I’m a strong believer that you don’t need to spend a fortune for good skincare products. I’m also the type of person willing to splurge on certain items (like a compound cream I get from my dermatologist or sunscreen) but I also love to save on other items. Below are my favorite drugstore skincare products.

La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser I use Tretinoin as part of my evening skincare routine so it’s really important for me to use a gentle cleanser beforehand. This is my all time favorite gentle cleanser. I think it would be great for all skin types.

La Roche-Posay Balm Since I use Tretinoin my skin can get dry and flaky. I like to use this balm in the evenings on the areas of my skin that get flaky.

CeraVe Vitamin C Serum Vitamin C Serum can get very pricey but this is a great affordable option. It used to be that drugstore Vitamin C Serums were so weak they were pointless but they have come a long way in recent years.

La Roche-Posay Moisturizer My dermatologist recommended this to me years ago but I just recently tried it and I’m kicking myself for not trying it earlier. I absolutely love this because it’s very hydrating and soothing. I use this as part of both my morning and evening skincare routine.

L’Oreal Glycolic Acid Cleanser I love using a Glycolic Acid cleanser to exfoliate my face, however it can be tricky to incorporate into my routine since I also use a Tretinoin. I find this one to be effective but still gentle. I’ve worked my way up to be able to tolerate using it every morning.