TOP 5 SKIN CARE BRANDS IN THE USA
TOP 5 SKINCARE BRANDS IN THE USA
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Maybe you’re a cleanser-moisturizer-sunscreen kind of girl. Maybe you’re a complicated, 10-step skincare routine kind of girl. Maybe you fall somewhere in the middle. Regardless, it boils down to not only the number of products but the quality, too. But given that these days you can spend anywhere from $10 to $500 on a moisturizer, how do you determine what’s actually worth putting on your skin? Enter this handy cheat sheet, a complication of the cream of the crop (pun intended), ranging from drugstore staples to indie newbies to luxurious cult favorites, plus the must-have product from each.
Here’s your complete guide to the absolute best skincare brands.
SkinCeuticals
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The brand: For over two decades, SkinCeuticals has been a go-to, dermatologist-recommended brand. They’re all about science-backed skincare (which is why it’s such a hit in the medical community), and have a wide array of products that can both prevent, protect, and correct signs of aging.
The hero product: Dermatologists love it. Beauty editors are obsessed. In short, C E Ferulic serum is legit. It’s pricey, but worth every penny, thanks to the scientifically-proven combo of antioxidants—vitamins C, E, and ferulic acid—that shield skin from free radical damage caused by exposure to things such as sun as pollution. TBH, it does smell a little bit like hot dog water, but you quickly get used to it, especially once you see for yourself just how skin-changing this serum is.
Drunk Elephant
The brand: The name is cute and the packaging adorable, but make no mistake about it—Drunk Elephant offers some seriously legit skincare products. What started as a way for founder Tiffany Masterson to try and make some money during the recession turned into a hugely popular brand, creating all kinds of serums, masks, and more that beauty editors and consumers alike adore.
The hero product: Despite the fact that T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial packs a hefty 25% concentration of alpha-hydroxy acids, plus a 2% concentration of beta-hydroxy acid, it magically doesn’t irritate skin, even sensitive skin. (Credit the fact that it’s especially pH balanced.) You’re left with a radiant, clear, even complexion, no redness in sight.
Golde
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The brand: There’s no denying that your diet can affect your skin, which is why this brand focuses on superfoods that you can both eat and apply topically. Think latte blends packed with ingredients such as turmeric and cacao and face masks packed with equally yummy ingredients.
The hero product: There are only four ingredients in Clean Greens Superfood Face Mask, which essentially functions as a green juice for your skin. (Incidentally, they’re all edible so you could technically eat this, though we don’t recommend it.) It helps purify, brighten, and hydrate, in a cool powder-to-gel formula that’s activated when mixed with water.
Neutrogena
The brand: You don’t need to spend tons of money for effective products that derms love; Neutrogena is touted as the number one dermatologist-recommend skincare product and you can find it at the drugstore. They’re all about using scientifically-backed ingredients in formulas made to address any and every complexion concern, from acne to aging. Oh, and they kill the sunscreen game, too.
The hero product: Meet your new summer moisturizer. Packed with lightweight hyaluronic acid, Hydro Boost Water Gel hydrates without ever feeling greasy or heavy. Instead, it’s fresh and cooling (even more so if you stash it in the fridge), a must for hot, humid days, or for anyone whose skin is perpetually slick.
Klur
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The brand: Founder Lesley Thorton spent nearly a decade working as an aesthetician and creating custom products for her devoted clientele. That was the base for Klur, which remains a curated collection of seven SKUs focused on addressing a diverse range of skin issues. The products define eco-luxe— clean and botanically-driven, though still insanely chic, with sophisticated minimalist packaging you’ll want to display.
The hero product: A universally fool-proof cleanser, this formula is especially ideal for the sensitive skin set. The non-foaming gel takes off dirt and impurities, simultaneously hydrating your complexion rather than stripping it. Credit calming green and white tea, coupled with moisturizing superheroes such as aloe and jojoba oil.
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