There Are Lots of Strategist Favorites at Dermstore’s Cyber Monday Sale

For Ashley Weatherford — the Cut’s former senior beauty editor — a secret weapon for smoother, dewier skin is this glycolic-acid exfoliant, which has become astaplein her morning routine. “The humectant property of glycolic acid draws in moisture and makes my skin look constantly dewy; my face overall appears impossibly smooth.”

Thecult-favorite, Reddit-beloved Sunday Riley exfoliant. Incidentally, allSunday Rileyproducts are on sale. (Note: Good Genes is currently 30 percent off atAnthropologie.)

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 first and best French micellar water of all time, one that we’ve coverednumerous timeshere before.

Senior editor Simone Kitchens owns seven of these puppies; shecalls thema “hero product” for curly hair. “Post–shampooandconditioner, the forgiving plastic bristles detangle my insanely knot-prone curls with ease — no yanks, no tears.”

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

This terrifying-looking product covered in hundreds of tiny needles is what rid Rio ofhyperpigmentationthat she’d had for years — and shepromisesthat it actually doesn’t hurt at all.

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

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

Frequently recommendedtweezers for plucking fine hairs because of the precision tip: Rachael Brown, owner and operator ofProper Puss, notes that “they’re durable, extra sharp, [and] give the best grip on the hair to pull out unwanted strays for the perfectly sculpted brow.”

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 product, with 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 thisultra-hydrating 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.”

For her long, thick, andhighlightedhair, writer Alice Gregory uses thisWet Brushfor detangling. “It rakes right through wet hair, evenbeforeconditioner,” she raves.

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

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, that’s supposedly great foringrown hairs.

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.”

The original was dubbed “the best cleanser in the world,” and thisupdated versioncontinually racks up five-star reviews.