Skin care tips and secrets from female dermatologists

Ever wonder what skin care products you’d find in your dermatologist’s medicine cabinet? I asked five board-certified women doctors our age what they use daily for a healthy, glowing

complexion. The answers were a surprising mix, from easy breezy practical to a complex layered regimen. Some of the products are out-of-the-ballpark pricey, others are professional brands

you’ve probably never heard of and a few are familiar drugstore picks. What’s the takeaway? Aside from giving us the voyeuristic thrill of sneaking a peek at some of their favorites (sorry,

readers, space limitations mean not room for all), the dermatologists dished some insider tips. EVE LUPENKO, M.D., of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology in Woodbury, New York: “While

I do have some preferred products and product lines, I like to rotate and test as many as I can to give my patients the best advice.” Dr. Lupenko's picks: (left to right) CeraVe

Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin ($14, target.com); i-On Skincare Age Disrupting Skin Cream ($94, nordstrom.com); Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Zinc Oxide Mineral

Sunscreen, SPF 50 fragrance-free ($13, walgreens.com); RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream ($27, ulta.com) Target; Nordstrom; Walgreens; Ulta Beauty JESSIE CHEUNG, M.D.,

of Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness, Willowbrook, Illinois: “I find layering specific formulas in order gives me the best results.” Dr. Cheung's picks: Alastin Skincare Gentle Cleanser

(left, $45, alastin.com); Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream (second from left, $105, sephora.com); Isdinceutics Flavo-C Ultraglican, 10 ampules (top right, $48,

isdin.com/en-US); Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness Weekly Exfoliating Pads (bottom right, $43, drjessiecheung.com) ALASTIN Skincare; Sephora; ISDIN; Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness DEBRA

JALIMAN, M.D., New York, New York: “A moisturizing mineral sunscreen is the last thing on my morning skin routine every single morning.” Dr. Jaliman's picks: (left to right) Sea

Radiance Gentle Cleanser ($35, drjaliman.com); Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover ($13, target.com); EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ ($32, dermstore.com); Mad Hippie

MicroDermabrasion Facial ($26, amazon.com) Sea Radiance; Target; Dermstore; Amazon ELLEN MARMUR, M.D., Marmur Medical, New York, New York: “I alternate aloe-based serums to calm and

moisturize my sensitive rosacea-prone skin and as a primer for SPF makeup and sunscreen.” Dr. Marmur's picks: (left to right) MMRepose Serum ($85, mmskincare.com); Beautycounter Instant

Eye Makeup Remover ($28, beautycounter.com); Beautyblender Original Sponge ($20, target.com); Chanel Vitalumière Aqua SPF 15 ($50, nordstrom.com) MMSkincare; Beautycounter; Target;

Nordstrom AMY LEWIS, M.D., Lewis Dermatology and Associates, New York, New York: “Two low-cost items — micellar lotion and sunscreen — are smart daily choices for all.” Dr. Lewis'

picks: (left to right) Avene Micellar Lotion Cleansing Water ($18, walgreens.com); Neocutis Lumière Illuminating Eye Cream ($97, skinstore.com); Emepelle Night Cream ($195, amazon.com);

Revision Skincare Revox Line Relaxer ($145, amazon.com) Walgreens; SkinStore; Amazon (2) Many dermatologists often use professional-grade skin care products sold at medi-spas, in dermatology

offices or on specialized sites rather than the usual mainstream stuff. However, let’s be clear. They are doctors and know what they’re doing. Since many of these products have higher

percentages of active ingredients ask your own dermatologist if they are suitable for you. That said, the team provided plenty of useful tips. Take a look: 1. PERSONALIZE YOUR SKIN ROUTINE

FOR YOUR SKIN. Make a plan for your skin — not your best friend’s or sister’s complexion or what a celebrity over 50 says works for her. “Everyone’s skin and situation is different, so

there’s not one specific product that will work for all,” says Lupenko. “You may have more or less sun damage and varying degrees of issues like brown spots, lines and wrinkles, skin that

sags, a medical concern such as rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis or a sensitivity problem like eczema.” Be sure your routine addresses _your_ skin and its current state.