Products from the L'Oreal Skincare.com brand portfolio Dermatologists can't live without them

When it comes to skin care, dermatologists know best. They are up to date with all the latest products and skin care products to solve daily skin problems from acne to wrinkles and share their coveted information with patients. Usually these skincare experts are asked for advice on what to use for your skin, but have you ever thought about asking them what products they use for their skin? The fact is that dermatologists, like beauty editors, get free skin care products to try them out and, if they pass the test, recommend them to their patients. From time to time, these free samples become staples in their own skin care routines. Is it a point? Products below. We caught up with three Skincare.com consulting dermatologists to find out what products they've tried over the years that they can't live without.

GET TO KNOW THE TEAM

Dr. Dandy Engelman is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery in New York City. 

Dr. Dhawal Bhanusali is a board certified dermatologist specializing in both medical and cosmetic surgery at Sadick Dermatology in New York. 

Dr. Michael S. Kaminer is a Board Certified Dermatologist, Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Surgeon with SkinCare Physicians in Massachusetts.

Now, without further ado, skin care products that these top derms will always have in their arsenal.

BREAKER OF AGE SKINCEUTICALS

This multi-purpose anti-wrinkle cream contains three ingredients that help restore lost skin firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, skin laxity and rough texture caused by natural aging, namely the glycation process. Dr. Bhanusali admits to putting it on his skin every night.

SkinCeuticals AGE Breaker, $161.

LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS 45 FOR FACE

Broad-spectrum sunscreen is an essential part of daily skin care, even for professionals. This fast-absorbing formula contains a special antioxidant complex to help protect skin from free radical damage without a greasy white residue. Dr. Kaminer calls it—and the entire La Roche-Posay sunscreen line, for that matter—simply “great.”

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 45 Face, $29.99

SKINCEUTICALS Purifying Clay Mask

For beauty aficionados, Sunday night is usually reserved for pampering, whether it's cooking up a new DIY skincare recipe or reinsurance with a proven product. For Dr. Bhanusali, his Sunday night ritual usually includes the application of this non-drying mask, which unclogs pores, removes impurities and helps remove excess oil from the surface of the skin. “I use it once a week to prep my skin for the week ahead,” he says. 

SkinCeuticals Purifying Clay Mask, $51

VICHY LIFTACTIVE SERUM 10 SUPREME 

Containing rhamnose and fragmented hyaluronic acid, which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, Vichy Anti-Aging Facial Serum is one of Dr. Kaminer's favorite products. "It's easy to incorporate into skincare and it's not overly expensive," he says. “In addition, it boasts interesting data and excellent packaging. All in all, a nice thing to add in the evening.” 

Vichy LiftActiv 10 Supreme Serum, $45.

SKIN PRODUCTS RETINOL 0.5 

Retinol has many benefits in skin care, which is why it is commonly referred to as "multi-tasking". Research shows that retinol helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots from both environmental and natural aging, as well as helping to reduce pore size and promote healthy-looking skin. A powerful ingredient, no doubt about it. Of all the retinols, Dr. Engelman uses this one from SkinCeuticals in the evening. Why? “I love SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 which contains bisabolol. The formula can help soothe the skin and minimize the irritation commonly associated with retinol use,” she says. 

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5, $60

But wait, there's more! One product, not listed here, won the hearts of doctors unanimously. Kaminer, Engelman and Bhanusali. Can you guess what it is? We'll give you a clue, it's SkinCeuticals. Find out which skin care product is in the lead here!