Peek Inside a Dermatologist’s Beauty Cabinet

The products this expert swears by for youthful skin

NewBeauty Editors
NewBeauty Editors
About NewBeauty

Published: May 26, 2015 Updated: Mar 10, 2022

The logic goes that if a skin care product is good enough to be used by a dermatologist—a doctor that knows the most about skin functioning and aging—than it’s not just a good product, but a great one. That’s why we asked New York dermatologist Marina Peredo, MD, to open up her beauty cabinet and let us see what she uses every day on her skin. Because if it’s good enough for her, than it’s good enough for us.

1 / 4

Skinfluence Alpha Cleanser

What does it do?
“Everything! It removes makeup and the papaya extract gently resurfaces skin."

Why do you love it?
"The formula is nondrying and nonirritating, yet it cleanses deeply.”

Any tips for cleansing?
“You should wash your face twice daily. If you feel as if your skin is rough or uneven, mix a little baking soda with some water to create a DIY home face scrub.” $16, skinfluencenyc.com

2 / 4

SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum

What does it do?
“It is a blend of growth factors, antioxidants and essential nutrients to promote collagen and rejuvenate skin. It is both preventive and corrective.”

Why do you love it?

"It works, and I only need to use one product morning and evening to rejuvenate and help prevent aging. I love the simplicity.” $270, skinmedica.com

3 / 4

Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream

What does it do?
“It has everything a woman needs for the eye area. It rejuvenates with peptides, brightens with vitamin C, and has antioxidant benefits with goji berry and cucumber water to help with puffiness.”

Why do you love it?
“I love everything about it. The texture is creamy, it is fragrance-free, and unlike with some rich eye creams, it doesn’t cause makeup to slip.”

Any tips for using eye cream?
“You should always apply with a patting motion using your ring finger. And, DEJ can be applied to the upper lid as well to help with crepiness.” $80, revisionskincare.com

4 / 4

Colorescience Sunforgettable

What does it do?
"It’s an on-the-go mineral sunscreen powder."

Why do you love it?
“During the day, I touch up with Colorescience Sunforgettable as my powder so that I have continuous sun protection.” $64, colorescience.com