The 15 Best Dermatologist and Aesthetician Skincare Brands 2023

Publish date: 2024-05-19

Shani Darden Skin Care

Shani Darden Skin Care

Shani Darden Skin Care

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Chances are one of your favorite stars—including Kelly Rowland, Shay Mitchell, and Chrissy Teigen—is a fan of celebrity aesthetician Shani Darden's high-performance skincare. If you're not able to make it to her flagship studio in Beverly Hills, you can still snag a few essentials from her namesake line to use from the comfort of home.

Featured item: Cleansing Serum

Joanna Czech

Joanna Czech

Joanna Czech

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Another celebrated skin expert, aesthetician Joanna Czech has been in practice for more than 35 years. She even advised Kim Kardashian on her skin care venture, SKKN by Kim.

Featured item: The Kit

Dr. Dennis Gross

Dr. Dennis Gross

Dr. Dennis Gross

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When it comes to next-level skin technology and exfoliation products, many of Dr. Dennis Gross's best sellers are at the top of our list, including these culty peel pads.

Featured item: Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

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Murad

Murad

Murad

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Howard Murad, M.D., started his company in the late '80s, and it has since become a favorite among both skincare novices and dedicated enthusiasts. From gentle cleansers and intensive serums to hydrating moisturizers and long-lasting sunscreens, there's a little something for everyone to be found in Murad's range of products.

Featured item: Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45

Angela Caglia Skincare

Angela Caglia Skincare

Angela Caglia Skincare

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Beverly Hills–based aesthetician Angela Caglia counts stars like Barbra Streisand among her list of ongoing clients. Her collection of skincare products and tools—from the coveted Souffle Moisturizer to this rosy Crystal LED Face Mask—place a strong emphasis on fortifying and revitalizing the skin barrier.

Featured item: Crystal LED Face Mask

Rose Ingleton MD

Rose Ingleton MD

Rose Ingleton MD

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To translate the beauty of her native country into her dermatology work, Rose Ingleton, M.D., combines ingredients found in Jamaica, like bilberry and sugarcane, with skincare staples like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to improve skin's texture and tone.

Featured item: Complexion Brightening Booster

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Eighth Day

Eighth Day

Eighth Day

Credit: Eighth Day

Eighth Day's curated skincare essentials were developed by dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Antony Nakhla. The brand uses blends of synthetic peptides, growth factors, and amino acids to mimic the healing effects naturally seen from stem cells and membranes in the body.

Featured item: The Eye Renewal Cream

Dermalogica

Dermalogica

Dermalogica

Credit: Ulta

In an effort to create effective products without dulling and pore-clogging irritants, Dermalogica was founded in the late '80s by skin therapist Jane Wurwand. The brand is a staple among professionals and beauty editors alike, so you may already be familiar with its cult-favorite Precleanse if you're a fan of double cleansing.

Featured item: Precleanse

Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty

Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty

Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty

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We previously covered TikTok-famous dermatologist Whitney Bowe's entry into the product space with her newly launched skincare range, which features just two items: the Bowe Growe skin supplement and Bowe Glowe lightweight moisturizer.

Featured item: Bowe Glowe

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Perricone MD

Perricone MD

Perricone MD

Credit: Ulta

With more than 20 years in the industry, Dr. Perricone is one of the most recognizable names in skincare and well known for powerful anti-aging products like this Cold Plasma Plus serum. The brand's philosophy is based on a holistic approach to skincare that starts from the inside out.

Featured item: Cold Plasma Plus+ Advanced Serum Concentrate

Dr. Barbara Sturm

Dr. Barbara Sturm

Dr. Barbara Sturm

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One of the buzziest brands in beauty, Dr. Barbara Sturm has a simple yet luxurious line of top-rated shampoos, cleansers, serums, moisturizers, body lotions, and more that aims to keep skin glowy and supple from head to toe.

Featured item: Clarifying Mask

Obagi Medical

Obagi Medical

Obagi Medical

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Obagi Medical has researched and analyzed skin at the cellular level for more than 30 years to optimize the results of its professional-grade products, like this highly popular 20 percent vitamin C serum.

Featured item: Professional-C Serum

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Humanrace

Humanrace

Humanrace

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While you may be familiar with Humanrace because of artist and producer Pharrell Williams, you may not know that his esteemed dermatologist, Elena Jones, is also behind its development. In addition to protecting and enhancing the skin on your body and face, the eco-conscious brand also aims to minimize your product empties, as it relies on a refill system to cut back on unnecessary waste.

Featured item: Routine Pack, Three-Minute Facial

Joanna Vargas

Joanna Vargas

Joanna Vargas

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Celebrity aesthetician Joanna Vargas's buzzy skincare products are an extension of her in-person services in both New York and Los Angeles, and feature natural, plant-based ingredients suitable for most skin types.

Featured item: Daily Serum

JORI Skincare

JORI Skincare

JORI Skincare

Credit: Jori Skincare

If you deal with adult acne, we recommend taking a closer look at JORI Skincare's streamlined essentials, which were formulated by Cori Zeichner and her husband, New York City dermatologist Joshua Zeichner.

Featured item: Acne & Oil Control Primer

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Tiffany Dodson is currently the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she specializes in trend forecasting, building relationships with major and emerging brands, and crafting shopping stories—from holiday gift guides to product road tests. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in outlets like SELF, Bustle, and Teen Vogue, and she's been quoted as a commerce and beauty expert in publications and platforms like The Business of Fashion and NPR’s Life Kit podcast.

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