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Best Drugstore Skincare Products of 2020

16 New Drugstore Skincare Products That'll Keep Your Skin Looking Its Best In 2020

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New year, new skincare routine? Fine by us. One good thing about giving your skin regimen a good ole re-up around this time of year is knowing that you don't have to completely wipe out your bank account to do so. If you take a step in the beauty aisles of any Walgreens or CVS closest to you, you'll find that drugstores are actually treasure troves for simple and affordable skincare products that are just as effective as their fancier and slightly more Instagrammable counterparts.

In 2020, the options are better than ever before. This year you'll be able to find everything from hydrating serums (including one that's literally infused with gold) to brightening treatments to multitasking night creams, and more. With that said, we're smart enough to understand that you have one face, and it can only handle so many different products — so to help you out, we narrowed down a list of some of our favourite new drugstore skincare products of 2020. Check them out ahead.

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Bliss Renew & Smooth Serum

Bliss Renew & Smooth Serum ($23) takes a lot of the work out of exfoliating. Meant to be applied before bedtime, this serum uses a blend of six complex acids — including brightening glycolic and plumping hyaluronic — to dissolve dead skin cells overnight.

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Bliss Renew & Smooth Serum
$23
from target.com
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CeraVe Retinol Face Serum For Post-Acne Marks

As far as ingredients go, retinol is a bit of a show-off — effectively boosting cell turnover for brighter, clearer skin. It can also be pretty pricey, which makes its debut in the CeraVe Retinol Face Serum For Post-Acne Marks ($20) especially enticing.

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CeraVe Retinol Face Serum For Post-Acne Marks
$20
from ulta.com
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Oxybenzone-Free Sunscreen Mist SPF 55

Think of the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Oxybenzone-Free Sunscreen Mist SPF 55 ($17) like the best-ever last step to your beauty routine: the formula sets makeup like a dream but also leaves a veil of protection that keeps you in the clear all day long.

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Oxybenzone-Free Sunscreen Mist SPF 55
$17
from neutrogena.com
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La Roche Posay Vitamin C 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum

If you've ever wanted to gift your skin a hit of sunshine, the La Roche Posay Vitamin C 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum ($40) gets the job done. The formula contains a high dose of brightening vitamin C, plus exfoliating salicylic acid and hydrating hyaluronic acid for a more even-toned visage.

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La Roche Posay Vitamin C 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum
$40
from laroche-posay.us
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No7 Laboratories Firming Booster Serum

No7 Laboratories Firming Booster Serum ($42) is already living up to the hype of the wildly popular line correcting serum that came before it. It's made with the brand's patented peptide formula that's clinically proven to lift, tone, and tighten skin, but also comes with a cool roller ball applicator for easy gliding across your face where you need it.

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No7 Laboratories Firming Booster Serum
$42
from us.no7beauty.com
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Milani Green Goddess Sleeping Mask + Primer

The Milani Green Goddess Sleeping Mask + Primer ($20) is probably the kind of product Beyoncé had in mind when she talked about waking up like this. It's a whipped mask that uses soothing cannabis sativa seed oil, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and vegan squalane to give new meaning to beauty sleep.

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Milani Green Goddess Sleeping Mask + Primer
$20
from milanicosmetics.com
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Sweet Chef Kale Vitamin B Fresh Pressed Face Mask Sheet

It's hard to choose just one Sweet Chef sheet mask from its Instagram-friendly lineup, but we'd be hard pressed to say there's a more hydrating iteration than its vitamin-B-infused Kale Vitamin B Fresh Pressed Face Mask Sheet ($4) — pun intended. Even cheekier, the mask reads "Don't Kale My Vibe," juuust in case you wanted to send a message to your friends on social media while wearing it.

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Kale Vitamin B Fresh Pressed Face Mask Sheet
$4
from target.com
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Physicians Formula 24-Karat Gold Collagen Oil

The luxury of the Physicians Formula 24-Karat Gold Collagen Oil ($17) isn't just in the product's name. The oil is also infused with gold particles, collagen, and glycerin to give skin a more radiant-looking appearance.

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Physicians Formula 24-Karat Gold Collagen Oil
$17
from ulta.com
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L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum

L'Oreal Paris recently launched its Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum ($24), which is made with healthy dose of exfoliating glycolic acid to correct dark spots and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

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Revitalift Derm Intensives Glycolic Acid Serum
$24
from amazon.com
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Pond’s Vitamin Micellar Wipes

It's not just a cute, carton-shaped launch from Pond's (although, we admit, that gives it a nice appeal) — the brand's Vitamin Micellar Wipes ($6, launching mid-January) also contain aloe and vitamin B3 to gently whisk away any trace of makeup.

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Olay Deep Hydration Serum with Vitamin B3 + Hyaluronic Acid

Olay's Deep Hydration Serum with Vitamin B3 + Hyaluronic Acid ($29) is like a giant glass of water for your skin. Its key ingredients are vitamin B3 and hyaluronic acid, both of which work to help your skin stay hydrated and look fresh.

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Deep Hydration Serum with Vitamin B3 + Hyaluronic Acid
$29
from olay.com
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SOL by Jergens Sunless Tanning Water Mousse

Beach season hasn't quite made its comeback just yet, which is why SOL by Jergens Sunless Tanning Water Mousse ($20) is the simple solution to giving your skin some "sun-inspired colour" in a matter of hours.

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SOL by Jergens Sunless Tanning Water Mousse
$20
from target.com
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Yes To Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow Boosting Unicorn Brightening Mist

Vitamin C is known for helping fade hyperpigmentation, which is why Yes To Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow Boosting Unicorn Brightening Mist ($13) uses a combination of the hero ingredient and grapefruit for this spritz that can brighten your skin and your day.

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Yes To Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow Boosting Unicorn Brightening Mist
$13
from target.com
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Burt's Bees Micellar Cleansing Water With Coconut & Lotus Water

Burt's Bees Micellar Cleansing Water With Coconut & Lotus Water ($6) works double duty to hydrate the skin and gently remove all traces of makeup.

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Burt's Bees Micellar Cleansing Water With Coconut & Lotus Water
$6
from amazon.com
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Pixi Collagen Tonic

And here you thought Pixi's OG tonic was good: the brand's Collagen Tonic ($15) is loaded with peptides and fruit extracts to even out your skin texture, stat.

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Collagen Tonic
$15
from pixibeauty.com
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