Derm Next Door is back with Episode 14 and we’re breaking down Allure’s 2026 Beauty Trends Report from a dermatologist’s perspective.

Board-certified dermatologists Ali & Reem go trend-by-trend to separate marketing from medicine, including:

• The rise of retinal (retinaldehyde) over retinol
• Vitamin C upgrades and what happens now that the SkinCeuticals patent has expired
• Pre- and post-procedure skincare (and what’s actually worth the splurge)
• The future of sunscreen, luxury mineral formulas, and the new UV filter bemetrizinol (BEMT)
• The estrogen cream debate in perimenopause & menopause skincare
• Biohacking, longevity culture, and what that even means for your skin
• Injectable-inspired skincare (exosomes, PDRN, salmon sperm- yes, we went there)
• The explosion of at-home beauty devices and whether they’re worth it

We also share Ali’s real-time Fraxel experience, red light device thoughts, and our honest predictions for what 2026 will really look like in dermatology.

🎥 This episode is also available on YouTube if you want to watch the full conversation. 📲 Follow us on TikTok at @dermnextdoor for clips, skincare breakdowns, and derm hot takes.

If you want dermatologist-backed insight without the fluff — this is the episode.

Derm Next Door is back after a brief hiatus and we’re coming in hot.

In Episode 13, board-certified dermatologists Ali & Reem break down what’s actually trending in dermatology right now, what we’re officially side-eyeing, and the skincare products that earned a permanent spot in our 2025 routines.

We cover:

• Why Sculptra is having a major comeback and how it differs from traditional filler
• Who Sculptra is actually for (and when it’s not the right move)
• Why the industry is shifting toward more natural, collagen-stimulating treatments
• Our honest take on mesotherapy and why the data just isn’t there (yet)
• Whether facials are necessary if you have a solid at-home skincare routine
• Celebrity work decoded: Bradley Cooper, Andy Cohen, and subtle aesthetic tweaks
• Botox vs newer neuromodulators like Daxxify
• The skincare, haircare, makeup, and SPF products we truly loved in 2025

We also answer real clinic questions we get every day, from hair supplements and dandruff myths to when you should actually start Botox.

🎥 This episode is also available on YouTube if you want to watch the conversation. 📲 You can now find us on TikTok at @dermnextdoor for clips, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes content.

If you like honest dermatology takes without the fluff, this one’s for you.

Ali and Reem break down what’s actually worth it in beauty and skincare this week- from laser caps for hair loss to the Neutrogena makeup wipe recall to the sudden surge in GLP-1–related skin issues they’re seeing in clinic. The derms also dissect a TikToker’s “glow-up” routine (Face Gym, lymphatic massage, lash lifts), talk about brow lamination, share their current makeup favorites, and end with curated NYC restaurant and bar recommendations.

• 00:00 — Intro
• 01:00 — Laser Caps 101: What They Are & Who They Help
• 04:30 — Do Laser Caps Work? How Derms Actually Use Them
• 08:30 — Pricing, Brands & Why Amazon Caps Are… Questionable
• 10:30 — Neutrogena Makeup Wipes Recall (Pseudomonas!)
• 13:00 — Our Favorite Makeup Removal Alternatives
• 16:30 — GLP-1 Skin Side Effects: Hair Loss, Laxity & “Ozempic Face”
• 20:30 — Injection Reactions, Wound Healing & Treating Laxity
• 23:00 — Estrogen Creams for the Face: New Research Review
• 26:30 — Derm in the Wild: Rating a TikTok Glow-Up Routine
• 30:00 — Brow Lamination: Ali’s Itchy Experience
• 32:00 — Products of the Month (Makeup Edition)
• 35:00 — NYC Recs: Restaurants, Bars, Broadway & More
• 36:30 — Closing & What’s Coming Next