Enter your skincare products — cleanser, moisturizer, serum, SPF, eye cream, and more — along with their prices and how long each lasts. The Skincare Routine Cost Calculator breaks down your monthly cost, yearly spend, and cost per day so you know exactly what your routine is setting you back.
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You enter the price of each product in your routine and how many days it typically lasts. The calculator divides the price by the number of days to find a daily cost, then multiplies by 30 for a monthly figure and 365 for a yearly total. All active products are summed together to give you your full routine spend.
Include anything applied to your skin as part of your routine — cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, serum, eye cream, toner, retinol, AHA/BHA treatments, face masks, oils, and facial mists. The more complete your entries, the more accurate your total will be.
Check the product's size and your usage habits. A typical 150ml cleanser used morning and night lasts around 60 days; a 30ml serum or retinol used once daily often lasts 60–90 days; a 50ml moisturizer used twice daily typically lasts 60–90 days. Many brands also print a PAO (Period After Opening) symbol on the packaging as a guide.
Costs vary widely based on whether you use drugstore or luxury products. A basic routine (cleanser, moisturizer, SPF) with mid-range products typically runs $20–$40 per month. A more comprehensive routine including serums, eye creams, and treatments can range from $60 to well over $200 per month.
Focus on the essentials first: a gentle cleanser, a broad-spectrum SPF, and a moisturizer suited to your skin type. These three products cover the fundamentals of skin health. Once your budget allows, you can add targeted treatments like vitamin C serums or retinoids for additional concerns.
Yes — oily skin types may go through certain products faster (like blotting papers or clay masks), while dry skin types often use more moisturizer per application. Sensitive skin types may also need to invest in more specialized, often pricier, formulations to avoid irritation.
Absolutely. Sunscreen is considered one of the most important steps in any skincare routine — both for skin health and anti-aging. A dedicated facial SPF typically costs $15–$40 and lasts around 2–3 months with daily use, making it one of the more affordable parts of a routine.
Yes. Run the calculator with your current product prices, note the monthly and yearly totals, then swap in the prices of alternative products you're considering. This makes it straightforward to see the real annual cost difference between drugstore and high-end skincare.