THE BEST GENTLE CLEANSER
A gentle cream designed for compromised skin, Senté Daily Soothing Cleanser ($34) gets rid of debris without any sulfates, fragrances, irritation or overdrying.
THE BEST RESCUE MASK
First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask ($32) Keeps complexions calm, cool and collected with intense hydration and healing ingredients.
THE BEST SCAR TREATMENT
Medical-grade Scaraway 100% Silicone Scar Gel ($12) goes on clear and helps flatten and soften bothersome surgical scars—it even works on acne scars and isn’t the least bit greasy under makeup.
THE BEST SUNSCREEN
Protecting tender skin from the sun is essential, and skinbetter science sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 68 Sunscreen Compact ($55) not only delivers 100-percent mineral coverage, but also a sheer hint of color.
THE BEST REPAIR CREAM
A must-have post chemical peel and laser, Neocutis Aftercare ($89) hydrates uber-sensitive skin with glycerin and boosts collagen production with growth factors for a super speedy recovery.
THE BEST POST-INJECTION TREATMENT
Apply arnica-infused Alastin INhance Post-Injection Serum ($55) after fillers—four times a day until the tube runs out—to minimize bruising and swelling, and refresh skin with the cooling tip.
THE BEST SOOTHING SPRAY
No medicine cabinet is complete without Avène Thermal Spring Water ($14), which instantly soothes dry, itchy skin, making it an essential to keep on hand after a peel.
THE BEST REDNESS REDUCER
Recommended by derms, Skinfix Redness Recovery+ Antioxidant Redness Treatment Overnight Mask ($50) comforts post-treatment skin with its potent gelcream formula full of honey, peptides and green tea.