EltaMD, Avène, Briogeo: The Best Deals at Dermstore’s Memorial Day Sale

It’s a good time to stock up on our best overallsunscreen.

ActressAyo Edebirihas been using this mineral sunscreen on her face and body for 20 years. She says it never feels too heavy or oily and “doesn’t leave me white-cast or blue.”

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

Colorescience’s powder sunscreen is ideal for applying SPF in hard-to-reach areas like your hair part and ears.

Two dermatologists recommend this gentle cleanser to treatkeratosis pilarison the face. It’s also our favoritecleanser to use while pregnant or nursing.

Our favoriteexfoliatorforcystic acnecontains a combination of alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acid to improve skin texture and unclog pores.

Vichy’s hyaluronic-acid serum is like a “cool glass of water for the skin,” according to one dermatologist we spoke to about thebest moisturizers for oily skin.

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.”

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 targetshyperpigmentation.

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.

This best-in-classanti-aging serumcontains retinaldehyde, which fights wrinkles and fine lines quicker than other commonly usedretinols.

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.

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.)

Denton-Hurst uses this as the first step in herdouble-moisturizing routine. She appreciates that it’s “nourishing without being too thick and doesn’t feel oily or like it’s just sitting there.”

You may not be a celebrity, but you can moisturize like one. Augustinus Bader’s the Rich Cream has fans likeAdam Scott,Rita Ora, andPhillip Lim. And it doesn’t go on sale often, so if you want to try it, now’s the time.

Another actually worth-it splurge: our best overalleye cream, which one dermatologist says is a favorite in their office for dealing with wrinkles, sagging skin, puffiness, and dark circles.

Dermatologist David E. Bank likes this eye cream formature skin. It improves pigmentation, wrinkles, and skin elasticity with a blend of caffeine, vitamin C, collagen-boosting peptides, and growth factors (which are “proteins that promote the growth, development, and maturation of cells and play a role in maintaining the firmness and elasticity of skin,” Bank explains).

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

First Aid Beauty’sbody scrubis formulated to tacklekeratosis pilaris, but it can be used forhyperpigmentationand strawberry skin, too.

If you want to calm irritation caused by dryness, thisbody oilfrom Avène is an excellent option. It’s made with three nourishing plant-based oils — shea, camelina, and safflower — and the brand’s signature mineral-infused thermal water.

Writer and committedself-tannerMeredith Lynch says that nothing compares to the St. Tropez whipped mousse. “It dries fairly quickly and the scent isn’t overpowering. I’ve accepted that most self-tanners don’t smell like Le Labo, but this one is better than most.”

Follow up any waxing or shaving sesh with thispubic-hair oilthat’s particularly good at preventing razor bumps.

This pillow mist is formulated from a blend of lavender, chamomile, and vetiver essential oils. I love it so much that I gave a bottle to my sister last year, and she was immediately hooked, too.

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

Our No. 1sleep maskhas a devoted following, including Away co-founderJen Rubio, YouTuberEmma Chamberlain, and several Strategist staffers.Denton-Hursthas amassed at least 15 in different colors and patterns.

Impervious to sweat, heat, and humidity, our best full-coveragefoundation for mature skingives a lightweight, natural finish.

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.”

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 — and since it’s fairly pricey, make sure you buy it on sale.

WriterAmbar Pardillapurchased thispomade stickon the recommendationErin 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.

Here’s afrizz-fightingleave-in conditionerfrom our best-in-class guide. As well as being great for styling, this spray protects hair from sun damage and environmental stressors thanks to its hero antioxidant ingredient, vitamin C.

“If your hair is trulydehydratedand nothing seems to be doing the trick, it could give you the hydration boost you need,” Griffiths writes of this Frenchhair oil.

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

We’ve loved thisconditioning hair maskfrom Briogeo ever since Strategist beauty contributorRio Viera-Newtonwrote an ode to it in 2019. She noticed her double-processed hair was smoother, less tangled, and air dried beautifully after just a few uses.

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.