While anyone who loved skin care pre-COVID 19 likely still loves skin care even after this extended period at home, many of our actual routines have changed since most states entered varying degrees of lockdown in March. Perhaps there's a new issue to be addressed like sensitive, irritated skin that's been prone to breakouts lately. Or, maybe that extra indoor time has prompted the start of a new involved regimen or experimentation with not-so-pretty treatments.
We analyzed the data of what skin-care products POPSUGAR readers have been buying while social distancing these past few months. There's what you might expect, like plenty of face masks and overnight creams, but there were also vitamin C treatments, AHA/BHA peels, and sunscreen, too. (Kudos for remembering to still wear sunscreen while staying indoors.) These creams, oils, and gels can bring back the hydration that may suddenly be missing, plus serve as a skin reset in a time you need it most.
See the Sephora products people have been buying the most while socially distancing, ahead.
Superdehydrated, dull skin gets reset on a well-moisturized path with this pro-vitamin-B5-rich Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum ($48).
Yes, the salicylic acid, vitamin A, and aloe vera in these Peace Out Acne Healing Dots ($19-$32) help heal pimples, but the patches also cover any picking temptation.
The Ordinary "Buffet" ($15-$29) treats skin to 11 skin-friendly amino acids and a whole range of peptide complexes in just this one bottle.
Pop this Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment ($26) right on any pimples that pop up, and the sulfur inside stops them dead in their tracks.
This makeup-gripping Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 ($36) protects against the sun's rays (and blue light) while leaving skin with a luminous finish, too.
This anti-aging Olehenriksen Truth Serum Mini ($24) uses orange and green tea extracts, collagen, and vitamin C to plump in fine lines and firm skin.
Removing makeup is a snap thanks to the sunflower and ginger root oils in the Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm ($22-$34) that practically melt it away.
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops ($36) defend against environmental stressors while bringing out a bronze glow without potential sun damage.
This Caudalie Beauty Elixir ($18-$49) tightens pores and resets makeup for a refreshing — and toning — boost anytime.
The Inkey List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum ($10) slowly releases retinol over time, making it a good introduction to this product when worried about skin sensitivity.
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution ($8) has a range of acids to retexture skin, so it's baby soft — and an unforgettable bright red color.
There are not only seven different options of the Sephora Collection Face Mask ($6) to treat different skin concerns, they're also buy three, get one free.
Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser ($16-$38) gently removes dirt and unclogs pores by using amino acids derived from silk.
There are glycolic, tartaric, lactic, and citric acids inside this Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask ($80), and they all help smooth and brighten complexions.
Milk Makeup Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask ($22) plumps lips while sleeping, while topical melatonin, lavender, and chamomile calm, too.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask ($42) has avocado and coffeeberry to soothe sensitive undereye skin, plus there's retinol to firm up fine lines overnight.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 ($7-$13) can hydrate on the surface and deep within your skin as it features hyaluronic acids in different molecular weights to do so.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm ($22) uses vegan waxes alongside shea and murumuru seed butters to soften and tops it all off with a sweet, natural vanilla flavor.
There are seven total skin-resurfacing acids inside each pad of this Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel ($17-$150) for a spa-quality peel.
The INKEY List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum ($11) imitates what collagen would do in firming and plumping up skin.
Goop Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator ($42-$125) packs four glow-inducing, microexfoliating minerals to polish away dullness like professional microdermabrasion would.
This Drunk Elephant C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum ($80) brightens up skin with a mix of antioxidants, nutrients, and fruit enzymes — and feels extra nice straight out of the fridge.
While you're sleeping, the AHAs and salicylic acid in this Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum ($90-$134) are doing their skin-clearing work.
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane ($8) seals in long-lasting hydration on your skin with an emollient oil.
Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment ($85-$122) exfoliates dead skin cells, brightens up dark spots, and soothes any visible redness, too.
There's no trip to the doctor necessary when using these Peace Out Microneedling Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Patches ($28) to target fine lines.
This Fresh Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash ($15-$44) cleanses and tones skin and can even easily remove mascara.
Not only does this Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème ($39) brighten up the undereye area, it also color-corrects and smooths out skin for any concealer that may follow.
Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask ($48) features antioxidant-rich maqui berries along with vitamin C to brighten skin and lock in moisture.
Be so ready for summer with a whole range of UV protection in this Sephora Favorites Sun Safety Kit ($39) — and there are things to solve post-sun-related concerns like redness and dryness, too.
The Innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Peel Off Mask ($15) uses clay from a Korean volcano to absorb excess oil and minimize the appearance of pores, too.
This shine-controlling, oil-free Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 ($34-$44) leaves a velvety finish on skin before makeup and guards against UV rays and pollution, too.
The Japanese purple rice in Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream ($20-$68) protects skin from external stressors, while algae and hyaluronic acid add a moisture boost.
Both the Farmacy Coconut Gel Sheet Mask - Hydrating ($6) and the Farmacy Coconut Gel Sheet Mask - Brightening ($6) have hydrating coconut water inside, but one adds in hyaluronic acid and cucumber for extra moisture while the other brightens with purple broccoli extract.
There are two types of salicylic acid in the acne-fighting Murad Clarifying Cleanser ($12-$32) — one that treats skin now and one that seeps in to work later on.
This Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum ($65) boasts the brand's highest concentration of vitamin C plus other skin-brightening, exfoliating acids.
This Sephora Collection Cleansing and Exfoliating Wipes ($3-$8) are a quick way to cleanse your face, and the different formulas can do everything from mattifying to detoxifying.
The anti-inflammatory ingredients in the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask ($25-$48) are a treat for puffy, tired skin . . . even if no long airplane trips are involved.
Say "not today" to any premature signs of photoaging with The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil ($10), rich in linoleic and linolenic acids.
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb ($22-$62) has a gel-cream texture that's not too heavy on oily or combination skin while it still offers a big serving of hydration.
This Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil ($40-$72) defends against free radicals and fills in fine lines as it hydrates even the most sensitive skin.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask ($20) is much loved for how well it relieves and soothes dry, flaky lips overnight.
The powerful AHAs in this Olehenriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner ($16-$29) can help reduce the appearance of acne scars and hyperpigmentation in as little as seven days.
This combination retinol and lactic acid Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform ($30-$88) takes on wrinkles, dark spots, and dull skin, too.
Applying Tatcha The Water Cream ($20-$68) results in a water burst upon contact as botanicals, nutrients, and (of course) hydration is released onto skin.
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores ($26) flushes out toxins, oil, and other debris that can dull skin or lead to breakouts.
This Laneige Hypoallergenic Cica Sleeping Mask ($34) uses forest yeast extract to strengthen skin's natural barrier overnight when it's weakest (due to moisture loss).
Dry skin has met its match with all the skin-soothing treats in this Sephora Favorites Hydrating Fruity Face Set ($39).
This protein-rich Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer ($68) locks in hydration to bring skin back to its firm, healthy ways.
Caudalie Moisturizing Toner ($28) balances skin's pH and works especially well under the eyes to make that skin stronger and able to better absorb any creams that follow.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado ($32-$50) can replace a traditional eye mask in its superhydrating powers.
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser ($8-$20) gently cleans skin and removes makeup, too.
Counteract any visible evidence of sun damage or aging with this skin-clarifying Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream ($28-$74).
It's definitely easy to use this Sephora Collection Mask Stick ($4, originally $8) as it spreads on right where you need it straight from the tube (great for targeting just part of your face, or when using different masks on different areas).
Five different forms of vitamin C are tackling dark circles in this Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream ($64).
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner ($34) has watermelon, cactus, and cucumber to minimize the appearance of pores but no moisture-stripping alcohol at all.
The anti-inflammatory ingredients inside this Herbivore Blue Tansy Fruit Enzyme Resurfacing Clarity Mask ($48) helps soothe red, irritated skin and resurface it, too.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA ($6-$8) is a nongreasy lotion with many different types of hydration inside from sodium PCA to hyaluronic acid.
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