SkinTour

Size: 0.5oz

Who It's For

Could be good as a preventive product but also for sun damage and wrinkles. 

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

 Antioxidant/Anti-Glycation: The gentle antioxidant (in this case plant flavanoids) with peptides are present in other eye creams. What's new here is the addition of plant based anti-glycation extracts. Glycation causes breakdown of the collagen and elastin fibers over time. Interesting product but  what works in cells in a lab doesn't always work in live humans. Most of our patients who used this product got nice results.

How to Use

Use nightly or morning and night. 

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Paraffin, Silca, Polyglyceryl-4 Isosterate, Prophylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexy Laurate, Nylon-12, Hydroxyprophl Terahydropyrantriol, Methysilanol/Silcate Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherylacetate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract/Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Steric Acid, Caffeine, PEG-6 Isosterate, Ethylparaben, N-Hydroxysuccinmde, Triethanolamine, Chlorphensin, Palmitoyl Terapepide-7, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Ammonium Polyacryldimethltayramide/Ammonium Polyacryloydimethyl Taurate Menthoxypropanediol, Pentasodium Penteiate, Dipeptide-2, Chrysin, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Hesperetin Laurate, Methylparaben, Titanium Dioxide , Aluminium Hydroxide, D36482/2. 

Size:  30ml 

Who It's For

Mild to moderate brown spots or other pigmentation problems and for those who can't or don't want to use hydroquinones.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector contains actives 0.5% Ellagic Acid, 5.0% yeast extract, 0.3% salicylic acid and more ingredients. All of these lighten pigment. Small studies show similar results to prescription strength hydroquinone 4% but without the irritation or potential toxicity. Good alternative to hydroquinones in the winter and for anyone who is allergic to or irritated by hydroquinones.  We are getting good reports from our patients on this product.

SkinMedica has also come out with Lytera. We don’t know yet which of these two works best. I recommend trying one for 3 months and then the other for 3 months and see which works best until we have more information. Please remember that none of these including prescription strength hydroquinones offer miracles for pigment problems.

How to Use

Once or twice a day on cleansed skin. My bias is to put any antioxidant or cell growth factors on first, and then the lightening cream. Then use a high zinc (>10%) sunscreen and double layer with a 2nd sunscreen like the Colorscience powder.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Pentaerythryityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Ptfe, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Ammounium Polyacrydimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldmethyltaurate/Steareth-8 Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Cl 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Flax Extract/Yeast Extract/Extrait De Lavure, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Disodium Edta, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, D159713/2 

Size: 4 fl oz

Who It's For

Scrubs are best daily for those with oily skin, large pores and acne but cut back if you get irritated or seem too dry. They should be used only once or twice a week otherwise. Over scrubbing is easy to do. 

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

We tested about 10 different facial scrubs and most were either too harsh or just annoying in some way - like horrid fragrance, etc. We liked two of them and this was one.  (The Eminence Citrus Exfoliating Wash was the other.) This one is still very gentle (good), but creamier and more hydrating than the Citrus Wash.  You could use this daily if you have oily skin and acne or several times a week otherwise. Could be used with the Clarisonic Mia.

How to Use

See above, depends on skin type and what other products are being used.  Remember that all retinoids and glycolics exfoliate to some extent.

Ingredients

Water  (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polyethylene, Oxidized Polyethylene, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Carrageenan, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Allantoin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol , Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Fragrance, Citric Acid , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Disodium ED 

Size: 0.5 fl oz.

Who It's For

Best for those who want to reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles around their eyes.  Don"t use if you have a propylene glycol allergy.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

This is a good retinol option for the eye area.   It's gentle enough for most people to use while giving the benefits that retinoids do - decreasing fine wrinkles, helping to control pigment and dark circles, and improving sun damage overall.   For most people trying to use Renova, tretinoin or other retinoids is too irritating on eyelid skin.    Also contains antioxidants green tea polyphenols and vitamin C, Arnica, and a peptide.   Remember that wearing sunglasses really helps to protect the eye area also.

How to Use

Apply around your eyes once or twice daily.  It's fine to apply a moisturizer over or under this - just wait 5-10 minutes in between.

Ingredients

Purified Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Polymer, Propylene Glycol, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols, Myristyl Myristate, Myristyl Laurate, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pinanediol, Camphanediol, Dipeptide-2, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phytonadione (Vitamin K), Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate-20, Phospholipids, Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract. Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid, Arnica Montana Powder, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Steareth-20, PVP, Butylated PVP, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylene Brassylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA.

Size: 0.5 fl oz

Who It's For

For all ages but particularly good for younger patients who are just beginning to get fine lines around the eyes

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

This gel antioxidant is formulated for the eye area specifically.  It contains L-ascorbic 5%, phoretin 1%, ferrulic .5% (last two plant based antioxidants). Best eye area antioxidant but can be irritating.  Also is helpful in some patients who have dark circles.

How to Use

Can be drying so try applying it, waiting a few minutes and using a moisturizer over it if needed.  Always stop a product if you get irritated.  Not for sensitive skin.

Ingredients

1% Phloretin, 5% L-Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), 0.5% Ferulic Acid, Ruscus Aculeatus, Caffeine 

Size: 8.2 fl oz

Who It's For

Normal to Very Dry Skin

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

Organic which is good for the planet and really helps limit your chemical exposure  when the entire body is treated. Use the oil by itself or put it over your favorite body lotion in extra dry areas. Doesn’t stain clothing and absorbs well. Has a lovely, not too strong natural fragrance. Contains five different natural oils with the main one being apricot, and some antioxidants.

How to Use

Apply on dry, clean skin as often as desired to hydrate and renew. You can also use this over your favorite body lotion in extremely dry areas.

Ingredients

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Biodynamic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Soy Lechithin, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Vegetable Squalane, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Salicylic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Essential Oil.

Size: 8 fl oz

Who It's For

Oily skin and acne only

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

This is a good, basic benzoyl peroxide wash at a good price.  Great for teens and 20s with lots of oil.

How to Use

Use once or twice a day but all BP products may stain towels, pillow cases and sometimes clothing so generally we recommend using in the morning only.  The wash (as opposed to a cream) does that less since you are rinsing it off.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Benzoyl Peroxide 5%, Inactive Ingredients: Carbomer, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Sodium C14-16 Olegin Sulfonate, Water

Size: 30 ml

Who It's For

Sun damaged, aging and normal to dry skin.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

Like TNS from SkinMedica, NeoCutis has it's own proprietary blend of skin cell growth factors, cytokines and proteins from young skin cells grown in the lab.  The actual science behind these is suggestive but not conclusive.  Most patients who have used these, concluded they were beneficial.

Comparing this to TNS, they are very similar but this is a better price and more hydrating - it's a cream.  The TNS product is actually .63 oz for $165 and this product is $98 for 1 oz.   See also the Bio-Serum by NeoCutis which is more like the TNS in consistency. 

How to Use

After cleansing once or twice a day. Could be used as your moisturizer and antiaging treatment product.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Decyl Oleate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Wheat Germ Oil (Triticum Vulgare), Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Processed Skin Proteins (PSP^®), Myreth-3 Myristate, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis), Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Glycosphingolipids, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone.

Size: 2 fl oz

Who It's For

Mostly for dry, 40+ or estrogen-challenged skin

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

Organic. This rich moisturizer contains blueberry extract as an antioxidant and soy which has some estrogenic effects (helps plump the skin). Great for extremely dry skin. Smells wonderful and a very nice consistency.  You don't need much and it's a very popular gift.

How to Use

Apply once or twice daily.   You can thin it a little with water in your palm to make it a lighter consistency or if travelling to a more humid climate.   I love this on airplanes to rehydrate hands and face and put it in a small container in my flight bag.  It doesn't have a lot of preservatives, so if you haven't used it in 3 months after opening, throw it out.

Ingredients

Blueberry Juice, Blueberry Pulp, Corn Germ Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Shea Butter, Soy Yogurt, Raspberry Juice, Bramble Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, Grape Seed Oil, Calendula Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable Based), Xanthan Gum, Biocomplex (Vitamins A-C-E, Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid), Evening Primrose Oil, Glycine Derivative, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid