Amanda Phelps

Cleansers come in a variety of forms and everyone as their preference. This list is cleansers I approve of and organized by formulation

Products are separated by what the product mainly targets in the eye area. Most eye products will target several concerns but here they are listed by what the product will primarily treat - making it easier to find the best eye product

I've tried over hundreds of lip products. I'm obsessed especially since I get lip filler. These are my top products

If you have skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis , figuring out a routine that works for skin that flares up from time to time can be frustrating. Follow this guide to create a solid routine for your skin

Teen skin can be delicate and unpredictable. Keeping a skincare routine that is simple and minimal is best for hormonal teenage skin.

What is in my arsenal? I'm a sucker for skincare, but here is what I always have on hand for my skin (which has multiple personalities) and FYI - no I don't use ALL of these EVERYDAY. My skin changes on the regular, so I need different products for that.

Yes, men's skin is different than women's skin but it doesn't mean they don't need skincare. … they do! Men's skin tends to be more oily and thicker. Men also tend to prefer simple skincare routines but effective. Men usually look for products that absorb quickly and don't feel greasy and/or sticky

Finally, a guide to help pregnant/breastfeeding women find an effective and safe skincare routine

Recomended products for those who suffer from rosacea and it's symptoms

A list of aesthetician-approved products that are easy on the wallet

Anti-aging is a common concern whether your 30 or 80 years-old. Finding skincare that actually works can be like a never-ending Easter egg hunt. I created this list to make it as easy as it can be to find the best anti-aging products no matter what age group you belong to. The core of an anti-aging routine is having a product with a retinoid and/or peptides and also having an antioxidant (Vitamin C is a top choice).

Keeping the skin barrier in tact is essential for all skin types. Nobody can go wrong with these products

These products I highly recommend to help heal skin post-treatment and strengthen the skin barrier

Top products to brighten and lighten skin. Look for lightening ingredients like vitamin C, azelaic acid, tranexamic acid, niacinamide etc

Products approved by a medical aesthetician for any kind of sensitive skin

There are two types of acne-prone skin: oily/combination and dry. Dry acne requires a regime to also treat the dryness. Oily skin does well with actives to not only treat acne but to help with oil-control which exacerbates breakouts. Choose acordingly.

Follow this routine if you suffer from dry skin and need a routine to manage it and keep skin balanced and well-hydrated

Follow this routine if you are in your 20's to mid 30's. This age range is all about keeping your skin in shape and learning about anti-aging. Seems kind of early? Not so much, skin's turnover starts to slow down in our 30's

I recommend to all my patients to try to get a retinol into their routine. It can be confusing with the various types of retinol but with this list I make it easy to find a retinol that suits your skin type & concerns. Retinols have come a long way where even the most compromised skin can use one

Of course having the typical - cleanser, moisturizer, SPF - is essential. Finding products that contain all of the ingredients below will give your melasma the best opportunity to lighten

A common complaint I hear in clinic from my patients from age 16 to age 72 - “I hate my pores." It's the one common skin woe that can annoy any gender, age or skin type. Pores can be minimized with professional treatments but using certain products at home can not only maintain pores but prevent them from getting larger.

To be perfectly honest, products alone are not going to solve elasticity concerns. It takes a combination of skin treatments and products for the best result. That being said, I still encourage using products at home to help maintain results and to help prevent further sagging of the skin. Listed here are products I approve of for promoting skin tightening and firming.

Make-up an aesthetician can't live without

Whether you wear light or heavy makeup, having a separate product to remove makeup is essential for making sure your cleanser will actually cleanse the skin