How We Score
The total score is calculated from three independent factors to find the best product for your skin concern.
Score Formula
45%
Ingredients
Evidence-weighted actives for the concern, minus caution-flag penalties.
45%
Reviews
Bayesian average adjusted by review count.
10%
Value
Price-per-ml vs the median.
The Formula
total = (ingredient × 0.45) + (review × 0.45) + (value × 0.10)
Example:
(25 × 0.45) + (98 × 0.45) + (95 × 0.10) = 11.25 + 44.10 + 9.50 = 64.85 → 65
Rounded to the nearest integer
Updated: 2026-06-11. Review data from Konvy, Watsons, Boots and iHerb.