Is Trader Joe’s Skin Care Actually Good?

About this episode

Trader Joe's is beloved for its quirky snacks and frozen meals, but its beauty aisle has quietly become a hotspot for budget-friendly skincare and viral "dupes".    This week, beauty writer Neha Tandon shares the results of her extensive hands-on testing of Trader Joe’s moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens. She reveals which $10-and-under products are high-performing gems and which popular items missed the mark.   This episode covers: • The $4 Holy Grail: Why the Rose Facial Toner is a highly versatile, multi-use must-have for refreshing skin, setting makeup, and even reviving curly hair.  • A $7 designer "dupe": How the single-ingredient Marula Facial Oil performs just as beautifully as luxury versions costing six times as much.  • The absolute misses: Why Neha suggests skipping the "Pine-Sol-esque" tea tree oil cleansing pads and the snotty-textured Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum.   • Better alternatives: Superior options for exfoliating pads and vitamin C serums if you want to upgrade your skincare routine.   Products we recommend:  • Rose Water Facial Toner  • Marula Facial Oil • Retinol Night Serum • Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 •