We love skin care no matter the temperature, but sometimes an extra-cool serum or chilled spritz of a mist is just that much more luxurious and relaxing. Enter the skin care fridge: A mini refrigerator for storing your favorite beauty products for an extra boost of cool (or sometimes heat).
Not only does the chill add a refreshing element to your skin care routine, but it can also keep your products fresher for longer. For example, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Carmen Castilla, keeping vitamin C serums with ascorbic acid in a cold environment can prevent them from oxidizing as quickly. And while a regular fridge will work too, there’s something undeniably chic about a fridge dedicated exclusively to your beauty products. That’s why we rounded up the best skin care fridges on the market. From options with impressive storage to mini fridges with unique features (like smart modes and heat settings), you can find a skin care fridge that fits your collection and your space, below.
Our Top Picks
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What We Love
This 15-liter fridge has ample storage with two adjustable and removable shelves and two in-door container baskets.
What We Don’t Love
On average, the fridge stops working after around two years of use.
Cooluli’s mini fridge checks all our boxes—ample storage, cooling and heating abilities, multiple color options, two different sizes, quiet functions, and minimal condensation. While the 10-liter option is also great, we’re partial to the 15-liter one. With two adjustable and removable shelves and two in-door container baskets, it’s customizable to any beauty collection and makes keeping things organized a breeze.
And we’re not the only fans: The fridge has over 6,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. Beauty influencers love the fridge too. “I love my Cooluli fridge!” beauty content creator Sarah Palmyra shares, “I customized it with stickers and it works very well.”
The only potential problem with Cooluli’s mini fridge is its lifespan. A few reviewers note cooling problems after around two years of use, which is honestly pretty par for the course when it comes to mini fridges.
Colors: Black, gold, blue, fuschia, white | Dimensions: 10.5 x 13 x 14.75 inches | Storage Specs: Two adjustable removable shelves, two in-door container baskets
What We Love
The fridge is tiny, making it perfect for cramped apartments.
What We Don’t Love
The temperature doesn’t get super cold.
When looking for a skin care fridge, size is important. You want something that fits enough products without taking up precious real estate. With a 4-liter capacity, this Personal Chiller mini fridge strikes the perfect balance. It has both cooling and warming capabilities, and the lightweight material and handle on top make it easily portable. In terms of storage, there’s a single removable shelf, which is fairly standard when it comes to skin care fridges (especially those on the more affordable end of the spectrum).
The fridge works by heating or cooling from the ambient temperature, and, according to the brand, can chill up to 32 degrees below the temperature of any given room. That being said, the fridge’s cooling and warming capacities are fine at best, and it takes around four to six hours to reach peak coldness. We find that the fridge is best for keeping products slightly cool or slightly warm—not actively hot or cold.
Colors: Pink | Dimensions: 5.3 x 5.5 x 7.9 inches | Storage Specs: Removable shelf
What We Love
The design is ridiculously sleek, and there’s plenty of room for product storage.
What We Don’t Love
The shelves aren’t the sturdiest.
We apologize if we're speaking out of turn, but this is potentially the sexiest mini fridge we’ve ever seen. There’s something about those sleek rounded edges and the tiny digital display screen that looks undeniably luxe. Beyond the design, The HOMCOM skin care fridge also has three modes—intelligent constant temperature, night mute, and energy saving—and comes with a slew of features, like a built-in timer and LED lighting.
In terms of storage space, the 12-liter capacity should be more than enough—with three shelves, five door racks with silicon holders (perfect for lip products), and one drawer, you can easily fit in multiple full-sized products alongside chilled skin care tools like jade rollers and gua sha stones.
The one gripe we have is the flimsy plastic material of the three interior shelves. They’re not removable and can’t handle a ton of weight, so you definitely have to be strategic about where you place your heavier products.
Colors: White, Green | Dimensions: 10.75 x 10.75 x 17.5 inches | Storage Specs: three shelves, five door racks, 15 silicon holders, and one drawer
What We Love
We’re fans of the color range and the nostalgic design.
What We Don’t Love
Reviewers note some leaking and condensation problems.
For those who want a compact design, the Frigidaire mini fridge is a retro-inspired dream. It’s one of the cuter skin care fridges we’ve come across with its '60s-inspired design and hardware, and the removable shelf allows for a bit of customization when it comes to storage. The fridge also comes in multiple colors—blue, black, pink, and red—which allows for further personalization.
Despite fitting about 6 liters, the fridge is compact and light, weighing in at just 3 pounds. It also comes with a car adapter, making it great for travel. We will note that it does produce notable hissing noise and some slight leaking problems, but the fridge is fully functional and does what it claims to.
Colors: Black, blue, pink, red | Dimensions: 7.08 x 11.81 x 10.4 inches | Storage Specs: Removable shelf
What We Love
The storage on this fridge is elite, with ample space for all your favorite products.
What We Don’t Love
The 12-liter design may be too big for small spaces.
Have a pretty extensive skin care collection and want to keep everything chilled and organized? Look no further than this sleek, spacious skin care fridge. The drawer area is ideal for storing sheet masks, while the upper partitioned areas fit around three to four bottles of cream, three to four essence bottles, and two bottles of lotion. The side shelving has space for lipstick tubes, though the partition plate can be removed for storing hand cream and other tubular products.
With a steady temperature of 50 degrees, the mini fridge keeps products cool but decidedly not cold. And with all that storage space, the mini fridge is, well, not so mini. Weighing in at 13 pounds and with a 12-liter storage capacity, the fridge isn’t for those low on space. That being said, it’s an obvious downside to any fridge you’ll find with superior storage space.
Colors: Peach pink, sugar white | Dimensions: 10.5 x 10 x 16.5 inches | Storage Specs: 12-liter interior
What We Love
The rounded design and vegan leather handle are ultra chic, plus the in-door shelf maximizes storage space.
What We Don’t Love
There are only two temperature options, 50 degrees and 65 degrees.
We’re huge fans of QUBI’s sleek skin care fridge. From the rounded corners to the chic vegan leather handle, it’s the type of skin care fridge you can proudly leave on display. With an included removable riser-type shelf and in-door sheet mask storage, the fridge allows for customized organization and countless configurations of your favorite skin care products.
In fact, one reviewer was able to fit five face serums, two moisturizers, an oil, a lip product, and multiple sheet masks in her fridge. Plus, the smart air cooling system helps get rid of any water and condensation that might occur in the fridge, which can be a major problem with mini fridges. The door is magnetically sealed, so it easily closes and actually stays closed.
The fridge only offers two temperature settings—50 degrees and 65 degrees—which isn’t ideal, but it still manages to keep products chilled. While there are mixed reviews when it comes to the sound of the fridge, it does feature an ultraquiet mode for those who find its noise bothersome.
Colors: Cream white | Dimensions: 14.7 x 14 x 10 inches | Storage Specs: Removable shelf/riser, in-door sheet mask storage
Best With a Heat Mode
Caynel Mini Fridge Cooler and Warmer
What We Love
The temperature options are adjustable.
What We Don’t Love
Some users note it doesn't last the longest.
Though we typically think of skin care fridges as cooling devices only, there are a few options out there that offer both heating and chilling settings. The CAYNEL Mini Fridge is one of these innovative products. With the choice to chill up to 45 degrees and heat up to 140 degrees, you have the option to cool your favorite face mask to a refreshing temperature or warm up your jade roller for a relaxing facial massage—which can all be done with the flip of one switch.
While the varied temperature settings of this device already make it stand out, we also love that it’s environmentally friendly. The device’s semiconductor is energy-efficient and Freon-free (a commonly used coolant that can be quite toxic). Pro tip: Put your most eco-conscious skin care products inside to double up on your saving-the-planet efforts.
Colors: Blue, green, and pink | Dimensions: 7 x 10 x 11 inches | Storage Specs: Removable shelf
What We Love
The Smart Life app allows users to set the temperature anywhere from 42 degrees to 82 degrees.
What We Don’t Love
The small shelf on top is virtually useless, as it’s incredibly small and the fridge has issues closing when product is stored on it.
Meet the LVARA Smart Mini Skincare Fridge—the smartest mini fridge you’ll ever find. Simply download the Smart Life app to your phone to control the temperature from anywhere between 42 degrees to 82 degrees. You can also set reminders for expiration dates, so you’ll make the most of your beauty collection. Best of all, you don’t need to use the app—the fridge has three modes (standard, intelligent, and night) for automatic operations and set rest times. Plus, it also features air cooling, non-freezing, frost-free, and dust-proof technologies for easy maintenance and impressive cooling capabilities.
Our one gripe with the otherwise perfect fridge is the ineffective tiny top shelf. Anything taller than a mascara tube lying down on the shelf will make the fridge impossible to close, and the horizontal storage makes for cramped storage capabilities.
Colors: White, dark green, pink | Dimensions: 15.2 x 7.6 x 8.9 inches | Storage Specs: Shelf, in-door storage
What We Love
The mirrored door features an adjustable LED light, making the fridge truly multifunctional.
What We Don’t Love
The mini removable shelf is ridiculously tiny and offers limited additional storage.
If you plan on taking your skin care fridge on the go, consider one with an LED mirror like this one from Cooseon. It’s seriously multifunctional—it cools and heats beauty products, works in homes and cars, and features the light-up mirror. The 4-liter fridge weighs in just under 8 pounds and features a convenient carry handle for portable use. It also offers an impressive temperature range of 35.6 degrees to 140 degrees. Plus, the mirrored door has an adjustable LED light, making on-the-go makeup and skin care application incredibly easy.
Unfortunately, the removable shelf included is absurdly small—you can store maybe one jar on it. We’d much prefer a traditional removable shelf that spans the width of the fridge instead.
Colors: White | Dimensions: 6.89 x 10.24 x 8.66 inches | Storage Specs: Mini removable shelf, in-door storage
What We Love
It's super portable.
What We Don't Love
The LED mask isn't super bright.
While we admit a good amount of skin care fridges are on the small side, sometimes we need them to be really, well, small in order to fit our personal space. Enter, then, the Elecwish Mini Refrigerator. This unit has a 4-liter capacity—making it a great fit for skin care minimalists with less extensive routines. It also weighs in at 3 pounds, so it’s easy to carry if you’re in that move-every-two-years phase of life (or if you just like to travel).
That said, perhaps our favorite feature of this space-saving superstar is its LED lighted mirror door with three light settings—the best way to save further space if we’ve ever heard one. It’s not the brightest though, so definitely have your phone flashlight handy.
Colors: White | Dimensions: 11.81 x 10.71 x 8.66 inches | Storage Specs: Lifting handle, double-bracket feet
What to Keep in Mind
- Size: Skin care fridges can take up quite a bit of room—even the smaller ones. You’ll want to keep your space in mind when purchasing a skin care fridge. It will need to be plugged in and at least 2 inches away from the wall to allow the fan and vent in the back to work properly. For those who simply can’t give up precious real estate for a skin care fridge but still want those cooling benefits, Palmyra shares some great advice: “Honestly, skin care fridges are so cute but if you don't mind storing your skin care in your regular fridge that will also do the trick!”
- Storage: In addition to size concerns, storage capabilities are important to consider. How many products do you have? How many do you want to keep in your fridge? Palmyra says she likes storing vitamin C serums, sheet masks, face mists, eye serums, and water-based toners in her fridge—which requires ample storage space.
- Temperature Settings: Most standard mini fridges keep products cool—not cold. If temperature matters to you, look for fridges with customizable cooling and heating settings.
Your Questions, Answered
Is a skin care fridge necessary?
Let us be real, here: A skin care fridge is totally not a must-have. “My two cents: A skin care fridge is not necessary, but I'm a big believer in self-care. So if a dedicated skin care fridge would make you happy, I say go for it,” says Palmyra.
Dr. Castilla agrees: “I don't think a specific skin care fridge is absolutely necessary. Your regular refrigerator would work just as well. The skin care fridge does add a level of convenience since you can store the products where you usually apply them.”
Ultimately, a skin care fridge is a fun addition to a skin care routine, but it is by no means necessary. If you want to keep products cool but don’t want to spend money on a skin care fridge, storing a few serums and eye creams in your regular fridge works just as well.
What products should you keep in the fridge?
“Products that can lose their potency with heat such as vitamin C, hydroquinone, or preservative-free products may last longer if stored in a fridge,” Dr. Castilla shares. We like storing products like vitamin C serums (especially those with ascorbic acid), sheet masks, under-eye masks, face mists, eye serums, and water-based toners and moisturizers. You can also keep facial tools like gua sha stones and jade rollers in a skin care fridge. Just be careful that the chill doesn’t end up cracking the stones.
What shouldn’t be put in a skin care fridge?
Avoid storing any oil-based products in the fridge—things like cleansing oils and balms, as well as certain serums, moisturizers, and face oils. Keeping these types of products in a skin care fridge can mess with their stability and change their consistency. Dr. Castilla also suggests keeping clay masks at room temperature, as they have the potential to dry out faster if refrigerated.
How cold do skin care fridges get?
Specific temperatures vary from fridge to fridge but most keep products cool (rather than actively cold) around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Danielle Cohen is a freelance beauty writer and editor with more than five years of experience reporting on the beauty industry and testing products. As a member of the InStyle commerce team, she swatches, sprays, and samples countless beauty products. For this story, she researched dozens of skin care fridges on the market and consulted beauty content creator Sarah Palmyra, and New York-based, board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor at Mount Sinai, Dr. Carmen Castilla, M.D.
Allison Lax is a commerce updates writer with a passion for all things beauty and skin care. For this story, she scoured the internet for the best skin care fridges available.