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SkinMedica

SkinMedica was co-founded in 1999 by renowned dermatologist Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick, who pioneered growth factor technology with the patented TNS (Tissue Nutrient Solution). Acquired by Allergan (now AbbVie) in 2012 for $350 million, the brand has over 25 years of clinical skincare heritage and is widely distributed through dermatology offices nationwide.

DermFND
Verified house
16 of 21 products signed off
Products reviewed
21
Average score
73.4/100
Median price
$80
Top category
serum
Last reviewed
May 2026
Alex Brufsky
Alex Brufsky Founder & Editor
Analysis by DermFND · Last verified May 2026 · Methodology
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21 products viewing all categories
#1 SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 in airless pump bottle
SkinMedica
Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25
Derm-Office Starter Retinol
84/100 $64.00
#2 SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment 30ml airless pump bottle
SkinMedica
Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment
Derm Office Staple
82/100 $160.00
#3 SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 in airless pump bottle
SkinMedica
Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5
Clinical-Grade Mid-Strength Retinol
81/100 $80.00
#4 SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 75g white tube
SkinMedica
Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Derm Office Staple
80/100 $40.00
#5 SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser tube
SkinMedica
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Derm Office Staple
78/100 $48.00
#6 SkinMedica HA5 Smooth & Plump Lip System two-step lip treatment packaging
SkinMedica
HA5 Smooth & Plump Lip System
Derm Office Lip Splurge
78/100 $60.00
#7 SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator 2.0 airless pump bottle
SkinMedica
HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator 2.0
Derm Office Staple
76/100 $198.00
#8 SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collagen Water Burst Moisturizer pump bottle, 1.7 fl oz
SkinMedica
HA5 Hydra Collagen Water Burst Moisturizer
Hydration Powerhouse
74/100 $78.00
#9 SkinMedica Firm and Tone Lotion 198ml pump bottle
SkinMedica
Firm and Tone Lotion
Derm Office Staple
74/100 $75.00
#10 SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator airless pump bottle
SkinMedica
HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator
Derm Office Staple
74/100 $178.00
#11 SkinMedica Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser 6 fl oz tube
SkinMedica
Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser
Gentle BHA Cleanser for Acne-Prone Barriers
73/100 $48.00
#12 SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collagen Hydrator 30ml airless pump bottle
SkinMedica
HA5 Hydra Collagen Hydrator
Derm Office Staple
72/100 $198.00
#13 SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum 1 fl oz airless pump bottle
SkinMedica
TNS Advanced+ Serum
Derm Office Hall-of-Fame Serum
71/100 $295.00
#14 SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair 0.5 fl oz metal squeeze tube
SkinMedica
TNS Eye Repair
Brightening-and-Building Eye Cream
71/100 $106.00
#15 SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair SPF 34 Tinted sunscreen 2.3 oz tube
SkinMedica
Total Defense + Repair SPF 34 Tinted
Melasma-Smart Tinted SPF
70/100 $70.00
#16 SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair SPF 34 2.3 oz sunscreen tube
SkinMedica
Total Defense + Repair SPF 34
Derm Office Hybrid SPF Staple
69/100 $70.00
#17 SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 airless pump tube, 1 fl oz
SkinMedica
Retinol Complex 0.5
Retinol Sweet Spot
68/100 $80.00
#18 SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer pump bottle, 2 fl oz
SkinMedica
Ultra Sheer Moisturizer
Oily Skin Essential
68/100 $60.00
#19 SkinMedica Instant Bright Eye Cream tube, 0.5 fl oz
SkinMedica
Instant Bright Eye Cream
Dark Circle Specialist
67/100 $92.00
#20 SkinMedica Scar Recovery Gel with Centelline 2 oz tube
SkinMedica
Scar Recovery Gel with Centelline
Derm Office Post-Procedure Staple
67/100 $106.00
#21 SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0 airless pump tube, 1 fl oz
SkinMedica
Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0
Derm-Dispensed Powerhouse
65/100 $96.00
The DermFND take

SkinMedica, by the numbers.

SkinMedica has 21 products in the DermFND database, concentrated in serums, retinoids, and sunscreens. Observed ingredient patterns across these products show a high frequency of niacinamide, peptides, squalane, hyaluronic acid, retinol, ceramides, chamomile, and zinc oxide. The brand's price range spans from $40 to $295, with an average product price of $105. The average DermFND score for the brand is 73.4/100. Typical product profiles include items such as the Age Defense Retinol Complex, Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment, and Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35.

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