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great skincare brands
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daria
great skincare brands, grouped by affordability, effectiveness, and vibe (gentle, girly, aesthetic, etc.)
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Affordable & Effective (Drugstore Favorites)
Mid-Range & Aesthetic (Cute, Trendy, and Effective)
High-End & Luxe (For When You Want to Splurge)
Clean, Natural, or Ethical Brands (With Pretty Vibes)
Affordable & Effective (Drugstore Favorites)
Affordable, ingredient-focused skincare. Perfect for customizing your routine without overpaying.
The Ordinary
Like The Ordinary but slightly more user-friendly. Minimal packaging and great for beginners.
The Inkey List
Affordable and cute, with surprisingly good formulations. Great starter products with a clean girl vibe.
Skincare Products | e.l.f. SKIN
Mid-Range & Aesthetic (Cute, Trendy, and Effective)
K-beauty meets fruit-forward branding. Dewy skin and shelfie-worthy packaging.
Glow Recipe
Minimal, gentle, and cute. Available at Target and loved for its accessible prices and clean formulas.
Versed
Bright packaging and barrier-supportive ingredients. Fun, effective, and great for young skin.
BYOMA
Affordable, Gen Z-focused, and science-backed. Very user-friendly and playful.
Bubble
Spa-inspired with fun colors and textures. Mid-range price with accessible results.
Skin Care & Beauty Products | 100% Cruelty-Free | Bliss – Bliss World Store
K-beauty-based with acne-safe and gentle formulas. Budget-friendly and effective.
Peach Slices Skincare - Korean Skin Care for Acne
Vegan, cruelty-free, and pretty packaging. Natural-leaning and sold in most drugstores or Target.
Pacifica®: Skincare, Vegan Makeup, Beauty Products & More
High-End & Luxe (For When You Want to Splurge)
Inspired by Japanese beauty rituals. Beautiful packaging and a luxe feel with calming ingredients.
Tatcha
Trendy but effective. Strong actives, bold packaging, and cult-favorite status.
Drunk Elephant
Clinical-grade skincare with high potency. Expensive but worth it for serious results (especially vitamin C).
SkinCeuticals
Potent serums and targeted treatments. Higher price point but results-driven.
Sunday Riley
Botanical-based and luxe textures. Smells great and works beautifully on dry or sensitive skin.
Fresh: Skin Care, Body Care and Fragrances
Luxe but Instagram-famous. Glowy, hydrating formulas with a soft, dewy girl vibe.
Summer Fridays
Minimalist, luxury, and high-tech. Pricey but highly streamlined.
U Beauty
One of the priciest on the market. Known for skin regeneration and anti-aging.
Augustinus Bader
Clean, Natural, or Ethical Brands (With Pretty Vibes)
Youth to the People – Eco-conscious and antioxidant-rich. Aesthetic packaging with green-juice energy.
Youth To The People - Effective Formulas For Healthy Skin
Minimal and thoughtful. Focused on calming and barrier-repair, especially for sensitive or overwhelmed skin.
Krave Beauty
Natural, aesthetic, and indulgent. Great for oils and masks with pretty packaging.
Herbivore Botanicals
Affordable, clean, and simple. Focuses on skin health and is great for beginners.
Cocokind
Plant-based squalane in all products. Sustainable and high-performance.
Biossance Award Winning Clean Skincare