Savanna Perry

I live in Augusta, Georgia, where velvet season is short but worth dressing for, and I look for pieces that actually earn closet space year after year. I pick for fabric quality, silhouette, and versatility across price points, so whether you need a $52 going-out bodysuit or a $495 investment corset, there is something here worth your money. There are 16 picks below, from about $52 to $595, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Tell me in the comments what occasion you are shopping for or what you want me to add next. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a dermatology PA, and 'where do I start with retinol' is one of the most common questions I get in the office and in my DMs, so I put together the list I wish existed when people ask. I look for formulas with a low to moderate retinol concentration, built-in skin-barrier support, and a texture that makes it easy to stay consistent, because consistency is the whole game. There are 16 picks below, from about $9 to $132, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Drop a comment with your skin type or what you've already tried and I'll help you narrow it down. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I live in Georgia but I travel enough in the fall and winter to know a good hooded puffer is non-negotiable. I look for a hood that actually covers you, structure that does not add bulk, and a silhouette that works over real outfits, not just athleisure. There are 15 picks below, from about $188 to $1100, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Drop a comment with your color season or body type and I will point you to the right one. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a dermatology PA, and the question I get after almost every microneedling appointment is the same: what do I put on my face tonight? I look for fragrance-free, bland formulas that support your barrier without active ingredients that can irritate freshly treated skin, and I want at least one solid mineral SPF on the list because you are wearing it every single day post-procedure. There are 16 picks below, from about $5 to $90, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Tell me in the comments what you are using now or what you want me to look at next. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a dermatology PA, and post-peel skincare is something I walk patients through every single week, so this list reflects what I actually put in front of people after a peel. I look for fragrance-free formulas, strong occlusive or barrier-supporting ingredients, and textures that won't aggravate skin that is already sensitized. There are 17 picks below, from about $5 to $100, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Tell me in the comments what peel you had or what your skin is doing, and I'll point you in the right direction. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a dermatology PA, and vitamin C serum is probably the number one topic that fills my DMs, so this is the list I actually send people instead of typing the same answer over and over. I look for a stable form of vitamin C, a concentration that matches the person's skin tolerance, and a formula that is fragrance free or close to it. There are 17 picks below, from about $8 to $185, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Drop a comment with your skin type or your budget and I will point you to the right spot on this list. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a dermatology PA, and retinol questions hit my inbox every single day, so I built this list to cut through the noise and give you what actually makes sense at the drugstore price point. I look for a stable formula, a texture that works for your skin type, and a concentration that matches where you are in your retinol journey, whether you've never tried it or you're ready to push further. There are 16 picks below, from about $9 to $60, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Drop a comment with your skin type or what you've already tried and I'll point you in the right direction. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a mom who lives in layers from August the second a cloud passes over the sun through the last warm day of November. For this list I looked for real knit texture, a silhouette that works over whatever you already own, and a price spread that covers a $18 impulse buy and a true cashmere investment. There are 17 picks below, from about $18 to $298, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Tell me in the comments what you are reaching for this season or what you want me to add. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a dermatology PA, and the question I get most after any laser treatment is what to put on skin that feels raw, tight, and completely stripped, so this list is the one I actually send people. I organized it by phase and price: start with the simplest, most occlusive options when skin is freshest, then step down to lighter creams as healing progresses, and never skip SPF once you're past those first tender days. There are 17 picks below, from about $5 to $225, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Tell me in the comments where you are in your recovery or what you want me to add next. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a dermatology PA, and luxury skincare is the topic where patients want a straight answer on what is actually worth the spend versus what is just pretty packaging. For this list, I looked for products with a real track record, a texture or formulation you cannot easily find at a lower price point, and results that hold up to scrutiny from someone who reads the literature. There are 17 picks below, from about $52 to $325, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Tell me in the comments what you are currently splurging on or what you want me to look at next. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I live in a place where the weather turns fast and outerwear has to earn its spot in the closet, so I know exactly what makes a trench worth buying. For this list I looked for versatile cuts that work across a range of occasions, fabrics that hold their shape, and options at enough price points that there is something here for everyone from the bargain hunter to the invest-once shopper. There are 17 picks below, from about $68 to $1595, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Drop a comment with your budget or body type and I will point you to the right one. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I run The PA Platform and have coached thousands of pre-PA students through applications and interviews, so I know exactly what interview day looks like when nothing goes wrong and when everything does. For this list I looked for things that solve a real problem on interview day, travel light, and won't eat your budget when you're already paying application fees. There are 17 picks below, from about $10 to $167, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Drop a comment with questions or tell me what you want me to add next. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I'm a dermatology PA, and the question I get constantly is what to actually buy at Walmart without wasting money on something that sits unused. For this list I looked for fragrance-free formulas first, then textures that work in real life, then price points that make it easy to stay consistent. There are 17 picks below, from about $9 to $30, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Tell me in the comments what you are using now or what you want me to look at next. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

I run The PA Platform and have coached thousands of pre-PA students through applications, interviews, and that first overwhelming week of school, so I know exactly what shows up on every "what do I need" list and what actually gets used. For this list I looked for things that hold up through long clinic days, travel easily in a white coat or rotation bag, and do not need to be replaced halfway through the year. There are 17 picks below, from about $8 to $110, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does. Drop a comment with what you are shopping for or what you wish someone had told you before day one. Heads up: some of these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you.

Heads up: this list has affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through it, at no cost to you. I'm a dermatology PA, and this is what I actually reach for and tell friends to buy. For vitamin C serums I look for a stable form of vitamin C, a concentration worth your money, and a texture you will actually layer under sunscreen every morning without skipping. There are 12 picks below, every one under $50, listed from least to most expensive.

Heads up: this list has affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you shop through it, at no cost to you. I'm a dermatology PA, and this is what I actually reach for and tell friends to buy. For melasma I lean toward tinted mineral formulas with iron oxides and SPF 30 or higher, and I included a few lightweight options for the days you want sunscreen to disappear, because the best sunscreen is the one that is on your face. There are 13 picks below, from about $13 to $47, in order from least to most expensive so you can stop wherever your budget does.