Daniel Sugai, MD, FAAD

Daniel Sugai, MD, FAAD Harvard-trained, Board-certified Dermatologist: Top Doc 🏆Founder of The Sugai Academy, IG, TikTok, on YouTube

11/30/2025

Best drugstore moisturizers of 2025 🔥 From sensitive-skin staples to gel favorites — all derm-approved. Which one are you grabbing next?

11/29/2025

Top Vitamin C serums of 2025 🍊✨ Brightening, dark spot fading, oily-skin control, and antioxidant protection — from drugstore to splurge worthy.

1️⃣ Neutrogena Collagen Bank 15% Vitamin C�Budget-friendly but effective. 15% vitamin C plus PHA for gentle exfoliation and improved radiance. 👉Great for mature skin or those who are wanting a wallet-friendly antioxidant serum

2️⃣ Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E + Ferulic�High-potency 20% L-ascorbic acid with vitamin E and ferulic acid for max brightening and antioxidant power.
👉affordable, for experienced users
Great for experienced users

3️⃣Maelove The Glow Maker�A cult-favorite for a reason. Lightweight, easy to layer, and delivers a smooth, hydrated glow.
👉 for most skin types.
4️⃣Vichy LiftActiv 16% Vitamin C�A balanced, fragrance-free option that brightens effectively
👉Ideal for those needing potency with gentleness plus hydration 💦
5️⃣ Obagi Professional-C 15%�⬆️ stability and absorption.
👉Excellent for targeting stubborn dark spots, melasma, and overall dullness
6️⃣ SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF�A premium vitamin C serum created specifically for oily and acne-prone skin.�👉Silymarin = a powerful antioxidant from milk thistle that helps reduce excess oil, calm inflammation, and prevent oxidative damage that can trigger breakouts.

Which one are you using in 2025?

11/28/2025

The smoothest and most hydrated turkey in town 😉
Love you all- Happy Thanksgiving fam 🙏 🦃

11/27/2025

Cracked knuckles? Dry winter hands? These are the legit 🏆 dermatologist-approved hand moisturizers of 2025. From barrier-repair urea lotions to cult-favorite balms — here are my top picks 👇🏼🖐️

1️⃣ Neutrogena Norwegian Formula�Fast-absorbing, glycerin-rich formula that hydrates cracked winter hands.
2️⃣ Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment�Soothing oat-based ointment for sensitive, irritated, or eczema-prone hands.
3️⃣ O’Keeffe’s Working Hands�Intense barrier-repair cream that helps heal splits and cracks quickly.
4️⃣ Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream�Urea + ceramides to smooth rough texture and restore moisture.
5️⃣ La Roche-Posay Urea 10% Lotion�Lightweight urea lotion that softens rough patches without greasiness.

🖐️ Apply after washing and before bed for the best results.

11/26/2025

Dropping that skin glow wisdom as someone in their late 30s 💪 let’s maintain that glow 🤩 🤙

11/25/2025

Vaseline is underrated and STILL undefeated.�5 ways it quietly fixes your skin without breaking the bank.

11/25/2025

If you’re overwhelmed by all the retinoids out there… here are the ones that actually deliver results in 2025 👇
⭐ My Top Picks:
1. Avène RetrinAL 0.1 (Retinaldehyde) – gentle, effective, great for beginners
2. RoC Retinol Firming Stick – targeted for fine lines, neck, crepey skin
3. Beauty of Joseon Retinal Eye Serum + Patches – brightens + firms around the eyes
4. SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream – luxury, powerhouse, low irritation
5. Naturium Retinaldehyde Serum – budget-friendly, fast results
Why retinoids are #1:�✔️ Boost collagen�✔️ Smooth fine lines�✔️ Clear pores + prevent acne�✔️ Fade dark spots�✔️ Improve overall skin texture
🛑 never use a retinoid if pregnant 🤰
Tell me which is your fav retinoid of the year 🤔 🙌
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11/23/2025

For my friends in their 40s! More to come for other age groups!

Morning ☀️
1️⃣cleanse face (CeraVe Cream-to-Foam Cleanser)
2️⃣apply 4-5 drops of Vit c to your face and neck (Roc Revive+Glow) 🍊
3️⃣get 3-4 drops of HA serum over your vitamin C serum (L’Oréal Revitalift) 💧
4️⃣finish off routine w/a moisturizer +SPF (Olay Regenerist SPF30)😎

Evening 🌙
1️⃣cleanse face (LRP Toleriane Hydrating) 🚿
2️⃣get a pea sized amount of retinol to your entire face (Neutrogena pro+, RoC)🤩
3️⃣finish off with a peptide moisturizer (Naturium) lotion

Hope this helps! 😎🤙 appreciate you all

11/22/2025

VEGAS SKINCARE Check 🎰✨ What a dermatologist actually packs: – CeraVe 10% benzoyl peroxide wash after smoky casinos 🚬 – SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic for that antioxidant armor 🛡️ – Eucerin tinted + CeraVe tinted SPF for the strip 🌞 – Night: Retin-A or No7 1% retinol, then Bubble moisturizer on top (yes, Vegas has me tried out) 🌙 Save this for your next Vegas trip.

11/22/2025

I don’t love niacinamide SERUMS… 😅 But these niacinamide moisturizers get my derm stamp of approval ✅ and are the kpop demon hunters of moisturizers (all are bangers) Save this for your next skincare haul 🧴✨

11/21/2025

Keeping the mission simple to get Glassy, healthy skin ✨ Vitamin C for brightness, moisturizer for bounce, a *tiny* bit of Vaseline for that glazed highlight, and sunscreen to lock it all in + protect. 🧴☀️

11/21/2025

Hair thinning isn’t always stress or tight hairstyles… sometimes it’s written in your genes and driven by your hormones. 🧬

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