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We don’t use terms like “medical grade” just because they sound impressive—brands have to earn them with solid research, data, and proven results. That’s where the best Alastin products stand out. Founded in 2015, this derm-loved brand makes pro-level skin care easy to use at home. Its patented TriHex Technology—a blend of peptides and botanicals—powers many of the brand’s best formulas, helping sweep away damaged collagen and elastin while kickstarting the production of new, healthy fibers.
With an Alastin skin-care routine, you’ll see firmer, smoother, more resilient skin that keeps improving over time. From the best wrinkle fillers to crepey skin treatments, it’s one of those brands that always makes the cut—in fact, it’s rare for us to chat with a dermatologist and not hear them bring up the best Alastin products. What started as a line to prep and repair post-procedure skin after treatments like lasers and peels has since become so much more. Now, its products are everyday essentials that help you maintain those same in-office results on a regular basis. Read on for our favorite picks (trust us, narrowing it down wasn’t easy).
Our Top Alastin Picks
- Moisture Magnet: HA Immerse Serum, $134
- Sunny Side Up: HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36, $84
- Firm Believer: Restorative Neck Complex, $158
- Restoration Mode: Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+, $258
- Let’s Get in Formation: TransForm Body Treatment, $220
- Future’s Bright: A-luminate Brightening Serum, $198
- Fresh Start: Gentle Cleanser, $58
- A New Outlook: Restorative Eye Treatment, $128
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- How we test and review products
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Moisture Magnet: HA Immerse Serum
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HA Immerse Serum
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Allure shopping director Shanna Shipin applying the Alastin HA Immerse Serum
Shanna Shipin
Why it's worth it: Instead of just layering hydration on skin’s surface, Alastin’s HA (Hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum helps your skin rebuild its own moisture from the inside out. This formula features a special peptide (octapeptide-45) that helps boost your skin’s natural hyaluronic acid production, providing deep hydration that lasts long after you apply it. Another peptide, hexapeptide-11, steps in as a protective shield, slowing the breakdown of your natural HA so those moisture levels stay high over time. It’s no wonder Deanne Mraz, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Westport, Connecticut, previously called this serum one of her go-tos for “replenishing fine lines and lost volume," making it a good choice for those with mature skin types.
Shipin before applying the Alastin HA Immerse Serum
Shanna Shipin
Shipin after applying the Alastin HA Immerse Serum
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Tester feedback from shopping director Shanna Shipin
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"To me, the mark of a noteworthy product (especially a serum) is one that your routine feels truly lonely without. That's how I feel about Alastin’s HA Immerse. It makes any moisturizer I layer over it all the more soothing, hydrating, and effective, but even without any next step, this serum helps me avoid the too-tight feeling I get when I wait too long to moisturize after washing my face. As someone with facial eczema flare-ups and borderline-mature skin, ever since using this serum, I've noticed fewer flakes and an all-over more supple look and feel." —Shanna Shipin, shopping director
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- Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, peptides (hexapeptide-11, octapeptide-45), silver mushroom extract
- Who it’s for: anyone dealing with chronic dryness, and those with mature skin
- Fragrance-free: yes
Sunny Side Up: HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36
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HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36
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Allure commerce writer Lily Wohlner applying the Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36
Lily Wohlner
Why it's worth it: Before this formula came along, finding a mineral sunscreen that didn’t leave you with a ghostly cast was a struggle, but Alastin’s HydraTint Pro Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 changed the game. The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy. Made with 100% mineral filters (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide), it protects against UVA, UVB, blue light, and pollution, while ectoin helps strengthen the skin barrier, lock in hydration, and defend against environmental stress. If you have a very fair skin tone, the tint might have a slight warm undertone, but for most people, it gives a natural “your-skin-but-better” look.
Wohlner before applying the Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36
Lily Wohlner
Wohlner after applying the Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36
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Tester feedback from commerce writer Lily Wohlner
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“This is by far my most-used tinted SPF. It gives me just enough coverage to blur pores and discoloration without ever looking like makeup, so I feel 10x more confident walking out the door—both because my skin looks great and because I know I’m protected from the sun. I even got my mom hooked on it, and she just called me this week to say she’s been wearing it every single day without fail.” —Lily Wohlner, commerce writer
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- Key ingredients: 3.4% zinc oxide, 8.9% titanium dioxide, ectoin, phytoene, phytofluene
- Who it’s for: people who want a glowy tint to their daily SPF
- Fragrance-free: yes
Firm Believer: Restorative Neck Complex
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Restorative Neck Complex
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Allure contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai applying Alastin Restorative Neck Complex
Deanna Pai
Why it's worth it: The neck is one of the first places to show signs of aging and, ironically, the one we usually forget to treat. Alastin’s Restorative Neck Complex is a lightweight cream made specifically for the delicate skin below the chin. Using the brand’s signature TriHex Technology, it works in three phases: first, removing damaged collagen and elastin; second, rebuilding fresh, healthy fibers; and lastly, replenishing skin to keep that smooth, lifted look going strong. Add in niacinamide, flaxseed extract, and antioxidants, and you’ve got a formula that deeply hydrates, firms, and brightens—perfect if you’re also noticing uneven tone, sun damage, or dark spots.
Tester feedback from contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai
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“Do I always have time to use neck cream? Not really—but I do whenever I remember, since I don’t always bring my skin-care products down to my décolleté (as the experts recommend). I love Alastin across the board, and appreciate that this stuff, which absorbs quickly and feels nourishing, delivers those same benefits below the face. So far, it’s done the trick to fade dark spots, and I’m hoping the investment pays off on wrinkles and lines down the road.” —Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor
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- Key ingredients: TriHex Technology (peptide blend), phytoene, phytofluene, flaxseed extract
- Who it’s for: people looking to firm and brighten their neck and décolleté
- Fragrance-free: yes
Restoration Mode: Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+
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Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+
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Allure contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee applying the Alastin Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+
Christa Joanna Lee
Why it's worth it: You can’t turn back time, but you can help your skin look and feel its best at every age—starting with Alastin’s Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+, which helps keep your skin’s renewal process going strong. Here, that signature Alastin peptide blend makes another appearance, but the recently upgraded formulation goes even further with the addition of octapeptide-45 to boost collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. It also now includes magnolol (an anti-inflammatory compound) to help restore depleted volume and l-ornithine (an amino acid) to firm and plump thinning, dry skin. Whether you’re maintaining results between treatments or just want to keep your complexion looking strong and healthy over time, it’s an effortless addition to any mature skin-care routine.
Lee before applying the Alastin Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+
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Lee after applying the Alastin Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+
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Tester feedback from contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee
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“As someone with dry, sensitive skin and a few early signs of aging (read: the appearance of fine lines around my eyes), my first foray into Alastin skin care has been a pleasant surprise. The Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+ feels like the perfect mix of an ultra-light moisturizer and serum—it sinks in fast but leaves my skin hydrated and smooth all day. After a few weeks, my complexion looks a little plumper and my skin texture is more even—with hardly any effort at all.” —Christa Joanna Lee, contributing commerce writer
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- Key ingredients: TriHex Technology (peptide blend), octapeptide-45, magnolol, l-ornithine
- Who it’s for: people with mature skin
- Fragrance-free: yes
Let’s Get in Formation: TransForm Body Treatment
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TransForm Body Treatment
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Why it's worth it: If Alastin’s TransForm Body Treatment looks familiar, it’s because it’s our top pick for crepey skin. This lightweight, fragrance-free lotion features the brand’s patented TriHex Technology to help boost collagen and elastin, while caffeine adds an instant tightening effect. “It contains a host of peptides that help firm and smooth the look of skin,” says Geeta Yadav, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Toronto. Meanwhile, shea butter, squalane, and avocado extract deeply nourish for a plumper, healthier-looking finish. Over time, skin feels more elastic and looks visibly smoother, making it a favorite for areas like the arms, thighs, and stomach that could use a little extra firming support.
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- Key ingredients: caffeine, peptides, dill extract, linseed extract, plantain leaf, shea butter
- Who it’s for: people with crepey skin
- Fragrance-free: yes
Future’s Bright: A-luminate Brightening Serum
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A-luminate Brightening Serum
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Why it's worth it: Our favorite type of compliment? “Your skin looks so glowy.” Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum is the secret behind that lit-from-within look. This weightless, non-irritating formula helps fade everything from dark spots and sun damage to stubborn hyperpigmentation and brown patches, revealing a more even, radiant complexion over time. Its proprietary Path-3 Technology helps stop new discoloration before it starts, while tranexamic acid and niacinamide team up to brighten and soothe redness. Plus, it’s gentle enough to use every day and plays nicely with in-office treatments like peels and lasers, so your glow just keeps getting better.
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- Key ingredients: Path-3 Technology, tranexamic acid, niacinamide
- Who it’s for: people with hyperpigmentation, sun damage, or dark spots
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Fresh Start: Gentle Cleanser
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Gentle Cleanser
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Why it's worth it: Splurging on a beauty product that spends all of 60 seconds on your face might seem questionable, but if you have sensitive skin, you know a gentle, effective cleanser makes all the difference in preventing a complexion freak-out. Alastin Gentle Cleanser is a sulfate-free formula that effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping the skin or causing tightness. It’s packed with calming ingredients like oat kernel extract, beta-glucan, and panthenol to support the skin barrier, while glycerin helps lock in moisture. The addition of bisabolol (from chamomile) and antioxidant vitamin E provides extra comfort and protection, so your skin feels clean, balanced, and refreshed (not squeaky or irritated).
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- Key ingredients: d-panthenol, bisabolol, oat kernel extract
- Who it’s for: people with sensitive skin
- Fragrance-free: yes
A New Outlook: Restorative Eye Treatment
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Restorative Eye Treatment
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Why it's worth it: No eye cream magically erases dark circles, firms skin, or de-puffs overnight, but if you’re consistent, you’ll see a difference with Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment the more you use it. This lightweight, peptide-rich formula targets all the usual suspects: fine lines, under-eye bags, and uneven tone. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid hydrate and brighten, while albizia bark extract helps lift and tighten to reduce that tired look. Peptides support collagen and elasticity, keeping the delicate under-eye area smooth. Add in shea butter and squalane for extra nourishment, and you’ve got an eye treatment that earns its spot in your daily routine.
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- Key ingredients: TriHex Technology, green tea extract, niacinamide, tetrapeptide-30
- Who it’s for: people with dark undereye circles, eye puffiness, or crow’s feet
- Fragrance-free: yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the experts
- Deanne Mraz, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Westport, Connecticut
- Geeta Yadav, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Facet Dermatology in Toronto
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