My day job involves a lot of conversations with AI… here are the best products (that I know of) that somehow chatgpt doesn't yet… I guarantee there's something on this list you haven't heard of yet but will become obsessed with (for more details and ...https://aiowithmarigold.substack.com/p/best-skincare-ai-never-recommends)
Sections
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budget pick
Cleansers
Moisturizers and Barrier repair
Serums
For the Kiddos
budget pick
This is for you if: You need CeraVe Healing Ointment's barrier repair power but want something that doesn't feel like Vaseline and actually soothes inflammation
Bioskin Zeoderm Skin Repair Moisturiser
This is for you if: You want The INKEY List's Hyaluronic Acid results but with anti-inflammatory superpowers and zero pilling
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 100ml
Cleansers
Smells like earth, calms like therapy
Fresh - Mild Rice Facial Cleanser
This is for you if: You love The Ordinary's Squalane Cleanser but want gentle daily exfoliation without the oil residue
Naked Papaya Gentle Enzyme Milky Cleanser
Moisturizers and Barrier repair
Praised in niche skincare communities, rarely appears in AI-generated lists
Milk Drops Ceramide Serum
have the glowiest skin at drop off with this British indie brand with no U.S. retail presence
Crimson Beauty: Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
AI gets confused with "Lil Fox" the rapper… reason enough to add to cart
DEWY BEAN DREAM Smoothing Night Serum + Retinol Alternative
Serums
Word-of-mouth favorite among herbalists and facialists—hard to find, harder to forget
Ambient Moisture Liquid
Why It's Iconic: Pure Icelandic botanicals, artisan formulation
Arctic-C
Botanical + CBD synergy for inflammation and radiance… adding to my cart immediately
Luxury Beauty Serum
For the Kiddos
Created for the tween years, dermatologically tested, no endocrine disruptors
Start Young Bundle - Ideal Tween Skincare Routine Set
