Specific products, assessed the same way as everything else on this site — what's actually in them, who they suit, and what to watch out for. No sponsorships, no affiliate deals.
Naturium
Mature, sensitive skin
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ROUND LAB
Dry to normal skin
PCA Skin
Sensitive or mature skin
CeraVe
Normal to oily, acne-prone skin
Psoriasin
Psoriasis — hydration + plaque relief
Good Molecules
All skin types, especially uneven tone and enlarged pores
Psoriasis — removing flakes
La Roche-Posay
Normal to oily, sensitive skin
Drunk Elephant
Firming + smoothing
Melasma, dark spots, uneven tone
RoC
Sensitive skin
Soon Jung (Etude)
Oily, sensitive skin
The Ordinary
Oily and combination skin, acne-prone skin
Revision Skincare
Advanced brightening and correcting
Smoothing fine lines, brightening skin tone, anti-aging
Murad
High-performance retinol for the delicate eye area
MG217
Psoriasis — soothing and moisturizing
Sunday Riley
All skin types, especially for brightening
Cetaphil
Normal to oily skin
PurOrganica
Softening and smoothing rough, dry skin
Psoriasis
Vibriance
All skin types
Rough, bumpy skin, or keratosis pilaris
First Aid Beauty
Very dry, eczema-prone skin
Youth To The People
Dull, tired skin
NIOD
Peptide support for the eye area
Normal to dry, sensitive skin
Vanicream
Cortizone 10
Inflammation, itch, redness, and swelling
Isdin
Sun-damaged or mature skin
Aveeno
Sensitive, dry skin
Advanced users
Biossance
Plumping + skin repair
SkinMedica
SkinCeuticals
Nighttime peptide hydration
Eucerin
Deep hydration for rough, dry skin
EltaMD
AmLactin
Rough, dry skin — improves texture and moisture retention
Ole Henriksen
All skin types, especially for brightening and anti-aging
Peach & Lily
Oily, acne-prone, or rosacea-prone skin
Soap Works
Daily cleansing of psoriasis
Replenix
Reducing puffiness and fine lines around the eyes; all skin types
Dry, sensitive skin
Outdoor sports, beach activities, or fishing
Paula's Choice
Supergoop!
Oil control and sun protection for part lines
Olay
Brightening + smoothing
Timeless
Glow Recipe
Firming + antioxidant support
Facetheory
The Inkey List
Oily, acne-prone skin
Aquaphor
Healing and protecting irritated skin