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Drug-Store Skin Care!
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✨ Affordable Skincare That Actually Works: Drugstore Heroes You Need in Your Routine ✨ From TikTok-viral gems to derm-approved classics, this list is packed with must-have skincare that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re fighting breakouts, chasing...
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Cleansers!
 
Toners!
 
Serums!
 
Moisturizers!
 
SPF
 
Extras!

Cleansers!

 
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Gentle, non-foaming, and perfect for dry skin. Packed with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to cleanse without stripping your moisture barrier.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh - CeraVe
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Ideal for oily or combo skin. A gel-based formula that removes oil and dirt while keeping skin balanced and calm.
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin - CeraVe
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Sensitive skin approved. A creamy, fragrance-free cleanser that removes makeup and impurities without irritation.
Neutrogena ® Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - 12 oz
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Iconic for a reason. A mild, soap-free cleanser that’s loved by dermatologists and safe for even the most sensitive skin.
Gentle Skin Cleanser - Face & Body Cleaner | Cetaphil US
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No irritants, perfect for sensitive or allergy-prone skin.
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
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Creamy, nourishing cleanser for dry or irritated skin.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser - La Roche-Posay
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Glycolic & salicylic acids work together to smooth rough, bumpy skin.
Stubborn Texture™ Acne Cleanser for Textured Skin - Neutrogena
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Creamy gel cleanser with hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Toners!

 
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Gentle glycolic acid exfoliant that brightens and smooths.
Glow Tonic Exfoliating and Brightening Toner - Pixi Beauty
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Fragrance-free toner with oat milk and niacinamide to calm and balance.
Pure Skin Fragrance Free Face Toner | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Helps even skin tone, reduce redness, and minimize pores.
Niacinamide Brightening Toner - Good Molecules
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Iconic and soothing. Alcohol-free with aloe vera and rose water to hydrate, tone, and calm the skin.
Shop Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner - 12 oz. - Thayers
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Chemical exfoliation on a budget. Brightens skin, fades dark spots, and helps improve texture with continued use.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary
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Serums!

 
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Niacinamide, zinc, and salicylic acid in a lightweight formula.
Blemish Breakthrough Triple-Acid Resurfacing Serum - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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#1 best-seller for a reason. Reduces oil, minimizes pores, and helps with breakouts and uneven tone.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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Plump and hydrate your skin fast. A deeply moisturizing serum that layers perfectly under creams and makeup.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) - The Ordinary
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Overnight hydration bomb with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants.
Hydro Boost Night Pressed Face Serum With Hyaluronic Acid
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Fades post-acne marks, improves skin texture.
Resurfacing Retinol Serum | Post-Acne Marks Treatment - CeraVe
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Packed with 1.7% hyaluronic acid, squalane, and niacinamide for plump, dewy skin.
Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Hyaluronic Serum | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Drugstore glow in a drop. Smooths fine lines and plumps skin visibly within days. Lightweight, non-sticky formula.
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Moisturizers!

 
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Anti-aging moisturizer with peptides and niacinamide.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream | Anti-Aging Moisturizer ...
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Minimalist hydration. Great for sensitive, reactive skin. Contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid, no irritants.
Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
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Cooling hydration your skin drinks up. Formulated with hyaluronic acid for a lightweight, refreshing feel—perfect under makeup.
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer - Neutrogena
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Affordable glow-getter. Packed with hyaluronic acid and peptides to deeply hydrate and smooth skin without heaviness.
Holy Hydration! Hydrating Skincare for Dry Skin - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Fragrance-free, barrier-loving moisturizer. Thick, rich, and ideal for dry skin or eczema. Can be used on face and body.
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - CeraVe
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Lightweight, soothing gel that hydrates and calms red or reactive skin.
AVEENO Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer, Sensitive Skin
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Youthful brand with clean, hydrating formulas ideal for teens and young adults.
Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer for Normal & Dry Skin Types
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Sensitive skin-approved—soothing formula with oat, ceramides, and allantoin.
Pure Skin Fragrance Free Moisturizer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Gel-based moisturizer with squalane for oily and combo skin types.
e.l.f. SuperHydrate Moisturiser Gel
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SPF

 
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Glowy sunscreen-primer hybrid with dewy finish—great under makeup.
Suntouchable Whoa Glow Primer with SPF 30 | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Dermatologist favorite. Ultra-protective, lightweight formula that doesn’t sting eyes and leaves no white cast.
Anthelios Melt-In Milk | Our Best Sunscreen - La Roche-Posay
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Sensitive-skin safe. Zinc-based, fragrance-free, and loaded with skin-loving ceramides and niacinamide.
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion - CeraVe
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Weightless, invisible protection. A long-standing favorite for oily skin—non-greasy, fast-absorbing, and ultra protective.
Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Non-Comedogenic Sunscreen Lotion
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Extras!

 
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Fast-acting salicylic acid spot treatment for breakouts.
Blemish Breakthrough Acne Fighting Spot Gel | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Gentle retinol that works. Fades fine lines, evens skin tone, and improves texture with a proven formulation.
Rapid Wrinkle Repair - Neutrogena
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Affordable retinol that delivers serious anti-aging results.
RETINOL CORREXION® Deep Wrinkle Night Cream - RoC® Skincare
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Melts away makeup and sunscreen without stripping skin.
Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Post-blemish recovery balm that speeds healing and reduces redness.
Rescue Balm | The Post-Blemish Recovery Cream - Hero Cosmetics
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Benzoyl peroxide + LHA combo that targets breakouts fast.
Effaclar Duo | Acne Spot Treatment - La Roche-Posay
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Prescription-strength retinoid—now over the counter!
Adapalene Retinoid Acne Treatment - Differin Gel
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Deep repair for dry, rough skin. Rich in ceramides and urea—hydrates, smooths, and supports barrier repair.
Advanced Repair Cream - Eucerin
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The ultimate multitasker. Locks in moisture, heals cracked skin, and can be used as a slugging step or lip balm.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® (14oz.)
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