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Skincare

Our experts review the best skincare products in tried and tested guides

Find all of our reviews of the best new skincare here. We test the top products on the market for quality, lasting effect and value for money. Whether you want a new facial moisturiser or an anti-ageing serum, our team of writers has you covered. We'll also bring you the latest skincare deals here.

<p>During testing, we looked for key ingredients, as well as texture, skincare results and price point</p>
Skincare

13 best eye creams for dark circles, fine lines and puffiness

<p>Soak up the sun, safely, with these tried tested and approved SPFs </p>
Skincare

Best body sunscreens for 2025, tested by a beauty editor

<p>I tried sheet masks, LED light therapy masks and creams </p>
Skincare

Best face masks for 2025, tested by an expert

<p>The new spray formula leaves skin looking glowy and lit-from-within</p>
Skincare

I’m fully on board with the Rhode glazing mist hype – here’s why

Beauty deals

<p>Whether it’s a new cleanser or anti-ageing eye cream, our team of beauty experts have handpicked the best savings</p>
Deals

I’ve found the CeraVe deals worth snapping up

<p>The discount code is exclusive to The Independent readers </p>
Deals

Save on skincare with our exclusive Skin + Me discount code

<p>The retailer has slashed prices on more than 100 items</p>
Beauty

The Boots sale just dropped 90% off deals – here’s what to know

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Deals

Shark discount codes for July 2025 – there’s 10% off bestsellers

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<p>After using self tanners for over 10 years now, it’s safe to say our tester is an expert </p>
Skincare

14 best fake tans, tried and tested for a summer glow

<p>I tested the serum for more than a month</p>
Skincare

Medik8’s new vitamin C serum gave me a post-facial glow after one use

<p>As an experienced beauty editor, these are the formulas I recommend you turn to </p>
Skincare

Best face sunscreens for 2025, tested by a beauty expert

<p>Ask any top make-up artist and they’ll tell you: if you’re wearing foundation, you should be using primer, too</p>
Skincare

Best primers 2025, tried and tested by a beauty editor

<p>The wrinkle-busting serum is staying on our bathroom shelf</p>
Skincare

CeraVe’s affordable retinol serum is perfect for beginners

<p>I tested both bouncy masks so you don't have to</p>
Skincare

I found a half price alternative to the Laneige bouncy and firm mask

<p>Aside from reducing stretch marks, the act of massaging in your chosen product can feel like some much-needed self-care</p>
Skincare

Best stretch mark creams and oils for soothed, hydrated skin

<p>A good vitamin C serum will work as an antioxidant, neutralising free radicals from sources such as UV rays and pollution</p>
Skincare

9 best vitamin C serums for glowing skin, tested by a beauty expert

<p>These make a great first step in the morning but make sure to top up with sunscreen </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Best SPF moisturisers 2025, tested for sun protection

Sun Care & Tanning

Best SPF moisturisers 2025, tested for sun protection

<p>These make a great first step in the morning but make sure to top up with sunscreen </p>
<p>I've been using the formula since last autumn</p>
Skincare

Beauty of Joseon’s £12 sunscreen uses rice to fight signs of ageing

<p>Bronze up as temperatures begin to climb with these skin-loving products</p>
Beauty

15 best gradual tans for a healthy golden glow

<p>Beginning testing over three months ago, our beauty writer used over 15 different serums with both multitasking and pure hyaluronic acid formulas</p>
Skincare

14 best hyaluronic acid serums for hydrated skin, even in winter

<p>From affordable everyday heroes to full-on luxury splurges, these are the best tried-and-tested body washes</p>
Skincare

Best body washes 2025, tried and tested at home

<p>From affordable everyday heroes to full-on luxury splurges, these are the best tried-and-tested body washes</p>
Skincare

Best body washes 2025, tried and tested at home

<p>We’ve included luxurious treats as well as budget basics </p>
Skincare

14 best moisturisers for dry skin that soothe and soften

<p>The formula launched on 6 June, ready for this early summer heatwave</p>
Skincare

This affordable face mist is a must-have during the heatwave

<p>A little of these concentrates goes a long way – a pea sized amount is enough to reap the benefits </p>
Skincare

Best anti-ageing serums that target wrinkles, dark spots and dullness

<p>Over the course of six weeks, we waxed every different body part, from legs and bikini lines to upper lip and toe hair.</p>
Skincare

9 Best at-home wax kits, expert tested for salon-worthy hair removal

<p>I loved how the formula bucks the trend of harsh, stripping foam cleansers</p>
Skincare

CeraVe air foam cleanser review: Perfect for combination skin?

<p>Every elixir on our list offers broad spectrum sun protection against UVA and UVB rays</p>
Skincare

Best sunscreens for sensitive skin 2025, tried and tested

<p>We looked at the ease of application, scent, feel and final look</p>
Skincare

Best face tans for 2025, tried and tested

<p>Whether you prefer a lotion, spray or oil, Sol de Janeiro Rio radiance SPFs have you covered </p>
Skincare

I’m a beauty writer and I’m taking these SPFs to Greece (with 30% off)

<p>Every elixir on our list offers broad spectrum sun protection against UVA and UVB rays</p>
Skincare

Best sunscreens for sensitive skin 2025, tried and tested

<p>We looked at the ease of application, scent, feel and final look</p>
Skincare

Best face tans for 2025, tried and tested

<p>Whether you prefer a lotion, spray or oil, Sol de Janeiro Rio radiance SPFs have you covered </p>
Skincare

I’m a beauty writer and I’m taking these SPFs to Greece (with 30% off)

<p>It isn’t one size fits all when it comes to sunscreen </p>
Skincare

How to choose the right sunscreen for your skin type

Skincare

How to choose the right sunscreen for your skin type

<p>It isn’t one size fits all when it comes to sunscreen </p>
<p>An expert weighs in on if, how and how much to wear SPF come rain or shine</p>
Skincare

Expert reveals the exact amount of SPF to use

<p>He praised the cream's key ingredients which work to prevent pigmentation</p>
Skincare

This eye cream makes dark circles ‘noticeably brighter’

<p>CeraVe’s eye cream was, by and large, a success with our testers</p>
Skincare

I’m 41 and this CeraVe eye cream plumped my fine lines

<p>The sub-£20 cream is packed with skincare benefits </p>
Skincare

This is the best budget anti-ageing cream, according to our reviews

<p>The sub-£20 cream is packed with skincare benefits </p>
Skincare

This is the best budget anti-ageing cream, according to our reviews

<p>I assessed whether the stick caused any change to my skin </p>
Skincare

This glycolic acid exfoliating stick cleared up my keratosis pilaris

<p>I used the Lyma laser every day (for about 10 to 20 minutes at a time) for the initial recommended 12-week period</p>
Skincare

I tried Lyma’s laser that claims to ‘make skin look younger’

<p>The brand has four cleansers already, but this is its first cream formula</p>
Skincare

Exclusive: The Inkey List cream-to-milk cleanser review

<p>Our tester is an experienced beauty editor in her early 40s, who tests new anti-ageing creams as they launch</p>
Skincare

Best anti-ageing day creams for 2025, tested by a beauty expert

<p>Tighten and smooth skin with these gadgets</p>
Skincare

Best face massage tools 2025, tried and tested by a beauty editor

<p>From the ready steady glow tonic to brightening eye cream, these are the staples to shop</p>
Skincare

REN skincare is closing down – here’s what to stock up on

<p>Active ingredients like hylaronic acid, aloe vera and peptides can help to revive delicate skin around the eyes </p>
Skincare

I’m 57 and these are the best eye creams for mature skin

<p>The brand is set to launch in Sephora UK by the end of the year </p>
Skincare

What does e.l.f. buying Rhode mean for the brand?

<p>Feel the burn? We’d rather not </p>
Sun Care & Tanning

Best aftersun lotions 2025, tried and tested by a beauty editor

<p>Our writer spent weeks testing a selection of under-eye masks and patches</p>
Skincare

18 best under-eye patches for 2025, expert tested

<p>Supercharge your skincare with these sensitive, scented and lightweight formulas</p>
Skincare

10 best body moisturisers of 2025 tested for dry skin

Skincare

10 best body moisturisers of 2025 tested for dry skin

<p>Supercharge your skincare with these sensitive, scented and lightweight formulas</p>
<p>We consulted an expert to get their advice on what to look for in your next hand cream </p>
Skincare

15 best hand creams 2025, tried and tested

<p>Exfoliation, hydration and brightening can all help when it comes to looking refreshed </p>
Skincare

Dermatologist reveals the best things you can do to stop looking tired

<p>The new SPF has been reformulated without zinc oxide</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary has relaunched its divisive SPF, so I put it to the test

<p>We spent several months sampling a selection of SPF sticks</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

13 best sunscreen sticks 2025, tested for easy SPF application

<p>We spent several months sampling a selection of SPF sticks</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

13 best sunscreen sticks 2025, tested for easy SPF application

<p>The neck is often neglected in skincare routines </p>
Skincare

14 best neck creams for rejuvenating and firming results

<p>Hydrate, smooth fine lines and brighten for a fresh-faced glow</p>
Skincare

Best night creams 2025, tested for all skin types

<p>From budget buys to high-end bottles, these micellar waters will shift even the heaviest makeup</p>
Skincare

10 best micellar waters 2025, tried and tested by a beauty expert

<p>Face fake tan formulas are available as drops, serums, creams and more </p>
Skincare

An expert shares how to avoid common face tanner mistakes

<p>Not only did I work for Lush for six years, I’ve continued to use the brand’s products since</p>
Skincare

I’ve tried almost every Lush product, these are the ones I’d recommend

<p>Exosomes essentially encourage older skin cells to act like younger ones</p>
Skincare

The Inkey List’s new product is ‘best budget serum I’ve ever tried’

<p>Retinol can boost collagen production which in turn helps with hydrating the skin and targetting fine lines </p>
Skincare

Best retinol serums and creams 2025, tried and tested

<p>Our tester tried full face versions, as well as options for hands and neck </p>
Skincare

11 best LED face masks, tried and tested by a beauty expert

<p>We’ve put a series of products to the test, spanning cleansers, serums, masks and moisturisers</p>
Skincare

Best blackhead treatments for 2025, tested by an expert

<p>I tested the high-end and budget creams, both of which promise to boost firmness</p>
Skincare

Can Superdrug’s £7.50 moisturiser rival Elemis’s £65 cult cream

<p>From moisturisers and foundations to serums, cleansers and SPFs, find everything you need to care for rosacea-prone skin</p>
Skincare

Best rosacea cream for 2025: Anti-redness skincare products

Skincare

Best rosacea cream for 2025: Anti-redness skincare products

<p>From moisturisers and foundations to serums, cleansers and SPFs, find everything you need to care for rosacea-prone skin</p>
<p>Combining these effective formulas with consistency and patience is key when managing blemish-prone skin</p>
Skincare

Best spot treatments 2025, tried and tested for banishing breakouts

<p>The retailer has released a collection of nine iconic K-beauty formulas </p>
Skincare

This Boots K-beauty bundle will save you £80 on top Korean skincare

<p>We tested these formulas during beach days, balmy evenings on holiday, festivals and office days</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

10 best tinted sunscreens for glowy SPF coverage all year round

<p>Pout-softening ingredients include shea butter and vitamin E </p>
Skincare

Aldi’s £2.99 lip oil gives Charlotte Tilbury’s a run for its money

<p>Pout-softening ingredients include shea butter and vitamin E </p>
Skincare

Aldi’s £2.99 lip oil gives Charlotte Tilbury’s a run for its money

<p>The latest launch from the brand left my skin quenched, soothed and ready for my usual haul of lotions and potions</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s new £10 essence instantly revived my lacklustre skin

<p>It’s an at-home professional facial for a fraction of the price</p>
Skincare

Forget NuFace’s £385 microcurrent device, this £39 tool delivers

<p>Nourishing skincare ingredients and SPF protection make these real multi-taskers </p>
Skincare

20 best tinted moisturisers for a natural, glowy look

<p>The formula is powered by hyaluronic acid and vitamin E</p>
Skincare

St Tropez’s luxurious fake tan has been reduced from £35 to just £9.50

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Skincare

Here’s why I wouldn’t recommend Beauty Pie’s LED face mask

<p>The brand’s TikTok viral formulas are affordable and gentle on skin </p>
Skincare

Best CeraVe skincare products for 2025, according to a beauty editor

<p>While you can’t turn back the time on ageing, there are many ways you can boost hydration and skin suppleness</p>
Skincare

Dermatologists say this is the best anti-ageing skincare routine

<p>Dr Stefanie Williams and Dr Aiza Jamil have shared their expert advice on tackling the common skin concern </p>
Skincare

An expert says these are the best ways to get rid of acne scars

<p>At least one in five children has eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry and cracked</p>
Kids

11 best baby eczema creams and washes for soothing sore, itchy skin

<p>I was hoping to see bounce and extra hydration while testing this product</p>
Skincare

Medik8’s wrinkle serum claims to work in 10 minutes – but does it?

<p>Common types of pigmentation are melasma, post-acne marks and solar lentigines from UV exposure </p>
Skincare

Best skincare products for hyperpigmentation 2025, tried and tested

Skincare

Best skincare products for hyperpigmentation 2025, tried and tested

<p>Common types of pigmentation are melasma, post-acne marks and solar lentigines from UV exposure </p>
<p>I tested the K-beauty collagen mask that's reached new heights of internet fame</p>
Skincare

This overnight face mask vanished my wrinkles and it's back in stock

<p>As <em>The Independent</em>’s beauty writer, I spent months assessing a selection of creams and gel moisturisers for this review </p>
Skincare

Best moisturisers for oily skin 2025, tried and tested

<p>I tested the mask for more than three months, to see if the results were worth the premium price</p>
Skincare

This LED face mask is the 'best thing to happen to my skin’

<p>We take a deep dive into the anti-ageing ingredient with skincare expert Emma Wedgwood </p>
Skincare

What are peptides and are they anti-ageing for skin?

<p>We take a deep dive into the anti-ageing ingredient with skincare expert Emma Wedgwood </p>
Skincare

What are peptides and are they anti-ageing for skin?

<p>Skin-soothing ingredients and slow-release retinol can prevent irritation around the sensitive eye area </p>
Skincare

Best retinol eye creams 2025, tried and tested

<p>Retinal can prove quicker than its retinol sibling when it comes to seeing anti-ageing results</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s retinal was ‘affordable and effective’ in our tests

<p>With ever-changing hormones doing their worst, it’s a good time for teens to embrace a simple, targeted skincare routine</p>
Skincare

9 best skincare buys for teens, from soothing to blemish-busting

<p>The duo are designed to simplify your skincare regime </p>
Skincare

Refy launches new skincare products – but do they live up to the hype?

<p>The formula, which is loved by celebrities, just got a new fruity upgrade</p>
Skincare

Exclusive: Elemis to drop brand new cherry cleansing balm

<p>The mask uses red and blue LEDs, as well as infrared light therapy </p>
Skincare

I’ve been testing this LED face mask and it’s a miracle worker

<p>We tested a wide range of body scrubs, examining each for abrasiveness, value for money, and any changes we saw in our skin</p>
Skincare

19 best body scrubs for silky smooth skin

<p>When the skin barrier is healthy, your skin stays hydrated, smooth, and strong</p>
Skincare

How to repair your damaged skin barrier, according to a dermatologist

<p>The mask uses red and blue LEDs, as well as infrared light therapy </p>
Skincare

I’ve been testing this LED face mask and it’s a miracle worker

<p>We tested a wide range of body scrubs, examining each for abrasiveness, value for money, and any changes we saw in our skin</p>
Skincare

19 best body scrubs for silky smooth skin

<p>When the skin barrier is healthy, your skin stays hydrated, smooth, and strong</p>
Skincare

How to repair your damaged skin barrier, according to a dermatologist

<p>I tested the viral high-end moisturiser against this lesser-know Korean formula – but how did it fare?</p>
Skincare

This £21 moisturiser rivals Augustinus Bader’s £77 the rich cream

<p>While some cleansing brushes and tools can be abrasive, we’ve found an option for sensitive skin, too</p>
Skincare

Best facial cleansing brushes for 2025, tested by an expert

<p>I tested each product for four weeks, when I was in deep need of restorative skincare, and they proved to be lifesavers</p>
Skincare

The 7 Elemis products I can't live without, as a beauty expert

<p>The formula is super absorbable and packed with antioxidants – it quickly plumps the skin and protects from external aggressors</p>
Skincare

I’ve finally found a retinol that doesn’t irritate my skin

<p>Whether an old favourite or a brand new offering, each formula was tested for at least three weeks</p>
Skincare

Best anti-ageing night creams 2025, tried and tested

<p>We’ve put the two moisturisers to the test, comparing them side by side</p>
Skincare

Nivea vs La Mer review: Can a bargain cream compare to a £300 formula?

<p>From moisturisers and exfoliators to antioxidants, we’ve consulted an expert for how to soothe your symptoms </p>
Skincare

Best creams for psoriasis 2025, recommended by a dermatologist

<p>We trialled a wide range of body oils over several months, using the products after a shower, for patches of dry skin or while winding down</p>
Skincare

14 best body oils that will leave skin feeling nourished

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