Best Pharmacy Skincare Products UK: Serum, Moisturiser

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When it comes to skincare, British pharmacies and drugstores are underrated. While most Instagram shelfies are chock-full of spendy serums, mists and moisturisers, it's usually the pharmacy-stocked products which have legions of loyal fans, including dermatologists and trusted skin experts.

From cult cleansers to targeted treatments, all manner of hidden gems are currently lining the shelves in pharmacies up and down the UK, but how do you know which to stockpile? Ahead, seven R29 editors share the brilliant pharmacy products that have totally transformed their skin, and exactly why you should give them a go.

Refinery29's selection is purely editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items we love! As part of our business model we do work with affiliates; if you directly purchase something from a link on this article, we may earn a small amount of commission.

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