Dermstore

Dermstore, online store for skin care and professional cosmetics

Dermstore is a U.S.-based online store dedicated to selling skin care, sun protection, hair care, makeup, tools and devices, body care, fragrances, and wellness products. Its catalog brings together professional and luxury brands, many of them dermatologist-recommended, and is organized by categories, skin types, skin concerns, and active ingredients.

Brands and catalog

The platform carries a wide range of cosmetics and dermocosmetics brands. Featured brands in its showcase include SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, EltaMD, Obagi, iS Clinical, Eminence Organic Skin Care, PCA SKIN, Augustinus Bader, Oribe, RevitaLash, and Sweed, among many others. The catalog also includes brands such as La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Bioderma, Avène, Vichy, ISDIN, Murad, Paula's Choice, Sunday Riley, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Natura Bissé, Sisley Paris, La Prairie, Valmont, Olaplex, Moroccanoil, Klorane, René Furterer, Philip Kingsley, ghd, T3, FOREO, NuFACE, Therabody, LightStim, and PMD, to name a representative selection.

Product categories

The store structures its offering into several main blocks:

• Skin care: cleansers, exfoliants, peels and scrubs, toners and mists, serums, masks and treatments, moisturizers, eye care, eyelash serums, face sunscreen, lip care, neck and décolleté care, tools and devices, and kits and sets.
• Sun protection: face, tinted, body, hair and scalp, with SPF 15 to 29, SPF 30 to 39, and SPF 40 and above.
• Hair care: shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, masks and treatments, styling products, color-treated hair care, brushes and combs, curl care, hair loss and thinning, scalp care, and kits.
• Makeup: face and cheeks, lips, eyes, eyebrows, eyelash and eyebrow serums, face and eye palettes, makeup removers, brushes and tools, and kits.
• Tools and devices: skin and hair tools and devices, red light and laser devices, and gua sha tools.
• Body care: body washes and cleansers, exfoliators, lotions and oils, self-tanners, hands and feet, hair removal, wellness and supplements, and body kits.
• Fragrances: perfumes and colognes, home fragrances and candles, kits and travel sizes.
• Wellness: supplements and cellular performance, intimate care, hair, skin and body hygiene, oral health, sleep, recovery and relaxation.

Guided shopping by skin type, concern, and ingredient

In addition to category navigation, Dermstore allows filtering and discovering products by skin type (dry, sensitive, oily, combination, or normal), by specific concerns (acne and blemishes, anti-aging, dark circles and puffiness, enlarged pores, blackheads, damaged skin barrier, hyperpigmentation and dark spots, redness), and by active ingredients such as vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycolic acid, azelaic acid, peptides, ceramides, lactic acid, salicylic acid, and growth factors. It also offers specific collections, such as dermatologist-approved products, pre- and post-procedure care, women-owned or founded brands, conscious beauty, Allure award winners, luxury beauty, and makeup with skin care benefits.

Customer services and programs

The store offers users various shopping tools and programs. These include the Dermstore Rewards loyalty program, the BeautyFIX subscription, the Auto-Replenishment service, the ability to shop with HSA/FSA accounts, gift cards, a consultation service called Text An Expert, and a blog section with sun protection guides, shopping recommendations, tutorials, an ingredient index, and beauty reviews. The website also indicates free U.S. shipping on orders over $50, a 15% discount on the first purchase made through the app, and offers up to 25% off in the auto-replenishment program, plus occasional promotions such as free gifts and percentage discounts.

Editorial content and expert advice

Dermstore complements its catalog with informative content on skin care and beauty. The platform includes a blog section with sun protection guides, articles on what to buy, application tutorials, an ingredient index, and product reviews, as well as a selection curated by Dr. Jason Diamond, M.D., F.A.C.S. It also offers the possibility of contacting experts through the Text An Expert service to guide purchases according to skin care goals.