The 8 Best Skincare Products for $30 or Less

While it’s true that our beauty routine can quickly dig a hole in our budget, there are still ways to limit the damage by purchasing effective products at reasonable prices. Whether it’s makeup, skincare, or body care, the cosmetics section at the drugstore is full of affordable options, and the same goes for the shelves at major retailers. We’ve scoured the shelves of creams, serums, moisturizers and exfoliants , cleansing balms, and facial cleansers to find eight high-performance skincare products that cost $30 or less. Here they are!

AVEENO CALM + RESTORE OATMEAL MOISTURIZING GEL

Texture is an extremely important factor when choosing a cream, and this odorless gel moisturizer is absolutely perfect. We love its instant soothing effect and its ability to nourish our skin despite its light application.

GLOW TONIC EXFOLIATING TONING LOTION, PIXI + HELLO KITTY

An exfoliating lotion is a great choice for working on our glow, and Pixi’s Glow Tonic has long been a tried-and-tested product. With its formula of glycolic acid, aloe, and red ginseng, it helps hydrate skin while enhancing radiance. It absorbs instantly and leaves skin feeling soft without any stickiness. And while you’re at it, why not opt ​​for the special Hello Kitty version?

THAYERS MOISTURIZING CLEANSING MILK

This cleansing milk offers a cushioned texture that hydrates the skin while removing impurities. Containing hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom, it acts gently and preserves the comfort of our skin, which makes it a particularly good choice for people with dry or sensitive skin .

GARNIER SKINACTIVE VITAMIN(E) C* ILLUMINATING SERUM

But not this one! Combining vitamin C, niacinamide, and salicylic acid, it’s applied under your moisturizer and promises a brighter, more even complexion. We love its gel-like texture and pleasant scent.

SKIN PROUD FACE MELT GENTLE HYDRATING CLEANSING BALM

Fans of cleansing balms should try this one, which contains hyaluronic acid, ceramides, coconut oil, and shea butter. It’s fragrance-free and gentle on the skin, and so easy to use: apply it to dry skin and massage with your fingertips to dissolve all your makeup, before rinsing. The result: clean, moisturized skin, ready for your nighttime skincare.

INNISFREE HYALURONIC ACID TONING LOTION WITH GREEN TEA SEEDS

A must-have for any dehydrated skin: a hyaluronic acid lotion like this one from Innisfree, which you apply to clean skin before following with your serum and cream. Combining green tea seeds with panthenol and five types of hyaluronic acid, it’s rich in antioxidants and also helps strengthen the skin barrier. We love its fresh scent, ultra-smooth texture, and pretty glass bottle.

CICAPLAST BAUME B5, LA ROCHE-POSAY

Having gone viral on TikTok , this multi-purpose balm can be used on the face and body to soothe dry, irritated skin. Combining restorative vitamin B5, nourishing shea butter, and hydrating glycerin, this versatile treatment can be applied after waxing or a peel, as well as daily on skin that is extremely lacking in moisture.

NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST EYE GEL CREAM

Part of Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost collection, this gel-cream is formulated with hyaluronic acid to help boost moisture levels around the eye area . Absorbing quickly into the skin, it aims to refresh the look and allows you to apply makeup almost immediately after application.