Inside a Dermatologist's Own Shelf

Not every step needs a serum. A dermatologist on what she actually uses, and what she skips entirely.

Ask most dermatologists what they actually use, and the list is shorter than the marketing suggests: a gentle cleanser, one active at night, a plain moisturizer, and SPF every single day without exception. The rest is personal preference, not necessity. If your shelf feels overwhelming, that is usually a sign to remove things, not add them.