The 35 Best Expert-Recommended Deals at Dermstore’s Beauty Refresh Sale

Our best overallanti-aging serumcontains retinaldehyde, which fights wrinkles and fine lines quicker than other commonly usedretinols.

Dermatologist Charlotte Birnbaum told us this serum from Murad is an effective over-the-counter option for treatingdark scars and hyperpigmentation. It contains hydroquinone, which is a lightening agent that decreases pigment production.

Now’s a great time to try our bestvitamin C serumfor sensitive skin. Beauty writerTembe Denton-Hurstlikes that “there’s an emphasis on antioxidants in this serum, which shows up in ingredients like ferulic acid and vitamin E, which help to address the effects of environmental stressors on the skin while protecting it from further damage.”

“I use thissalicylic-acid tonerwhenever my pores feel clogged, and after just a day or two, my skin looks poreless and smooth,” writes Denton-Hurst. Our beauty columnistRio Viera-Newtonis also a fan, saying it “helps to diminish preexisting blackheads as well as prevent them from forming in the first place.”

La Roche-Posay’s Double Repair moisturizer is an excellent starterface cream. Its main ingredients are ceramides, glycerin, and niacinamide, a hydrating and barrier-supporting combination.

Another niceFrench pharmacymoisturizer is the Embryolisse cream. Several makeup artists we’ve spoken to say it’s ideal for prepping skin thanks to its creamy texture and nonirritating formula.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen our best overallsunscreengo on sale, so I’d stock up now.

The untinted version, if you’d prefer.

Weleda’s tried-and-truemoisturizerworks well for any skin type — and smells very nice, in my opinion.

You may not be a celebrity, but for $79, you can moisturize like one. Augustinus Bader’s the Rich Cream countsAdam Scott,Rita Ora, andPhillip Limamong its fans. It doesn’t go on sale often, so if you want to try it, now’s the time.

If you’ve accidentally overexfoliated and compromised your moisture barrier, or if you’ve recently undergone chemical or laser treatments, celebrity facialistCandace Marinorecommends that you use thisnight creamfrom Senté. “It promotes deep hydration, decreases inflammation, and stimulates collagen and elastin production,” she says, and it’s also noncomedogenic.

For this night cream, the inclusion ofrhamnose, a naturally derived plant sugar, is particularly notable: It plumps and firms the skin along with fortifying the skin’s barrier. “With continued use, the cream visibly reduces wrinkles” and creates a more even texture and tone over time, dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Houshmand adds.

While a lot ofAmerican sunscreensaren’t great, this one from Allies of Skin actually has a high SPF rating and feels comfortable on the skin. It has a similar silicone base toSupergoop’s Unseen sunscreen, but it isn’t nearly as slippery.

If you’re new to double cleansing, DHC’s olive-oil-based, fragrance-freecleansing oilis a good place to start.

Apregnancy-safe skin-care productwe love is this peptide serum. Consultant dermatologist and mother Dr. Justine Kluk says that peptides act as “messengers,” sending signals to the skin to produce more collagen or elastin.

These much-loved exfoliating pads from Dr. Dennis Gross use a blend of glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acids, which help with both breakouts and dark spots. (Many users recommend cutting the pads in half to get twice as many treatments.)

Sunday Riley’s lactic-acid treatment is a gentle but effective exfoliant that also targets hyperpigmentation.

If you’re looking for some realoomph, the PCA Skin C&E Advanced Serum contains 20 percent L-ascorbic acid along with pure vitamin E and other antioxidants that help with aging and free radicals.

Former Strategist beauty writerRachael Griffiths, who describes her skin as so dry it “feels as though it’s cracking if you wait too long after a shower to smear on some moisturizer,” says the brand’smultipurpose balmis “intensely nourishing.” (But if you have acne-prone skin, tread carefully — it gave me a nasty breakout, probably due to the shea butter.)

While Denton-Hurst doesn’tloveeye creams, if you are going to buy it, she recommends going for something moisturizing like this one from Neocutis. It contains growth factors that support and encourage collagen production, as well as hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, which protect skin from oxidative damage and hydrate the skin.

NuFaces’smicrocurrent devicesuse low-level electrical currents to increase circulation and encourage lymphatic drainage, leaving you looking well rested and sculpted.

Strategist beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton prefers Patchology’sfoot maskover BabyFoot, which she found too intense. This left her skin “absurdly, silkily smooth, with no cracks or dry patches at all,” after about eight days of shedding.

I’ve given this relaxation-enhancing pillow mist as a gift a few times. It’s formulated with a blend of lavender, chamomile, and vetiver essential oils that just smells amazing.

ActressAmanda Seyfriedstarted using Marvis’s fancytoothpastesbecause her dermatologist said it was better for her skin. “I’ve fully abandoned my Colgate,” she told us.

This Best in Class silksleep maskhas a devoted following, including Away co-founderJen Rubio, YouTuberEmma Chamberlain, and several Strategist staffers.

RMS Beauty’ssunscreen–slash–skin tint leaves Strategist contributorMbiye Kasonga’s skin dewy and radiant.

Kevyn Aucoin’s tubingmascara“builds extreme volume and length for even the most stubbornly short lashes,” says makeup artist Porsche Cooper.

This is my favorite brow gel. It’s fairly pricey, so make sure you buy it on sale.

RevitaLash was the preferredlash serumof senior editorSimone Kitchensbefore she had to take a break due to pregnancy and nursing. “I noticed a difference within a month,” she says. “My lashes are a bit thin and short naturally, and sort of straight, so they started to naturally curve a bit with the length, in a nice way.”

Jennifer Garnersays Virtue’s hair oil of choice “makes your hair soft and shiny but not greasy — just moisturized, strong, and delightful.”

If your hair is truly dehydrated and nothing seems to be doing the trick,Griffithssays this Frenchhair oilcould give you the hydration boost you need.

Fashion writerAmbar Pardillapurchased thispomade stickon the recommendation ofErin Andrews, who included it in her “What I Can’t Live Without” list. “Previously untameable flyaways get smoothed down, and unsightly frizz (not the laissez-fairekind ofFrench film starlets) becomes controllable. There’s some shine but nogreaserlikeslickness,” Pardilla writes.

Thisdry-shampoopaste has been on my wish list for a while, especially so after seeing that bothJenny LewisandAnnaSophia Robbhave recommended it. They say it’s great for shaping short hair and bangs that need de-greasing.

As well as being great for styling, thisfrizz-fightingleave-in conditionerprotects hair from sun damage and environmental stressors thanks to its hero ingredient, vitamin C.

Dianna Cohen, founder of hair-care line Crown Affair, uses thishair masktwice a week and calls it “the most universal hydrating mask” to make hair shinier and silkier without clogging your scalp or causing buildup.