There Are Lots of Strategist Favorites at Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale

Thecult-favorite, Reddit-beloved Sunday Riley exfoliant at a rare discount. And there’s more Sunday Riley on sale: theUFO oil, CEO Glow Serum, andenzyme cream.

Stephanie Danler’s miracle, do-it-allmoisturizer(“I’ve used it to heal scrapes and burns while camping, tocalm frizzy hair, and to spot-treatcuticles, elbows, andheels”) is frequently spotted in makeup artists’ kits.

Arguably the best French micellar water of all time (and the first), one we’ve covered onnumerous occasionshere before.

Dubbed one of the bestunder-the-radar French beauty productsfor acne-prone skin, this serum from Caudalie uses grape-derived resveratrol to help with skin’s radiance. It’s a favorite of blogger Anastasja of Sea, Glow & Sun, who calls it the best serum she’s ever tried.

The legendary creamyFrench moisturizerthat’s a favorite ofJane Birkin,countless makeup artists like Sir John, and Rio, too.

This terrifying-looking product covered with hundreds of tiny needles is what rid Rio of thehyperpigmentationshe’d had for years — and shepromisesit actually doesn’t hurt at all.

This dermatologist-recommendedface moisturizercontains oatmeal and shea butter, which simultaneously calm inflammation and protect the skin’s natural barrier. During the brutal winter weather, Rio uses this moisturizer on hereczema-proneskin.

Thecult-favoriteJapanese foot peel that removes dead skin from your feet. Writer Molly Youngdeemedit “more than a podiatric miracle. It’s a product that will make you believe in beauty products again.”

A Riomust-havefor de-puffing the under-eye area. “The patches have a cooling effect — meaning that they feel chilled without even having to put them in the fridge. These are amazing for mornings after drinking,flights, or days when you need a little boost of energy.”

Rio has called this COSRX snail mucin “a trulyskin-changing productwith seriously devoted followers” because of how it hydrates and retexturizes skin.

These pimple patches, also from COSRX, are a long-runningbest selleramong Strategist readers. Rio calls them “your very best friend” for anypimpleemergencies.

Our former colleague Margaret Rhodes (and her hairdresser) both recommend thisultrahydrating creamfor anyone with long, color-treated, dry locks: “It’s a great everyday moisturizing treatment that sinks in really nicely, smooths out puffy hair, and never feels sticky or heavy.”

This nongreasyJapanesecleansing oil has a cult following, and it’s afavorite cleanserfor oily skin in Rio’s skin-care group chat.

One of our most stood-behind beauty items on the Strategist, a wrinkle-reducing silkpillowcasethat has developed a loyal following among beauty experts.

Another Rio favorite that landed on herupdated Google Docfor skin care. She says it’s “a great choice for those who want some nice hydration but aren’t as intensely parched as I am.”

The very light Harry Josh hair dryer that ranks high on our “Best of” list — and also rarely goes on sale.

Emma Watson’s favorite pubic oil, which is supposedly great foringrown hairs.

This kit is also great for ingrowns, says Rio, who says it helped clear up hers by about 60 percent and also helps with inflamed skin. Every mitt is soaked in lactic acid, willow bark (a chemical exfoliant), and witch hazel (an astringent that helps with oil production) and can be used as often as you’d like.

According to bioanalyst Eileen Ceconi, this best-selling Sachajuan shampoo is a life changer for dry hair. “I stan Sachajuan so hard … it healed mydry, itchy, painful scalp. Their scalp shampoo sells out occasionally, but when it’s back in stock, I order it in bulk. It smells nice, the bottle is cute, and it doesn’t leave my hair feeling like straw.”

A nifty brush-on sunscreen thatRio loves; it’s spillproof, so it’s very handy to stock in your purse or carry-on.

Don’t be fooled by the kelly-green lipstick bullet. ThisFrog Prince lipstickgoes on in what senior editor Simone Kitchensdubbeda “perfect shade of pink” because of its color-adjusting properties. Kitchens and stylist Jenna Perry both note that the lipstick stays on without fading, which is why Perry calls it her “all-day bae.”

This dermatologist-approved exfoliator from SkinMedica offers both physical (jojoba beads) and chemical exfoliation (AHAs and BHAs) to slough off dead skin cells and help keep pores clear.

If you prefer a physical exfoliator, this one from Dr. Brandt, recommended by Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, is a good option. “It’s great for people who wear a lot of makeup and athletes that often have sweat on their skin,” she says, adding that the mix of aluminum-oxide crystals, lactic acid, and aloe vera helps to exfoliate, smooth, and soothe skin.

This “featherlight” moisturizer from PCA Skin is a favorite of dermatological nurse Natalie Aguilar, who recommends wearing it underneath your face mask to help preventmaskne. In addition to moisturizing, it brightens skin thanks to ingredients like niacinamide and cucumber extract.

Emilio of theDewy Dudessays this face oil from Korres is the secret to glowy skin. It’s packed with antioxidants like camapu, bisabolol, and ginger root, which offer protection from environmental stressors. It also has Super C to brighten dark spots and tone skin.

Rio recently sang the praises of thismineral sunscreen, which she says goes on with zero white cast and gives her skin a dewy glow. It’s also a dermatologist favorite for people withdark skinbecause it was designed with deeper skin tones in mind.