While we wouldn’t say skincare fridges are a necessity, we do consider ourselves to be fans. The truth is, no, you don’t need one. Unless they say otherwise on the packaging, skincare products aren’t formulated to require refrigeration in order to not spoil. For the most part, they aren’t like food, which may go bad when left out of the fridge.

Still, there are plenty of benefits that may persuade you to use a mini skincare fridge. Chilled beauty products can feel amazing on your skin. They’re perfect for waking up your visage in the morning, refreshing it throughout the day, and soothing overheated or stressed skin. The cold formulas can also add an extra indulgent touch to your self-care routine.

Once you’ve made the decision to put your products on ice, so to speak, you can decide which ones to refrigerate. Not every product benefits from this treatment. For example, you can leave your cleanser on your vanity. Focus on relocating moisturizing and soothing formulas that would feel better on your skin after being stored in a skin fridge. Here, we’re naming four types of products to try at a lower temp.

Serums deliver powerful ingredients to your skin. Take their effects to new heights by cooling them off in a skincare mini-fridge. We recommend giving this treatment to serums with refreshing and hydrating formulas. The cold temperature will really complement their benefits. Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum is perfect for this. Its hydrating formula with glycerin and epidermal hydration filler helps visibly plump your skin, improves the appearance of dullness, and smooths the look of fine lines. Take one pump in your hand and smooth it over your skin before moisturizing.

Eye masks that can be popped into the freezer and cool cucumber slices are known as beauty and self-care staples. And there’s a reason these cold treatments are often recommended for the eye area—they feel amazing and offer skin benefits. An easy way to add a similar component to your daily routine is with a refrigerated eye cream. Avocado Eye Cream is one of our favorites in general and for this purpose. It has a unique oil-in-water formula with avocado oil and shea butter that provides all-day hydration. It’s also clinically-demonstrated to de-puff by 32% and brighten by 11%.
*Results based upon expert grading evaluated with the product in a 4-week clinical test.

For men, we also recommend Eye Fuel. This eye cream with caffeine and vitamin B3 helps visibly reduce dark circles and puffy eyes. Since it offers weightless hydration and cooling, refreshing relief when it’s not refrigerated, just imagine using it after a few hours in a skincare fridge. So soothing!

To use either eye cream, take about half a pea-sized amount and rub it between your fingertips to break down the formula. Then, gently tap it onto your under-eye area using your ring finger. Continue with your tapping motions until it absorbs—but be careful not to tug or pull at the delicate skin around your eyes.

The next product to go in your refrigerator is none other than your moisturizer. A good formula will always refresh your skin with moisture, of course, but popping it into a mini skin fridge amplifies that fresh, revitalized feeling. Lightweight hydrators are ideal for storing in the fridge, and we can recommend plenty. To start, there’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream with glycerin and glacial glycoprotein. It hydrates skin and helps keep it shine-free all day. The moisturizer also has an instant cooling effect (even sans skincare fridge) and leaves skin feeling refreshed and balanced.

If you have sensitive skin, try Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream. It’s formulated with a calendula serum infused with calendula flower extract and hundreds of micronized calendula petals. As for what it does, the face cream visibly reduces redness, boosts radiance, and softens skin with lasting hydration.

Skin Rescuer is another great option. This lightweight moisturizer with chamomile instantly comforts your skin, helps diminish visible signs of stressed skin, and helps repair skin’s moisture barrier. Plus, it also delivers all-day hydration for healthy-looking skin.

Kiehl’s Tip: Beyond products, you may want to consider stowing skincare tools in the fridge. Try cooling down your jade roller before rolling it over your skin for an amazing dose of TLC. This is also a great way to apply your moisturizer. Place small dots of moisturizer on your cheeks, forehead, chin, and neck, then use the jade roller to help spread the formula evenly.

Skincare fridges are a tool to pamper yourself, and we’d be remiss not to mention the ultimate skin-pampering product: face masks. When you seriously need to relax, you can grab your mask from the fridge, smooth on the chilled formula, and kick up your feet while it works its magic. It’s even better if the mask is formulated with soothing ingredients, like those in Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Mask. It stars not only calendula but also aloe vera. The gel mask hydrates and soothes skin with moisture and helps reduce visible signs of distress. Upon application, it bursts into a refreshing surge of cooling hydration. To see for yourself, apply a visible layer to clean skin. After five minutes, rinse the mask off with warm water, massaging your skin gently in circular motions.