Do You Actually Need A Skincare Fridge? A Derm Weighs In (2025)

Looking for something super compact that you can squeeze into your teeny apartment? This mini fridge is great for storing serums, moisturizers, and even makeup and it doesn't take up a ton of space. It also comes with a USB charging cord, so you can easily fire it up on the go. Oh, and if you want to ~warm up~ your products (or a nice towel after a cold plunge), it also has a heating setting too.

• Size: 7.7"D x 10.2"W x 10.5"H
• Temperature Range: 40 to 144 °F
• Colors: White, black, blue, cow print, fuchsia, pink, red, white mirror

One Cosmo editor says: "Skincare fridges are not a gimmick and this one proves it. I've stored my serums and moisturizers in this bad boy for three years and it completely enhances my routine with a touch of soothing coolness. It even fits perfectly in my tiny NYC bathroom—a major feat if you ask me." — Mary Honkus, contributing beauty writer

This creamy, pearl-white fridge just looks so g'damn luxe that I kinda just want it as luggage instead of just a fridge. But thanks to my love of eye masks, I will gladly take the fridge too. With copper feet and a leather-like handle, this five-liter skincare fridge (with temps between 50-65 degrees) is worth the $$$, IMO.

• Size: 12.6"D x 8.7"W x 12.6"H
• Temperature Range: 50 to 65 °F
  
• Colors: Cream white
  

One Cosmo reader says: "This item is exactly what it promise is small, cute, compact, and works very well. No noise, which is important since is in the bedroom. It's big enough."

Truly the babiest of babies, the mini skincare and makeup fridge can fit on even the smallest vanities (or, honestly, in your closet or on a shelf). It'll keep your jade rollers chilly, your serums and moisturizers cold, and your affinity for tiny things at good prices very, very happy.

• Size: 7"D x 9.13"W x 10"H
• Temperature Range: 44 to 140 °F
• Colors: Blue, black, pink

One Cosmo reader says: "I’ve always wanted to get a little fridge for my skincare/face masks and this one didn’t disappoint. It cooled my products quite well and it’s small and cute enough to add to your vanity set. It’s really lightweight as well! Best purchase!"

I get it: The idea of storing a bulky, heavy mini fridge in your bedroom doesn't sound super ideal. That's where this pick comes in handy though—it's super lightweight (and even has a convenient carrying handle on top) without sacrificing on storage. It's got room for six 12-ounce cans, so no need to worry about fitting all your moisturizers, serums, and masks.

• Size: 9.45"D x 6.9"W x 10"H
• Temperature Range: 32 to 59 °F
• Colors: White, black, pink

One Cosmo reader says: "It gets much colder than expected and keeps all of my skincare products chilled. Heck, it actually produces ice crystals in the back of the fridge. There’s more space than expected so I know there will be room for when I inevitably add more and more products."

How cute is this retro skincare fridge (that can also store your favorite snacks, drinks—really whatever you'd like to keep cold next to your bed)?! Oh, and it comes in pink, blue, red, black, and mint so you have lots of options when it comes to color choice. Fun fact: Beauty editor Beth Gillette actually has this fridge at her desk at the Cosmo office in red to hold under-eye masks and Celsius (lol).

• Size: 8.19"D x 10.43"W x 10.63"H
• Temperature Range: 20°F below ambient room temperature
• Colors: Pink, black, blue, mint, red, white

One Cosmo reader says: "If you’re like me, I hate going all the way to my kitchen in the morning to get my gel pack out of the fridge. I use this every day & it holds all of the skincare items I need to keep cold! My jade roller, gel pack, rose water spray & eye gel! It’s really refreshing to wake up and put a gel pack straight to my face! 100% recommend."

Not sure you want to drop a ton of cash on your skincare or makeup fridge? This pick is v reasonably priced and you still get tons of space (4 L worth, to be exact), effective cooling, and a compact size. It even has a removable shelf, which makes it a great pick for storing taller items, like face mists and essences.

• Size: 5.33"D x 5.64"W x 8.09"H
• Temperature Range: 35.6 to 149 °F
• Colors: Blue, black, green, pink, white

One Cosmo reader says: "Living in a two-story house, I needed a convenient solution for storing my skincare products on the second floor. That's when I decided to invest in this mini fridge, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Not only does it fulfill its purpose flawlessly, but it also boasts a sleek and functional design. It's remarkably quiet and just the right size for my needs. I love that I can place it on my bookshelf, where it fits perfectly and adds to the aesthetic of the room."

This roomy blush-colored fridge can hold all your face masks, all your creams, and alllll your eye patches so you can chill TF out on self-care Sunday. Not feeling the color? It also comes in blue, coral, silver, red, black, and pink.

• Size: 19"D x 21"W x 21"H
• Temperature Range: 20°F below ambient room temperature
• Colors: Coral, black, blue, moonlight, pink, red

One Cosmo reader says: "I bought this to keep medicine and drinks in my office area. Not only is it quiet, but it holds SO much. I'm currently using the top shelf for some of my skincare because there's just so much room I felt like I needed to fill it up to help keep everything else cold."

• Mona Gohara, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and associate clinical professor at Yale.

Mary Honkus is a contributor for Cosmopolitan with five years of experience writing skincare stories, including moisturizers for dry skin and cleansers for sensitive skin. She's an authority in all beauty categories and is a true skincare fanatic. For this story, she tested and read a gazillion reviews for all the most popular skincare and makeup fridges on the market.

Chloe Metzger is the former deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan, who oversaw the editorial content and growth strategy of the hair, makeup, and skin space on digital, while also obsessively writing about the best hair products for every hair type (curly girl here; whattup), and the skincare routines that really, truly work. She brings nearly a decade of writing and editing expertise, and her work has appeared in Allure, Health, Fitness, Marie Claire, StyleCaster, and Parents.