The five best-selling skincare products of 2020 revealed - including a $27 spot treatment and a face oil beloved by thousands of women

  • Beauty outlet Mecca Australia has revealed the top skincare products of 2020 
  • The number one product was the Go-To Face Hero protective oil, priced at $45
  • The cheapest was Mario Badescu's $27 Drying Lotion to combat against acne  

Beauty and cosmetic retailer Mecca Australia has announced the five best-selling skincare products of 2020.

The product that reigned supreme was the $45 Face Hero protective oil by Zoe Foster-Blake's line Go-To Skincare, because thousands of women said it delivers noticeable 'same day results' after the first application.

The top buys varied in price from $27 for a drying lotion used to banish acne all the way up to a staggering $696 for an LED purifying mask.  

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The top buys varied in price from $27 for a drying lotion used to banish acne and up to $696 for a LED purifying mask

The top buys varied in price from $27 for a drying lotion used to banish acne and up to $696 for a LED purifying mask

1. Go-To Face Hero -  $45 

The most popular skincare buy in Australia is the Go-To Face Hero protective oil, priced at $45 for the 30mL bottle.

The formula contains active vegan ingredients to reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, dryness, inflammation and premature ageing.

Founder Zoë Foster Blake claimed the product delivers noticeable results on the same day you apply the facial oil on your skin.

The 'hero' product is rich in fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants to leave the skin looking brighter and more radiant. 

The most popular skincare buy in Australia was the Go-To Face Hero protective oil, priced at $45 for the 30mL bottle
Founder Zoë Foster Blake (pictured) claimed the product delivers noticeable results on the same day you apply the facial oil on your skin

The most popular skincare buy in Australia was the Go-To Face Hero protective oil, priced at $45 for the 30mL bottle 

The formula contains active vegan ingredients to reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, dryness, inflammation and premature ageing

The formula contains active vegan ingredients to reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, dryness, inflammation and premature ageing

Top 10 skincare products of 2020

1. Go-To Face Hero 

2. Drunk Elephant C Firma Day Serum 

3. Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

4. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

5. Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro

6. Sunday Riley CEO Face Serum 

7. REN Ready Steady Glow Tonic 

8. Glow Recipe Watermelon Sleeping Mask

9. Nuface Trinity Mini

10. Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser

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2. Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum - $128

The Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum was the runner-up on the best skincare list and is designed to combat against the damaging effects of environmental factors.

The key ingredients of vitamin C and pomegranate extract help to firm the skin while dissolving dead skin cells.

The product is hydrating, sulphate-free, paraben-free and fragrance-free but is priced at $128 per 30mL bottle.

It's recommended to apply two pumps of the serum onto clean, dry skin in the morning followed by a moisturiser and sunscreen. 

The Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum was the runner-up on the best skincare list and is designed to combat against the damaging effects of environmental factors
The key ingredients of vitamin C and pomegranate extract help to firm the skin while dissolving dead skin cells

The Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum was the runner-up on the best skincare list and is designed to combat against the damaging effects of environmental factors

The product is also hydrating, sulphate-free, paraben-free and fragrance-free but is priced at $128 per 30mL bottle

The product is also hydrating, sulphate-free, paraben-free and fragrance-free but is priced at $128 per 30mL bottle

3. Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream - $109 

The Dewy Skin Cream by Tatcha is a smooth but rich nourishing cream that is said to instantly leave the skin looking and feeling healthy.

Its brightening and firming ingredients improves the function of the skin and boost the complexion to create a dewy glow.

The product also uses three Japanese anti-aging superfoods of green tea, rice and algae to deliver added nutrients the skin needs.

The moisturiser is best for those who have skin that is not too oily and not too dry.

The Dewy Skin Cream by Tatcha is a smooth but rich nourishing cream that is said to instantly leave the skin looking and feeling healthy

The Dewy Skin Cream by Tatcha is a smooth but rich nourishing cream that is said to instantly leave the skin looking and feeling healthy 

Its brightening and firming ingredients improves the function of the skin and boost the complexion to create a dewy glow

Its brightening and firming ingredients improves the function of the skin and boost the complexion to create a dewy glow 

4. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion - $27 

Known to be effective against stubborn acne, the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is an affordable spot treatment that works to dry up the surface of the skin and reduce blemishes.

The beauty buy is priced at $27 and is made from sulphur to draw out impurities and salicylic acid to remove bacteria from the pores.

Some shoppers may not need this particular product but it's ideal to use when blackheads or whiteheads surface on the skin.

The fifth and most expensive top product is the Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro mask, priced at $696

The fifth and most expensive top product is the Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro mask, priced at $696

5. Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro - $696 

The fifth and most expensive top product is the Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro mask, priced at $696.

The 100 red LED lights penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate collagen for a youthful complexion, while the 62 blue LED lights destroys acne-causing bacteria, reduces redness and prevents breakouts.

The product should be used after cleansing and exfoliating at the end of the day and should only be worn for three minutes.

It is designed to replace professional LED light treatments, which can cost hundreds of dollars each time.