply cleanse your pores, manage oils, and hydrate your skin.
Exfoliate and cleanse with this No7 scrub
This exfoliating cleanser uses microdermabrasion to gently remove dead skin, excess oils, and dirt. Even sensitive skin can enjoy this gentle formula that visibly smoothes fine lines and wrinkles as it cleanses.
This cleanser does it all
Indie Lee’s brightening facial cleanser is formulated with sunflower oil, strawberry seed oil, hydrolyzed wheat protein, tomato extracts, and vitamins A, C, and K to give your skin a deep, nourishing cleanse that even protects and firms.
Cleanse and nourish with this green tea and kale facial cleanser
Nourish sensitive skin with this green tea and kale facial cleanser. It gently removes makeup while detoxifying your skin for a refreshed finish.
Improve skin texture with this oil
This squalene oil from Indie Lee was made with dry skin in mind. The oil works to deeply hydrate while reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Use a few drops on your face, morning and night, after cleansing.
This serum clarifies and evens tone
Deeply clarify your skin after you cleanse and tone. This serum from Versed uses a blend of willow bark extract, niacinamide, and a zinc blend to decongest pores and prevent breakouts.
These forehead wrinkle patches could help you avoid getting Botox
While getting wrinkles is a natural part of life, they’re not necessarily something we love about aging. Want to reduce lines without Botox? These forehead wrinkle patches with vitamin E might do the trick. They’re designed with aloe and collagen for extra hydration, and you can wear them day or night.
This glow recipe cleanser hydrates and exfoliates
The Blueberry Bounce cleanser from Glow Recipe has tons of glowing, five-star reviews for a reason. The formula contains hyaluronic acid to gently cleanse, hydrate, and exfoliate your skin with every use.
Reduce dark circles with this under-eye stick
Avoid tired eyes and give your skin a burst of energy with this under eye stick from grace & stella. The formula contains caffeine to tackle dark circles, plus niacinamide, which can reduce fine lines and pigmentation. One customer described it as a ‘must-have for refreshed eyes’.
This argan oil cream soothes cellulite
Ditch dry skin this winter thanks to this deeply hydrating cream. Argan oil, shea butter, and Vitamin E combine to quench dry skin and target dullness, cellulite, and wrinkles. The non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and is suitable for all skin types.
This exfoliating mask is gentle but effective
Once a week, enjoy a deeper cleanse with Bubble’s Deep Dive mask. The exfoliating product is formulated with fruit enzymes, AHA, and PHA to penetrate deep into pores for thorough cleansing and a softer, smoother appearance.
The Internet Loves the L’Occitane shower oil
This cleansing and softening shower oil works into a milky lather to purify and smooth your skin without drying it out or stripping it of its nutrients. The 100% recycled bottle adds an eco-friendly touch.
This body oil has a signature scent
Influencers can’t stop posting about this body oil that is infused with Guaraná extract, Brazilian olive oil, and the iconic Sol De Janeiro scent. It’s fast-absorbing and perfect for creating a radiant glow.
Exfoliate all over with this scrub
This Ouai scrub is made with sugar and coconut oil for deep exfoliation that leaves skin hydrated and smooth after. Remove dead skin, excess oils, and product buildup all over, even on your scalp.
This face gel isn’t too heavy
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone, this lightweight face gel delivers both hydration and gentle exfoliation. Infused with green tea for antioxidant support, it leaves your skin feeling refreshed and smooth.
This night cream works while you sleep
Get your hands on No7’s dermatologist-approved Pure Retinol night cream. The formula works overnight to firm, plump, and visibly smooth your skin while it boosts your skin’s natural collagen.
Enjoy brighter, smoother skin with this peel
No7’s resurfacing peel is like an at-home spa day. Made with dermatologist-approved ingredients, the 15% glycolic acid product works to cleanse pores and strip away dead skin cells for healthier, more radiant skin.
These pads make exfoliating easy
If you’ve got acne-prone skin, you’ll love these review-beloved toner pads from Neutralyze. Made with salicylic and mandelic acids, these pads work to clear and minimize clogged pores while fighting blemishes and improving skin texture.
This toner brightens, balances, and minimizes
One reviewer started using Good Molecule’s niacinamide and arbutin brightening toner after getting sun spots. She noticed a difference after night three and wrote, “Now the spots are pretty much gone! Highly recommend!”
This toner locks in moisture
This toner from BYOMA is a brilliant way to soothe skin, reduce redness, lock in moisture, and repair your skin’s barrier. Use this clinically-proven toner twice a day on freshly cleansed and dried skin.
Erase blackheads with this cleanser
Medicube’s Zero Pore cleanser is made with AHA, BHA, and PHA for an intense, double cleansing that works to pull up blackheads. The cleanser gently cleanses and leaves the skin feeling hydrated and smooth.
Correct dark spots with this serum
Whether you’re dealing with acne scars, sun spots, or signs of aging, this Mela B3 serum is an essential in your daily routine. Apply a few drops after you cleanse and tone in the morning and night for brighter, more radiant skin.
This sunscreen is superlight
Hero Cosmetics’ Force Shield sunscreen is a broad-spectrum SPF 30 for acne-prone skin. The reef-safe, fragrance-free formula is lightweight, shine-free, and won’t leave your skin feeling chalky.
Moisturize and protect with this product
Neutrogena’s Collagen Bank is a powerhouse for your skin. The product works to strengthen the collagen you have, build what you don’t, boost radiance, hydrate, protect with SPF 30, and more.
This serum is intensely hydrating
Prequel’s Multi-Quench plumping serum is formulated with moisture-binders and a PGA complex that provides clinically proven, 48-hour hydration and is gentle enough for all skin types.
This eye cream smoothes those fine lines
Smooth fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes with this daily eye cream from Olay. The 7-in-1 formula is fast-absorbing, oil-free, and non-greasy, offering you hydration, brightness enhancement, and more.
Customers love this foaming cleanser
Made with zinc pidolate, this alcohol- and soap-free cleanser removes excess oil without overdrying skin. One happy customer writes, “This cleanser is the best of both worlds, deep cleans my skin and makes it squeaky clean without over-drying.”
Calm, refresh, and balance with this toner
This alcohol-free Elemis toner is crafted with apricot extract, sweet betty flower, and saponins to soothe skin, rebalance pH, tone, moisturize, and nourish with just a few sprays.
This scrub deeply softens skin
One five-star reviewer wrote, “I have sensitive skin, so it only takes a tiny bit for me, but it leaves my skin feeling so clean and refreshed!” With bamboo, volcanic ash, half a dozen AHAs, and more, this scrub is soothing, nourishing, and refreshing.
This exfoliator has over 6,000 5-star reviews
Customers can’t stop raving about this skin-perfecting exfoliant polish from Paula’s Choice. The lightweight liquid absorbs quickly, smooths and evens skin tone, and unclogs and shrinks pores.
This Aveeno serum was made for sensitive skin
Fortify your skin’s moisture barrier and instantly smooth and soothe with this serum. Made with feverfew and a nourishing Triple Oat Complex, this serum is free of fragrances, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and alcohols.
This mask eliminates excess sebum
After cleansing your skin, apply this Caudalíe clay mask and let it sit for ten minutes. The formula will tighten pores, remove excess oil, smooth and illuminate skin, and clear excess sebum.
This lotion was made for all skin types
Everyone can enjoy this deeply nourishing, rich, and luscious Kiehl’s lotion. Packed full of antioxidant properties, the creamy product replenishes the skin’s natural barrier and leaves it feeling soft and soothed.
Manage acne all over with this body spray
Treat and prevent breakouts all over with this acne spray from PanOxyl. Skincare doesn’t stop with your face, which is why this 2% salicylic acid spray is an essential. Unclog pores and soothe redness with every spritz.
Manage tone, texture, and hydration with this serum
One glowing review says, “She’s the golden hour of skincare. 100% in my forever rotation. Period.” COSRX’s Propolis Light Ampoule instantly hydrates, reduces redness, and delivers radiance.
This cleansing foam leaves skin soft
Use this foaming cleanser twice a day after you’ve removed any makeup. The velvety foam is made with 1.5% salicylic acid to prevent acne, unclog pores, and cleanse skin from daily irritants.
Improve radiance with this serum
Vichy’s LiftActiv serum is formulated with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E to improve radiance and firmness while fighting against aging. Use a few drops in the morning after you cleanse.
This body wash goes from oil to foam
Enjoy deep, rich hydration and an incredible cleanse that won’t strip your skin when you use Naturium’s Glow Getter body wash. The dermatologist-tested formula balances, restores, and moisturizes with every wash.
Reduce breakouts with this spray
Reduce redness and breakouts with Tower 28’s Daily Rescue spray. The face spray is made with hypochlorous acid to soothe breakouts and prevent future breakouts from ever cropping up.
This lotion is fast-absorbing
This lotion from The Honest Company is fast-absorbing and hypoallergenic, made from naturally derived ingredients to provide you with the highest-quality hydration possible.
Refine texture with this cleanser
Minimize pores, deeply cleanse, moisturize, and unclog pores with this gentle exfoliating cleanser. Formulated with green tea and centella, tea tree leaf extract, and more, it uses natural ingredients to nourish and care.
This gel wakes up your face
This under eye gel from Good Molecules is crafted with yerba mate, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine in order to brighten, tighten, and reduce puffiness for a more radiant and youthful look.
Restore eyes with this instantly hydrating and brightening under-eye cream
Probiotics meet golden hour lighting in this tiny tube that fits in your purse. Tula Skin Care eye balm makes you look awake even when you feel like a zombie. The doctor-founded skin-care line also includes natural ingredients like rosehip oil and caffeine, which are proven to revive tired eyes.
This Valitic kojic acid soap brightens and evens skin tone
Fade dark spots and get glowing with these soap bars designed to remove dark spots and enhance your skin’s natural glow. They’re packed with vitamin C, retinol, collagen, and turmeric to even out your skin tone.
This 8-in-1 serum starts correcting your complexion in a few days
Transform your skin with this resurfacing serum from medical-grade brand U Beauty. With this 8-in-1 resurfacing compound, you’ll spend less time applying serums and streamline your routine. With a single product, you’ll get powerful hydration, anti-aging, and skin repair. Use it morning and night to see results as quickly as 3–6 days.
This primer smoothes lines and perfects skin
The No Pore Blem primer is designed to cover pores and smooth lines. It is made with plant-based ingredients, such as green tea tree extracts and soluble collagen, to care for your skin.
These textured pore pads tone and exfoliate
Keep your skin looking fresh and bright with these pads. The pads work to get deep into your skin and pores with lactic acid and salicylic acid to tighten, brighten, and cleanse your face.
Support cellular renewal with this body wash
This Sol De Janeiro body wash doesn’t just smell amazing; it also replenishes skin by supporting cellular renewal with the natural retinol alternative it’s formulated with.
Embrace the Korean glass skin trend with this serum
This serum is gentle enough for everyday use but packed with three powerful ingredients to soothe, hydrate, and protect. Niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and arbutin combine to create a non-greasy, lightweight addition to your skincare routine.