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The Glow 100 · Best Skincare

Skincare.

Active serums, barrier cleansers, peptide moisturisers, retinals. The skincare products doing the most for the most peop

Active serums, barrier cleansers, peptide moisturisers, retinals. The skincare products doing the most for the most people right now.

Quick answer

Best Skincare from the Glow 100 — Glow.com.au's editorial ranking of the 19 highest-scored products in this category. Independent scoring, no paid placement.

The ranking

Best Skincare ranked.

19 products. Sorted by Glow Score, descending. Each scored across our 10-point editorial framework.

01
Skincare · LUXURY

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

The cult moisturiser that turned clinical skincare into status skincare.

luxurymoisturisercult skincare Read review →
9.6/ 10
06
Skincare · SERUM

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

A serious vitamin C serum with cult status and dermatologist-level credibility.

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9.3/ 10
13
Skincare · RETINAL

Medik8 Crystal Retinal

A smart retinal range that made serious active skincare feel less intimidating.

retinalactivesanti-ageing Read review →
9.0/ 10
16
Skincare · MOISTURISER

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

A rich, glow-giving cream with strong luxury skincare appeal.

luxurymoisturiserdewy Read review →
8.9/ 10
22
Skincare · EXFOLIANT

Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

A cult exfoliant that became a gateway product into serious skincare.

bhaexfoliantcult Read review →
8.8/ 10
29
Skincare · AFFORDABLE

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Affordable active skincare that helped change how consumers shop ingredients.

niacinamideaffordableactives Read review →
8.6/ 10
31
Skincare · BARRIER

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

A simple cleanser that became a global barrier-care staple.

cleanseraffordablebarrier Read review →
8.6/ 10
32
Skincare · LUXURY

Dior Capture Crème

A luxury skincare product with strong brand equity and premium positioning.

luxurymoisturiseranti-ageing Read review →
8.5/ 10
41
Skincare · LIPS

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

A lip-care product that made overnight lip masks mainstream.

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8.4/ 10
51
Skincare · MOISTURISER

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

A peptide moisturiser that helped define the modern Sephora skincare shelf.

peptidesmoisturisercult Read review →
8.2/ 10
57
Skincare · GLOW

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

A glow serum that understands packaging, social content and instant gratification.

serumglowk-beauty Read review →
8.0/ 10
59
Skincare · MASK

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

A travel-coded mask that became a modern skincare staple.

masktravelhydration Read review →
8.0/ 10
63
Skincare · BARRIER

Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

A barrier-care product with serious pharmacy credibility.

barrierpharmacysensitive Read review →
7.9/ 10
66
Skincare · CLEANSER

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

A backstage beauty staple and one of the most trusted micellar waters globally.

micellarcleanserpharmacy Read review →
7.8/ 10
71
Skincare · TREATMENT

Sunday Riley Good Genes

A cult treatment with strong active-skincare heritage.

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7.7/ 10
76
Skincare · CLEANSER

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

A cleansing balm that feels indulgent, spa-like and premium.

balm cleanserspaluxury Read review →
7.6/ 10
85
Skincare · CALMING

Tower 28 SOS Spray

A calming skin spray with strong sensitive-skin and social-media appeal.

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7.5/ 10
91
Skincare · LUXURY

La Mer Crème de la Mer

The luxury moisturiser everyone knows, even if not everyone can justify.

luxurymoisturiserheritage Read review →
7.3/ 10
98
Skincare · AFFORDABLE

CeraVe Moisturising Cream

A no-nonsense moisturiser with pharmacy credibility and mass appeal.

moisturiseraffordablepharmacy Read review →
7.2/ 10

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Glow 100 questions, answered.

What is the Glow 100?
The Glow 100 is Glow.com.au's editorial ranking of the best beauty, skincare, makeup, hair, SPF, fragrance, wellness, men's grooming and skin-tech products. Each product is scored using the Glow Score framework — an editorial measure, not a paid one.
How are products scored?
The Glow Score is calculated across product performance, brand strength, customer demand, repeat purchase potential, innovation, packaging, price-to-value, cultural relevance, retailer credibility and category leadership.
Are these paid rankings?
No. The Glow 100 is editorially independent. Brands do not pay for inclusion or rank position. Glow may earn commissions from outbound retailer links, but no commercial arrangement influences a product's score or placement.
Do brands pay to be included?
No. Inclusion is determined by the Glow editorial team using market data, retailer signals, consumer search demand and brand performance.
How often is the Glow 100 updated?
The Glow 100 is published annually in May and refreshed quarterly with score adjustments, new entrants, and removals.
What categories are included?
Skincare, makeup, hair, SPF, fragrance, wellness, beauty devices, men's grooming, body and tan. Australian and international products are both eligible.
Can brands submit products for review?
Brands can submit products for editorial consideration through the Glow press desk. Submission does not guarantee inclusion or score.