Readers’ Favorite Skincare Ingredients

If you’re curious about the ingredients beauty enthusiasts are using in their skin-care routines, here’s a breakdown based on a survey of over 400 NewBeauty readers:

Tried and True Favorites

1. Vitamin C: Used by 89% of respondents for its brightening effects.
2. Hyaluronic Acid: Known for hydration, used by 87%.
3. Retinol: Popular for its anti-aging benefits, with 82% usage.
4. Collagen: Used by 79% to improve firmness.
5. Peptides: At 69%, they are favored for skin repair.
6. Niacinamide: Known for brightening, used by 62%.
7. Exfoliants:
   • Salicylic Acid: 65% usage.
   • Glycolic Acid: 64% usage.
8. SPF: Essential for protection, used by 83%.
9. Growth Factors and CBD: Less common but growing in interest at 28% and 38%, respectively.

Current Favorites

1. Hyaluronic Acid: 71% currently use it for daily hydration.
2. SPF: Used by 73.5% for sun protection.
3. Retinol: In 70% of routines.
4. Vitamin C: Used by 67%.
5. Collagen: 60% are incorporating this for skin firmness.
6. Peptides: In use at 47%.
7. Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Ceramides, and Salicylic Acid: Popular in 30-39% of routines.
8. CBD: Used by only 10%, remaining niche.

Future Trends

1. Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Retinol: High interest with 73-72% planning to use.
2. Vitamin C, SPF, Peptides: Also desired by 68-70%.
3. Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Ceramides: 54-57% interested in incorporating these.
4. Growth Factors and CBD: Gaining traction with 44% and 28% interest.

The findings reflect an emphasis on hydration, anti-aging, and skin protection, with emerging interest in growth factors and CBD.