Cosmetic Corner

Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on Facial Moisturizers

Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top facial moisturizers. See what they’re recommending to their patients and why.


 

To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top facial moisturizers. Consideration must be given to:

Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique
"This is a great daytime moisturizer that provides UVA and UVB wavelength protection with the addition of Mexoryl."—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, New York
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM
Valeant Consumer Products, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
“CeraVe PM is my favorite nighttime moisturizer. It is light, fragrance free, inexpensive, and in an easy-to-use pump.”—Marian Northington, MD, Birmingham, Alabama

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
Galderma Laboratories, LP
“This product is noncomedogenic, oil free, fragrance free, and contains no lanolins or parabens that could irritate sensitive skin.”—Basil M. Hantash, MD, PhD, Turlock, California

Epionce Renewal Facial Cream
Episciences, Inc
“My favorite facial moisturizer is Epionce Facial Renewal Cream. It is based on barrier-repair technology, which is highly effective without being very greasy or heavy feeling.”—Mark G. Rubin, MD, Beverly Hills, California
Journée Bio-restorative Day Cream
Neocutis Inc
“It is a very hydrating moisturizer that has the added benefit of SPF 30. It is one of my favorite light-base day creams.”—Marta I. Rendon, MD, Miami, Florida
Olay Pro-X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream
Procter & Gamble
“This over-the-counter moisturizer contains retinyl propionate as well as niacinamide (vitamin B3) as its active ingredients to provide the benefits of a retinol derivative.”—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, New York

Cutis invites readers to send us their recommendations. Scar treatments, OTC antifungals, and sunless tanners will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation(s) to msteiger@frontlinemedcom.com.


Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc. and shall not be used for product endorsement purposes. Any reference made to a specific commercial product does not indicate or imply that Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc. endorses, recommends, or favors the product mentioned. No guarantee is given to the effects of recommended products.

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