Dime Beauty Review (2026): What I Loved, What I’d Skip + Discount Code Update
Today I’m sharing my full, unpaid Dime Beauty review: which products earned a permanent spot on my bathroom counter, which ones I would skip, and where to start if you’re new to the brand. I paid for everything in this post myself and used it for months before writing a word. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no cost to you.
A quick note on the discount code: my old code (ELISABETH) is no longer active. I’m working with Dime on getting a new reader code and will update this post as soon as I have one. In the meantime, check Dime’s current sales here, since they run promotions often.
My Quick Verdict
If you only read one section, make it this one.
- ⭐ Favorite Overall: Blue Facial Oil ($38). Years later, it’s still in my routine, and it calmed my acne faster than anything else I’ve tried.
- Best serum: Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($32), Dime’s original and the one people rave about.
- Best eye cream: Luminosity Eye Serum ($38)
- Best sunscreen: Tinted Glow Wonderscreen ($44)
- Best cleanser: Gentle Jelly Cleanser ($24)
- Best starter set: The Works Discovery Set ($49) to test, or The Works System ($160) if you already know you want the full routine.
- Skip if you have sensitive skin: the Super Skin Toner. More on that below.
- Don’t skip: the perfume sample kit ($28). The clean perfumes are the biggest surprise of the whole brand for me.
Prices are what Dime listed in October 2026 and may change.
Why I Went Looking for a New Skincare Routine
How many tiny serum bottles do you need on your shelf to call yourself a product junkie? Does 15 count?
I buy a lot of one-off skincare. Many of those products are fantastic on their own, but they don’t always play nicely together, and I wanted a cohesive routine I could follow morning and night without thinking about it. Most of my one-offs used to come from my IPSY bag each month, which is a fun way to try things and a terrible way to build a system.
A few years before Dime, I tried the Rodan + Fields Redefine regimen. That’s where I learned how much better products work when they’re designed to be layered together. I liked the system, but it ended up being too harsh for my skin. So the real question going into Dime was this: could I get the benefits of a matched routine at a lower price, without the irritation?
Is Dime Beauty Legit?
Yes, Dime Beauty is a legitimate company. It’s a direct-to-consumer skincare and fragrance brand, not an MLM, and you can also find a selection of its products at Ulta and on Amazon.
Dime was founded in 2018 by Ashley and Tyler Griffin. Ashley is a licensed esthetician and Tyler’s background is in e-commerce, and their first product was the Hyaluronic Acid Serum, which is still the one people talk about most. The line has grown a lot since then and now includes skincare, body care, and fragrance.
Dime markets itself as a clean brand. They formulate without sulfates, parabens, phthalates and artificial fragrances, and I found it interesting that they don’t use essential oils either. Just keep in mind that “clean” isn’t a regulated term in the United States, so every brand defines it a little differently.
Which Dime Products I Bought (and How I Chose)
The hardest part of shopping Dime is not getting overwhelmed. There are a lot of options.
I started with Dime’s skincare quiz, which asks about your skin type and goals, and then browsed on my own for a while. I ended up ordering their full skincare bundle (I paid $217 at the time), which came with the best-selling serums, the cleanser, the toner, day and night moisturizers, mascara and the eyelash serum. I added the Wonderscreen and, after a friend asked me about Dime’s perfumes on a girls’ trip, the perfume sampler too. Shipping was free and my order arrived in four days.
Dime’s bundle names have changed since I ordered. Today the closest equivalent is The Works System, and the Works Discovery Set gives you smaller sizes of the same routine for much less.
My Dime Skincare Routine
To keep myself accountable, I committed to three products each morning and three each night, letting each one absorb for 30 to 60 seconds before the next.
Morning: Hyper Glow Serum, Dewy Day Cream, then Wonderscreen (or the eye serum on days I skip sunscreen under makeup).
Evening: Gentle Jelly Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Restorative Night Cream.
I kept a few non-Dime products in rotation, too: my prescription retinoid from Dear Brightly a couple of times a week, a ferulic acid essence once or twice a week, and on full-makeup days, Merit’s foundation and Better Skin Serum.
Does Dime Beauty Work? My Results
About two months in, I loved the way my skin felt, and I looked forward to my routine, which is not something I can say about most of them.
Around the four-month mark is when I saw real change. My skin was tighter, more hydrated and smoother, with less redness and a more even tone. The test that convinced me was my second postpartum cycle, which usually wrecks my skin. This time, the only sign was one small pimple on my neck (my neck! Nothing on my face, which is unheard of for me).
So where do things stand now, a few years later? I’m always testing new skincare for the blog, so my shelf rotates constantly, and that makes the Dime products I keep going back to the real test. The Blue Facial Oil, the Gentle Jelly Cleanser, the Tinted Glow Wonderscreen, the eye serum and the Dewy Day Cream are all still in my routine. I still love the serums, too, but I haven’t used them in a while because I keep swapping in new ones to review (an occupational hazard).
The Best Dime Beauty Products, Reviewed
Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($32)
This was Dime’s very first product, and after using it I understand the hype. A lot of serums I’ve tried get the texture wrong, either too runny or too sticky. This one is thick enough to spread easily over my whole face, absorbs quickly and never feels oily, and it still leaves my skin very hydrated. It also layers well under makeup. When I was using Dime’s full routine, this was the product I would have kept if I could only have one.
👉 Shop the Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Gentle Jelly Cleanser ($24)
One of my favorite products in the whole lineup. It foams up as you use it, cleans well, smells great and is gentle enough that I could use it twice a day. I only wash my face at night, so one bottle lasts me a long time.
👉 Shop the Gentle Jelly Cleanser
Hyper Glow Vitamin C Serum ($32)
Same great texture as the hyaluronic acid serum: lightweight, quick to absorb and not oily. This is my morning serum, and the two together are a big part of why my skin tone evened out.
⭐ Favorite Overall: Blue Facial Oil ($38)
I bought this a few months after my first order because it’s supposed to help with blemishes and redness. I love it. It is truly magic for my acne, and it’s the Dime product I’ve used the longest without ever letting it go. It’s also the one I recommend most to friends who struggle with breakouts.
Wonderscreen SPF 30 and Tinted Glow Wonderscreen ($44 each)
I’m a fan of the original Wonderscreen and wanted to try replacing my BB cream with a tinted sunscreen for summer, so I ordered the tinted version too. The tinted version ended up being the one I kept. I wear it on days I’m not wearing any other foundation, and it gives just enough coverage to even things out. It’s still my everyday sunscreen.
👉 Shop the Wonderscreen or the Tinted Glow Wonderscreen
Dewy Day Cream and Restorative Night Cream ($38 each)
When I first tried them, I thought both were solid moisturizers without anything flashy about them. Time changed my mind about the Dewy Day Cream, though. It is one of the products I still reach for years later. My one wish for the Dewy Day Cream is that it had SPF in it, so I’d be covered on days I never get around to sunscreen or makeup. If you use one, plan on layering the Wonderscreen on top.
👉 Shop the Dewy Day Cream or the Restorative Night Cream
Luminosity Eye Serum ($38)
This is the eye cream I use in my morning routine, and I love it. It’s one of the Dime products that has outlasted every new eye cream I’ve tested since.
👉 Shop the Luminosity Eye Serum
Dime Perfume ($28 sample kit)
The clean perfumes are my biggest win from Dime, and I tell everyone not to skip them. I started with the sampler and liked it so much that I went back for several full-size bottles. I wrote a full Dime perfume review with my favorite scents, but the short version is that the sample kit is the best way to start.
👉 Shop the Best-Sellers Perfume Sample Kit
What I Don’t Recommend
The Super Skin Toner, if you have sensitive skin. It was too harsh for me. I used it only a handful of times before I found myself reading up on rosacea, and everything I read said to avoid toners. What frustrated me is that Dime’s quiz labeled me “sensitive skin” and still included the toner in my recommendations. If your skin is reactive, leave it out of your cart.
A note on the Eyelash Boost Serum: I haven’t tried it, so I can’t recommend it either way, and I’ve heard mixed reviews from friends. If you want to try it, it’s here, but I’d start with the products above.
What’s Next on My List
When I first wrote this review, my biggest wish was for Dime to make an oil cleanser. I’ve used oil cleansers for years, and I love them for double cleansing after a full face of makeup. Dime now sells the Nourishing Cleansing Oil ($28), and it’s at the top of my list. The TBT anti-aging serum ($38) is next, since the serums have been my favorite part of the line. I’ll update this post once I’ve used both for a while.
Dime Beauty vs Rodan + Fields
Since Rodan + Fields is what sent me looking for Dime, here’s how they compared for me. Both are built as routines meant to be used together, and both made my skin look better. The difference was tolerance and price. Rodan + Fields eventually irritated my skin, while Dime’s serums and cleanser never did (the toner is the exception). Dime’s starter set is also a much smaller commitment, and you can buy individual products without a subscription.
Conclusion: Will I Order From Dime Again?
Yes. I’ve already reordered, and the perfumes alone keep me coming back. If you want effective skincare without high-end prices, Dime is a great place to start. Begin with the Works Discovery Set so you can see how your skin reacts before you buy full sizes, and skip the toner if you’re sensitive.
Dime Beauty FAQ
My old code is no longer active. I’m working on getting a new code for readers and will add it here as soon as I have it. Until then, check Dime’s site for current sales.
Not really. Dime sells mainly through its own website. You can find some products on Ulta.com, Amazon and Dermstore, but Ulta lists them as online only.
No. Dime is a direct-to-consumer brand. Like most brands, it has an affiliate program, which means creators earn a small commission on sales from their links, but there’s no recruiting or distributor structure.
Yes. Dime does not test its products on animals.
Dime formulates without sulfates, parabens, phthalates and artificial fragrances. “Clean” isn’t a regulated term in the U.S., though, and some critics have questioned whether every product fits the label, so check ingredient lists if that matters to you.
For me, it’s the Blue Facial Oil, which is still in my routine years later. The Hyaluronic Acid Serum is the best of Dime’s serums.
If you want a simple, matched routine at a mid-range price, yes. Start with a discovery set, skip the toner if you have sensitive skin, and don’t overlook the perfumes.
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