Experts Explain Why You Might Actually Need a Skincare Fridge

We updated this article in December 2022 to add more information about each featured product. We also added new selections from The Cosmetics Fridge, Crownful and Flawless.

Skincare fridges are convenient for storing the heavy hitters of your skincare regimen and make a lovely addition to any vanity display, but beyond the aesthetics, chilling your skincare products can actually benefit your skin. “Cold skincare products have the most benefit when you’re looking to constrict blood vessels for a firmer, tighter appearance such as reducing dark under-eye bags or puffiness,” says Gretchen Frieling, M.D., a certified dermatopathologist at GFaceMD.

This means that eye creams, face mists and jade rollers, and products with high concentrations of vitamin C can benefit from being stored in the fridge, while water-based products like toners and sheet masks can provide a refreshing and cooling effect, especially on tired or puffy skin.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab extensively reviews and tests beauty tools for efficacy, usability and more. While our Beauty Lab scientists have yet to test skincare fridges, we relied on our 100 years-plus experience testing and reviewing beauty products to find the best skincare fridges from trusted brands with innovative features. We teamed with board-certified dermatologists to vet these picks, and had our beauty editors weigh in on their favorites and sift through reviews to ensure these picks will stand up to the task.

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