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Drugstore Skin Care your Dermatologist Approves of

  • Writer: Brooke Mullin
    Brooke Mullin
  • Jul 23, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 4, 2020

Your wallet will love these affordable drugstore products, and so will your dermatologist.


These skin care products are effective without breaking the bank.





Dermatologists all seem to recommend this $16 face moisturizer. Why? It hydrates your skin just as good as the expensive creams do. It contains hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin. These strengthen your skin barrier (hello sensitive skin) and are oil free (goodbye breakouts).

The moisturizer and face wash are both gentle on all skin types, and can be applied at any time of the day.







This is another holy grail beloved by derms. What makes this face wash so good for your skin, is unlike other face washes it doesn't strip your natural skin barrier (which is the cause of sensitive skin). It's non-alkaline, lipid free, and non-comedogenic (doesnt clog pores).


Extra Bonus: It rates a 2 on the Green Scale on EWG's website, as a cleaner/safer product.




Every dermatologist will thank you for buying this. Do your skin a favor and prevent wrinkles, sunspots, and cancer. This sunscreen is around $30 which is a whole lot cheaper than Botox. This sunscreen is actually packed with ingredients that improves skin's texture, reduces redness, and prevents acne. It's packed in with hyaluronic acid (hydrates skin), zinc-oxide (protects skin against UVA and UVB rays), lactic acid (refines skin and congested pores), and niacinamide (imroves acne and texture of skin.)




The do everything moisturizer. Your lips, your cuticles, cuts/wounds, dry skin. What cant this brand do. It cant grow bacteria. This products seals moisturizer and is a cult favorite for the winter.



It's full of hyaluronic acid, fragrance free, layers well with makeup, AND helps absorb other anti-aging products. It's not too heavy and my favorite personal moisturizer.



This has a high concentration of retinol in it, the max amount you can get before going to a derm. I actually just learned this is the most voted by derms for retinol, so i'm about to switch myself. It reduces the appearance of fine lines, fades scars, spots, and even bruises. Oil Free and Noncomedogenic. If you didnt know retinol is a MUST for your anti-aging routine. It improves skin texture and pigment.





You should always include a vitamin C serum into your routine to brighten skin and provide a boost of antioxidants to your skin to prevent aging. These protect against free radicals (pollution ew)



This all natural toner contains witch hazel and aloe vera. It's soothing for your skin while it balances and nourishes yours skin's PH.



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