Dealing with dry, tight, flaky skin? You’re not alone—and the wrong skincare can make it worse.
In this video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aleksandra Brown shares her complete drugstore skincare routine for dry skin, featuring dermatologist-recommended products that hydrate, restore, and protect your skin barrier.
This dry skin routine includes gentle cleansers, hydrating serums, nourishing moisturizers, and SPF—all affordable, effective, and easy to find. Whether your skin is dry, sensitive, or compromised from retinoids or weather changes, this routine can help you feel calm, comfortable, and moisturized again.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:00 – Best Cleansers for Dry Skin
05:30 – Best Serums for Dry Skin
08:44 – Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin
12:18 – Best Barrier Reapir Products for Dry Skin
15:00 – Best Drugstore Sunscreens for Dry Skin
18:00 – Final Thoughts
Shop everything mentioned in this video here:
SINLAND Microfiber Facial Cloths Fast Drying Washcloth 12inch X 12inch White 6 Pack:
CERAVE | CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid for Normal to Dry Skin : (use code: DRBROWN for 15% off)
PREQUEL | Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser:
L’OREAL PARIS | Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum:
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum: (use code: DRBROWN for 15% off)
Cetaphil Deep Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum,:
CERAVE | Moisturizing Cream: (use code: DRBROWN for 15% off)
ROC | Multi Correxion Hydration+ Moisturizer:
OLAY | Regenerist Retinol24 Max Night Moisturizer:
AVÈNE | Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream: (use code: DRBROWN for 15% off)
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Cicaplast Balm B5: (use code: DRBROWN for 15% off)
NEUTROGENA | Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50:
CETAPHIL | Healthy Renew Purified Peptides Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Day Cream:
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DISCLAIMER: The content in this video is not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician for medical concerns. Some links in the description may be affiliate links, which support my YouTube channel and help me produce more educational content. Thank you for watching!
I find the Cerave Moisturizing cream flakes a lot.
Thanks for a great video!
Thank you so much Dr. Brown for these helpful adviced products to use for dry skin. I have dry and sensitive skin but I would like to know a night time routine using affordable or drugstore products please . Thank you🙏🏼❤️
Would you recommend this to males who has a beard and has dry/ flaky sensitive skin.
I’m fine with cleansing only at nighttime, but my question is, after washing my face with water in the morning, can I add sunscreen?? Will I breakout if I only use water in the AM?