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    31 Affordable Products From Target To Try If You’re Just Starting A Skincare Routine

    Your one-stop skincare destination begins here.

    1. An ‎e.l.f. makeup-removing balm that melts off every stubborn trace of makeup in a snap — everything from waterproof mascaras to long-wearing eyeshadows. It's like magic in a bottle.

    e.l.f. cleansing balm submerged in water

    2. A jar of Versed's rich moisture cream to provide skin with a much-needed dose of hydration for any dryness that the seasons bring. Its key ingredients — which include algae extract, vitamin E, and glycerin — are real hydration heroes.

    jar of versed skin soak against peach background

    3. A bottle of Naturium niacinamide serum that helps hide the appearance of oversized pores, improves skin texture, and vanishes breakouts. The serum's main ingredient, niacinamide, is known to improve a variety of skin concerns without causing any irritation.

    model hand holding Naturium Niacinamide Serum

    4. A bottle of ‎BYBI bakuchiol facial treatment to improve texture, reduce pigmentation, and make skin feel smoother and softer. If you're someone whose skin is too sensitive for retinol, this plant-based retinol alternative will give you similar results.

    the bakuchiol

    5. A jar of turmeric and vitamin C eye cream that brightens, smooths, and eliminates puffy eyes with anti-inflammatory ingredients, turmeric, and vitamin C. The gel formula also works fabulously under makeup or on its own.

    The jar of eye cream

    6. A tube of La Roche-Posay UV-repairing moisturizer to provide soothing hydration to damaged skin while protecting it from harmful UV rays. (Read: your skin savior all year round.)

    the product in its tube on a counter next to cotton swabs

    7. A pack of Mighty Patches that help reduce the size of zits overnight — which is actually a necessity, especially with ~all~ the breakouts we've been experiencing (hello, MASKNE!). You'll wake up with your zit visibly shrunken in size and less inflamed — a win for us all!

    the acne patches

    8. A little tub of Neutrogena's Hydro Boost gel moisturizer – it attracts and locks in moisture, leaving you super hydrated. Did we mention it also has an oil-free formula that won't trigger breakouts?

    three jars of the moisturizer

    9. A ROC retinol correction serum that reduces the appearance of deep-set lines (ya know, the pesky one on your forehead), decreases hyperpigmentation, and clears any and all breakouts. Pro tip: Make sure you use SPF with it to avoid irritation!

    the product in a gold jar with a white pump

    10. A tube of SLMD's salicylic acid cleanser – it targets blackheads and acne while improving your skin's texture and tone. Because it is super potent, reviewers recommend using it every other day.

    Hand squeezing SLMD cleanser into palm

    11. A 14-pack of ‎I Dew Care's "Let's Get Sheet Faced" masks that do it ALL: soothe skin, provide a burst of hydration, brighten tired complexions, and much, much more. And, since you can use the masks every day, you can give your skin some much-needed TLC.

    Set of face masks scattered across each other

    12. A bottle of vitamin C and tripeptides brightening serum – it brightens your complexion and reduces dullness with every use. Licorice root — the MVP ingredient — adds an extra boost of brightening power, eliminating acne and dark spots, too!

    bottle of bliss bright idea lying on mirror

    13. A tube of La Roche-Posay's multipurpose cream to heal, soothe, and moisturize eczema, dry skin, and other skin conditions. It also contains a whole slew of ingredients that are safe for sensitive skin.

    La Roche-Posay Cicaplast

    14. A bottle of Cerave's hydrating face wash that removes dirt and other buildup on your face without stripping your skin of any moisture. Plus, it'll help restore your skin's moisture barrier with each wash.

    CeraVe cleanser on bathroom sink

    15. A jar of Sweet Chef's sugarcane and vitamin E lip mask to smooth and exfoliate lips, keeping them baby soft. Just apply before bed and leave on overnight!

    16. A cute bottle of Pixi's glow serum that hydrates and exfoliates your skin to achieve the ultimate glow, thanks to ingredients like glycolic acid, aloe vera, and ginseng.

    Pixi Glow tonic serum in someone's hand

    17. A tub of Olay's retinol nighttime moisturizer – it hydrates underneath the skin's surface with its powerful complex of retinol, niacinamide, and peptides. It moisturizes skin while tackling wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and texture issues.

    Fingers dipping into Olay retinol cream

    18. ‎A bottle of La Roche-Posay's gentle face cleanser to remove dirt and makeup effectively. It's also wonderful for sensitive skin types and has a comfortable creamy formula free from parabens and sulfates.

    Hand holding cleanser while other hand shows formula in palm

    19. A plant-powered ultra-rich body-moisturizing cream that uses botanical extracts made from organic chamomile, calendula, and wild pansy, plus nourishing sunflower and sweet almond oils, to help add a heavy dose of hydration.

    Weleda skin cream lying flat near flower and fresh lavender

    20. A bottle of Naturium's glycolic acid resurfacing gel – it uses a chemical exfoliant (glycolic acid) to smooth uneven skin tone, texture, and fine lines.

    a bottle of glycolic acid

    21. A luxurious facial steamer that opens pores, hydrates skin, and feels ~so~ relaxing. To take it up a notch, add a few drops of your fave essential oil for a spa-like experience.

    22. A Bliss cream-to-water moisturizer to add next-level hydration to your skin with the infusion of four types of hyaluronic acid. Apply both morning and night if your skin needs a boost.

    An open jar Bliss cream-to-water moisturizer

    23. Or! A Bliss vitamin C and tripeptide moisturizer that uses clinical-grade vitamin C to give you undeniably glowing results. Did we mention it also delivers intense hydration and helps elasticity with every use?

    An orange jar of vitamin C moisturizer

    24. An all-in-one hydrating milk toner – it reintroduces hydration to your skin after cleansing. For the best results, apply right after you wash your face but before you apply any serums.

    25. A tube of Black Girl Sunscreen that prevents sun damage, hyperpigmentation and fine lines without the dreaded white patina. We *love* a multitasking product!

    a model using the sunscreen

    26. A packet of under-eye–brightening patches with vitamin C – it plays no games in brightening and boosting hydration. Apply in the morning to *pretend* you actually got eight hours of sleep last night.

    A woman wearing blue under eye masks

    27. A Versed microcrystal exfoliator to gently exfoliate using microcrystalline (a plant-based, biodegradable alternative to harmful microbeads) that leaves your skin soft, smooth, and *glowing*!

    a model holding a tube of the exfoliator

    28. A quintessential bottle of Thayers rose witch hazel that'll fight acne while providing a dewy glow. Reviewers also claim it helps smooth out skin texture, too!

    a bottle of rose petal witch hazel standing in red rose petals

    29. An even-tone cleansing bar – it acts as a three-in-one cleanser, exfoliator, and brightener. Fans of the product also say that it helps with acne while preventing scarring.

    Urban Skin RX Event Tone Cleansing Bar on a vanity with earrings on top of it

    30. A ginger and vitamin C serum that protects skin against free radicals, fights acne, reduces dark spots, and balances out skin tone. It deserves hero status, if you ask us!

    Sweet Chef Ginger Vitamin C serum shot on top of ginger root

    31. A La Roche-Posay salicylic acid toner to reduce breakouts, exfoliate dead skin cells, and unclog pores. Some say that this is an affordable dupe for Biologique Recherche's P50.

    Three products from La Roche-Posay Effaclar line

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