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 loved for its nourishing sunscreens, soothing moisturizers, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers. Its products suit dry skin and combination skin best, owing to their moisture-binding formulas. For specific concerns, the standout products 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. Together, the carefully selected ingredients work harmoniously to support a balanced and healthy complexion.
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?
Trader Joe's works well for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products are affordable and lightweight.
Is Trader Joe's worth it?
Trader Joe's is worth it for shoppers looking for affordable skincare and lightweight, hydrating moisturizers, though some users report dryness and limited availability. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin, and Superior for sensitive skin.
What are Trader Joe's's best products?
Trader Joe's offers several top choices depending on skin needs, such as the Retinol Night Serum for acne-prone skin, Marula Facial Oil for dry skin, and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser for combination skin. Lovi rates the Retinol Night Serum Superior for acne-prone skin and the Marula Facial Oil High for dry skin. Retinol helps improve aged skin by supporting collagen accumulation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Which Trader Joe's moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Lovi rates Marula Facial Oil as High for dry skin, making it the best choice among the moisturizers on this page. Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer is also rated High for dry skin.
Does Trader Joe's cause breakouts?
Trader Joe's may cause breakouts for some, as adverse reactions and dryness are often mentioned by reviewers. However, Lovi rates the Retinol Night Serum and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser Superior for acne-prone skin, and most of the Trader Joe's products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Trader Joe's fragrance-free?
Most of the Trader Joe's products on this page are fragrance-free, as 6 of the 7 items list no fragrance. However, the Watermelon Overnight Face Mask does contain fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Trader Joe's products?
Trader Joe's products feature key ingredients such as retinol in the Retinol Night Serum, which helps smooth mature skin, and marula oil in the Marula Facial Oil for dry skin. Additionally, the Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 includes antioxidants like green tea extract to protect against ultraviolet-induced oxidative stress.
How do I build a Trader Joe's skincare routine?
To build a routine with Trader Joe's products, use a gentle cleanser like the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, follow with a moisturizer such as the Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer or Marula Facial Oil, and finish with the Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 during the day. Lovi rates Trader Joe's-focused routines Superior for dry skin, combination skin, and oily acne-prone skin.
Where can I buy Trader Joe's, and how much does it cost?
Trader Joe's is available in Singapore, where prices on this page range from S$30.32 to S$30.32.
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. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and combination skin, and Superior for sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.
Trader Joe's vs CeraVe: which is better?
Trader Joe's rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin, while CeraVe rates High for dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin, and Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers mention that Trader Joe's offers affordable skincare products and lightweight, hydrating moisturizers, alongside reports of adverse reactions and dryness.
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 good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Trader Joe's-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Products like the Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer and Marula Facial Oil help keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth with High fit levels.
Which Trader Joe's cleanser is best for oily skin?
Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser is the best choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates it High for oily skin.
Is Trader Joe's good for sensitive skin?
Trader Joe's rates Average for sensitive skin across most products on the page, with the Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, Retinol Night Serum, and Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer all receiving an Average fit. However, the Trader Joe's-focused routine for sensitive skin rates Superior overall, helping to keep skin calm while avoiding added scents in nearly all of the brand's products.
Which Trader Joe's sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, the Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 is best, while the Enrich Moisturizing Face Lotion is also available. Lovi rates the Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 Average for sensitive skin.
Is Trader Joe's good for acne-prone skin?
Trader Joe's works well for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Retinol Night Serum and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser as Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention finding affordable skincare products here, though some experience adverse reactions and dryness.
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 Retinol Night Serum and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser, which Lovi rates High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers frequently mention these items as affordable and effective alternatives to high-end options.
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, as Lovi rates products like Retinol Night Serum, Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer, and Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser High for this skin type. Retinol helps smooth fine lines and supports collagen in aging skin.
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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