More than 20 years ago, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Neal Schultz turned the central insight of his Manhattan practice—treating overall skin tone and texture rather than focusing only on wrinkles—into BeautyRx. The company develops dermatologist-formulated at-home skincare centered on gentle exfoliation, while its Peel Bar brings Schultz’s two-minute professional glycolic peel to consumers outside the doctor’s office.
Dr. Whitney Bowe BeautyDr. Whitney Bowe Beauty is the dermatologist-founded skincare brand of Dr. Whitney Bowe, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical research scientist with more than 40 published articles and book chapters. It is known for Skin Cycling, her streamlined method for using evening skincare actives in rotation to help reduce irritation. The brand develops clinically tested formulas for people seeking evidence-led skin health at home, including after in-office procedures.
DR. MACRENE activesFounded around the work of dermatologist-scientist Macrene Alexiades, MD, PhD, DR. MACRENE actives makes dermatologist-developed skincare designed to bring clinical research into everyday formulas. The New York company’s products are built around its patented MA37™ multi-active technology and plant-derived ingredients, while its Manhattan and Wainscott spas extend that approach into personalized treatments. Alexiades holds BA, MD, and PhD degrees from Harvard and is dual board-certified in dermatology in the United States and European Union.NEW YORK, NY
Dr. Lara Devgan SkincareDr. Lara Devgan Skincare is the small Upper East Side team behind Dr. Lara Devgan’s scientific beauty line, closely connected to her New York City plastic surgery practice. Founded on her medical expertise, the company creates luxury skincare with clinically oriented ingredients for people seeking targeted, physician-developed care at home.NEW YORK, NY
Mario BadescuBorn in a two-bedroom Manhattan apartment, Mario Badescu makes skincare products and operates a New York salon built around European-style facials. Founded in 1967 by Romanian immigrant Mario Badescu, the company began with products mixed by hand, including its now-iconic Drying Lotion, and still formulates and manufactures its line at a 50,000-square-foot headquarters and factory. Its 36-room spa continues to put those skincare formulas to the test, alongside a product line used across three generations of faces.NEW YORK, NY