Skincare shopping trends: keep your own needs in view

A popular ingredient or fast-growing category can introduce you to something new. It cannot tell you whether a product belongs in your routine.

Popularity and suitability answer different questions

Sales rankings, search interest and social views measure different kinds of attention. Before using a statistic to guide a purchase, look for its source, date, market and definition. A global beauty number may say little about the product or audience being discussed.

Avoid buying a trend twice

Check the purpose of the products you already own. A new serum or cream may duplicate a step you are happy with. Start with what is missing from your routine, then compare the products that address that need.

Ask for useful product information

A clear size, price, full ingredient list and set of directions will usually be more useful at the point of purchase than a market-growth chart. For a performance claim, ask whether the evidence concerns the finished formula.

Your next step with Truff’elle

Our range comparison shows the face cream, eye cream and Duo together. There is also a smaller Discovery size of the face cream. Choose according to your priorities and budget, with support available if you need more information.

This guide focuses on purchase decisions rather than repeating unverified industry statistics.

Find your next step

Read our formulation approach, compare the products, or ask us for ingredient information. Our guide to skincare evidence explains how to assess a testing claim.

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Frequently asked

Questions about this topic.

How can I tell if a popular skincare trend suits my routine?

Before using a statistic to guide a purchase, look for its source, date, market and definition.

What should I check before buying a new skincare product?

Check the purpose of the products you already own, since a new serum or cream may duplicate a step you are happy with.

What information is most useful when choosing a product?

A clear size, price, full ingredient list and set of directions will usually be more useful at the point of purchase than a market-growth chart.

Written by
Truff’elle editorial team
Editorial team, Truffëlle Journal
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Explore care for the face and eye area, with a smaller Discovery size if you would like to start there.