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A drugstore is a magical place for many reasons. You can pick up your prescriptions, grab a gallon of milk, or create and buy a new skin-care routine. However, walking through the aisles can feel intimidating because so many brands and products are worth trying. That's when we come in. Below, we compiled a list of nine skin-care products that won't break the bank.
Each of these steals has earned a 2022 Best of Beauty award and is unique in its own way. Are you looking for an acne-clearing cleanser? Cetaphil has you covered. How about a moisturizing hand sanitizer? Look no further than the dependable one we picked from Dove. Not to mention, you can snag things for as low as $6 (yeah, we're talking about the Vaseline Jelly Stick).
No matter what your skin needs or desires are, this curated list should have you covered the next time you pop into your local drugstore — even if you're "really only there" for a snack run. Happy shopping.
Get ready to be hydrated once you start using the Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide 24 Hydrating Gel Moisturizer. In this tub, you'll find a fragrance-free formula that holds hyaluronic acid to hydrate even the driest of skins.
Effective skin care doesn't need to break the bank and the Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion-Clearing BPO Acne Cleanser, a $9 steal, proves it. Thanks to a powerful formula packed with breakout-busting micronized benzoyl peroxide, soothing licorice root, and oil-reducing zinc, pesky breakouts don’t stand a chance.
CeraVe's Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm breaks down makeup without breaking the bank. This balm is loaded with ceramides and jojoba oil to take off even the most stubborn makeup without stripping the skin.
The Vaseline Jelly Stick is the same petroleum jelly you know and love in its usual big tub, but now it's also available in a compact, twist-up stick. It's super convenient for moisturizing areas like elbows, cracked heels, or wherever your heart desires — with zero mess, we might add.
For broad-spectrum waterproof protection and an all-over glow, Coppertone's Glow Sunscreen Lotion With Shimmer is an editor favorite and drugstore go-to. The shimmery formula comes in two coverage options: SPF 30 for daily use and SPF 50 for those even brighter days.
Secret Aluminum Free Deodorant provides odor protection for up to 48 hours, which is pretty impressive considering that the formula is free of any parabens, dyes, talc, and, of course, aluminum. Not to mention, the fresh Real Coconut scent makes you feel like you're on vacation.
Not only is Neutrogena's Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+ reasonably priced at $14, but it's also praised by dermatologists because of its light-as-air sunscreen serum texture.
Dove's Nourishing Hand Sanitizer may be infused with 61 percent ethyl alcohol, but it sure as heck won't dry out your hands. This hydrating formula is spiked with glycerin and soybean oil to keep your hands feeling soft and non-irritated all day.
Those with oily, combination, or acne-prone skin will appreciate the pore-unclogging abilities of St. Ives's Deep Cleanse Cream Wash. This cleanser melts and removes dirt, oil, and makeup (yes, even waterproof formulas) through its tea tree oil-infused formula.
For more of our favorite drugstore reads:
- 17 Drugstore Beauty Products That Won 2022 Readers' Choice Awards
- The 23 Best Beauty Steals of 2021
- The 13 Best E.L.F. Makeup and Skin-Care Products
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