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.
BeautyStat
Brightening and re-texturizing
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Paula's Choice
Hyperpigmentation, redness, acne-prone skin
Medik8
Intermediate users
Revision Skincare
Mature skin, uneven skin tone
EltaMD
Normal to oily, sensitive skin
Anua
Beginners or sensitive skin
Perricone MD
Mature, dry to normal skin
La Roche-Posay
Neutrogena
Dry, sensitive skin
The Inkey List
Melasma, dark spots, uneven tone
First Aid Beauty
The Ordinary
Multi-peptide anti-aging support
Farmacy
Brightening and targeting dark spots
MG217
Psoriasis — removing flakes
CeraVe
Normal to dry, sensitive skin
Dermalogica
Advanced users
SkinCeuticals
Mature, dry skin
RoC
Smoothing fine lines around the eye area; sensitive eye areas
Normal to oily skin
Dullness, hyperpigmentation, and acne-prone skin
Peach Slices
Redness, sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation
Vanicream
SCINIC
All skin types
Sensitive and dull skin
Peter Thomas Roth
Normal to oily skin, with uneven skin tone
DermaCalm
Very dry, irritated skin
Supergoop!
Oily skin or over-makeup reapplication
Oily, acne-prone skin
Oily, sensitive skin
Outdoor sports, gardening, or walking
Melasma, uneven tone, enlarged pores
Collagen support
Timeless
Olay
Firming + smoothing
Bliss
Sensitive skin
A313
Beginners, sensitive skin, or dry skin
All skin types; beginners or sensitive skin
AmLactin
Very rough, dry skin — boosts cell turnover for smoother texture
Acne-prone, oily skin
Ole Henriksen
Mature, normal to dry skin
Cosrx
Aging skin; suitable for most skin types
Mad Hippie
Dull, uneven skin tone
Sensitive, reactive skin
ZO Skin Health
Reducing pigmentation
Gold Bond
Hyperpigmented and uneven skin tone
Tatcha
Differin