8 top rated, reviewed iHerb products for 2023
With over 15,000 five star reviews, shoppers are raving about this popular cleanser for acne-prone skin, saying it “works straight away”.
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When it comes to buying beauty products, most of us will add-to-cart if we know something comes highly recommended.
So when a beauty item comes with five-star recommendations and reviews in the thousands – or tens of thousands – ‘you can be fairly certain it works. And works well.
Popular US-based health and beauty retailer iHerb features a range of beauty products, some so popular they’ve garnered an eye-watering number of fans. The online retailer isn’t quite as big in Australia as it is in the United States, but don’t let that stop you from purchasing some truly outstanding beauty products. All products included in this article have thousands of five-star reviews and promises some pretty insane results.
From pimple patches to anti-wrinkle face cream to whitening toothpaste, these are the products that won’t disappoint including the powerful $24 cleanser that shoppers are loving.
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OUR TOP PICKS
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Maximum Strength, $24.79
Cosrx, Acne Pimple Master Patch, 24 Patches, $6.07
Eucerin, Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream, 48g, $25.58
ACURE Brightening Facial Scrub, $13.62
POPULAR PRODUCTS TO TRY FROM IHERB
Cosrx, Acne Pimple Master Patch, 24 Patches, $6.07
What You Should Know:
Over 34,000 five-star reviews on iHerb describe the Cosrx Pimple Patches as being the “best I have tried … saved my life” and “my favourite pimple patches”.
The hydrocolloid patch absorbs excess oil (without drying out the skin), penetrating the pimple to extract the impurity. It also works as a barrier from outside irritants, or to stop you from picking the pimple.
If you’re giving this a go for the first time and need some guidance, it’s recommended to apply the pimple patch on clean, dry skin – before all your other skincare steps. You can leave the patch on all day, or remove it when it turns white.
Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream, 48g, $25.58
What You Should Know:
If you’re chasing the look of soft and smoother-looking skin, you may want to give this anti-wrinkle cream a go.
It’s racked up over 51,000 five star reviews on iHerb, with customers calling it the “best face cream” and a “wonderful antioxidant face cream”.
It’s specifically made for dry and sensitive skin, but according to the reviews, it can also work for those with oily skin types.
Formulated to gently reduce signs of ageing and the appearance of wrinkles, this cream is packed with a bunch of antioxidants, vitamin E, betacarotene and Q10, a naturally occurring enzyme in the skin.
EcoTools, Dry Body Brush, $11.13
What You Should Know:
From over 26,000 five-star reviews, the EcoTools Dry Body Brush has been described as being “life changing”, a “wonder tool” and “very comfortable to use”.
Never heard of dry brushing before? It’s an Ayurvedic technique that has been around for centuries and is believed to have many health benefits.
Not only does it exfoliate and smooth your skin, but it also works to increase circulation and can assist stimulate the lymphatic system. It’s recommended to brush on dry skin, using upward strokes towards the heart starting at legs, then midsection and finish with arms.
Jason Natural, PowerSmile Whitening Paste in Powerful Peppermint, $7.12
What You Should Know:
If spending on professional teeth-whitening treatments is our of your budget, this natural toothpaste is a great alternative. It’s formulated with bamboo powder, calcium carbonate and baking soda, which are all gentle teeth whiteners. The dash of peppermint oil ensures your breath feels fresh all day long, too.
Over 33,000 five-star reviews on iHerb have said they’ve “finally found something that works”.
Queen Helene, Cocoa Butter Face + Body Creme, 136g, $8.89
What You Should Know:
A cream that’s been around since 1930 and has close to 19,000 five-star iHerb reviews, it’s safe to say the Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Creme is loved by many.
Perfect for the upcoming winter season where skin can turn dry and flaky. The texture is luxuriously rich and most importantly, non-greasy. It’s great for nourishing and moisturising dry skin.
We love that it’s got a blend of both cocoa butter and lanolin, so you know you’re getting a super moisturising product that can be used on both the face and body.
ACURE Brightening Facial Scrub, $13.62
What you Should Know:
While a facial scrub sometimes has bad connotations these days and can be seen to be too harsh, when used correctly the results are truly impressive.
And the 55,000 five-star reviews from iHerb speak for themselves for this pick.
Sea kelp super-nutrients are used in this scrub to soften and detox while lemon peel and French green clay cleanse the skin. Similarly, Madonna lily is used to help brighten the skin.
“I’ve used this product as part of my skin routine for a month now and oh my gosh … my skin has never been so clear,” wrote one impressed customer.
“It makes the skin texture very smooth. And after many uses you will get a glass skin,” wrote another five-star review.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Maximum Strength, $24.79
What You Should Know:
If you suffer from breakouts, this is the cleanser to use. It features maximum strength benzoyl peroxide to clear tough breakouts. Plus, it also includes PanOxyl which works to fight acne-causing bacteria by cleaning and unclogging pore. This is quite a strong face wash so it is recommended that you only use once a day to start.
It has over 15,00 five-star reviews and is rated the number one product on iHerb in several categories including Cleanse, Tone & Scrub, Face Wash & Cleansers, Acne & Blemish, Treatments & Serums and overall Beauty.
“This face wash has been a life saver. It works straight away and I noticed such a difference in the first week of using it.” wrote one happy customer.
Do make sure you completely wash this off your face before drying as the strong ingredients may bleach your towel.
Advanced Clinicals Hyaluronic Serum, Instant Skin Hydrator, $16.61
What You Should Know:
Providing instant skin hydration, this hyaluronic serum helps to give your skin that juicy, plump look. Ideal for all skin types, this serum helps to restore moisture in the skin while also soothing any irritation or dry spots too. Plus, the added hydration helps to visibly decrease any fine lines.
On iHerb, it is currently rated number one in their Hydrating category, number one in Serums, number two in Hyaluronic Acid Serum & Cream, number three in Treatments and Serums and number five in Beauty by Ingredient. It also has over 14,000 five-star reviews.
“Makes my face damp and dewy and feels like it hydrates and leaves my face with a healthy glow,” writes one five-star review.
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