Guides
What people talk about, and where to buy it here.
These lists are compiled from what skincare communities on Reddit discuss most often. They measure how much something is talked about — not how good it is, and not what suits your skin. Against each product we show the Australian stockists we can find, so you can see where a price is worth comparing and where there is only one option.
Across all 92 products on these lists we can compare prices at two or more Australian stores for 26. We would rather show you that number than hide it.
Cleansers
3 of 15 comparableOil cleansers, balms and low-pH gels — the ones that come up again and again, and what Australian stores charge for them.
Moisturisers
3 of 15 comparableFrom gel-creams to occlusive barrier repair, checked against every Australian stockist we index.
Sunscreens
5 of 14 comparableAsian sunscreens are the reason a lot of people find this site. Here is what the widely-discussed ones cost here, and which are hard to get.
Exfoliants
4 of 11 comparableChemical exfoliants that come up constantly in routine advice, and where to buy them without paying import prices.
Retinoids
1 of 8 comparableOver-the-counter retinols and retinaldehydes. Prescription products are not here — no online store sells them.
Vitamin C serums
1 of 9 comparableThe serums people argue about most, and what the price gap between Australian stores looks like on each.
Toners and essences
8 of 10 comparableHydrating toners, essences and first-step serums — the category where the same bottle most often differs by $15 between shops.
Targeted treatments
1 of 10 comparableSpot treatments, barrier repair and everything aimed at one problem rather than a whole routine.