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10 Products Dermatologists Use To Take Care Of Their Own Skin

February 8, 2017 by Sara Alderman
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When it comes to skincare, dermatologists are the pros. So whatever products they use themselves must be the holy grail.

 

From face washes to makeup remover, here are some products dermatologists use to treat their own skin. And they won't cost you an arm and a leg either---> 

 

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Neutrogena® Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser ($7.99)

 

Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, tells Refinery29 that she uses this cleanser at night, "which she loves for its extremely gentle formula and makeup-removing abilities."  

Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Crème

Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Crème ($3.98)

 

Dr. Tanzi finishes off her night routine by treating her dry hands with this cream. 

Nutrix Royal Body Nourishing Moisturizer Cream

Nutrix Royal Body Nourishing Moisturizer Cream ($44)

 

Macrene Alexiades, MD, PhD, tells Refinery29, she uses this cream to hydrate her arms and legs every morning. 

CeraVe® Hydrating Cleanser

CeraVe® Hydrating Cleanser ($8.39)

 

Sejal Shah, MD, explains to Refinery29, "I tend to have more sensitive skin on the normal-to-dry spectrum, so most of the products I choose reflect that." Her go-to cleanser in the morning is a gentle one. 

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads ($30)

 

On nights when she doesn't use a retinoid, Dr. Shah opts for these pads which exfoliate, tone and brighten skin. 

Avene Clean-AC Cleansing Cream

Avene Clean-AC Cleansing Cream ($20)

 

Alicia Barba, M.D., tells Glamour,  "I like a very gentle morning cleanser because I do a lot of brightening treatments at night. Right now I'm obsessed with Avène Clean-Ac Cleansing Cream. I rinse with this since I tend to be a little oily, but it's still mild." 

Eltamd UV Clear SPF 46

Eltamd UV Clear SPF 46 ($19.48)

 

She also applies this tinted SPF for glowy skin. 

CLINIQUE Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector

CLINIQUE Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector ($21)

 

Anna Bar, M.D., explains to Glamour, "Oily skin can also have somewhat large pores; if I want my skin to look supersmooth, I'll put a little Clinique Instant Perfector on just my nose."

Lancôme BI-FACIL - Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover

Lancôme BI-FACIL - Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover ($30)

 

Estee Williams, MD, uses this eye makeup remover, according to New Beauty

Neutrogena® Norwegian Formula® Hand Cream Fragrance Free

Neutrogena® Norwegian Formula® Hand Cream Fragrance Free ($3.97)

 

She also applies "a ton" of this hand cream before going to sleep. 

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