Dermstore’s Beauty Refresh Sale is officially in full swing with deals on over 200 items. The shopping event runs through March 10, so you have a few more days to get up to 20 percent off must-have skincare products. You can expect markdowns on cleansers, moisturizers and serums from prestige and luxury brands like Augustinus Bader, Sunday Riley and Beauty Stat (to name a few). The only catch is items are flying off the shelf, so if you plan to shop, don’t delay.
Since there are a bunch of items to sift through, below, we’ve rounded up the best skincare products to shop during the Beauty Refresh Sale. Note: Rewards members can earn double the points from brands excluded from the discount (we’re looking at you Dermalogica), so there are plenty of reasons to make a beeline for the site right now.
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
This botanical-rich hydrator softens and relieves dry skin while improving its texture and tone. You can add it to your cart right now for $44 less.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Glow Vitamin C Turmeric Face Oil
This best-selling facial oil improves the look of dark spots, locks and moisture and delivers a radiant glow. During Dermstore’s Beauty Refresh Sale, it’s 20% off.
For a quick and convenient way to improve the texture and tone of your skin, turn to these facial peel pads from Dr. Dennis Gross. The two-step system helps refine lines and wrinkles while mitigating shine. Don’t miss your chance to score this 60-pack for a fraction of the price.
Not only does this moisturizer tout “the best scent ever,” but it leaves the skin baby soft and smooth thanks to ingredients like coconut oil and cupucacu butter. It’s also 20% off right now.
This award-winning body cream is suitable for all skin types, especially those with sensitive, dry skin. It contains hydrating ingredients like shea butter and ceramides, plus, colloidal oatmeal to soothe irritation.
This serum contains hydrating ingredients (think hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and niacinamide) that help combat signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. Scoop it up today for $25 off.
If you’ve ever been to ESSENCE Hollywood House, you know it’s more than just a series of panels—it’s a gathering of visionaries. A space where Black creatives and leaders come together to share stories, strategies, and solutions. This year’s conversation, Let’s Talk About LA: Preserving Our City, presented by AT&T, was no different.
The discussion brought together three voices, each deeply invested in shaping LA’s future: D. Smoke, the Grammy-nominated rapper and educator; Olympia Auset, founder of SÜPRMRKT, a grocery service tackling food apartheid in LA; and DJ HED, a radio personality and advocate for independent artists. Though their paths differed, their mission was the same—creating opportunities, protecting culture, and ensuring Black spaces in LA don’t just survive but thrive.
For Olympia Ausset, the work she’s doing with SÜPRMRKT goes far beyond providing fresh groceries—it’s about laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier community. “The LA we love, the cultural beacon it’s known as today, was built by people who worked hard to create their own spaces,” she shared. “The reason I do what I do is because it’s essential. We can’t achieve any of the changes I want for my community without being in good health and having access to affordable, organic food. Without places where we can gather, heal, and support each other, none of the other goals will be possible. It starts with taking care of ourselves and building those spaces together.”
From Olympia’s focus on wellness and accessibility to DJ HED’s belief in the power of self-worth, the discussion explored what it means to dream beyond individual success and invest in collective progress. “I see a lot of people who aren’t proud of where they come from, what they look like, or where they’re at in life,” he said. “I had to learn to give myself grace, to grow. I grew up in Inglewood, raised by a single mom. We lived in a car, we were on welfare, but I knew I wanted to be bigger than my circumstances. That’s what dreaming in Black is—believing in something greater and nurturing it until it grows.”
DJ Smoke also touched on this, emphasizing the importance of intention and fulfillment. “You don’t want to climb that ladder and realize you went real high in the wrong direction,” he warned. “A lot of people in LA are ambitious, but if you don’t understand your ‘why,’ you can get to the top and still feel empty. The goal isn’t just to make it—it’s to make it mean something.
Sometimes, as Black creatives, we only dream as far as the next gig or the next check, but dreaming in Black means going beyond that. “It means thinking bigger than what’s right in front of you,” said host Donye Taylor.
This conversation was a call to action – a reminder that preserving LA’s Black culture means investing in community, honoring our history, and building a legacy that lasts.
