Top Skin Care Products Under $25 (2020)

COSRX Centella Blemish Balm

This is Fel’s go-to spot treatment. It works because of the ingredient, zinc oxide, which helps with all your oily skin worries. Not only does it calm down irritation and inflammation, it also regulates sebum and combats acne. Just note, zinc is not for everyone.

Ro swears by the Deep Sea Water Cream. If you have extremely dry skin, this has all the ingredients you would need to hydrate, moisturize, and soothe your barrier back to health. It contains 60% deep sea water, algae & seaweed extract, green tea, and niacinamide.

Purito Centella Green Level Safe Sunscreen

Rain or shine, sunscreen is an absolute must! The Centella Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ stands high next to Krave Beauty’s Beet The Shield. Fel loves this because she knows it won’t clog her pores or worse… turn her into a pale, white ghost.

The AHA/BHA Peeling Solution is like no other. It exfoliates and gets rid of dead skin to even out texture. If you want to know the in’s and out’s of AHA & BHA, we’ve got you covered. Fel uses this mask when she’s in full acne scar-recovery mode and battling “the ghost of pimple’s past.”

Make P:Rem Hydrate Me Micro Tension Cream

Ro’s all-time favorite moisturizer is the Make P:Rem Micro Tension Cream. The botanic oils and ceramides help to build the skin barrier. The product also makes use of micro trans-moisture technology to penetrate the hydration deep into the skin.

The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid

This lightweight gel treatment contains tranexamic acid, which is safer to use compared to hydroquinone and other more potent ingredients. It fades dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and other types of discoloration in a non-irritating way.

Bring Green Artemisia Calming Intensive Serum

The Artemisia Serum, aka ‘The Raindrop Cake’ Serum, is super hydrating and calming. The artemisia capillaris thunberg is the core ingredient. But the one that sits at the very top is the “5-Green Vital Complex”. It’s made up of cabbage, spinach, broccoli, artemisia leaf water, and hibiscus fruit extract for that watery burst.

The Inkey List PHA Toner

Ro and Fel both love the Inkey List PHA Toner. Out of the three chemical exfoliants, PHA [Polyhydroxy Acid] is the most gentle. With niacinamide (Fel’s favorite) and aloe leaf juice, this suits even the most sensitive skin types.

Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence

Finally! A dupe for SK-II. The Galacto Essence is made up of galactomyces ferment filtrate, which is actually a byproduct of fermented sake. This product is great if you need some urgent revitalization and hydration.

Go-To Transformazing Face Mask

The Transformazing Mask is designed for sensitive skin with specific ingredients, such as the australian kakadu plum, finger lime, tasmanian pepper leaf, and niacinamide. Prepare to be amazed because this mask leaves a finishing glow that leaves your skin looking more plump than ever.

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

The milky, balm-like cleanser is chock full of benefits. It gets rid of dirt and grime, dissolves (non-waterproof) makeup, moisturizes, AND balances your skin’s pH. The squalane makes it super gentle and moisturizing for a spa-like cleansing experience.

Sioris Time is Running Out Facial Mist

Sioris’ 3-in-1 toner serum mist works to replenish your skin with organic fruit water and a variety of different oils. Fun fact: the formulation changes depending on the season (green plum for spring and yuja for autumn). Just spray and spritz.

Purito Centella Green Level Calming Toner

Fel really likes to use the Centella Toner. It incorporates centella asiatica, a plant extract that works well to calm inflamed and irritated skin. The formulation also helps to brighten, replenish your skin, and balance your sebum production.