Many skin-care products are backed by testing and clinical trials.
It can take years to research and test the efficacy of medical-grade skin-care products.
It’s recommended that you only use one to three medical-grade products in your routine at a time.
The world of skin care is a lot to take in. There are so many options and factors to be educated on to make sure you are choosing the right products for you. The amount of research that goes into creating a skin-care product and testing its efficacy takes years. Most of the progress and discovery in skin-care science, such as ingredient discovery, is thanks to medical-grade skin-care companies like the notable SkinCeuticals, the dermatologist-favorite EltaMD, and Obaji Medical. The formulations are potent – usually a step below, if not comparable to, prescription products, and they are backed by testing and clinical trials. This type of skin-care is usually sold exclusively in dermatologists’ offices, medical spas and clinics, and at Dermstore.
This retailer is at the forefront of research and innovation, and that’s often reflected in the price. However, your whole routine doesn’t have to be medical-grade to reap the benefits. We highly suggest having one to three medical-grade products maximum in your routine – the rest can be affordable finds from the drugstore or department stores. We curated the best-of-the-best skin-care products from Dermstore that are worth the splurge. Looking to invest in a quality vitamin C serum? The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum is an editor-favorite, and the Obaji Professional-C 20% is a potent option. If you’re on the hunt for a serum that can do it all, the iS Clinical Active Serum is perfect for anti-aging, acne control, and brightening.
There’s no better time to invest in quality skin care because Dermstore is hosting its Beauty Refresh event right now. From March 1 to 10, use code “REFRESH” at checkout to get up to 20 percent off skin-care must haves. Shop our top picks ahead.