How to Judge a Skincare Product?Updated a year ago
The skincare market is a jungle full of brightly colored berries. Some of them are poisonous, most don't do anything at all, and a select few can be incredibly nourishing.
In a market like that, finding those nourishing berries can be a struggle. More often than not, what seems like a great skincare product is actually pretty basic (or even harmful) but with excellent marketing.
In this post, we’ll explain our process for evaluating individual skincare products and deciding if they’re worth our time and money. We’ll explain how to check skincare ingredients and their claims, to know if your skincare is any good.
In this post, you’ll learn:
- How to research a brand's main product claims and ingredients
- How to evaluate the research you find
- What to consider when looking at a product’s ingredient list
- How to evaluate costs
Before diving in: If you’re looking for help getting started on your skincare journey or choosing the right products for you, we suggest reading our basic skincare routine guide first, where we touch on what you should look for in different products!