I’m proud to introduce seven brand-new FutureDerm products!
These products are all based on customer feedback and reader requests, emails, and Q&A. We created state-of-the-art products with high concentrations of proven ingredients, in delivery systems that are effective and feel amazing.
Thank you for all of your continued support!
FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.75 ($69) and FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 1.0 ($79)
These two products are more potent versions of our FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5. Due to the fact that the retinol is 50-100% stronger, we also increased the hydrators in this formulation to include aloe, jojoba esters, glycerin, and panthenol. We also included some amino acids, which may help with skin firming, and B vitamins to help with skin tone. The result? Most of our testers had more beautiful skin within 3-4 weeks.
Ingredients:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Palmitate, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Methylsulfonyl-methane, Retinol, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Inositol,Panthenol,Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine. Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine
FutureDerm Vitamin C20 Vitamin E2 Serum ($99)
One of the questions I get the most often from readers is, Can I layer vitamin C serums? Somewhere out there, the vicious rumor that you can layer 15% L-ascorbic acid and 15% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THA) got out, which is technically not true. (Over 20% vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) tends to be irritating for the skin, and THA and other vitamin C derivatives typically need to be converted into L-ascorbic acid in order to be effective. So, if more than one-third of the THA you use is converted into L-ascorbic acid, layering isn’t a good idea).
Basically, rather than tell people you can’t layer 30% vitamin C safely on your face, or you can only layer up to 20%, I figured we might as well create our own superdosed vitamin C serum, which has the upper limit — 20% L-ascorbic acid, plus a superdose of vitamin E (2%).
Ingredients:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, L-ascorbic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Methylsulfonyl-methane, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Inositol,Panthenol,Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine. Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine,) Phenylalanine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine
FutureDerm Skin-Softening Cleanser ($39)
Another set of questions I get frequently: How important is a cleanser? Does oil cleansing really make a difference?  Do I need anti-aging ingredients in my cleanser?Â
The honest answer is, the main function of a cleanser is to prep your skin for later steps. Which means, cleanse (obviously), but also pH balance, soothe, and soften the skin. Here, we have cocomidopropyl betaine to cleanse; PCA and phenoxyethanol to pH balance; and skin-softening panthenol and amino acids, plus firming Matrixyl and skin-brightening Matrixyl, to help out your skin. Think of it as the “prep” for all anti-aging issues.
Ingredients:
Purified Water, Cocomidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Matrixyl, Haloxyl, Oatmeal Extract, Green Tea, White Tea, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine
FutureDerm Peptide-Rich Toner ($39)
Peptides are tricky. There aren’t many brands out there, except for maybe Skinceuticals and MDSUN, who will reveal what percentage of peptides they actually include in their products. Meanwhile, studies show that you need somewhere in the range of 3-8% of most peptides to see an effect, whether in vivo (on live skin) or in vitro (in a test tube or a petri dish).
Luckily, I know this, and we formulated FutureDerm Peptide-Rich Toner with 8% wrinkle appearance-reducing argireline, 5% skin-firming Matrixyl, and 5% skin-brightening Haloxyl. This is pretty much the super toner of all super toners, at least at the $39 price point. I expect this to emerge as a best-seller.
Ingredients:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylsulfonylmethane, Glycerin, Argireline, Matrixyl, Haloxyl, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate & Lactobacillus, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Salix alba (White Willow Bark) Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine
FutureDerm Super Moisturizer for Wrinkles ($89)
The #1 question I get from FutureDerm readers is about what to use for fine lines and wrinkles. The answer is always the same: At night, use 4-5% niacinamide; 5% argireline; and 0.5% (or higher) retinol. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to keep the skin hydrated and “plumped up” with ingredients like collagen, panthenol (vitamin B5), vitamin E, and sodium hyaluronate.
This super moisturizer has all of it, all dedicated towards helping your wrinkles look better.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylsulfonylmethane, Niacinamide,Argireline, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Retinol, Glycerol Mono Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Arbutin, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate,) Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
FutureDerm Super Moisturizer for Sunspots ($89)
If the #1 question I get is for wrinkles, the #2 question I get is about sunspots. And, once again, my answer tends to always be the same: Vitamin CE serum by day, and, at night, a moisturizer like this one: 5-10% glycolic or lactic acids. 4% niacinamide. 2% kojic acid. 1% arbutin. 1% licorice. Brightening amino acids. Plus hydrators like sodium hyaluronate and collagen and panthenol, as acidic formulations can be exfoliating and irritating.
This formulation has all of the ingredients I regularly recommend for hyperpigmentation. (And, if you want to buy it with hydroquinone, we can make that happen too — reach out to me at nicki[at]futurederm[dot]com and we’ll talk you through it).
Ingredients:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylsulfonylmethane, Lactic acid, Niacinamide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Kojic Acid, Glycerol Mono Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Arbutin, Licorice, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate,) Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Bottom Line
I’m really excited to be offering our new line of FutureDerm Skincare! And, as always, if there’s something you have a question about, please reach out in Comments, on social media, or via nicki [at] futurederm [dot] com. Looking forward to hearing your feedback on these exciting products!