Here at Dermstore, we’re always on the lookout for brands and products that get you—our dear customers—curious and excited. And one way to measure that is by keeping an eye on the products, brands and ingredients that you search for while browsing our site.
This year, skin care trends focused on the importance of covering our skin’s most basic needs: cleansing, toning and moisturizing. This simpler beauty philosophy is, in part, a result of the wellness movement that encourages us to find that much-deserved balance in our everyday lives. Likewise, the eco-beauty trend continues to gain new followers, emphasizing the benefits of clean ingredients and the need for products that protect against pollution and other environmental aggressors.
This stress on self-care also extended to our hair care routines as 2019 introduced us to the “skinification” of hair, or the application of skin care and wellness innovations and techniques in creating advanced hair care solutions.
But while we’ve seen and continue to see exciting trends and changes in the beauty landscape, there are also brands and products that continue to maintain their presence and dominance on our collective radar year after year. So without further ado, here are 2019’s most searched products on Dermstore.
1. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic (1 fl. oz.)
As the top searched skin care brand on Dermstore for three consecutive years, SkinCeuticals has successfully established itself as the go-to name for advanced skin care solutions and innovative products. Backed by intensive clinical research, its highly effective formulations—combining the best of science and nature—include topical vitamin C, antioxidant treatments, moisturizers, broad-spectrum sunscreens and alpha hydroxy acids, which are all designed to counter signs of aging, improve skin health and protect against future damage.
Try: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
From its line of exceptional skin care solutions, this skin care MVP has racked up over a thousand five-star reviews to date and continues to pique the interest of skin care newbies and mavens alike. This is thanks to its highly potent formula that combines antioxidant powerhouses (ferulic acid and pure vitamins C and E) to reverse visible signs of aging and defend skin from damage caused by free radicals.
2. jane iredale Smooth Affair Brightening Face Primer (1.7 fl. oz.)
When it comes to beauty, jane iredale has set the standard for mineral makeup not only by being one of its originators but also with its cruelty-free products formulated with pure micronized minerals and pigments. The fact that it has kept its spot as the most searched makeup brand for the third year proves that it remains at the forefront of providing revolutionary products that do more than just hide flaws and blemishes. jane iredale’s products are created and designed to promote healthy skin and complement your regimen.
Try: jane iredale Smooth Affair Facial Primer and Brightener
If you’re all about having a natural, lit-from-within glow, then your search ends here. This face primer blurs fine lines and wrinkles, minimizes the appearance of pores and leaves skin with a dewy, luminous finish. The best part? It’s infused with antioxidants, algae and olive leaf extracts that protect and firm skin while encouraging cell regeneration.
4. Eminence Organic Skin Care Stone Crop Gel Wash 4.2 fl. oz
As a brand, Eminence Organic Skin Care is steeped in tradition and values that are rooted in the natural healing powers of nature. From its humble beginnings, which saw brothers and co-founders Attila and Boldijarre Koronczay whipping up facial masks and serums in their kitchen, the brand has steadily built a strong following and has become synonymous with clean, sustainable and potent skin care products powered by fresh, hand-picked superfood ingredients derived from mother nature herself. And with the worldwide wellness trend cementing its reach in beauty and skin care, it’s no wonder we’re seeing the brand taking a firm hold of the top spot for the second year in a row.
Try: Eminence Organic Skin Care Stone Crop Gel Wash
It’s easy to see why this gel cleanser has hundreds of five-star reviews. Not only does it cleanse and rid your skin of surface impurities, it does so in the gentlest and most effective fashion. Featuring stone crop pulp and shea butter, it nourishes and renews your skin by removing dehydrated cells and calming irritation—leaving you with a clearer, brighter complexion and a more even skin tone.
5. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7 fl. oz.)
For the third consecutive year, EltaMD takes the top spot as Dermstore’s most searched sunscreen brand—and for good reason. When it comes to sun protection, few brands can hold a candle to EltaMD. Its lightweight, non-comedogenic and broad-spectrum sunscreens—created to fit every skin type—are specially formulated with zinc oxide, provide long-lasting protection and keep skin glowing and moisturized.
Try: EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Rated five stars on Dermstore with more than two thousand reviews, this lightweight and oil-free sunscreen remains the most searched sunscreen product on Dermstore (and one of the products that banishes from our online shelves in a flash). This comes as no surprise considering it provides broad-spectrum sun protection while moisturizing and refining skin with sodium hyaluronate and lactic acid. Dermstore shoppers can’t stop praising its gentle and effective formula, with one calling it the “holy grail for the acne-prone skin!
7. SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.)
Retinol is one of the most effective anti-aging ingredients to ever find its way into our skin care products. So, really, none of us are surprised that this skin care superstar is still Dermstore’s most searched ingredient of 2019. A derivative of vitamin A, retinol is known for its ability to penetrate deep beneath the skin’s surface, thanks to its small molecular size. It works by speeding up cell renewal, blocking excess oil buildup, sloughing away dead skin cells and allowing your pores to breathe. It’s also a rich source of antioxidants, making it effective against free-radical damage. Given all these anti-aging and skin care benefits, is it any wonder retinol is keeping everyone interested and intrigued?
Try: SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0.
If you’re dealing with advanced signs of aging and have been on the retinol train for some time, then it’s time to up your skin care routine with this retinol-based treatment. Best for skin that has been pre-conditioned to retinol treatments, this anti-aging superstar—which is also infused with niacinamide, peptides, ceramides and antioxidants—has been wowing skin care enthusiasts by diminishing age spots and wrinkles, improving elasticity and blurring blemishes and acne scars.
10. IMAGE Skincare VITAL C Hydrating Enzyme Masque (2 oz.)
As a brand, IMAGE Skincare believes in simplicity, value and clinically proven results. The result is a straightforward skin care line that puts emphasis on purity and efficacy and relies on tried-and-tested ingredients and formulas. Clean and cruelty-free, its skin care line is formulated with smart botanicals and potent yet safe active ingredients that are backed by extensive research, advanced technology and clinical results.
Try: IMAGE Skincare VITAL C Hydrating Enzyme Masque
This brightening facial mask features a delicious concoction of ingredients that gently exfoliates, rejuvenates and soothes skin. Infused with papaya and pineapple enzyme extracts, it harnesses the power of natural exfoliants to slough away dead skin cells, unclog pores and even out skin tone. Resveratrol and vitamin C provide added antioxidant benefits to protect against free radical damage and delay signs of aging while orange blossom extract helps to calm irritated skin.
Janeca Racho is a Journalism graduate with over 15 years of writing experience. After getting her start in public relations and advertising, she made the switch to freelance writing and began working for various lifestyle, fashion, and travel brands. Her love for all things skincare has led her to beauty reporting and research for the last ten years. Writing for several hair and beauty blogs, she reports on anti-aging staples, trending brands and products, must-have ingredients, and health and wellness.