Trader Joe's skincare
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 deeply loved for its dependable formulations, including reliable sunscreens, nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers. Its products suit acne-prone skin and combination skin best, owing to their carefully balanced compositions. The standout products for particular concerns are 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. Through thoughtful curation, the brand offers accessible daily staples that gently support diverse complexions.
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.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1000+ reviewsReviewers 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?
Yes, Trader Joe's fits oily skin well, as the brand-focused routine rates High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention its lightweight, hydrating moisturizers, and the Retinol Night Serum rates Superior for oily skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Is Trader Joe's worth it?
Trader Joe's is worth it for shoppers seeking affordable skincare products with lightweight, hydrating moisturizers and high-end moisturizer dupes. However, buyers should be aware that adverse reactions, dryness, and availability issues are often mentioned by reviewers. Lovi rates the Trader Joe's-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are Trader Joe's's best products?
Trader Joe's's best products are the Retinol Night Serum, Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, Marula Facial Oil, and Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer. Lovi rates the Retinol Night Serum as Superior for acne-prone and combination skin. Lovi rates the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser as Superior for combination, oily, oily acne-prone, acne-prone, and mature skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Which Trader Joe's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best moisturizer for dry skin by Trader Joe's is the Marula Facial Oil, which Lovi rates High for dry skin. The Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer is another good option, which Lovi also rates High for dry skin.
Does Trader Joe's cause breakouts?
Trader Joe's is unlikely to cause breakouts because the brand-focused routine rates High for acne-prone skin, and products like the Retinol Night Serum and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser rate Superior for it. However, reviewers often mention adverse reactions and dryness, so some skin types may experience sensitivity.
Is Trader Joe's fragrance-free?
Most of the Trader Joe's products on this page list no fragrance, except for the Watermelon Overnight Face Mask.
What are the key ingredients in Trader Joe's products?
Trader Joe's products feature ingredients such as retinol, which helps improve the look of aging skin, and plant oils that help keep skin soft and smooth. Most of the Trader Joe's products on this page list no added fragrance.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
How do I build a Trader Joe's skincare routine?
To build a Trader Joe's routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, follow with Marula Facial Oil, and finish with Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40. In the evening, cleanse again with the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, apply the Retinol Night Serum, and lock it in with Marula Facial Oil. Once a week, add the Watermelon Overnight Face Mask after your serum to give your skin extra moisture.
Where can I buy Trader Joe's, and how much does it cost?
Trader Joe's is available in stores in Saudi Arabia. The prices on this page range from SAR 117.90 to SAR 187.37, with most products falling between these amounts.
What are good alternatives to Trader Joe's?
Good alternatives to Trader Joe's include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi.
Trader Joe's vs CeraVe: which is better?
CeraVe is better because Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior while Trader Joe's-focused routines are High across all main skin types.
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.
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 not the best choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand's fit for dry skin as High while similar brands like CeraVe reach a Superior fit. Reviewers often mention adverse reactions and dryness with these products.
Which Trader Joe's cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Trader Joe's cleanser that fits oily skin best is the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, which Lovi rates High for oily skin.
Is Trader Joe's good for sensitive skin?
Trader Joe's rates High for sensitive skin in the brand-focused routines. Reviewers often mention adverse reactions and dryness as a concern, while the Trader Joe's products on this page mostly list no fragrance.
Which Trader Joe's sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 is the best choice for sensitive skin, rating Average, while the Enrich Moisturizing Face Lotion rates Low. Reviewers mention that the brand provides affordable skincare products.
Is Trader Joe's good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Trader Joe's fits acne-prone skin well, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines High for this skin type. The Retinol Night Serum and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser both rate Superior for acne-prone skin, helping keep pores clear and skin smooth.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Is Trader Joe's good for skin with dark spots?
Trader Joe's is helpful for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the Retinol Night Serum and the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser High for this skin type. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging and dark spots by stimulating collagen and skin renewal.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Is Trader Joe's good for mature skin?
Yes, Trader Joe's offers several products that suit mature skin well. Lovi rates the Retinol Night Serum, Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer, and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser as High for mature skin. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging in mature skin by supporting collagen accumulation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Research behind Trader Joe's's key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Ascorbic Acid Treatments as Effective and Safe Anti-Aging Therapies for Sensitive Skin
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Safety and efficacy of Sclerocarya birrea (A.Rich.) Hochst (Marula) oil: A clinical perspective
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
Behind these ratings
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