When you're looking for something new to try at home to improve or shake up your skin care routine, you likely ask your friends for advice. While we're sure they have excellent taste, an even better opinion to ask for is a dermatologist's.
After all, they're the experts on what works in products and what falls short on promises — and they can offer unbiased (and effective) wisdom. Here, we spoke with 14 dermatologists from across the country to spill the tea on all the skin care products they're obsessed with right now.
"This goes well beyond growth factors because it's a stem cell-derived product that is a clear, odorless, cosmetically elegant serum that has over 600 different growth factors to stimulate collagen production. It also has antioxidants to fight off free radicals and prevent oxidative damage, anti-inflammatories to minimize irritation, amino acids to promote healing, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump the skin."
"It's perfect for all skin types, it's hypoallergenic, parabens and fragrance free. It's terrific for fine lines, as well as tone and texture. It's one of the best products I've ever come across and it's part of my daily skin care routine. To top it all off, all the proceeds go towards ovarian cancer research." — Dr. Peterson Pierre of the Pierre Skin Institute in Thousand Oaks, CA
"This sunscreen is the perfect formulation! The universal tint is formulated in a non-nano particle, physical mineral-based sunscreen. It provides beautiful, light coverage while giving you broad spectrum UV coverage. It is packaged in a compact meaning no messy spills and easy reapplication." — Dr. Deanne Robinson, MD, FAAD at Modern Dermatology of Connecticut
"This product has it all: hyaluronic acid, squalane, Japanese lemon balm and cool packaging. You don't need to use your hands to apply the product, the tube is an applicator. Hyaluronic acid is a great moisturizer for dry skin and fine wrinkles and lines. Squalane and Japanese lemon balm help moisturize the skin and have antioxidant properties." — Dr. Gary Goldenberg of Goldenberg Dermatology in New York City
"DefenAge improves signs of aging on a global scale including dryness, texture, fine lines and wrinkles, laxity, enlarged pores, excess pigment, and redness. In addition, it is non-comedogenic, which means it won't clog pores or cause breakouts. It's also super simple. You can use the other DefenAge products — including the 24/7 Barrier Balance Cream and 3D Eye Radiance Cream — and a broad-spectrum physical sunscreen and have a complete anti-aging regimen." — Dr. Natalie M. Curcio, MD, MPH from Curcio Dermatology
