There's a new TikTok trend for skin care products, and we're absolutely loving this one: "unsexy" products, or products that are simple and affordable, but still super-high-quality and effective. Considering the state of wage stagnation and inflation the last few years, we all need good deals, so these affordable skin care products are right up our alley. They include products from drugstore brands like CeraVe, Neutrogena and Bioderma, which is a particular favorite of BestReviews Executive Editor Maria Guido.
“Bioderma is the absolute best because it’s trending now, but it’s been around for 40-plus years and is made by dermatologists who know what they’re doing,” she said. “The products are gentle on sensitive skin, and the best part may be the price. These incredible products are actually affordable.”
In this article: Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil, Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Facial Moisturizer with .5% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, Pink Grapefruit and Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant
If you're interested in trying out some "unsexy" skin care and getting that summer glow for an affordable price, check out the products on the list below. They'll help you cleanse, moisturize and more — with high-quality ingredients and at prices you might find hard to believe if you're used to buying luxury skin care.
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil
An oil-based cleanser can pull double-duty by soothing and moisturizing your skin, and that's what this gentle, fragrance-free option does as it removes even waterproof makeup.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water, Makeup Remover
For a gentle cleanser for sensitive skin, micellar water has long been a top choice. This option from Bioderma is fragrance- and alcohol-free, formulated at skin pH to be extra soothing.
This foaming gel is mild and soap-free. It removes dirt and makeup with micellar technology that's gentle for sensitive skin.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Facial Moisturizer with .5% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, Pink Grapefruit
This oil-free moisturizer is perfect for those who are prone to acne and other breakouts, since it moisturizes without adding grease.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant
If you need a ton of moisture quickly, this healing ointment will do it. It's especially great for cracked skin in the winter.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream
This CeraVe night cream has become my go-to. It works as well as night creams that cost many times as much, and I always wake up with fresh, deeply moisturized, glowing skin.
Cetaphil Face & Body Moisturizer, Hydrating Moisturizing Cream for Dry to Very Dry, Sensitive Skin
Those with sensitive or oily skin know the struggle to find a good moisturizer. This option from Cetaphil works for dry skin that's sensitive or prone to oiliness or breakouts.
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Original
Petroleum jelly is a skin care hack. Use it to moisturize, as a lip balm, to soothe acne or redness and more.
These tint-free lip balms use all-natural beeswax that's great for moisturizing dry or chapped lips — and they come in great flavors, such as strawberry and coconut.
Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
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