Rarely does a week go by without someone asking me about my skincare routine, and while I’d love to point to a single product or two as the reason behind my glowy complexion, it’s never that simple. Finding a regimen that works for your skin’s unique needs is crucial, and no person has the exact same epidermal requirements. It’s all about listening to your skin (is it dry? Irritated? Oily? Congested?) and using products that can specifically address those issues. But that doesn’t mean you have to obliterate your beauty budget in the pursuit of clear, healthy skin. On the contrary, some of my most-trusted formulas are drugstore skincare products.
Believe it or not, luxury brands often formulate in the same labs with the same ingredients as drugstore options—it’s really the branding, packaging, and sometimes, the concentration of the ingredients that jacks up the price. Which is totally fine! I love keeping a beautiful jar of luxe moisturizer in my bathroom cabinet; it makes me feel chic and pampered. Still, if maximizing your beauty dollars is top of mind, you truly can’t go wrong with drugstore skincare. Here’s everything I love to scoop up when I’m roaming the aisles, whether IRL or online.
