If you’re like us, you’re obsessed with skincare. Okay, *full on* obsession. Good skin is everything. Make-up goes on more smoothly. It lights up by itself (yes, no lighting needed!). And it gives your confidence a huge boost. And let’s not forget that beautiful skin makes us look younger, rested and actually in true health.
But finding the right products to create flawless skin takes time.
In general, you can start with well-known and trusted brands. If you like one of their products, chances are you’ll love many more.
While everyone has different things they look for in skin care products: price, ingredients, ethics… and what works for your best friend may not work for you, recommendations with a globally agreed positive reputation are really the best places to start.
So we’ve done the research for you to find out what the world’s best skincare brands are. From the world’s best-selling brands to ridiculously award-winning and beloved skincare brands that our Beauty Crew members keep coming back to, these are some of our favorite beauty brands. Favorite skin care products.
- DAILY FACE MOISTURIZER
- 100% ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
- KOPARI TAKES COCONUT OIL TO THE NEXT LEVEL
- MADE IN THE USA
- COLLAGEN PEPTIDE TO THE MAX
- FRAGRANCE-FREE & CREAMY
- EXPERT FORMULATION
- MAX OUT YOUR MOISTURE
- Brand: Augustinus Bader
- Item Volume: 50 Milliliters
- Age Range (Description): Adult
- Skin Type: Dry
#14 / Augustinus Bader
About this item
| Brand | Augustinus Bader |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Ounce |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Use for | Whole Body |
It is prolific thanks to the highly effective TFC8® plant-derived stem cell technology and its large celebrity base (free). Yes, it’s true, Augustine Bader the Cream ($390 from Augustine Bader) is so good that celebrities are giving up their hard-earned money for it. Celebrity makeup artists like Alexx Mayo and Pati Dubroff love to use Bader’s hero face creams under their premium client’s makeup. And Aussie facialist Melanie Grant told Violet Gray she swears by the brand and uses it on her VIP clients after The Rich Cream ($390 from Augustine Bader) saved her skin. “It worked like magic,” Grant explained. “The redness, tension and irritation, even the dermatitis, started to subside. After a week, my skin was back to normal and by the fourth week, my team and clients started commenting on my skin: The noticeable improvement in brightness, clarity and elasticity had drawn praise,” she continued. “It goes without saying that I’ve been using and working with gamma ever since.”
Celebrity fans: Augustine Bader has essentially turned an entire celebrity cult into his products. Kate Bosworth, Margot Robbie, Priyanka Chopra and Kim Kardashian religiously use the brand’s skincare products, and Victoria Beckham loves the stuff so much Victoria Beckham Beauty and Augustine Bader collaborated on skincare to prepare makeup. And so were born Victoria Beckham Augustine Bader Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum ($355 from Augustine Bader) and Victoria Beckham Augustine Bader Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer ($245 from Augustine Bader).
#13 / Olay
About this item
| Brand | Olay |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Use for | Face |
No face cream is as recognizable as Olay Regenerist’s bright red jar. And after the launch of the Whip formula in 2017 (which, accurately enough for the advertising, looks “light as air”), a can of Regenerist Whip ($29.39 at Chemist Warehouse) is now sold every three minutes in Australia. But this skin care brand apparently dates back a long time and has served more than 20 million women around the world. It is loved not only because it is affordable (you can find it in most major supermarkets and pharmacies), but also because the formulas are effective. One member wrote of a recent Crew © review of Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Serum ($35.99 at Chemist Warehouse): “I’ve been using it for about two weeks now and I can see difference in the texture of my skin . . . brighter and tighter.” Coincidentally, Olay’s retinol 24 became the no. 1 in Australia in 2020.
Celebrity fans: Former Miss Universe Australia and model Jesinta Franklin praised Olaz’s Regenerist Luminous Tone Refinement Treatment ($23.85 at Amazon) for keeping her pigmentation in check during her first pregnancy.
#12 / The Ordinary
You will find few people who are negative about this brand’s formulas. Their philosophy is affordable quality formulas, and they certainly offer both. They don’t use fancy, witty words to explain their products — they’re *all* centered on the ingredients they contain. The Ordinary was ranked in the top 10 skincare brands in our Generation Beauty 2018 survey (which surveyed over 1,000 Australian women) and was one of the top 5 skincare brands. Myer’s 2018 sales: Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 ($12.90 at Adore Beauty) and Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% ($19.10 at Adore Beauty) were the two most purchased products by Myer, FYI.
Celebrity Fan: In a blog post, “How to Slow Down the Aging Process,” Kim Kardashian revealed last year that she was a fan of The Ordinary’s 2% Granactive Retinoid Lotion ($17.90 at Adore Beauty).
#11 / Paula’s Choice Skincare
About this item
| Brand | Paula’s Choice |
| Item Form | Serum |
| Skin Type | Oily, Combination, Dry, Normal |
| Product Benefits | Exfoliating |
| Active Ingredients | 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA), Green Tea Extract, salicylic_acid |
Paula’s Choice Skincare founder Paula Begoun has extensive skincare experience (we ALWAYS count on her experience!). He is able to break down the science of skin care in easy-to-understand language and is committed to researching ingredients before using them in his products. The brand as a whole receives *lots* of praise on Reddit, with many of its products including Resist Omega + Complex Serum ($54 at Paula’s Choice), Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant ($42 at Paula’s Choice), and Paula’s Choice . Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol ($46 at Paula’s Choice) earns the ultimate accolade: Holy Grail status by Redditors.
Review: Most importantly, Paula’s Choice products really made my skin look so good. Much better! There are many choices for many different skin types.” Milano, SUPER crew member
#10 / SK-II
About this item
| Item Form | Cream |
| Skin Type | Oily, Combination, Dry, Normal |
| Brand | SK-II |
| Scent | Fresh |
| Material Type Free | Parabens |
If you’re looking for a luxury skincare brand that’s worth every penny, try SK-II. It was one of Myer’s top five skincare brands in 2018, with their SK-II Facial Treatment Essence ($109 at Sephora) and SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser ($103 at Sephora), the brand’s two best-selling products. The main ingredient of this Japanese skincare brand is PITERA™, an ingredient derived from yeast fermentation that contains more than 50 micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids and organic acids that make the skin more radiant and radiant.
Celebrity Fan: In an interview with Into the Gloss, Ellen Pompeo claimed that “SK-II changed my life” and Chrissy Teigen is apparently a huge fan of the SK-II face mask ($150 from Sephora) because it keeps her skin moisturized. Long flights.
#9 / Dermalogica
About this item
| Item Form | Gel |
| Skin Type | All |
| Brand | Dermalogica |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
Dermalogica is a brand that is seriously committed to skin health. Their wide range of skin care products is free from common irritants and ingredients such as lanolin, SD alcohol, mineral oil, artificial dyes and fragrances. They contain easy-to-use, business-focused formulas that aim to deliver results without compromising the skin. The brand has won 320 awards worldwide! One of his longtime hero products is Daily Microfoliant ($99 at Dermalogica), which has been a cult favorite around the world for years. In 2017, Dermalogica was one of the top 3 most searched for beauty brands on Google in Australia, and in 2018 it made it onto the “10 best skincare.
Review: “I have to say that Dermalogica is my favorite skincare brand because they have such a wide range for all skin concerns and personally I love the Ultra Calming range. I keep repurchasing products from this range especially when my skin is stressed”. Aneta, member of SUPER crew.
#8 / Neutrogena
About this item
| Brand | Neutrogena |
| Scent | Fragrance Free |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Active Ingredients | hyaluronic_acid |
| Unit Count | 1.7 Ounce |
This drugstore brand is proof that affordable skin care can deliver incredible results. Available in over 70 countries around the world, their formulas are dermatologically tested and have a range for virtually every skin concern. Their Dry-Touch sunscreens (starting at $13.49 at Chemist Warehouse) are a global favorite for their non-greasy, bleach-free formulas, and their Hydro Boost line is great for anyone struggling. Keeps the skin moisturized (so practically all of us!). Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream ($17.99 at Chemist Warehouse) is the star of the line, FYI. And the accolades continue… Their entry-level retinol line (price-wise), Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair, has been a huge hit since launch, with a special mention to Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum ($26, $39 at Chemist Warehouse). When we surveyed more than 1,000 women in our Generation Beauty study, Neutrogena ranked as the sixth most loved skin care brand.
Review: I love their Hydro Boost line for my dry and oily skin; and they’re convenient too.” Rosalind, SUPER Crew member
# 7 / Go-To Skincare
About this item
We’re not surprised that Australian beauty guru Zoe Foster Blake’s skincare brand is getting rave reviews from our members; we are big fans ourselves. Zoe has combined her beauty wisdom from years of product testing as a beauty editor with her passion for natural formulas that treat skin without the bad stuff to create a super simple yet highly effective skincare line. Launched by Sephora last year in the US, the brand has grown even further. Go-To Face Hero Facial Oil ($45 at MECCA) is already a crowd favorite with a 4.7 star rating and 7,914 loves on the Sephora US website.
Review: “I love Go-To. I’ve been using it for a few years and I can’t get enough of Face Hero and Swipeys. I use Properly Clean regularly with other facial cleansers, but when you open that bathroom cabinet, we always see Face Hero, Transformazing sheet masks ($9 MECCA) and Swipeys ($46 MECCA).Pru, SUPERCrew member
#6 / Clinique
About this item
| Brand | Clinique |
| Scent | standart |
| Item Form | Lotion,Gel,Liquid |
| Active Ingredients | hyaluronic_acid |
| Unit Count | 4.2 Fl Oz |
Clinique is a great entry-level skincare brand (their 3-step range makes it super easy for skincare newbies to get started and the price is perfect) that is easy to stick with for a lifetime. They have ranges that cater to all skin concerns (blemishes, pigmentation, wrinkles, redness and so on) and their skincare textures are neither too heavy nor too light… In our 2018 Generation Beauty survey, Clinique was the number one brand for Gen Y and Gen X choice, and it also ranked second as the most loved skin care brand of all generations. Clinique was among Myer’s top five best-selling skincare brands in 2018, with Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion ($50 at Clinique) and Clinique Liquid Face Soap – Mild ($34 at Clinique) being the two most purchased products in its range. Another comrade if you ask us? Clinique Take The Day Off Cleanser ($59 at Clinique).
Review: They contain ingredients that make my skin fairer and more beautiful. The products are nourishing and make my skin visibly soft. Sarah, SUPER Crew member
#5 / Mario Badescu
About this item
| Brand | Mario Badescu |
| Scent | Lavender, Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Cucumber, Green Tea |
| Item Form | Spray |
| Unit Count | 4 Fl Oz |
| Number of Items | 1 |
When you think of Mario Badescu, you probably immediately think of Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($24 at Beauty Bay). It has a global reputation for quick and nimble blemish removal, and has a long list of famous fans (including Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner) who regularly sing its praises. But this is more than just one brand. It was one of the top 5 selling brands in Mecca in 2018 (in addition to the drying cream, their aloe, herbal and rose water spray ($18 at MECCA) was also a Mecca bestseller in both 2017, which in 2018 – oh, and they “sell there. One every 20 seconds! In our 2018 Generation Beauty survey, Mario Badescu was one of the 10 most loved skin care brands of Generation Z. The brand’s Glycolic Acid Toner ($27 at MECCA: ssa) also has a good fan base
#4 / Sukin
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Another Australian brand we love is Sukin. The Review Crew® gave Suk’s Purely Ageless Intensive Firming Serum ($13.97 at Chemist Warehouse) 4.5 stars after trying it. Sukin was one of Priceline’s best-selling skincare brands in 2018, and if that wasn’t enough to show that Australia really loves this brand, the Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner, Sukin Foaming Facial Cleanser and Sukin Facial Moisturizer ($5.97 at Chemist Warehouse) are all on Priceline. a list of the top 10 skin care bestsellers from January to July 2018. Oh, we’re not done yet! Sukin was also ranked among the top 10 skincare brands for each generation (Gen Z, Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomers) in our Generation Beauty 2018 survey. Relief!
Celebrity fans: Emma Watson has professed her love for her Hydrating Mist Toner ($5.97 at Chemist Warehouse), citing special appreciation for the brand’s commitment to offsetting its carbon emissions through a clean energy biomass project in India.
#3 / COSRX
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The world can’t get enough of Korean skincare products, and COSRX is considered one of the best Korean skincare brands out there. The Strategist of New York Magazine reports that COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch ($7.90 at Adore Beauty) appeared on readers’ bestseller lists 21 times in 2018 and was a bestseller five times. It also made The Strategist’s best-seller list (in every category, including fashion and homeware) for all of 2018. Great value for money (their skincare ranges from a $7 disposable sheet mask to a $45 ceramide ceramide), impressive skin-cleansing results, and unique formulations (think snail mucin and blackhead silk fingers) their approach is to create skin care products that focus on minimal ingredients and maximum functionality. That’s exactly what modern, quirky skin needs.
Review: “My favorite skincare brand is COSRX. With their AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Tonic ($29 Adore Beauty), Advanced Snail Essence ($45 Nudie Glow), and Cleansing Gel, I can always count on their products to target specific skincare concerns like uneven skin tone tone or dryness. . And I really see an improvement in my skin after using it!” Alex, SUPER crew member
#2 / Drunk Elephant
About this item
| Brand | Generic |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Unit Count | 1.69 Ounce |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Use for | Face |
Drunk Elephant, one of Mecca’s best-selling skincare brands in 2018, might be expensive, but their formulas are unique and hard-working, so consider it a good investment. The American skin care brand was founded by Tiffany Masterson, who suffered from numerous skin problems and wanted to create a range of non-toxic formulas and what she calls “the 6 suspects” (essential oils, alcohol drying agents, silicones, chemical sunscreens). , fragrances/colors and SLS) because she believed they were the cause of her skin problems. Drunk Elephant launched in 2014 and was named Sephora’s fastest-growing skincare brand (in the US) in 2016. Its cult status continues to grow, and according to Refinery29, Drunk Elephant now represents 50 percent of Sephora’s top 10 best-selling skincare products. Stateside. Its popularity is also hitting home, as the Drunk Elephant Lala Retro ™ Foaming Cream ($90 at MECCA) recently won Best Moisturizer in the 2018 Mecca Beauty Awards (as voted by customers). Other fan favorites? Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil ($57 at MECCA) and C-Firma Fresh Day Serum ($117 at MECCA).
#1 / Estée Lauder
About this item
| Item Form | Gel |
| Skin Type | All |
| Brand | Estee Lauder |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
When Refinery29 was researching the world’s most popular skincare brands a few years ago, Estée Lauder came first. Phew! Refinery29’s results also found Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II ($112 at Adore Beauty) to be the most popular product, making it brag as one of the best skin care products in the world. Another proof that Advanced Night Repair is the flagship of Estée Lauder’s extensive line of skin care products, it was also one of Ulta’s most popular beauty products in 2018. Other prominent products from the brand include Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery PowerFoil Mask ($220). at Adore Beauty), which appears regularly on celebrity Instagram feeds, and Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask ($49 at Adore Beauty), which was one of Myer’s three best-selling cleansers last year.
Do you prefer to use organic skin care products? Check out our list of the best Australian brands of natural and organic skin care products. Or, if you’re a big fan of French pharmacies (think affordable, simple but effective), these are the products worth buying.
