Skincare Essentials

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Skincare Essentials.

The best skincare products for your skin will depend on your skin type, but there are some must-have items that will help any user look and feel their best. From cleansers to toners to serums, here are some skincare essentials available at Sephora.

Shani Darden Skin CareRetinol Reform® Treatment Serum

ITEM: 2340198

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL

1.2K Reviews

$89.00

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Definitely a bedtime skincare essential!!!...A skincare must have...This is definitely a must have in a luxury skincare routine.

What it is: A cult-favorite retinol and AHA serum clinically shown to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles while visibly firming and brightening for glowing, younger-looking skin. 

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Encapsulated Retinol: Non-irritating retinol that improves the look of fine lines, texture, and elasticity.
- AHA: Exfoliates to improve texture and uneven tone for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
- Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract: Antioxidant that helps reduce visible signs of aging and defend against pollution.

$35.00

Paula's Choice BHA Exfoliant is a game-changer, gently unclogging pores, reducing breakouts, and leaving skin smooth and radiant, making it an essential addition to any skincare routine. It is super good for getting rid of dry patches too!...Worth every penny, it’s an essential in a good skincare routine. It’s not drying at all nor does it make your skin feel sensitive either.

What it is: Best-selling leave-on exfoliant with 2% salicylic acid & green tea is clinically proven to unclog pores & control oil for clearer skin in 1 week.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes


Formulation: Liquid

$39.00

This is a great cleanser that can easily be added to your skincare regimen!...I will permanently be leaving this in my skincare routine.

What it is: A non-drying, antioxidant-packed gel cleanser that gently yet effectively removes makeup, SPF, and excess oils, leaving skin hydrated and glowing.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kale + Spinach: Rich in phytonutrients and vitamins C and E to leave skin visibly glowing.

- Glycerin, Vitamin B5 + E: Complex know to hydrate + soothe.

- Green Tea: Antioxidant-rich powerhouse that fights visible signs of aging.



$18.00

A inexpensive way to get into skincare !...I personally love vegan skincare products because they do not have a-lot of chemicals compared to other brands. ...I have a lot of skincare favorites from Sephora Collection, which are vegan and an affordable alternative to pricier skincare.

What it is: An unscented brightening eye cream containing caffeine and hyaluronic acid to visibly reduce dark circles, puffiness, and signs of aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Circles, Puffiness, and Dullness

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Natural Hyaluronic Acid from Wheat: Hydrates.
- Natural Caffeine from Coffee Beans : Visibly depuffs.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Formulated from 96 percent natural-origin ingredients to visibly reduce dark circles, under-eye bags, and boost radiance.

$35.00

Essential in my skincare routine...Will be keeping this product in my skincare regimen moving forward...Skincare essential...I love this product, I use it for skincare to help moisturize and plump the skin. I also use it as a primer to hydrate before doing my makeup.

What it is: A breakthrough, multi-use highlighting serum that hydrates and visibly reduces the look of hyperpigmentation for a dewy, reflective glow—without mica, glitter, or gray cast.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 and antioxidants visibly reduce hyperpigmentation, correct the look of dullness, and minimize the appearance of pores.
- Watermelon: Hydrates, delivers essential vitamins and amino acids, and visibly brightens skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmita

$48.00

This is my actual true love! Essential to always smelling good...Skincare MUST...Definitely a staple in your skincare!

What it is: An iconic, fast-absorbing body cream that visibly tightens skin with caffeine-rich guaranà—infused with the warm, gourmand scent of Cheirosa ’62.


Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy


Scent Type: Warm & Sweet Gourmand


Key Notes: Salted Caramel, Pistachio, Vanilla


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Guaranà Extract: Is a caffeine-rich ingredient that visibly tightens skin.

- Cupuaçu Butter: Locks in lasting hydration that absorbs quickly, without a greasy feel.

- Coconut Oil: Melts quickly into skin to soften, condition, and replenish moisture.

LANEIGELip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C

Size: 0.7 oz / 20 g·ITEM: 1966258

Color: Berry

20.9K Reviews

$24.00

I’ve been using this product for over a year. It has become an essential in my skincare routine, especially in the evening (or if my lips just need a little extra hydration during the day)....It's a nice extra to add to your night skincare routine but I will say I'm not entirely sure it's essential.

What it is: An overnight leave-on lip mask powered by Korean skincare to soften lips while delivering intense moisture and antioxidants while you sleep. Enriched with Berry Fruit Complex, Murumuru Seed, and Shea butter.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Berry Mix Complex: Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

- Moisture Wrap™ Technology: Locks in moisture for long-lasting hydration.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.

Dr. Barbara SturmFace Cream

ITEM: 2269967

Size: 1.69 oz/ 50 mL

1.1K Reviews

$240.00

This cream is very very nice moisturizer, does this essential in my skincare routine? Not really, but it definetely worth a try and your skin deserves this kind of splurge. ...It absorbs beautifully without any greasiness, and my complexion looks radiant and refreshed. Definitely a skincare essential!

What it is: A soothing anti-aging face moisturizer that targets the signs of aging, promotes skin regeneration, and is infused with power ingredient purslane to keep skin hydrated and radiant for 24 hours.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purslane: A strong antioxidant that stimulates the body and supports skin health and rejuvenation.
- Skullcap: Supports the body’s natural skin renewal function.
- Shea Butter: Preserves moisture and tightens skin’s appearance.

$44.00

I use and trust Sofie Pavitt Face products, because Emily Morrow recommended them on her non-pore clogging skincare! This is another great addition to their line!...Then rinse it off before apply my night time skincare routine. I saw my acne was calm and reduce in size after 2 uses.

What it is: A first-of-its-kind flash breakout mask made with five percent benzoyl peroxide to improve the look of blemishes and texture and fight future breakouts.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Benzoyl Peroxide (5%): For breakout control; kills and prevents acne-causing bacteria.
- Kaolin Clay: Absorbs oil to fight future breakouts.
- Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates dead skin cells and visibly smooths skin texture.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This rapid-formula mask is designed for

$60.00

What it is:A Korean skin essentials routine featuring Sulwhasoo’s bestselling skin heroes to reveal radiant, youthful-looking skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:
- 500-Hour Aged Ginseng* (AKA Lymphanax™): Supports a healthy skin barrier and visibly improves fine lines.

- Ginseng Peptide™: Supports the look of skin firmness and elasticity.

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