The subcategory · week of Nov 2 – 8
Best Skincare Ranking
Picked by AI, checked by people.
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The top 20 products brands right now.
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Current race ?
Tap a card for each AI’s place and the monthly check.
#1same place as last week
Moisturizing CreamCeraVeAlso #1 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · #2 Best Barrier Repair Creams · +1Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#1
- Claude#1
- Gemini#23
- AI Mode#1
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#2
named by 5/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.8199,161 ratings · Jun 2026
Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?
Here's What You Should Know About CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
YouTube: SkinZone · 193K views · Jan 2024Also in the top 20 of ?
#2up 1 place since last week
Ultra Repair CreamFirst Aid BeautyAlso #2 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · #3 Best Barrier Repair Creams · +1Last week #3 · 24 weeks in top 20Monthly check: Fails the check: active recall
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#4
- Claude#2
- Gemini#99
- AI Mode#9
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#5
named by 5/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.624,709 ratings · Oct 2026
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
- Official recallRecallactive · Dec 2024
- Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
Watch · YouTube ?
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Review - Is it Intense Hydration ?
YouTube: Roxanne Latulippe · 25.1K views · Nov 2021Also in the top 20 of ?
#3down 1 place since last week
Toleriane Double Repair Face MoisturizerLa Roche-PosayAlso #2 Best Men's Face Moisturiser · #5 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · +1Last week #2 · 19 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPTnot named
- Claude#53
- Gemini#47
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#1
named by 3/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.15,029 ratings · Oct 2026
Watch · YouTube ?
La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer: OBSESSED or Disappointed? (Honest Review)
YouTube: Katrinqueenmom · 509 views · Jul 2025Also in the top 20 of ?
#4same place as last week
Moisturizing CreamVanicreamnot checkedAlso #3 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · #5 Best Barrier Repair Creams · +1Last week #4 · 15 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#7
- Claude#5
- Gemini#93
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#62
named by 4/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Press4/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
Evidence
Watch · YouTube ?
Why Vanicream Moisturizing Cream is a Game-Changer
YouTube: Jenna Mitchell · 9.8K views · Apr 2024Also in the top 20 of ?
#5same place as last week
Resurfacing Retinol SerumCeraVeMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Retinol for Beginners · #10 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #5 · 24 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#3
- Claude#16
- Gemini#8
- AI Mode#2
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#40
named by 5/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
- Buyers’ rating4.76,673 ratings · Oct 2026
Watch · YouTube ?
Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum Review| Dr Dray
YouTube: Dr Dray · 595K views · Oct 2019Also in the top 20 of ?
#6same place as last week
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle CleanserLa Roche-PosayAlso #1 Best Cleansers for Sensitive Skin · #11 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #6 · 22 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#14
- Claude#29
- Gemini#26
- AI Mode#3
- Grok#14
- Perplexity#18
named by 6/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.47,231 ratings · Oct 2026
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
Evidence
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Frozen October 29, 2026Owners
9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes
Also in the top 20 of ?
#7same place as last week
Retinol B3 SerumLa Roche-PosayAlso #1 Best Retinol for Beginners · #13 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #7 · 8 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#78
- Claude#48
- Gemini#28
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexitynot named
named by 3/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.57,921 ratings · Oct 2026
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
Evidence
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Frozen October 29, 2026Owners
9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes
Watch · YouTube ?
Here's What You Should Know About La Roche Posay Retinol B3 Serum
YouTube: SkinZone · 58.9K views · Apr 2024Also in the top 20 of ?
#8same place as last week
Gentle Facial CleanserVanicreamAlso #2 Best Cleansers for Sensitive Skin · #17 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#45
- Claude#46
- Gemini#49
- AI Mode#10
- Grok#26
- Perplexity#30
named by 6/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.79,171 ratings · Jun 2026
- Press3/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?
I tried VaniCream! VANICREAM Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin! Vani Cream Review and Demo!
YouTube: Shundara · 62.8K views · Jul 2020Also in the top 20 of ?
#9up 1 place since last week
Mighty Patch OriginalHero CosmeticsAlso #1 Best Acne Patches · #8 Best Acne TreatmentsLast week #10 · 20 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#16
- Claudenot named
- Gemini#2
- AI Mode#4
- Grok#3
- Perplexity#20
named by 5/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.57,333 ratings · Oct 2026
Watch · YouTube ?
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch (Original) Review
YouTube: Simple by Sarah · 245 views · Sep 2023Also in the top 20 of ?
#10up 1 place since last week
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%The OrdinaryMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Niacinamide SerumsLast week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#15
- Claude#19
- Gemini#27
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#7
named by 4/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
- Buyers’ rating4.7219,674 ratings · Oct 2026
Also in the top 20 of ?
#11up 3 places since last week
Hydrating Facial CleanserCeraVeMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #3 Best Cleansers for Sensitive SkinLast week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#26
- Claude#18
- Gemini#13
- AI Mode#17
- Grok#2
- Perplexity#6
named by 6/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
- Buyers’ rating4.770,354 ratings · Oct 2026
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
Evidence
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Frozen October 29, 2026Owners
9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes
Also in the top 20 of ?
#12up 1 place since last week
Niacinamide SerumGood MoleculesAlso #2 Best Niacinamide SerumsLast week #13 · 10 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#49
- Claude#77
- Gemini#61
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#89
named by 4/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.514,277 ratings · Oct 2026
- Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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Frozen October 29, 2026Owners
9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes
Also in the top 20 of ?
#13down 1 place since last week
Advanced Repair CreamEucerinMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #4 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · #10 Best Barrier Repair CreamsLast week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#5
- Claude#7
- Gemininot named
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#86
named by 3/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
- Buyers’ rating4.725,538 ratings · Oct 2026
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 7 threads read · Oct 2026
Evidence
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Frozen October 29, 2026Owners
7 threads read · 0 serious failure themes
Also in the top 20 of ?
#14down 5 places since last week
Acne Control CleanserCeraVeAlso #2 Best Salicylic Acid Cleansers · #11 Best Acne TreatmentsLast week #9 · 7 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPTnot named
- Claudenot named
- Gemini#1
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#10
named by 2/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.42,128 ratings · Oct 2026
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 6 threads read · Oct 2026
Evidence
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Frozen October 29, 2026Owners
6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes
Also in the top 20 of ?
#15same place as last week
10% Niacinamide BoosterPaula's ChoiceAlso #3 Best Niacinamide SerumsLast week #15 · 12 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#28
- Claude#31
- Gemini#15
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexitynot named
named by 3/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.43,944 ratings · Jun 2026
- Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
Also in the top 20 of ?
#16up 11 places since last week
Cicaplast Baume B5La Roche-PosayRe-entryBiggest climbMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Barrier Repair CreamsLast week #27 · 10 weeks in top 20
#17up 4 places since last week
Retinol 0.2% in SqualaneThe OrdinaryRe-entryAlso #3 Best Retinol for BeginnersLast week #21 · 5 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#13
- Claude#27
- Gemini#57
- AI Modenot named
- Groknot named
- Perplexity#76
named by 4/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.621,462 ratings · Oct 2026
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
- Press3/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
Evidence
Also in the top 20 of ?
#18down 2 places since last week
Gentle Skin CleanserCetaphilAlso #4 Best Cleansers for Sensitive SkinLast week #16 · 13 weeks in top 20
#19down 2 places since last week
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%NaturiumAlso #4 Best Niacinamide SerumsLast week #17 · 9 weeks in top 20
#20same place as last week
Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20Jack BlackAlso #1 Best Men's Face MoisturiserLast week #20 · 16 weeks in top 20
AI places · this week ?
- GPT#29
- Claude#89
- Gemini#38
- AI Mode#11
- Groknot named
- Perplexitynot named
named by 4/6
Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.
People · October 2026 check ?
- Buyers’ rating4.51,927 ratings · Oct 2026
- Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
Evidence
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Frozen October 29, 2026Owners
8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes
Also in the top 20 of ?
Dropped out of the top 20 ?
- Murad Clarifying Cleanser was #18, now #21 6 weeks in the top 20
- Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible+ was #19, now #27 5 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
- #21
Clarifying CleanserMurad · last wk #18 6 wks in top 20
- #22
20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid SerumTimeless · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #23
Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide CreamSkinfix · last wk #23 8 wks in top 20
- #24
Ultra Facial CreamKiehl's · last wk #24 15 wks in top 20
- #25
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% SerumThe Ordinary · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
- #26
CLEAR Pore Normalizing CleanserPaula's Choice · last wk #22 3 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #27
Mighty Patch Invisible+Hero Cosmetics · last wk #19 5 wks in top 20
- #28
Moisturizing CreamCetaphil · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #29
Effaclar Medicated Gel CleanserLa Roche-Posay · last wk #25 7 wks in top 20
- #30
Salicylic Acid CleanserThe Inkey List · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
- #31
Miracle Patch Invisible Spot CoverRael · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
- #32
Daily Facial MoisturizerVanicream · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
- #33
Hydro Boost Water GelNeutrogena · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #34
Acne Pimple Master PatchCosRX · last wk #29 16 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #35
C15 Super BoosterPaula's Choice · last wk #30 8 wks in top 20
- #36
Oil-Free Acne WashNeutrogena · last wk #48 0 wks in top 20Fails the check
- #37
Renewing SA CleanserCeraVe · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
- #38
Salicylic Acid 2% SolutionThe Ordinary · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
- #39
The Dewy Skin CreamTatcha · last wk #57 3 wks in top 20
- #40
Hyaluronic Acid BoosterPaula's Choice · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
- #41
Retinol Youth Renewal SerumMurad · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
- #42
Mighty Patch SurfaceHero Cosmetics · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
- #43
Crystal Retinal 1Medik8 · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
- #44
Pure Skin Face CleanserFirst Aid Beauty · last wk #40 6 wks in top 20
- #45
Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid SerumLa Roche-Posay · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
- #46
Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2SkinCeuticals · last wk #34 4 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #47
Atobarrier 365 CreamAestura · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
- #48
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective CreamAvène · last wk #64 4 wks in top 20
- #49
Acne Spot DotsPeach Slices · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
- #50
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening SerumSunday Riley · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #51
Professional-C Serum 20%Obagi · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #52
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration SerumDrunk Elephant · last wk #39 1 wk in top 20
- #53
Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing CreamDr. Jart+ · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
- #54
KILLA KitZitSticka · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
- #55
C-Firma Fresh Day SerumDrunk Elephant · last wk #73 4 wks in top 20
- #56
Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing CreamAveeno · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
- #57
Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol TreatmentPaula's Choice · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #58
Omega+ Complex MoisturizerPaula's Choice · last wk #37 3 wks in top 20
- #59
Maximum Hydrator 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing HydratorClinique for Men · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
- #60
Adapalene Gel 0.1%Differin · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
- #61
Rapid Relief Acne Spot TreatmentMurad · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
- #62
Atoderm Intensive BaumeBioderma · last wk #63 2 wks in top 20
- #63
Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl PeroxidePanOxyl · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
- #64
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid SerumCeraVe · last wk #54 6 wks in top 20
- #65
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew DropsGlow Recipe · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
- #66
Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide BoosterPaula's Choice · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
- #67
Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle CleanserCosRX · last wk #61 2 wks in top 20
- #68
The Niacinamide 15 SerumCosRX · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #69
Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne TreatmentDifferin · last wk #86 5 wks in top 20
- #70
Vitamin C Complex SerumNaturium · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
- #71
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Regenerating CreamNeutrogena · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
- #72
Clearing Skin WashDermalogica · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
- #73
Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat CleanserAveeno · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
- #74
Lala Retro Whipped CreamDrunk Elephant · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
- #75
PM Overnight Spot PatchesPanOxyl · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
- #76
Starter Retinol SerumThe Inkey List · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
- #77
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantPaula's Choice · last wk #89 1 wk in top 20
- #78
P-TIOXSkinCeuticals · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
- #79
C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic AcidSkinCeuticals · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20Fails the check
- #80
PM Facial Moisturizing LotionCeraVe · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
- #81
A+ High-Dose Retinoid SerumSunday Riley · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
- #82
Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%The Ordinary · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
- #83
Sensibio H2O Micellar WaterBioderma · last wk #50 1 wk in top 20
- #84
The Hyaluronic Acid 3 SerumCosRX · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
- #85
Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne TreatmentLa Roche-Posay · last wk #87 1 wk in top 20
- #86
C+ Correcting Complex 30%Revision Skincare · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
- #87
Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing HydratorClinique · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
- #88
Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing CreamLa Roche-Posay · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
- #89
Sensibio Gel MoussantBioderma · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
- #90
Press Restart Gentle Retinol SerumVersed · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
- #91
B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide SerumSunday Riley · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
- #92
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5The Ordinary · last wk #96 1 wk in top 20Passes the check
- #93
Acne Healing DotsPeace Out Skincare · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
- #94
Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture TreatmentKiehl's · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
- #95
C E FerulicSkinCeuticals · last wk #82 16 wks in top 20
- #96
Glow Serum Propolis + NiacinamideBeauty of Joseon · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
- #97
Pure Vitamin C10 SerumLa Roche-Posay · last wk #84 1 wk in top 20Fails the check
- #98
P-Tiox Anti-Wrinkle Peptide SerumSkinCeuticals · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
- #99
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster SerumCosRX · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
- #100
Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich CreamWeleda · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
What just moved here ?
9 climbs 9 falls 2 re-entries 2 out
- Climb
Moisturizing Cream Cetaphil#56→ to #28
- Re-entry
Cicaplast Baume B5 La Roche-Posay#27→ to #16
- Fall
Acne Control Cleanser CeraVe#9→ to #14
- Fall
Acne Pimple Master Patch CosRX#29→ to #34
- Fall
C15 Super Booster Paula's Choice#30→ to #35
- Re-entry
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane The Ordinary#21→ to #17
14 more movesFewer moves
- Climb
20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum Timeless#26→ to #22
- Fall
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser Paula's Choice#22→ to #26
- Fall
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser La Roche-Posay#25→ to #29
- Climb
Hydrating Facial Cleanser CeraVe#14→ to #11
- Climb
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum The Ordinary#28→ to #25
- Fall
Gentle Skin Cleanser Cetaphil#16→ to #18
- Fall
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% Naturium#17→ to #19
- Climb
Salicylic Acid Cleanser The Inkey List#32→ to #30
- Climb
Ultra Repair Cream First Aid Beauty#3→ to #2
- Fall
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer La Roche-Posay#2→ to #3
- Climb
Mighty Patch Original Hero Cosmetics#10→ to #9
- Climb
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary#11→ to #10
- Climb
Niacinamide Serum Good Molecules#13→ to #12
- Fall
Advanced Repair Cream Eucerin#12→ to #13
And in its 12 questions ?
121 climbs 123 falls 10 debuts 21 re-entries 33 out 1 entered the chart
- Entered
Vitamin C Facial Serum TruSkinBest Vitamin C Serumsnew→ to #30
- Fall
Hyalu B5 Suractivated Serum La Roche-PosayBest Hyaluronic Acid Serums#24→ to #95
- Fall
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The OrdinaryBest Acne Treatments#30→ to #79
- Climb
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Paula's ChoiceBest Salicylic Acid Cleansers#72→ to #24
- Fall
Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 MuradBest Men's Face Moisturiser#30→ to #78
- Fall
Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam CliniqueBest Salicylic Acid Cleansers#22→ to #59
6 more movesFewer moves
- Fall
Truth Serum Ole HenriksenBest Vitamin C Serums#27→ to #59
- Climb
Hydro-Stars Big Yellow XL StarfaceBest Acne Patches#53→ to #25
- Out
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 CeraVeBest Men's Face Moisturiser#14→ to #42
- Fall
Soy Face Cleanser FreshBest Cleansers for Sensitive Skin#25→ to #50
- Fall
Clarity Peptides Medik8Best Niacinamide Serums#21→ to #45
- Fall
Acne Control Gel CeraVeBest Acne Treatments#22→ to #45
Brand chart
Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.
#1same place as last week
La Roche-PosayModels here: #3 Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer · #6 Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser · +7Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20
La Roche-Posay products here ?
9 products in the top 100 · 4 in the top 20
#3 Toleriane Double Repair Face MoisturizerBuyers’ rating 4.1 · 5K ratings · Oct 2026
#6 Toleriane Hydrating Gentle CleanserBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 7.2K ratings · Oct 2026
#7 Retinol B3 SerumBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 7.9K ratings · Oct 2026
#16 Cicaplast Baume B5Passes the check: video reviews 4.3/5 · press 2/3
#29 Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanserbelow the top 20
Where La Roche-Posay is strong · top 20 ?
#2same place as last week
CeraVeModels here: #1 Moisturizing Cream · #5 Resurfacing Retinol Serum · +5Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20
#3same place as last week
Paula's ChoiceModels here: #15 10% Niacinamide Booster · #26 CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser · +6Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20
#4same place as last week
The OrdinaryModels here: #10 Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% · #17 Retinol 0.2% in Squalane · +4Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20
#5same place as last week
NeutrogenaModels here: #33 Hydro Boost Water Gel · #36 Oil-Free Acne Wash · +1Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20
#6same place as last week
SkinCeuticalsModels here: #46 Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 · #78 P-TIOX · +3Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20
#7same place as last week
Kiehl'sModels here: #24 Ultra Facial Cream · #94 Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture TreatmentLast week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20
#8same place as last week
CosRXModels here: #34 Acne Pimple Master Patch · #67 Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser · +3Last week #8 · 20 weeks in top 20
#9same place as last week
VanicreamModels here: #4 Moisturizing Cream · #8 Gentle Facial Cleanser · +1Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20
#10up 3 places since last week
The Inkey ListModels here: #30 Salicylic Acid Cleanser · #76 Starter Retinol SerumLast week #13 · 11 weeks in top 20
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Drunk ElephantModels here: #52 B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum · #55 C-Firma Fresh Day Serum · +1Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20
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First Aid BeautyModels here: #2 Ultra Repair Cream · #44 Pure Skin Face CleanserLast week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20
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CetaphilModels here: #18 Gentle Skin Cleanser · #28 Moisturizing CreamLast week #15 · 25 weeks in top 20
#14same place as last week
NaturiumModels here: #19 Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% · #70 Vitamin C Complex SerumLast week #14 · 19 weeks in top 20
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MuradModels here: #21 Clarifying Cleanser · #41 Retinol Youth Renewal Serum · +1Last week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20
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Sunday RileyModels here: #50 C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum · #81 A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum · +1Last week #16 · 19 weeks in top 20
#17same place as last week
Medik8Models here: #43 Crystal Retinal 1Last week #17 · 12 weeks in top 20
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AveenoModels here: #56 Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream · #73 Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat CleanserLast week #19 · 8 weeks in top 20
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OlayAlso #4 Best Retinol for Beginners · #6 Best Peptide Serums · +1Last week #18 · 25 weeks in top 20
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EucerinModels here: #13 Advanced Repair CreamLast week #20 · 23 weeks in top 20
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The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?
What just moved here ?
6 climbs 9 falls
Questions and their #1 ?
| Question | #1 product | #1 brand |
|---|---|---|
| Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin | CeraVe | |
| Best Retinol for Beginners | CeraVe | |
| Best Vitamin C Serums | SkinCeuticals | |
| Best Cleansers for Sensitive Skin | La Roche-Posay | |
| Best Acne Treatments | La Roche-Posay | |
| Best Men's Face Moisturiser | Kiehl's | |
| Best Niacinamide Serums | The Ordinary | |
| Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums | The Ordinary |
The AI panel ?
Where the AIs disagree.
| Place on this chart | Product | Named by | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Moisturizing Cream | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 5/6 | |
| #2 | Ultra Repair Cream | 4 | 2, well above the others | 99, well below the others | 9, well below the others | 5 | 5/6 | |
| #3 | Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer | 53, well below the others | 47 | 1, well above the others | 3/6 | |||
| #4 | Moisturizing Cream | 7, well above the others | 5, well above the others | 93, well below the others | 62, well below the others | 4/6 | ||
| #5 | Resurfacing Retinol Serum | 3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 40 | 5/6 | |
| #6 | Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser | 14 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 6/6 |
| #7 | Retinol B3 Serum | 78, well below the others | 48 | 28, well above the others | 3/6 | |||
| #8 | Gentle Facial Cleanser | 45 | 46 | 49 | 10 | 26 | 30 | 6/6 |
| #9 | Mighty Patch Original | 16 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 5/6 | |
| #10 | Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 15 | 19 | 27 | 7 | 4/6 | ||
| Each AI’s #1 further down this chart | ||||||||
| #14 | Acne Control Cleanser, Gemini’s #1 | 1 | 10 | 2/6 | ||||
Further down: Grok’s #1 C E Ferulic (#95 on this chart)
The AI panel ?
Where the AIs disagree.
| Place on this chart | Brand | Named by | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | La Roche-Posay | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6/6 |
| #2 | CeraVe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6/6 |
| #3 | Paula's Choice | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5/6 | |
| #4 | The Ordinary | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6/6 |
| #5 | Neutrogena | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 6/6 |
| #6 | SkinCeuticals | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 6/6 |
| #7 | Kiehl's | 9 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6/6 |
| #8 | CosRX | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 6/6 |
| #9 | Vanicream | 18 | 17 | 15 | 4, well above the others | 19, well below the others | 13, well above the others | 6/6 |
| #10 | The Inkey List | 10, well above the others | 32, well below the others | 16, well below the others | 15 | 11 | 8, well above the others | 6/6 |
The monthly check · October 2026 ?
Where people disagree with AI.
19 of the top 20 checked
- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair CreamFails the checkAI saysChart place#2named by 5 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/524,709 ratingsPress2 of 3outlets recommend itRecallActiveofficial recall
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%Passes the checkAI saysChart place#10named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/5219,674 ratings
- La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5Passes the checkAI saysChart place#16named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/585,500 ratingsVideo reviews4.3/53 videos123Press2 of 3outlets recommend it
Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?
The reviews behind the chart.
39 review videos · one shown per product
Here's What You Should Know About CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, on YouTube, opens in a new tabSkinZone 193K views Jan 2024
Reviews #1 Moisturizing Cream
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Review - Is it Intense Hydration ?, on YouTube, opens in a new tabRoxanne Latulippe 25.1K views Nov 2021
Reviews #2 Ultra Repair Cream
La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer: OBSESSED or Disappointed? (Honest Review), on YouTube, opens in a new tabKatrinqueenmom 509 views Jul 2025
Reviews #3 Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Why Vanicream Moisturizing Cream is a Game-Changer, on YouTube, opens in a new tabJenna Mitchell 9.8K views Apr 2024
Reviews #4 Moisturizing Cream
4 more reviewsFewer reviews
Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum Review| Dr Dray, on YouTube, opens in a new tabDr Dray 595K views Oct 2019
Reviews #5 Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Here's What You Should Know About La Roche Posay Retinol B3 Serum, on YouTube, opens in a new tabSkinZone 58.9K views Apr 2024
Reviews #7 Retinol B3 Serum
I tried VaniCream! VANICREAM Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin! Vani Cream Review and Demo!, on YouTube, opens in a new tabShundara 62.8K views Jul 2020
Reviews #8 Gentle Facial Cleanser
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch (Original) Review, on YouTube, opens in a new tabSimple by Sarah 245 views Sep 2023
Reviews #9 Mighty Patch Original
Short clips TikTok
4 clips · 1M views
469K viewsCeraVe Moisturizing Cream: Instant Comfort for Dry Skin@moghelingz, on TikTok, opens in a new tabAbout #1 Moisturizing Cream
177K viewsVanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser: My Top Recommendation@nataleedus, on TikTok, opens in a new tabAbout #8 Gentle Facial Cleanser
393K viewsCerave Moisturizing Cream Review and Recommendations@cheekyboyos, on TikTok, opens in a new tabAbout #1 Moisturizing Cream
10.2K viewsthe gold standard for a gentle facial cleanser ⭐️ @Vanicream ...@chaneleliza, on TikTok, opens in a new tabAbout #8 Gentle Facial Cleanser
The data behind this chart ?
What this ranking stands on.
From the AI panel 1,565 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants 12 buying questions
From people
- Buyer ratings1,720,788
- Review videos199
- Owner threads227
- Press outlets30
- Recall checks95
Before you buy
Questions buyers ask.
Who is #1 for “Best Skincare”, and for how long?
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 24 of the last 25 weeks. La Roche-Posay is the #1 brand, #1 for 23 of those weeks.
What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?
4 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, and it is still #1. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.
Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?
19 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: 1 fails the check, and people place none much lower than the AI does. 5 pass the check: people back them.
Data as of November 2 ?
Chart changes, by email.
New #1s, debuts and the picks that fail the check, from every chart. We will write only when there is news.
