The 10 best skin care products on Dermastore, according to customers

Trying to find the right skin care products for your skin type can sometimes be a bit of a hit and miss. I’ve often asked myself: is this product worth the money? Will it really give me the results it promises? It’s easy to see how you can end up feeling a little intimidated and overwhelmed by the sheer volume of product choices out there. I mean where do you even start? Well, with Dermastore, we think!

TBH, the customer reviews on Dermastore (or elsewhere) are actually a really good place to start as well. If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my career as a beauty journalist, it’s that it’s always worth checking out what other shoppers are raving about — because if a product gets lots of rave reviews and regularly sells out, then you know you probably do you are on the right track.

So I’ve compiled a list of some top products on Dermastore with glowing reviews so you can add the best of the best to your cart.

Try These 10 Dermastore Products That Customers Love:

1. Huxley Deep Cleansing Foam

I personally love this K-Beauty brand and am using some of the Huxley products at the moment…this cleanser is one of them. This rich, creamy, foaming cleanser deep (gently) cleanses your pores…without stripping your skin of its natural oils. The key ingredient – Saharan Prickly Pear Seed Oil – contains unique phytochemicals that are super moisturizing and smell amazing!

Best for: Normal or combination skin

Enthusiastic review: “I’ve been using this cleanser for about a month now and I’m obsessed! Just the smallest amount lathers into a creamy, rich lather for a complete facial cleansing, and the product washes off exceptionally well. You have skin that feels sparkling clean, but feels soft and nourished (the perfect balance of really deep cleansing without drying out your skin). The mild scent is a bonus for me as it enhances the luxurious feel of this product. It’s gentle enough to use as a morning cleanser and is perfect as the second step in an evening double cleansing routine. Definitely a favorite from the Huxley range.”

Buy now: Huxley Deep Cleansing Foam, R420

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2. Avène thermal water

This moisturizing mist has a huge following and is often touted as a “must have” product by beauty gurus around the world. The low mineral content and neutral pH in this product moisturizes, soothes and calms the skin, making it perfect for all skin types (even hypersensitive ones). It’s great after a workout when your skin needs a little “refreshment”.

Best for: Dry and sensible skin

Enthusiastic review: “This is an absolute must. Regardless of your skin type or concern. This product is just so calming and refreshing.”

Shopping now: Avène thermal water 150ml, R195

3. NeoStrata® Bionic Face Cream

Rich ✔️Creamy ✔️Intensely Moisturizing ✔️This occlusive cream has a Vaseline-like consistency that helps lock in moisture and protect irritated skin (a solid product choice if you have a compromised skin barrier). You can also use it as a corrective night cream during dry winter months when skin becomes particularly dry.

Best for: Dry and sensible skin

Enthusiastic review: “The transition from winter to spring can be tough on my skin, becoming irritated, dry and even flaky in the most sensitive areas. This product is great for hydrating my skin (especially overnight) and soothing irritated areas on my face, making the transition between seasons much easier.”

Buy now: NeoStrata® Bionic Face Cream, R755

4. SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask

The Phyto Corrective Masque contains botanical extracts of Cucumber, Thyme and Olive to soothe, moisturize and reduce redness. Its intensely cooling and soothing properties make it a great masking option when you’re really struggling with dry or reactive skin.

Best for: Red skin prone to rosacea

Enthusiastic review: “This is a miracle product. I have been suffering from rashes and flare ups of rosacea for the past 3 years due to very sensitive skin and this product along with the B5 Hydrating Serum completely healed my skin in just 2 days. It’s incredible! My skin has totally changed. It’s smooth, calm, hydrated and radiant, and all redness is gone. I wish I had discovered this wonderful product sooner.”

Buy Now: SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque, R1 320

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5. Heliocare Gel Cream Color Brown SPF50

This creamy gel sunscreen offers broad spectrum SPF protection and despite the fact that it’s a gel, it doesn’t have a ‘sticky’ consistency at all. It’s really great for covering up small imperfections and is a great choice for anyone suffering or worried about pigment spots.

Best for: All skin types

Enthusiastic review: “Absolutely in love with this product. I’ve tried different sunscreens from the Heliocare range including Fluid, Mineral, Aero-Gel and more! But this particular one is honestly the best for my medium, dry and textured Indian skin. It will make you glow with a dewy and flawless look. It covers small bumps very well and is really perfect as a primer before your foundation. Can’t say enough how great this sunblock is.”

Buy now: Heliocare Gelcreme Color Brown SPF50, R380

6. pH formula VITA B3 cream

This light-textured, vitamin-enriched moisturizer is essentially a skin miracle. From fighting dullness, dehydration and dark spots to improving skin texture and tone… this little tube does it all! It contains Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), a cell-communicating ingredient that prevents and reverses the visible signs of skin aging.

Best for: All skin types

Enthusiastic review: “Oh THAT cream!! It felt like my skin had soaked up the niacinamide in the product… It’s amazing! Skin feels soft and plump… and extremely hydrated… will definitely be buying again!”

Buy now: pHformula VITA B3 Cream, R975

7. Lamella Vita-C Lipid Serum

Vitamin C has been shown to help improve the signs of aging and give you a brighter, more radiant complexion. This serum contains a fat-soluble derivative of good old vitamin C, so it won’t irritate more sensitive skin types.

Best for: All skin types

Enthusiastic review: “LOVED! I wanted to try this amazing product and am so glad I did. It was absolutely brilliant for my micro needling/dermapen recovery. It’s subtle, absorbs well, smells divine and is so worth the price !“

Shopping now: Lamelle Vita-C Lipid Serum, R930

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8. SBR repair cream

If you suffer from psoriasis, contact dermatitis, eczema or a weakened skin barrier, this cream will offer you sweet relief. It contains a high concentration of Ceramide 3, Free Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Mineral Oil and Glycerin to hydrate and lock in moisture in severely dehydrated skin. PS: It also works wonders for cracked heels, hand eczema and dry, chapped lips!

Best for: Dry and damaged skin

Enthusiastic review: “I’ve suffered for the most horrific couple of months with eczema on my eyelids – to the extent that they wrinkled and any ‘sensitive’ eye cream burned like crazy. Enter SBP repair. Within a few days the barrier was fully restored. Suffice it to say that this has become my new eye wonder cream!”

Shop now: SBR Repair Cream 30g, R160

9. Vice Reversa Pimple Patch

Think micro-needling… but in the form of a tiny patch that resembles a small band-aid. Each Vice Reversa pimple patch neutralizes and smoothes pimples before they have a chance to fully develop, thanks to 360 microscopic pyramid-shaped needles made of crystallized active ingredients (such as salicylic acid and green tea extract).

Best for: Skin prone to blemishes

Enthusiastic review: “I usually get a few small pimples after shaving and I’ve used them on a few spots, must say, great results and instantaneously. A real winner. Worth every penny.”

Shop now: Vice Reversa Pimple Plaster, R380

10. La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo +

This cream has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it the perfect pimple zapper for acne-prone skin. It is a matting, light cream and absorbs very quickly into the skin.

Best for: Oily skin prone to blemishes

Enthusiastic review: “There are very few things in this world that blow my mind, this is one of them!!! This product is fantastic, I have very red acne prone skin with a lot of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, this product has evened out my skin, the redness has gone away as have the random pimples I have. The consistency is very pleasant, it’s light and absorbs really well into the skin, it’s perfect for oily skin as it doesn’t leave the skin feeling “heavy” or greasy. After applying this cream, my face is immediately matte and feels very soft. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!”

Buy now: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+, R300

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