Top 10 Skincare Brands in the World

Skin care is a huge industry, with people investing more and more in quality products to keep their skin looking youthful and healthy. There are over 25,000 skin care brands in the USA alone. But which skin care brands are the best in the world? I am going to look at skin care brands from the viewpoint of a dermatologist and which brands I see my patients from around the world using. In this blog, I’ll discuss some of the top skincare brands that are popular worldwide for their effective formulas and innovative ingredients. Remember- just because the brand is a bestselling brand does not mean it actually works. I will look at bestselling brands around the world and tell you which are dermatologist recommended and considered medical grade.

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Bestselling Skincare Brands in the World

Some of the most popular skincare brands worldwide include Skinceuticals, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, CeraVe, Rationale, SkinMedica, and Elta MD. Depending on the country, these medical grade skin care solutions are sold online, in dermatologist’s offices, in drugstores and pharmacies, and in skin care retail stores like Sephora, Ulta, Gee Beauty and Blue Mercury. They offer clinical-quality formulas backed by research and technology.

Skinceuticals is known for its vitamin C serums and antioxidant formulas. La Roche-Posay features mineral sunscreens and products ideal for sensitive skin. Vichy has spa-inspired skincare with ingredients like volcanic water. CeraVe uses ceramides to strengthen the skin’s barrier. Rationale, an Australian brand, provides customized skincare prescriptions. SkinMedica offers medical-grade formulas like TNS essential serum. Elta MD is popular for its sunscreens that are gentle on acne-prone skin.

Other top global skincare brands include iS Clinical, SkinBetter Science, ZO Skin Health, and Obagi.

Whether you are looking for luxury skin care, or affordable drugstore brands, you can find brands that really work well if you make sure you are using skin care that is right for your Baumann Skin Type. (There are 16 skin types!)

Top 10 Skincare Brands in the World

There are many best selling skin care brands around the world listed above. But which work best? In my dermatology practice in Miami I choose to use medical grade skin care brands for my patients.

These are my top 10 dermatologist recommended skin care brands in alphabetical order:

Alastin Skincare- unique antiaging technology

Cyspera- newest hyperpigmentation technology

Elta MD- Affordable wide range of physical and chemical sunscreens

Medature- popular in USA and China

PCA Skin -most affordable

Plated Skin Science- best exosome brand

Rationale- Top physician dispensed brand in Australia

Skinceuticals – luxury brand

SkinMedica- best growth factors

VMV Hypoallergenics- best for allergic skin

Zerafite- best brand for dry skin

Bestselling Acne Skincare Brands

For those struggling with acne, properly formulated skincare can help reduce breakouts and restore clarity. Some of the top acne skincare brands worldwide include Proactiv, Murad, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Paula’s Choice, Clinique, Neutrogena, and Differin.

Proactiv offers multi-step acne treatment systems with benzoyl peroxide to kill acne bacteria. Murad has acne kits with salicylic acid and sulfur to clear pores. CeraVe and La Roche-Posay use non-comedogenic formulas ideal for acne-prone skin. Paula’s Choice features BHAs like salicylic acid to gently exfoliate. Clinique’s acne solutions line dries up excess oil. Neutrogena has acne washes with micronized benzoyl peroxide. And Differin contains prescription-strength adapalene to prevent breakouts.

These are our dermatologist’s favorite acne treatment products:

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best skincare brands to lighten skin

Best Luxury Skin Care Brand

Rationale is a luxurious skin care brand that is a favorite of dermatologists in Australia. It is now the newest luxury skin care brand in the US. Rationale blends real science with luxury formulations. Cosmetic Chemist Richard Parker has a love for creating skin care products that really work that people want to use. I interview him about his background and favorite products in the video below.

Best Moisturizer Brands

Before spending hundreds of dollars on luxury moisturizers like Crème de la Mer, La Prairie, or Sisley, it’s crucial to identify your Baumann Skin Type. This way, we can help you choose the best moisturizer for you from many top brands.

In my dermatology practice in Miami and at SkinTypeSolutions.com, the top-selling moisturizers by far come from Zerafite. Its superior barrier repair technology makes it a favorite for dry skin types. You can read more about barrier repair moisturizers and why the Maltese cross pattern is a key indicator of a top moisturizer.

Dr. Jong-Kyung Youm, a cosmetic scientist in South Korea, is renowned for creating some of the best moisturizer brands. He specializes in skin barrier repair. I interviewed him in the video below to share more insights. He compares top moisturizers from around the world and looks at their maltese cross pattern to see which face cream is best.

Bestselling Skincare Brands To Lighten Skin

For those looking to fade dark spots and discoloration, these global skincare brands offer effective skin lightening solutions.

These popular products can be used to treat forms of hyperpigmentation such as melasma.

Cyspera is the newest and most unique of the bestselling skin lightening products. This hydroquinone free product uses a new ingredient called cysteamine to lighten skin.

Obagi uses skin lightening ingredients to inhibit melanin production.

SkinCeuticals has a potent vitamin C serum with ferulic acid to brighten skin and protect from free radicals.

NeoStrata contains glycolic acid peels to exfoliate and reveal fresher skin.

PCA Skin offers many affordable skin lightening products.

Some other top options are SkinMedica Lytera system, Neocutis Brightening Line, and Jan Marini.

In my opinion, the most interesting skin lightening technology is in the brand Alastin. In the video below I interview Dr. Alan Widgerow- the creator of this bestselling s brand- about his skin lightening product Alastin A-Luminate.

When choosing a good skin care brand to lighten skin, make sure that every product is right for your Baumann Skin Type because using the wrong skin care products for your skin type can lead to inflammation which worsens skin pigmentation.

The best skin care brands in the world for melasma will not work unless they are properly combined into a skin care routine that maximizes how well each product works.

For example, the fatty acids in your moisturizer can inactivate skin lightening ingredients- so even the moisturizer you chose matters. My favorite moisturizer to use with skin lightening products in my dry skin patient’s skin lightening regimens is Zerafite Skin Brightening Barrier Cream because it has unsaturated fatty acids that help inhibit tyrosinase and helps skin lightening products work better.

These are the best skin lightening products in the world to treat melasma and dark spots on the skin.

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Best Antiaging Skincare Brands in the World

As we get older, using quality skincare can make a visible difference in reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. The best antiaging skin care products target the causes of skin aging and firm skin by rebuilding and restoring lost collage with antiaging ingredients.

Some top anti-aging skincare brands worldwide include:

SkinCeuticals, known for its vitamin C serums and antioxidant defense against aging free radicals. They make very strong retinol serums too.

SkinMedica, popular for its TNS line with growth factors and cytokines to stimulate collagen.

Revision Skincare contains probiotics and prebiotic ferments to improve the skin microbiome and peptides to firm the skin.

Zerafite Wrinkle Defense Barrier Cream, made in S Korea, has antiaging ingredients to address cellular senescence in dry skin and protect from pollution.

Defensins in DefenAge stimulate LGR6+ stem cell s to repopulate the epidermis with young cells.

Plated Skin Science has exosomes. Exosomes are the most exciting new antiaging technology and are being found in many top brands. The Plated SkinScience technology is discussed in the video below where I interview the founder Cardiologist Dr. Atta Behfar and Regenerative Medicine Scientist Dr. Saranya Wyles.

Bestselling Sunscreen Brands

Sunscreens only work when you wear them! These top brands have sunscreens you will love to wear. These are my picks of sunscreens that have the latest sun protective technology and are elegant on the skin- which is why they are best sellers.

Rationale- founded in Australia where melanoma rates are very high and good sunscreens are crucial, has a sunscreen that is so good it won the Oprah sunscreen award in 2024. My patients love it! The one that won the Oprah sunscreen award is called Rationale #3 The Tinted Serum Broad Spectrum SPF50+. They have another sunscreen that feels like a tinted luxurious facial foundation. It is called Rationale Beautiful Skin SPF30. This tinted sunscreen comes in 6 colors to make all skin color have glowing protected skin. No wonder this is the top physician dispensed brand in Australia!

Elta MD started out in a few dermatologist’s offices and now is the top affordable sunscreen brand. They have so many different options that everyone can find a sunscreen for their needs. Reef safe? Tinted or untinted? Chemical or physical? They have many options including an aerosol spray.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios is one of the best selling skincare brands. However, the Anthelios SPF in the USA is not the same as the ones you can find in french pharmacies. So if you go to Europe, stock up on the better version there.

Pavise- They make a vegan sunscreen that contains diamonds and is SPF 30 and reef safe. I love this light sheer sunscreen that is a bestseller in my medical practice and here at Skin Type Solutions. My patients love that it is so light that you do not feel like you have a sunscreen on. It is expensive, but I use it on my face and choose a more affordable one for my body. Why is this the number one selling luxury non-tinted sunscreen? See the video below in which I interview the founder Scientist Sophie Bai.

Wondering which top products are best for you? Take our skin type quiz. Once you identify your Baumann Skin Type, you can look for your skin type octagon next to products to find products that are right for you. Thanks for checking out this blog all about the top 10 skincare brands!

DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek. “Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more. Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals. Sunscreen “We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.” Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup. Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand. Vitamin C Serum “A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging. Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants. Peptides Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.” Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively. This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek. At-Home Peel Pads Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate. “The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.” According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says. Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection. KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids. Emollient Night Cream “In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.” “Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products. Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme “The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.

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