For beauty editors, no skincare product is off limits. We test dozens of new brands across many price points—and I have to admit, most of the prestige items I've tried have been a major disappointment. While I once conflated price with efficacy, CVS made me realize you don't have to spend a lot of money to get high-quality products. With affordable, high-quality gems like radiance-boosting vitamin C serums and blurring sunscreens, the retailer has every product you need for glowing, healthy skin. You can bet my editor friends and I have been chatting about our favorites, so if you want the lowdown on the exact products that have earned our stamps of approval, keep scrolling.
The Top Editor-Recommended CVS Skincare Products
Editors are always in the know about the latest product launches, and we recommend CVS for both viral, of-the-moment products and tried-and-true, derm-tested skincare. Brands like La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil, and Eucerin are longtime expert favorites for skincare and suncare. If you're also curious about the latest trending products and new launches we're chatting about, you can find all the buzzworthy ones at CVS.
Ask any derm, and they'll tell you that vitamin C is a must for your morning skincare routine. This dermatologist-tested gem is formulated with 12% vitamin C, salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin for a radiant glow.
This silky sunscreen has been a longtime favorite among derms, editors, and suncare enthusiasts. If you're looking for more expert sunscreen recommendations, check out the CVS and SkinSAFE skin product ingredient database. Developed with Mayo Clinic, this comprehensive, searchable tool helps you easily discover the best skincare products for your specific needs.
With hydrating ingredients, SPF 50, and a universal tint, this will be your new favorite sunscreen. Not only is it hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, but the brand also partnered with dermatologists to create a formula free of fragrance, dyes, parabens, PABA, phthalates, oxybenzone, and octinoxate. It has everything your skin needs, and nothing it doesn't.
As a budget-conscious beauty lover, I appreciate that CVS delivers high-efficacy skincare at an accessible price point through minis, trial sizes, and affordable alternatives to social media–viral products (hello, Brazilian Coco Cream!). CVS also runs Extra Big Deal promotions and BOGO sales for ExtraCare members, so you can save even more while stocking up on your favorites. And even if you're extremely busy (same), CVS offers same-day delivery (with a minimum purchase on select products) to save you a trip to the store.
I always keep a backup of this product. The serum-like fluid blends beautifully into the skin. Plus, the ultra-lightweight 100% mineral formula features protective zinc and soothing vitamin E, so it never irritates my sensitive skin.
Meet your newest bodycare crush. With a medley of ingredients like Brazilian guarana, açai, collagen, and elastin, it hydrates like no other and helps visually firm and tone skin. Plus, it smells like a delectable tropical treat. I also appreciate that it's cruelty-free and has plant-based ingredients.
These OG dermatologist-tested pimple patches are the best on the market, no doubt about it. They gently absorb gunk, help prevent picking, and make breakouts shrink overnight.
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