The 11 Best Skincare Fridges of 2020

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If you've ever felt weird about storing your beauty products in the fridge next to your condiments, chances are you've heard about a skincare fridge, also known as a makeup fridge or beauty fridge. Not only are they a private spot to cool down your stash of sheet masks, face mists, creams and more (without any food odors thrown into the mix), but they're also much smaller than the average refrigerator, meaning you can store them on your work desk or vanity as enviable decor.

Beyond their adorably mini size, skincare fridges can support the look and feel of the skin by making it easier to chill beauty products. “It certainly feels nourishing and soothing when cold products are applied to the skin, particularly skin that is swelling or red,” says Channing Barnett, a dermatologist in Boca Raton, Florida. “Doing so produces the added benefit of a cold compress in addition to whatever purpose the specific product serves.”

Barnett points out that there is some evidence that cold skincare can help decrease puffiness and redness compared to products that are kept at room temp. That’s why one of the best products to keep in a skincare fridge is eye cream. “The cooler temperature of an eye cream helps calm puffiness by causing vasoconstriction, the restriction of blood flow to the under-eye area,” she says. “A chilled eye cream can definitely help decrease those pesky eye bags in the morning.”

Another item you should stash in the refrigerator is a vitamin C serum. Barnett explains that vitamin C has a short shelf life—the ingredient will break down when exposed to oxygen. “A skincare fridge is a great place to store any vitamin C serum, because the refrigeration will help delay this oxidation process, getting you more bang for your buck,” she says.

Ready for a cool skin treat? Here, we’ve rounded up the best skincare fridges to hold your complexion essentials.

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This cutesy blue mini fridge has a compact, portable design with a top handle that makes it easy to tote around with you. Keep serums, creams, and even jade rollers cool in the fridge, which can be set to 46° to 55°F. Reviewers rave that this fridge looks great on a vanity, is super-practical, and does a great job at maintaining the freshness of products.

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You don’t have to splurge to take the skincare fridge trend for a spin. This budget option is beloved for its small, sleek design that makes it perfect for your office or dorm room. Plus, you can even draw on the front with the included colored markers—time to get creative!

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From black to blue to fuchsia to pink to red to white to cow print (yes, really), this skincare fridge gives you a ton of fun color options to choose from. The energy-efficient mini fridge is portable and will comfortably fit your eye creams and serums so you can take advantage of the benefits of chilling your products.

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This skincare fridge doesn’t just have an eye-catching retro design (available in four colors)—it’s also quite energy-efficient, thanks to the semiconductor operation. Plus, this mini fridge is quiet with lots of space. Users like the handle, which makes this fridge easy to sport with you.

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Add a pretty pop of pink to your desk with this fridge. The compact design means you won’t have trouble fitting this mini fridge on your desk. You can even remove the shelves to create more storage room for small products.

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As we mentioned, you can store makeup in a mini fridge too, and this one is just right for that purpose. There’s even a little basket inside of the door for product storage. The rose gold handle lends the prettiest finishing touch.

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Why yes, it can be convenient to carry a skincare fridge with you—if you choose one with a handle and lightweight design, like this one. The sleek white mini fridge is fully insulated and comes with an adapter you can use in the car. It’s compact enough you can store it in your hotel room without losing much space.

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Everything old is new again, so it’s no wonder that retro skincare fridges exist. This one will bring you back in time with its old-school design and see-through window. The latch on the front will keep your skincare products secure, so you never have to worry about anything falling out.

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Whether you're looking for a mini fridge to gift or splurge on for yourself, turn your attention to this one with a chic marble design. The glass front and metallic finish scream chic. This fridge is roomy, so you can fit all your skincare essentials—and maybe even a drink or two. Users love how it fits so much without taking up that much room.

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Ever wish your fridge could double as a speaker? This one does. Not only will it keep all your skincare products as cool as a cucumber, but it also has a Bluetooth speaker so you can pull double-duty and play your favorite tunes.

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Available in on-trend coral and mint, this mini fridge has a great rep with customers. Users like how quiet and spacious the fridge is and how it keeps products at the just-right cool temp without making them too frosty. It also comes with an adapter, which you can use in the car while traveling.

You should avoid placing sunscreens and silicone-based products in a fridge, as they’re typically more stable at room temp, says Barnett. “If they get too cold, the products will harden in the fridge and might break down or separate in the bottle,” she explains.

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