How to Verify New Skincare Products Before Buying
Before buying any new skincare product, it is extremely important to verify it properly. Otherwise, by buying the wrong product you may damage your skin and risk wasting money. To properly verify before buying new skincare products, I have given some step-by-step verification tips:
Step-by-step verification methods for New Skincare Products Before Buying
1. Check the label and ingredients
Before buying any skincare product, look for the active ingredient (for example: Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid, Retinol). See whether the concentration (percentage %) is listed. Often very low % is marketed as “strong.” Don’t fall for this deception. If you want to know Why Moisturizer is Important for Skin Health and Protection? Then read the post.
Avoid list: If you have sensitive skin, avoid denatured alcohol, strong fragrances, lemon/mint/baking soda. These ingredients can cause problems on sensitive skin.
2. Check Whether it Suits Your Skin Type
If you have oily or acne-prone skin → light, gel-based, non-comedogenic.
If you have dry skin → creamy texture with ceramides, squalane, hyaluronic acid.
If you have sensitive skin → fragrance-free, alcohol-free, simple formula.
3. Read Reviews and Ratings (from trustworthy sources)
Places like Amazon, Sephora, Dermstore, Reddit SkincareAddiction, Beautypedia.
Most people only read 5-star reviews. But read 2–3 star reviews — you should read more of them. Because they contain the real problems. From those you will later understand how this product will be for you.
However, make sure people with the same skin type as you are getting similar results or saying similar things. Otherwise you may become confused.
4. Check if it is Dermatologist-Approved
Check whether it says “Dermatologically tested” or “Clinically proven.” This is not a guarantee for every product, but it increases confidence.
5. Do a patch test (do not start using immediately after purchase)
Do not start using the new product as soon as you get it. First apply it to a small area on your hand or behind your ear. Wait 24–48 hours. If it does not cause redness, itching, or irritation there, only then use it on your face.
6. Don’t start many new things at once
If you start many new products at the same time, it will not be possible to determine which product is working well and which is harming the skin. So to verify properly, start only one new product at a time. Then give it at least 2 weeks to see the results.
7. Judge Price Versus Value
Expensive does not mean good. See whether your new product contains “hero ingredients” (Niacinamide, Retinol, Vitamin C, Ceramide, Hyaluronic acid).
Do not be tempted by extra packaging, high-quality advertising, or branding. You may be deceived.
Check the expiration date and storage conditions. Vitamin C and Retinol oxidize quickly, so it’s better if they are in a dark bottle. Never use expired products.
8. Keep Your Own Skin Journal
Note when you started a product, what problem you started it for, and how it felt after use. This will help you later understand what is actually working. And if the same problem occurs again, you can solve it very easily.
In simple terms, the proper verification process before buying a new skincare product is:
Read the label → Check reviews → Match to your skin type → Patch test → Start slowly.