The 12 Best Skincare Products at Target of 2023

Final Verdict

Skincare from Target may be considered “drugstore” by many, but that doesn’t mean that their products aren’t just as effective as anything else on the market. We love the La Roche Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Face Serum, which not only protects the skin from UV rays, but also improves signs of aging. Another favorite is the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer, as it’s lightweight and hydrates without making the skin greasy. 

What to Look for in Target Skincare

"At a glance" Badge

All products on the Target website have an “At a glance” section where you can see certain certifications or properties that apply to the product, such as it being cruelty-free, vegan, Black-owned, and more. If you’re searching for something specific, pay attention to these to make sure you’re getting exactly what you want. They even have badges for the skin type that the product is meant for, so keep yours in mind while looking through the retailer’s skincare catalog. 

Ingredients

To ensure you’re buying quality skincare, it’s important to pay attention to the ingredients listed on the label—and even what order they’re in (as they’re listed from highest to lowest concentration). You’ll want to make sure that the product has ingredients that cater to your skin type or concerns. For example, the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, Hermann’s moisturizer pick for aging skin, has multiple ingredients to treat signs of aging. It includes niacinamide and amino-peptides, which have both been shown to improve the appearance of wrinkles, as well as fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and age spots. The same can be said of the Differin Adapalene Gel, as adapalene has been proven to work quickly to reduce acne and inflammation.

Value

Skincare has an extremely wide range in price—products from Target can cost you anywhere from less than $10 to hundreds of dollars. When it comes to the cost of the product, you should consider multiple factors before shelling out a lot of money—for example, the size and amount for effective application. If a product is out of your budget —but only requires a pea-sized amount for application and is full of nourishing, active ingredients—it may be worth the purchase. The same goes for the opposite, you wouldn’t want to buy a cheap product that isn’t as effective, as it could take more time and product to show results. 

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Shannon Stubbs is an experienced beauty writer with a focus on skincare. She has tried dozens of skincare products from Target, including a couple that are on this list. She has been a writer at Byrdie since 2022, where she covers beauty.