We rely on Amazon for everything from healthy snacks to books, but did you know it's a gold mine for skincare products? When it comes to honest, knowledgeable reviews on products, it doesn't get any better than this major e-tailer. What's more, you often come across little-known (but highly rated) gems you wouldn't have discovered on your own.
It's no wonder Amazon has already taken steps to becoming an even bigger player in the online beauty space. If you want to take care of your skin, there are plenty of bestselling products on Amazon that will brighten your complexion, help treat acne, and banish dark spots. It's a very underrated gold mine for beauty products, and we don't think you should sleep on these. Here are 28 reasons to hit up Amazon even more than you already do.
This Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay ($13) will give your skin a serious cleanse. Use it as the ultimate clay mask.
Aside from smelling super delicious, this Farmhouse Fresh Splendid Dirt Mud Mask ($25) deep cleanses pores and quells redness, blotchiness, and grease.
Keep your sensitive under-eye skin moisturized with this luxurious Rosehip and Hibiscus Eye Cream Moisturizer ($20, originally $30).
Manage congested skin with this Cos Rx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid ($18, originally $20) toner that clears excess sebum away without stripping skin of moisture.
This TruSkin Naturals Vitamin C Serum ($20) is the No. 1 bestseller for face serums on Amazon — and for good reason: countless users' before and after photos prove that the formula works wonders for everything from fading acne scars to getting rid of eye bags. It also claims to shrink pores and prevent future breakouts.
Banish dark spots with this potent Admire My Skin 2% Hydroquinone Dark Spot Corrector ($17, originally $32) that has customers raving.
This Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera ($8) is the top-rated skincare product on Amazon. With a soft rosy scent, this gentle toner will help clear skin of buildup and debris.
Skin care is for your entire body, and for soft summer skin, reach for this Remedy Dermatology Series Body Lotion for Dry Skin ($13).
So many Amazon customers have professed their love for this Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment ($13, originally $15). It's powerful, but it really works to help clear up acne.
Peep the reviews and you'll see fans of these Purederm Collagen Eye Zone Pad Patches ($3) have seen dark circles lighten, eye bags diminished, and puffiness reduced. That's thanks to a mix of tea extract, vitamin E, and natto gum, a soybean-based substance chock-full of skin-hydrating amino acids.
Bid good riddance to dull-looking skin with this E-Ra Organics Revive Microdermabrasion ($15, originally $30) face scrub that exfoliates thoroughly but still feels gentle. Powered by mannuka honey and walnut, this formula can also be used as a mask to fight acne scars and other imperfections.
This Poppy Austin Rose Water ($19) is 100 percent Moroccan rose water. It works as a lightweight toner that provides hydration, calms inflammation, and brings back radiance to tired-looking skin.
With nearly 4,000 reviews, this Amara Organics Vitamin C Serum ($18) has shot to the top of Amazon's bestselling serums. The quick-absorbing serum fades age spots, clears acne, and softens fine lines.
Get your skin firmer and more even-toned with this powerhouse of an organic night cream. With retinol and hyaluronic acid, the Kleem Organics Retinol Moisturizer Cream ($27, originally $35) promises to reduce the appearance of fine lines and help skin retain moisture.
Consider this an evolution of your favorite pore strips. After steaming skin, apply this charcoal Elizavecca Milkypiggy Hell-Pore Clean Up Nose Mask ($9) on your trouble areas and allow it to extract dirt and oil from your pores for a good, deep clean.
Smooth out and prevent future lines with this tiny iCooster Portable Facial Massager ($16), which uses high-frequency vibrations. It not only reinvigorates the delicate eye area and feels really good, but also helps products better penetrate into skin.
Thousands of Amazon users swear by this pot of aluminum oxide NeedCrystals Microdermabrasion Crystals ($15), which can be massaged into the skin to promote cell turnover and smooth away debris trapped in pores.
Everyone needs a great eye cream, and customers can't get enough of this Baebody Eye Gel ($25).
With more than 2,500 reviews, this Aria Starr Beauty Natural Dead Sea Mud Mask ($19) has won people over with its acne-fighting mud formula. It absorbs oil, exfoliates away dead cells, and leaves skin totally refreshed with ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera, and jojoba oil.
This USDA Organic Jojoba Oil ($10) is a great moisturizer for your whole body, including your face.
This supergentle Chilogy Skincare Charcoal Face Wash ($20) is chock-full of antioxidants, including coconut oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, aloe vera, and white and green tea. Meanwhile, the charcoal scrubs skin squeaky clean and helps control acne.
This Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel ($20, originally $25) will be seriously helpful if you've been overexposed to the sun.
If you've got really dry skin, you need a thicker cream to keep yourself hydrated and happy. Go with this cult-favorite Remedy Dermatology Series Body Cream for Extremely Dry Skin ($15).
Kiss those dreaded blemishes goodbye with these easy-to-use Avarelle Acne Cover Spot Patches ($9).
Make sure your whole body is clean as can be with this Antifungal Tea Tree Oil Body Wash ($15).
Yes, you read that right: lid scrub. Who knew this was a thing? The OcuSoft Lid Scrub ($9) can be a supereffective eye makeup remover, but users also swipe skin with these pads to cleanse away oil and eye debris (especially when allergy season hits).
Taking off makeup and moisturizing your face has never been easier, thanks to this NOW Solutions Sweet Almond Oil ($8).
If you want to hydrate your legs, this Nair Leg Mask ($9) will do that while removing hair.