15 Skin-Care Products From Amazon That Combat Everything From Dryness to Breakouts

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As a beauty editor, staying up to date with the latest products isn't just a job but a way of life. We're passionate about testing a wide range of skin care, including cult-classic cleansers, moisturizers, innovative high-tech tools, treatments, and everything in between. Rest assured, we leave no stone unturned: we eagerly anticipate and try the industry's most highly anticipated new launches and also replenish our vanities with beloved longtime favorites. And when it comes to fulfilling our skin-care needs, Amazon is one of our trusted go-to destinations.

It's no secret how many popular skin-care products are available from the online retailer. You can find budget-friendly drugstore favorites with hundreds of thousands of five-star ratings, as well as luxurious options perfect for when you want to treat yourself to something extra-special. Among its top-notch selections is the Differin Gel Adapalene Acne Treatment, which is the next best thing to a prescription, the Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant to purify your pores, and the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, which is worth trying before you splurge on pricier alternatives.

And there's a lot more where that came from. Ahead, we've rounded up our aforementioned favorites and more of the best skin-care products on Amazon.

Best Pimple Patches on Amazon
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Best Pimple Patches on Amazon

Mighty Patch Original Hydrocolloid Acne Pimple Patch ($12)

Care for stubborn zits and blemishes with these acne pimple patches, which heal and diminish breakouts quickly. Simply stick them on and let them work their magic.

Best Acne Treatment on Amazon
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Best Acne Treatment on Amazon

Differin Gel Acne Treatment With Adapalene ($13, originally $15)

If you have stubborn acne, try this acne treatment gel. It's a potent over-the-counter retinoid acne treatment that targets clogged pores and inflammation. It's a regular part of our beauty editor's skin-care routine, which you can read more about in her review of the Differin Gel Acne Treatment With Adapalene.

Editor Quote: "I'm not going to sit here and tell you the Differin Acne Treatment and Differin Acne Treatment alone cleared up my acne, because that's not the case — the spironolactone prescription had a large hand in that — but I can tell you the gel has helped brighten and even out my complexion to the point that you can hardly tell I ever experienced those hormonal breakouts to begin with." — Jessica Harrington, beauty editor

Best Gel Moisturizer on Amazon
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Best Gel Moisturizer on Amazon

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Gel Daily Face Moisturizer ($14, originally $27)

This refreshing, oil-free gel moisturizer uses hyaluronic acid to moisturize dry skin. It's been around for years and has not-so-quietly become a drugstore fan-favorite. It's POPSUGAR editor-approved, too. Read our review of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Gel Daily Face Moisturizer for more.

Editor Quote: "I noticed that unlike a lot of moisturizers that sit on the surface on my skin, my pores sucked this stuff up like a vacuum." — Maggie Panos, former senior editor

Best Facial Cleanser on Amazon
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Best Facial Cleanser on Amazon

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser ($15, originally $18)

The gentle cleanser takes off the day without stripping your skin and leaving it feeling tight and dry. It's packed with nourishing ingredients, including hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin and barrier-repairing ceramides. Whether you have dry, oily, or reactive skin, it's a great gentle cleanser with nearly 100,000 five-star ratings. It's editor-loved, too. Read our review of the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for more.

Editor Quote: "It took about a week to see the full benefits of using this face wash, but after just seven days, my skin was totally transformed. I had gotten used to my face feeling tight and dry after cleansing, something I thought was normal and signified that my skin was actually "clean." Little did I know that the moisturizers I had been using previously were actually stripping my skin of its natural oils and drying it out even more." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer

Best Facial Essence on Amazon
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Best Facial Essence on Amazon

Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence ($16, originally $25)

Revitalize your skin with this hydrating essence, made from 96 percent snail secretion filtrate. Don't let the unconventional ingredient scare you off — shoppers rave about its non-slimy, non-sticky formula for how refreshing and fast-absorbing it is. And while it's marketed for hydrating dull, dry skin, Amazon reviewers also praise its effectiveness for those with acne-prone skin.


Best Body Cream on Amazon
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Best Body Cream on Amazon

Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Body Cream ($18)

This body cream has a cult-following of celebrities, including Hailey Bieber, Bryce Dallas Howard, and our editors. It promises to moisturize skin using a rich base of pansy oil along with beeswax and sunflower oils to strengthen the skin barrier. To learn more, read our review of the Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Body Cream, in which one of our writers waxes poetic about the affordable yet hardworking formula.

Editor Quote: "A lot of times with skin-care products, it can take a few weeks to months for you to see a noticeable difference in your skin. However, with Weleda's ultra-rich cream, you can see a difference in a matter of seconds. No matter how dry your skin may be, this thick cream will restore it back to a hydrated state while giving you a glossy glow-from-within look that can even double as a highlighter." — Haley Lyndes, former assistant editor, Commerce

Best Leave-On Peel on Amazon
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Best Leave-On Peel on Amazon

Versed The Shortcut Overnight Facial Leave-On Peel ($18)

If you're dealing with dark spots and overall dull skin, this overnight leave-on peel is an overnight treatment that will be the pick-me-up your skin needs. It has a blend of glycolic and lactic acids to exfoliate the skin for a brighter complexion. Plus, it has allantoin, rosehip, and vitamin E to keep your skin soothed and hydrated.

Best Micellar Water on Amazon
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Best Micellar Water on Amazon

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water ($19)

This multipurpose micellar water is more than a makeup remover. It's formulated for sensitive skin and is alcohol-free, harnessing the power of cucumber extract to soothe and refresh your skin. Plus, you don't have to rinse it off after you use it. It's been around for a long time, too; a former contributor waxed poetic about it in 2018, and it remains a top-seller on Amazon. Read her review of the Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water for more.

Editor Quote: "I grab the cotton rounds that I also store in my bedside table, lie down like the lethargic human I am, and wipe it all off. The makeup, the mascara, the gunk — it all comes off. And the best part is that because the solution is made for sensitive skin, it never burns my face or makes me red. It leaves me squeaky-clean." — Rebecca Brown, former contributor

Best Night Cream on Amazon
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Best Night Cream on Amazon


Mario Badescu Night Cream for Face
($22)

This oil-free night cream uses soothing brown algae extract (also known as bladderwrack), alongside moisturizing glycerin and hydrating sodium hyaluronic acid. Some users have seen such a transformation with their skin that they describe the results as "miraculous." Case in point, one person who rated it five stars wrote: "I deeply regret not taking before-and-after photos because the transformation is radical. My skin feels rejuvenated and literally boosted."

Best Cleansing Balm on Amazon
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Best Cleansing Balm on Amazon

Banila Co. Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm ($22)

This cleansing balm starts as a solid and transforms into a smooth oil as you warm it up in your hands. A small dollop can break down heavy-duty makeup, sunscreen, sweat, dirt, and grime. For more, check out our review of the Banila Co. Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm.

Editor Quote: "I was shocked that this balm truly removed every last trace of makeup from my face in a matter of seconds, and I didn't have to follow it up with any other product." — Sarah Siegel, former assistant beauty editor

Best Vitamin C Serum on Amazon
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Best Vitamin C Serum on Amazon

TruSkin Naturals Vitamin C Serum ($22)

This vitamin C serum is a bestseller on Amazon and seemingly grows in popularity each day. It contains the sodium salt form of vitamin C, hydrating hyaluronic acid, antioxidant-rich vitamin E, antimicrobial witch hazel, and moisturizing jojoba oil. With consistent use, you'll notice a brighter complexion and smoother, even-toned skin.

Best Body Wash on Amazon
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Best Body Wash on Amazon

OUAI Body Cleanser ($28)

Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin is the mastermind behind OUAI, a beauty brand designed to offer luxurious products at accessible price points. This body wash is among the line's offerings, containing moisturizing sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, antioxidant-rich vitamin E, and a soothing probiotic. It has a fresh citrusy scent that lingers after your shower and will leave people asking what you have on.

Editor Quote: "The Body Cleanser looks smaller than most bottles of body washes we're used to picking up at the drugstore, but the formula is so rich and suds up so well, you really don't need much to get a good wash. I brought it with me to an overnight stay at a hotel where I didn't have my shower pouf, and I used way less than I normally do when I'm forced to lather up in the shower with my hands." — Sophia Panych, former content director, POPSUGAR UK

Best Cleansing Oil on Amazon
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Best Cleansing Oil on Amazon

Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Oil ($30)

This cleansing oil is a customer favorite, touted for how it hydrates uncomfortably dry skin and simultaneously removes all traces of makeup (including waterproof formulas). It contains skin-brightening niacinimide and moisturizing glycerin and comes in a big bottle, so you can use it on your face and body. Just note that it does have fragrance, which not everyone's skin can tolerate.

Best Chemical Sunscreen on Amazon
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Best Chemical Sunscreen on Amazon

Kopari Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50 ($33)

This chemical sunscreen is probably unlike anything you've ever tried. Per our beauty editor who put it to the test (and loved it), "the texture is reminiscent more of a gel moisturizer than an SPF, making the experience of putting it on pleasant." See how easily it absorbs and the pretty glow it leaves via her review of the Kopari Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50.

Editor Quote: "I love the radiant (not greasy) finish, which comes courtesy of sustainably-sourced mica, and makes my skin look even better after I put it on. I also love that it contains SPF 50, which is well above the American Academy of Dermatology's recommendation of 30 or higher." — Jessica Harrington, beauty editor

Best Face Exfoliant on Amazon
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Best Face Exfoliant on Amazon

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant ($35)

If stubborn blackheads are a concern, this bestselling salicylic acid treatment is a game-changer. Formulated with gentle and nonabrasive ingredients, it's perfect for oily skin types and those with large pores. The star ingredient, salicylic acid, is a powerful beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) praised for its ability to penetrate pores and clear them of excess oil, dead skin cells, and impurities. Amazon shoppers have seen results as fast as overnight.

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Marisa Petrarca is a contributing editor for POPSUGAR Shopping and has more than five years of experience writing and editing beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Allure, and InStyle, among others.