With all the skincare brands, products, and ingredients out there, figuring out the right regimen for your complexion can be enough to trigger a stress breakout. That’s why I’ve always been a sucker for science. As in, heeding the advice of trusted experts (like board-certified dermatologists and product formulation specialists) and digging into published research on the ingredients and formulas that work according to skin type and concern.
This, plus easier (and more affordable) access to said science-backed and dermatologist favorite ingredients, is precisely the premise that the dermaGEEK brand was founded on—so you can imagine my excitement when it recently hit the skincare scene.
Designed specifically for so-called “skin-tellectuals” like myself, dermaGEEK’s current lineup includes six products, each formulated with science-backed, dermatologist recommended, all-star ingredients (highlights include niacinamide and salicylic acid).
Equally important is what you won’t find on any of the brand’s ingredient lists: added fragrances, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes.
While I’d personally argue that all six products are worthy of a spot in your medicine cabinet—and their affordable price points mean you can buy the entire line without breaking the bank—below are three standouts.
Gentle Facial Cleanser
Even if you don’t have sensitive skin, you need a facial cleanser that’s tough on dirt, bacteria, makeup, and other impurities—but not on your complexion.
“Over cleansing can strip your skin of its natural oils and disrupt its protective barrier,” dermatologist Rachel Nazarian of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City explains. “With continued over-cleansing, skin can become inflamed, irritated, itchy and red, leading to an increased risk of infection.”
That said, a gentle yet effective cleanser, such as dermaGEEK’s Gentle Facial Cleanser with 0% fillers, is your best bet. The formula is a lightly-lathering gel, which breaks down all the gunk, then rinses off, leaving skin clean and with its natural moisture barrier intact. There’s also zero hint of residue, and it can be used on all skin tones, thanks to its pH-balanced formula and the absence of any harsh cleansing agents.
Detoxifying Facial Serum
Salicylic acid, the active ingredient in dermaGEEK’s Detoxifying Facial Serum with 2% beta hydroxy acid, is a dermatologist favorite skincare ingredient for a reason: it works.
In simple terms, salicylic acid works as a chemical exfoliant by “breaking up the bonds between surface skin cells,” Nazarian explains. This exfoliating ingredient is also highly effective for those with oily or acne-prone skin, given that “it decreases oil production and makes skin smoother, while also unclogging pores,” Nazarian adds. Salicylic acid is also a natural anti-inflammatory that has been shown to help brighten skin tone, refine skin texture, and work well for all skin tones.
Nourishing Facial Night Cream
A gentle yet highly effective multitasker, niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) boasts a long list of skin-boosting powers.
“There are so many benefits to using niacinamide,” says Nazarian. For starters, “it decreases how much water is lost from your skin into the environment, effectively enhancing the skin barrier and helping to retain moisture.” Using niacinamide topically has also been shown to help improve hyperpigmentation (or dark spots) and skin elasticity.
Translation: the key ingredient in dermaGEEK’s Nourishing Facial Night Cream with 3.5% niacinamide “makes your skin healthier and stronger with continued use,” according to Nazarian. And all while you are fast asleep.
“Our skin goes through a period of rest and repair while we sleep, so it is such a useful time to give it the ingredients it needs to support healthy and beautiful skin,” Nazarian adds.
Apply this night cream—packed with ingredients with moisturizing, brightening, and skin-enhancing potential—before bed and dream of waking up to a complexion that is noticeably more soft, supple, and hydrated. Dreamy, indeed.
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