Do you ever wish you had a derm on demand? You know, to tell you exactly what to buy? Bonus points for scoring a dermatologist who knows you don’t have to spend a pretty penny to get your hands on some really solid beauty prods? Well, that’s the kind of gift we’re giving you for Amazon Prime Big Deals Day, aka October Prime Day. The shopping event only runs through EOD today, so you have to act fast.
To help you add all of the right things to your cart, we tapped Karan Lal, DO, a double-board certified dermatologist based in Phoenix, and Morgan Rabach, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of LM Medical, to find out what they recommend to their own patients. Think of them as your very own derms on speed dial—at least for the next two days. Here’s what they recommend shopping on Prime Day.
Dr. Morgan Rabach’s Prime Day Beauty Picks
Anti-aging serums—you know ’em and love ’em. But the price on some of our favorites? Yikes. That’s why Dr. Lal says you should add this pick from L’Oreal Paris to your cart, stat. “This is the dupe for many of the expensive anti-aging serums,” Dr. Lal tells WH. “It has hyaluronic acid, which hydrates the skin, and pro-xylane, which is the same ingredient that’s in many ‘bougie’ brands.” Plus, it helps build collagen and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
We agree this stuff really works. One user, who says they’ve used serums more than three times the price, said she noticed results after just one week. Her skin looks much more dewy, firm, and radiant, she says. Did we mention it’s currently 35 percent off its already low price?! *Adds to cart!*
Our editors are big fans of K-Beauty products, and Dr. Lal confirms that this eye serum is a worthy pick. At more than 36 percent off, you can score the anti-aging superstar for less than what you probably pay for lunch every day—just about $10. “It has ingredients like retinol and niacinamide that will help build collagen and reduce hyperpigmentation,” says Dr. Lal.
Dr. Karan Lal’s Prime Day Beauty Picks
Users say it’s a luxuriously soft serum that applies like a dream and leaves skin silky smooth. It does more than just moisturize, too— it also creates a visible reduction in dark circles and puffiness, plus an improvement in overall brightness.
It’s one of Jennifer Garner’s favorite moisturizers, which must be saying something. And, for the next two days, you can scoop it up for 15 percent off its already low price. Dr. Lal reaffirms this is a quality skincare pick, especially for those with dry skin: “Winter or summer, this is the moisturizer that will keep you looking dewy without feeling greasy,” he says. “It goes great under makeup, too.
A handful of our editors have tried it, and everyone raves. “There are very few things that make my dry skin feel truly quenched, and this is one of them,” said one tester.
The season for dry, cracked hands and feet is quickly approaching, but Dr. Rabach says if you stock up on this cream from AHAVA, you’ll thank yourself later. It’s enriched with Osmoter, the brand’s signature blend of Dead Sea minerals to promote more hydrated, softer feet. It also contains additional emollients like avocado, wheat germ, sweet almond, and jojoba oils to really get the job done.
Users love that, although it’s as rich as you can get, it’s also lightweight enough that it doesn’t feel sticky or greasy on your feet. A little goes a long way, and you can dab it on dry hands or cracked elbows, too, making it a very versatile pick for that winter skin.
Here’s another hit from L’Oreal Paris that you can snag for more than 20 percent off—but this time it’s a moisturizer with SPF for your daily hydration and UV protection needs. Dr. Rabach recommends it not only for the latter, but also because it “helps minimize fine lines and pores.” It’s all thanks to a special “Opti-Blur technology” that works to diffuse light on skin, creating a soft-focus effect. You know, basically your own IG filter in a bottle.
These Prime Day deals will not last long, so if you want to get your hands on these derm-approved picks, it’s best to shop ASAP.
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