A few months ago, I made a visit to my esthetician in search of smoother, clearer skin. I was told that a strong chemical peel was an effective way to kick start the process. My skin did end up feeling smoother but it didn’t help much with my hormonal acne. However, during my procedure, my esthetician ranted on the importance of using high quality skincare products. And…of course, all the products she recommended were in the price range of $50 – $160 per small bottle. Of course I fell for it and splurged on a few that she had recommended.
Don’t get me wrong, I did like the products. However, after some research of my own, I quickly realized there may be some comparable products on the market for a tiny fraction of the price of my luxury skincare products.
The first product I was turned on to was the Trader Joe’s sunscreen. While shopping one day at my local Trader Joe’s, one of the associates checking me out out was raving about the Trader Joe’s Daily Facial sunscreen. She claimed it was the exact same product as Gwyneth Paltrow’s SuperGoop Unseen Sunscreen. She said it is was literally the same product. And that Paltrow sells it to Trader Joe’s for a fraction of the price since she loves the grocery store chain so much.
The sunscreen I had been previously using was a whopping $60 a bottle. So I decided to give the $8.99 Trader Joe’s sunscreen a try in hopes of saving a little cash. AND I FELL IN LOVE. It goes on so smooth, smells amazing, and is weightless on my skin. My skin instantly feels softer and smoother after applying it. Additionally, it is less greasy and more lightweight than the $60 sunscreen I had been using.
Surely, if I loved the Trader Joes sunscreen so much, then maybe there were other Trader Joes facial skincare products I could include in my skincare routine to potentially replace some of my more expensive products.
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Best Trader Joes Facial Skincare Products to Use in Your Morning Skincare Routine
There are so many skincare products out there. It can be overwhelming to figure out which ones to use, when to use them, as well as what order to use them in. That being said, if you want to simplify it then Trader Joes has your back. We will present the best Trader Joes Facial Skincare products and how to use them in your morning and nightly routine.
Most of the Trader Joes facial skincare products are available on Amazon. However, we recommend purchasing them in store (if you can) since they are considerably cheaper in store.
- Cleanse and Exfoliate: Trader Joe’s Microdermabrasion Scrub
- $4.99
- Comes in a tiny 2 oz. package, but a little goes a long way
- Gentle but effective scrub
- Feels like fine sand – is a great exfoliator!
- Customers claim their skin feels noticeably smoother after using this scrub just one time
- Buffs away dull, dry skin
- Leaves skin soft and luminous
- Detoxifies, brightens, and soothes
- Key ingredients to mention: finely ground pumic, several seeds such as jojoba, sunflower, candlenut and more, botanical extracts like matriarch flower, licorice root, and camelia leaf
I can’t believe the amazing price point on the Trader Joes Microdermabrasion Scrub. It feels like I’m using a dermatologist grade scrub. My skin is always instantly smoother and softer. I can really feel it cleansing into my pores with the micro beads.
2. Tone: Trader Joe’s Rose Water Facial Toner
- $4.99
- Comes in a tiny 2 oz. package, but a little goes a long way
- Gentle but effective scrub
- Feels like fine sand – is a great exfoliator!
- Many clusters claim their skin feels noticeably smoother after using this scrub just one time
- Buffs away dull, dry skin
- Leaves skin soft and luminous
- Detoxifies, brightens, and soothes
- Key ingredients to mention: finely ground pumic, several seeds such as jojoba, sunflower, candlenut and more, botanical extracts like matriarch flower, licorice root, and camelia leaf
The Trader Joes Rose Water Facial Toner instantly smooths and refreshes my skin. I love to use a few spritzes of this before I moisturize and apply makeup. I also notice it gives my skin a nice glow.
3. Smooth and Detoxify: Trader Joe’s Nourish Antioxidant Facial Serum
- $9.99
- Contains a lot of high end ingredients at a very low price
- Evens skin tones and reduces and pigmentation
- Contains micro beads
- Wonderful citrus scent
- Does not clog pores
- Goes on matte – feels like dry oil
- Face feels smooth and velvety
- Is a great primer!
- Key antioxidant ingredients to mention: ferric acid, vitamins A (retinol), C, E, and K, grapefruit extract, bayberry drug extract, pomegranate, and resveratrol (an antioxidant found in grapes).
4. Eye Cream: Trader Joe’s Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream
- $5.99
- Softens smile lines
- Lightweight – goes on very smooth
- Key ingredients to mention: manuka honey, rose hip oil, vitamin E, COQ10 and collagen
- Detoxifies, soothes, tightens, and reduces fine lines
- Bethenny Frankel said it was a nice eye cream
I’ve been using the Trader Joes Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream for a few months now (both morning and night). I’ve noticed that I can go longer in between my botox treatments since this products smooths my fine lines around my eyes.
5. Moisturize and Protect: Trader Joe’s Daily Facial Sunscreen
- $8.99
- Has a soft, matte finish
- Absorbs quickly
- Works as a great primer for under your makeup
- Translucent and oil free
- Oxybenzone-free
- Broad Spectrum SPF 40
- Pleasant yet subtle scent
- Gwyneth Paltrow SuperGoop! Unseen Sunscreen dupe
- Key ingredients to mention: Jojoba and shea butter, Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 12%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 6%
The Trader Joes Daily Facial Sunscreen is one of the best skincare products I’ve ever used. My skin instantly feels (and looks) smoother and softer. Never greasy!
Best Trader Joes Facial Skincare Products to Use in Your Nightly Skincare Routine
Now that you know of the best Trader Joes facial skincare products to use for your morning routine, we will get into the nightly routine. Please note that some of the skincare products will be used both morning and night.
- Remove Makeup and/or Residue: Trader Joe’s Micellar Cleanser and Makeup Remover Towelettes
- $4.99
- Perfect for wiping away makeup and residue prior to your nightly skincare routine
- Mild formula: can be used on sensitive skin and around the eyes
- Don’t buy on Amazon – they are much cheaper in the store
- Nice floral scent
- Won’t leave a greasy film on your face nor will it dry out your skin
The wipes have helped make it so that when I wash my face after using them, I’m actually getting all my sunscreen, concealer, and foundation truly off. I’ve noticed a huge change in my skin since starting using these wipes 2 weeks ago – I’m no longer wiping off any concealer after my face wash and my skin feels cleaner.
2. Cleanse and Exfoliate: Trader Joe’s Microdermabrasion Scrub
- $4.99
- Comes in a tiny 2 oz. package, but a little goes a long way
- Gentle but effective scrub
- Feels like fine sand – is a great exfoliator!
- Customers claim their skin feels noticeably smoother after using this scrub just one time
- Buffs away dull, dry skin
- Leaves skin soft and luminous
- Detoxifies, brightens, and soothes
- Key ingredients to mention: finely ground pumic, several seeds such as jojoba, sunflower, candlenut and more, botanical extracts like matriarch flower, licorice root, and camelia leaf
I can’t believe the amazing price point on the Trader Joes Microdermabrasion Scrub. It feels like I’m using a dermatologist grade scrub. My skin is always instantly smoother and softer. I can really feel it cleansing into my pores with the micro beads.
3. Tone: Trader Joe’s Rose Water Facial Toner
- $4.99
- Comes in a tiny 2 oz. package, but a little goes a long way
- Gentle but effective scrub
- Feels like fine sand – is a great exfoliator!
- Customers claim their skin feels noticeably smoother after using this scrub just one time
- Buffs away dull, dry skin, leaving skin soft and luminous
- Detoxifies, brightens, and soothes
- Key ingredients to mention: finely ground pumic, several seeds such as jojoba, sunflower, candlenut and more, botanical extracts like matriarch flower, licorice root, and camelia leaf
The Trader Joes Rose Water Facial Toner instantly smooths and refreshes my skin. I love to use a few spritzes of this before I moisturize and apply makeup. I also notice it gives my skin a nice glow.
4. Hydrate: Trader Joe’s Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Acid Serum
- $8.99
- Contains 1% hyaluronate, which makes it lightweight and water based
- This is a simple, straightforward, yet high quality hyaluronic acid serum
- Hyaluronic acid holds 100x its weight in water, which means it keeps moisture from evaporating from your skin
- Keeps skin hydrated and plump
The best HA serum I have ever used. The innisfree one is good but I definitely prefer this one for the price and the lack of scent. This serum makes me look and feel so refreshed and makes me look like I drank a bottle of water. A must have!
5. Eye Cream: Trader Joe’s Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream
- $5.99
- Softens smile lines
- Lightweight – goes on very smooth
- Key ingredients to mention: manuka honey, rose hip oil, vitamin E, COQ10 and collagen
- Detoxifies, soothes, tightens, and reduces fine lines
- Bethenny Frankel said it was a nice eye cream
I’ve been using the Trader Joes Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream for a few months now (both morning and night). I’ve noticed that I can go longer in between my botox treatments since this products smooths my fine lines around my eyes.
6. Clear Skin and Fight Wrinkles: Trader Joe’s Retinol Night Serum
- $9.99
- This retinol serum absorbs quickly and has no scent
- Acts as an exfoliant…clears dead skin
- Key ingredients to mention: .3% retinol (vitamin A, sodium hyaluronate, vitamin c and e, salicylic acid, and baobab seed oil
- What is baobab seed oil? It has many skin benefits: moisturizes, softens, improves texture and elasticity, and reduces inflammation.
I have been looking for something to help clear my skin that is cruelty free and this has done the trick. I have tried so many serums that have helped, but not cleared my skin completely. This however, has cleared my skin and healed my dark scars from previous acne.