Dermstore Beauty Refresh sale: Save up to 20% on bestselling skin care right now
Spring is right around the corner, making this the perfect time to hit reset on your skin care routine. Dermstore has you covered: You can get up to 20% off bestselling skin care, hair care, makeup and more during the Beauty Refresh sale (use the code REFRESH at checkout). The sale lasts through March 13, and you can get two free gifts with purchases of over $275.
Below, I rounded up some of the best deals to shop during Demstore's sale. Keep in mind that a lot of these items are bestsellers and will likely sell out quickly, so be sure to shop while you still can.
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EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
This is our pick for best overall sunscreen because of its lightweight, non-irritating mineral formula. NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio, who has rosacea and sensitive skin, says this sunscreen is the only one that doesn't irritate her skin at all. 'I thought I was allergic to sunscreen before trying this one out,' she says. This sunscreen also includes sodium hyaluronate for extra moisture and niacinamide to help soothe redness and inflammation, according to the brand.
This is one of our favorite exfoliating toners and has been a staple in my skin care routine for more years than I can remember. It's lightweight, soothing and helps unclog pores and smooth fine lines, according to the brand. I also like that I can use the gentle formula multiple times a day without any irritation, but it's still strong enough to clear the occasional breakout or acne flare-up within a few days.
Dermatologists recommended this SPF from Supergoop as a great face sunscreen because of its broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and its non-sticky formula. You can use it as a makeup primer, too, according to the brand. The sunscreen also comes in a tinted version, which is available in four shades.
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch
Hero Cosmetics makes some of our favorite pimple patches, which help prevent you from touching and picking at your blemishes while they heal, according to the brand. It uses hydrocolloid gel to absorb gunk and dirt from the pimple, which also helps to reduce inflammation and redness caused by breakouts. You can wear these patches for up to six hours, or until the patch turns white, according to the brand.
This moisturizer made it to the top three of our 100 best moisturizers list because our editors love its hydrating, fragrance-free formula. It uses niacinamide and glycerin to help soothe and hydrate skin, plus ceramides to help restore and maintain your skin's moisture barrier, according to the brand. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin says she likes that she only has to use a small amount at a time.
This is one of our favorite dry skin moisturizers — it's fragrance-free, and you can use it on both your face and body, according to the brand. It has colloidal oatmeal and allantoin to soothe dry skin, and it's especially good for those struggling with eczema or rosacea. It also has shea butter to moisturize your skin.
NBC Select associate reporter Bianca Alvarez loves this vitamin C serum for its thick texture, which she says works great for her dry skin. It uses 15% THD ascorbate (a stable form of vitamin C) to treat dark spots, along with glycolic acid to help mildly exfoliate the skin, according to the brand. It also has a pump for easy application and doesn't have a strong smell.
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
This cream, which has a 4.2-star average rating from over 800 reviews at Sephora, uses antioxidants, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid to help protect and hydrate your skin's barrier, according to the brand. It has hydrolyzed rice protein, which is a plant extract that helps soothe sensitive or irritated skin, according to the brand. For best results, the brand recommends using a pea-sized amount on your face and neck twice a day.
This cleansing balm 's formula includes elderberry oil, which helps regulate your skin's oil production, and starflower oil to prevent water loss and soothe inflammation, according to the brand. Alvarez likes to use this balm to take off her makeup, and says it removes her foundation instantly. Plus, a little goes a long way, says Alvarez.
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During the warmer months, few things are more annoying than the sticky, itchy, burning feeling of chafing. Whether you're a runner who likes to take advantage of the nice weather or someone who wants their inner thighs to coexist in peace, anti-chafe products can help prevent any uncomfortable friction that causes sore skin. To help you stay friction-free in high temperatures, we spoke to dermatologists about the best anti-chafing products on the market, plus got their tips and tricks on how to avoid chafing and what to do when it occurs. How we picked the best anti-chafing products When shopping for quality anti-chafe products, dermatologists emphasize finding the right, friction-reducing ingredients more than anything. We also valued price and our own personal experience with these products, where applicable. Ingredients: Shoppers should look for chafing sticks that contain a combination of humectants, emollients and occlusives (the same types of ingredients found in quality face moisturizers), according to Dr. Hadley King, a New York City-based dermatologist. Ideally, these products should glide smoothly while creating a strong barrier between any hotspots that rub (like inner thighs or the back of your heels), and any exterior irritation like the heel of your shoe or a wet swimsuit strap on your skin. Notable emollients include glycerin and coconut oil, which appear in nearly every anti-chafe product we recommend. We explore these ingredients and others in more depth, below. Price: Based on our own experience shopping for and using these products, we've found great options in the $7 to $20 range for roughly 2 ounces (or one deodorant-like stick) of product, except our pick for anti-chafing underwear. Personal experience: As people who struggle with thigh chafing during the warmer months, we've tried a handful of these products and included our recommendations. The best anti-chafing products in 2025 Most anti-chafing products are salves packed in glide-on sticks, jellies, powders or creams. Below, we've compiled a list of expert-recommended options from dermatologists and favorite picks that have helped NBC Select staff keep their skin friction-free. Best overall anti-chafing product Several of the dermatologists we spoke to recommend Megababe as an anti-chafe solution. '[It's] an affordable, easy-to-use stick formulated to prevent friction by providing both hydration with grapeseed oil and improved glide to reduce the friction that leads to chafing with ingredients like vitamin E and aloe,' says Dr. Annie Chiu, dermatologist and founder of The Derm Institute. Colizza has used Megababe for years and says she cannot imagine her life without it. It's packaged in a deodorant-like applicator and is a breeze to use: 'I typically swipe the balm across each of my inner thighs two to three times and typically reapply throughout the day as needed,' she says. The formula, which has a subtle, clean scent, leaves behind a residue that she says makes her inner thighs 'happily glide across each other as [she walks]'. Megbabe is formulated with caprylic/capric triglyceride (a compound derived from glycerin) and coconut oil, both of which are emollient ingredients that moisturize the skin. Another favorite product of Colizza's for chafing, Squirrel's Nut butter is made with Cocos nucifera (coconut oil) to help moisturize your skin and avoid friction. According to King, Cocos nucifera has both emollient and occlusive properties, meaning it hydrates and also helps create a protective barrier on top of your skin. Squirrel's Nut Butter is sold as an everywhere solution for athletes with chafing. The brand recommends applying it not just before a race or athletic event, but also before showering to avoid further bothering your already-tender skin. Colizza used Body Glide's anti-chafe stick, which comes recommended by King, on her inner thighs during a recent warm-weather vacation. While other options, like Megababe, offer a more slippery feel, Body Glide for Her feels thicker and more waxy, and perhaps is a better option to use along a bathing suit line or anywhere else where you need a heavy-duty barrier between you and any fabric, like the back of your shoe. Best budget anti-chafing product Jessica Wu, MD, a Los Angeles-based dermatologist and author of ' Feed Your Face,' recommends Gold Bond's Friction Defense Stick as a more affordable option that contains several popular friction-reducing and inflammation-fighting ingredients including zinc oxide and aloe. 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Given how much time many of us spend hunched over a screen, poor posture has become somewhat of an epidemic, which is causing a host of chronic health concerns, says Dr. Kompal Parmar, a board-certified physician in Lubbock, Texas. 'We're seeing it a lot more, especially in younger populations because of the use of cell phones, iPads and computers, ' she says. 'Without the right awareness while we're using these tools, we're looking at alignment issues with our spines down the road.' Studies show that poor posture can cause a range of chronic health issues, including neck and back pain, joint damage, migraines, poor digestion and even respiratory issues. Posture correctors offer a solution to the problem. They remind you to sit up straight, either by physically restraining your back and shoulders or by digitally reminding you to check your alignment. But do they really work? We asked experts to break down the benefits and limitations of posture correctors, as well as share their personal picks. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. How we picked the best posture correctors For posture correctors to be effective, experts stress the importance of using them as a tool to help train your body — not a crutch that does the work for you. They're a good reminder for your body that should be incorporated into your life along with regular exercise to strengthen the core and back muscles, says Noam Tamir, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and founder of TS Fitness in New York City. 'Otherwise it's just a temporary solution,' he says. That said, the best posture corrector for you is the one you'll regularly use as part of a healthy exercise routine. 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Adoptability: While our experts like the idea of a digital reminder to correct your posture, consider your track record with similar fitness devices and apps. If your fitness tracker wound up in a drawer after a few weeks, a simple physical brace you can slip on with your clothes might better fit your lifestyle. Conversely, if you love to track your health data in an app, you might find a digital sensor more engaging. The best posture correctors to shop All the posture correctors below come recommended by our experts and NBC Select staff members, or are highly rated options that meet expert guidance. We included both digital and physical correctors. If you've never worn a posture corrector before, Tamir recommends starting with an affordable model and seeing if you can wear it consistently. This option has a simple design — there's two adjustable straps that slide over your shoulders like a backpack, and you tighten them using easy-to-reach straps in the front. You can wear the posture corrector under or over clothes, and the brand recommends keeping it on for a maximum of two hours at a time. Parmar recommends the Berlin & Daughter Posture Corrector and appreciates its soft straps. It comes in sizes XS to XXL, and you put it on like a backpack before tightening its adjustable straps and closing the waistband around your sternum or belly button. You can wear the brace while working out as well as under clothing, but the brand recommends wearing it over a thin undershirt for comfort. Both of our experts recommend the Upright Go 2, a rechargeable, simple to use digital posture corrector that has up to 12 days of battery life per charge, according to the brand. Its two built-in movement sensors alert you to slouching with a gentle vibration, and it connects to an app that lets you track your progress. To further accommodate for personal preference, there are two ways to wear the Upright Go 2: you can attach the sensor to the base of your neck via hypoallergenic adhesives or, for those who find the stickers bothersome, there's a necklace attachment you can purchase separately. 'Posture-correcting bras are specifically constructed with extra support around the shoulders and back to help the wearer stay more upright,' says Tamir. They may also have features like extra large padded straps or additional back panels. Forme's Power Bra is one of the most popular options on the market. Resembling a sports bra, it's made with six tension fabrics and eight double-fabric panels, which train your body to develop muscle memory, improving your posture and upper body alignment, according to the brand. The bra, which was designed by an orthopedic surgeon, is available in sizes XS to 3XL. Forme says you can use it during the daytime or overnight, and pay for it using your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) card. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin wears the Power Bra, which the brand sent her to try, while doing yoga, Pilates and barre classes. 'It pulls my shoulders back and reminds me to check that my back is straight instead of curved, something that's especially important to do exercises correctly in some of my fitness classes,' she says. 'But it's not super restrictive, so I can still move freely.' If you're looking for an adjustable posture-correcting bra, Etalon's is a great option. It has multiple wide adjustable straps that let you customize its support level — looser straps offer more gentle posture correction, while tighter straps offer more intense posture correction. The bra is designed to engage the upper back muscles and promote muscle memory, as well as evenly distribute weight across your chest to reduce strain on your shoulders, according to the brand. It's also made from 21% spandex, so it's compressive to reduce bounce during exercise. Etalon's Posture Bra is available in sizes XS to 3XL, and comes in two versions: 2.0, for A to D cups, and 2.0 Full Blast, E to H cups. You can pay for it with your FSA or HSA card. Meet our experts At NBC Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also ensure that all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and with no undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. Dr. Kompal Parmar is a board-certified primary care physician in Lubbock, Texas. Noam Tamir, CSCS, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, FRC mobility specialist, and a pre- and post-natal certified trainer. He is the founder of TS Fitness in New York City. Why trust NBC Select? Macaela MacKenzie is a journalist and former Glamour editor who has covered beauty and wellness treatments for over a decade. Zoe Malin is a reporter at NBC Select who has covered health and fitness since 2020, including topics like sports bras, women's walking shoes and wrist weights. For this article, MacKenzie and Malin spoke to experts about the importance of good posture and the role posture correctors can play in overall health. They also rounded up a handful of expert recommended and highly rated posture correctors to shop.
