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Trader Joe's skincare

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Trader Joe's is an American skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Albrecht family since 1979.

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Trader Joe's is loved for its everyday cleansers, gentle moisturizers, targeted serums, and reliable sunscreens within its thoughtfully crafted formulas. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best because of their soothing hydration. For particular concerns, the standout products include the Retinol Night Serum for acne-prone skin, the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser for skin with dark spots, and the Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer for mature skin. The brand consistently delivers calm, straightforward care for daily routines.

This page covers some of the most popular Trader Joe's products; for the whole Trader Joe's range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 1000+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Trader Joe's for affordability, lightweight feel, and effective hydration. The most common complaints are insufficient hydration and breakouts.

Highlights

  • Affordable skincare products Mostly Mentioned
    • “Fraction of the cost — Watermelon Overnight Face Mask”
  • Lightweight, hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in fast — Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer”
    • “Eliminated dry patches — Marula Facial Oil”
    • “Sinks in quickly — Marula Facial Oil”
  • High-end moisturizer dupes Mostly Mentioned
    • “exact dupe for Clinique — Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer”
    • “Exact Drunk Elephant dupe — Marula Facial Oil”
  • Adverse reactions and dryness Often Mentioned
    • “skin peeling — Retinol Night Serum”
    • “burned my face — Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer”
    • “Tingled a bit — Watermelon Overnight Face Mask”
  • Availability issues Often Mentioned
    • “always sold out — Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40”
    • “Hard to find — Watermelon Overnight Face Mask”
    • “hard to find — Retinol Night Serum”

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Questions and answers

Is Trader Joe's good for oily skin?

Trader Joe's is good for oily skin, offering a brand-focused routine that Lovi rates Superior for oily skin. The Trader Joe's products on this page include the Retinol Night Serum, which Lovi rates High for oily skin.

Is Trader Joe's worth it?

Trader Joe's is worth it for shoppers looking for affordable skincare products and high-end moisturizer dupes. Reviewers mostly mention lightweight, hydrating moisturizers, though adverse reactions, dryness, and availability issues are often reported.

What are Trader Joe's's best products?

Trader Joe's's best products are determined by how well each item matches a skin type on Lovi. For example, the Retinol Night Serum rates Superior for acne-prone and combination skin, while the Marula Facial Oil and Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer rate High for dry skin.

Which Trader Joe's moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best moisturizer by Trader Joe's for dry skin is Marula Facial Oil, followed by Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer. Lovi rates Marula Facial Oil High for dry skin.

Does Trader Joe's cause breakouts?

Trader Joe's may cause breakouts for some users, as reviewers often mention adverse reactions and dryness. However, the Trader Joe's products on this page include lightweight moisturizers and cleansers that generally suit acne-prone skin well.

Is Trader Joe's fragrance-free?

Most of the Trader Joe's products on this page are fragrance-free, as 6 of the 7 products list no fragrance. Only the Watermelon Overnight Face Mask includes fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Trader Joe's products?

Trader Joe's products feature key ingredients such as retinol found in the Retinol Night Serum, marula oil in the Marula Facial Oil, and hyaluronic acid in the Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer. These ingredients help improve skin texture and maintain hydration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Trader Joe's skincare routine?

To build a Trader Joe's routine for dry skin, apply the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, followed by Marula Facial Oil and Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 in the morning. Lovi rates the Trader Joe's-focused routine Superior for dry skin.

Where can I buy Trader Joe's, and how much does it cost?

Trader Joe's is available in stores in France. Prices on the page range from €41.13 to €41.13, with most falling between €41.13 and €41.13.

What are good alternatives to Trader Joe's?

Good alternatives to Trader Joe's with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer similar skincare options for shoppers to explore.

Trader Joe's vs CeraVe: which is better?

Trader Joe's rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to CeraVe which rates High for dry skin and sensitive skin, and Superior for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Who owns Trader Joe's, and where is it from?

Trader Joe's is an American brand founded in 1967, owned by Albrecht family since 1979.

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Is Trader Joe's cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Trader Joe's as cruelty-free.

Is Trader Joe's good for dry skin?

Trader Joe's is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Trader Joe's-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention lightweight, hydrating moisturizers, though some note adverse reactions and dryness.

Which Trader Joe's cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser is best for oily skin, where Lovi rates it High.

Is Trader Joe's good for sensitive skin?

Trader Joe's is good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates sensitive skin routines Superior for the brand. Reviewers mention that the Trader Joe's products on this page are mostly affordable, and 6 of the 7 products list no fragrance.

Which Trader Joe's sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 is the best option among the Trader Joe's sunscreens on this page for sensitive skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Enrich Moisturizing Face Lotion is also available, for which Lovi rates sensitive skin Low.

Is Trader Joe's good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Trader Joe's is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its affordable products, and the Retinol Night Serum achieves a Superior fit.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Is Trader Joe's good for skin with dark spots?

Trader Joe's offers several products that help with dark spots, such as the Retinol Night Serum and the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, which both rate High for skin with dark spots. Retinol helps improve skin texture and signs of aging by supporting collagen accumulation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Is Trader Joe's good for mature skin?

Trader Joe's is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating several products like the Retinol Night Serum, Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer, and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser as High for this skin type. Retinol helps improve the look of aged skin by supporting collagen. Reviewers often mention lightweight, hydrating moisturizers and affordable skincare products from the brand.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Research behind Trader Joe's's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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