Refrigerators…For Skincare? Did We Hear That Right?

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You say you like to keep up on all things beauty and skincare related, but I bet you haven’t heard of this one: beauty refrigerators? It’s a big thing coming out of influencer circles: mini fridges that help your makeup and skincare products stay fresh. They are cute, sometimes pink, and generally start at $39.99. But are they really worth it? Pop Sugar has gotten to the bottom of things, by going straight to the pros, and asking a skincare specialist. The bottom line of skincare refrigerators: They are especially useful if you’re a fan of clean beauty because given these products have no preservatives, they are harder to store and keep fresh. Serums like Vitamin C in particular can degrade quickly if not stored in a cool, dry place – and may even turn into nasty things like erythrulose, which can’t be good for your piel. You’ll enjoy it for much longer if you store in a fridge. This goes for your yerba mate toners and acai serums. Things like eye creams, rollers and masks don’t require it but it helps create chilliness that drives out overnight puffiness. The question is, should you give in to the insta-pressure and buy a beautiful skincare fridge  – or just use your tried and true refrigerator? We’ll leave that up to you – and your wallet.