diff --git a/packages/puppeteer/src/node/install.ts b/packages/puppeteer/src/node/install.ts
index 6fa27c79..76c9414d 100644
--- a/packages/puppeteer/src/node/install.ts
+++ b/packages/puppeteer/src/node/install.ts
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ export async function downloadBrowser(): Promise<void> {
   const configuration = getConfiguration();
   if (configuration.skipDownload) {
     logPolitely('**INFO** Skipping browser download as instructed.');
+    return;
   }
 
   const product = configuration.defaultProduct!;