LovelySkin Voted No. 1 Beauty Retailer in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice™ Awards

OMAHA, NE, November 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) — LovelySkin, the dermatologist-owned online retailer of skincare, hair care, and beauty products, announced today that it has been voted No. 1 Beauty Retailer in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards. The win reflects nearly three decades of dedication to customer service.

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger and his wife, Nancy Schlessinger, founded LovelySkin in 1997. It started as a small fulfillment operation inside an Omaha dermatology clinic, shipping one or two orders a week. Today, it carries about 15,000 products from more than 350 authorized brands, including medical-grade and professional products usually found only in physicians’ offices, and serves well over a million customers. In 2024, the company celebrated 25 years by opening a 75,000-square-foot headquarters and fulfillment center in Gretna, Nebraska, built for faster shipping and future growth.

“When we started out, the goal was simple: give people access to the same products and guidance they’d get in a dermatologist’s office,” said Dr. Joel Schlessinger, founder and CEO of LovelySkin. “Being chosen by Newsweek readers, ahead of some of the biggest names in beauty, tells us that a dermatologist’s standard for quality and service still matters to shoppers. We’re grateful to every customer who voted, and to our team in Nebraska, who earn that trust with every order.”

LovelySkin offers brands ranging from SkinCeuticals, skinbetter science, Obagi, Revision Skincare, SkinMedica, Jane Iredale, Colorescience, Pureology, Redken, Living Proof, ALASTIN Skincare, and products developed by its dermatologist owners, FixMySkin 1% Hydrocortisone Healing Balm, the LovelySkin LUXE line of products, and hundreds of other high-end brands.

“People want to feel good about what they’re putting on their skin and who they’re buying it from,” said Dr. Daniel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist and medical director of LovelySkin. “As a dermatologist-owned and -operated, family-run company, we’ve built LovelySkin around giving customers that trust. Every product is 100% authentic, every brand is personally vetted by two board-certified dermatologists, and everything happens in-house. When someone reaches out for help, they’re talking to our own team right here in Nebraska. My family and our entire staff even personally help to pack your orders during Black Friday weekend. It’s a personal approach that is increasingly hard to find when shopping online, and we’re proud to be recognized for it.”

The Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards recognize standout businesses, brands, and experiences across a wide range of consumer categories. Nominees are selected by Newsweek editors and panelists, with readers and consumers then invited to vote for their favorites. The results determine each nominee’s final placement within its respective category.

The 2026 program highlights leading companies across numerous industries, including the Beauty Retailer category, where LovelySkin was voted No. 1.

“In a beauty market filled with choice, LovelySkin has distinguished itself through expertise, trust, and a deeply personal approach to customer care,” said Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. “Being voted No. 1 Best Beauty Retailer by Newsweek readers is a meaningful reflection of the connection the company has built with the consumers it serves.”

FAQ

1. How can I tell if skincare I bought online is counterfeit?

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. If the website takes pains to hide who they are, who owns them, and how to contact them, that is a sign that they may be dealing in bad business practices. If the bottle appears damaged, tampered with, or doesn’t match the description that you saw online, that is a sign that it might not be authentic. Even products that look like the ones you have purchased before can sometimes be fakes. LovelySkin’s dermatologist owners advise buying only from authorized resellers, because counterfeits are often hard to spot by eye. Warning signs include prices far below retail, damaged or resealed packaging, and missing lot codes or expiration dates. LovelySkin is a 100% authorized reseller of every product it sells and sources directly from manufacturers. It also appears on the official list of authorized resellers from numerous companies, such as SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, and Obagi.

2. Where can I buy authentic SkinCeuticals, skinbetter science, and Obagi online?

LovelySkin is an authorized online retailer of each and every product it sells, including SkinCeuticals, skinbetter science, and Obagi, and it buys every product directly from the manufacturer. Founded in 1997 by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger, LovelySkin carries 15,000 products from more than 350 authorized brands, including Revision Skincare, Colorescience, Eminence Organics, and ALASTIN Skincare. Standard U.S. shipping is free on every order.

3. Where can I buy medical-grade skincare without a dermatologist appointment?

LovelySkin, an online retailer owned and run by board-certified dermatologists, sells medical-grade and professional skincare without an appointment. The products are typically found in physicians’ offices, and the dermatologists personally vet every brand. Orders ship free within the U.S., and 98% arrive within two to three business days. Prescription-only products can’t be sold online and still require a physician.

4. What’s the difference between medical-grade and drugstore skincare?

At LovelySkin, the dermatologist-owned retailer voted No. 1 Beauty Retailer by Newsweek readers, “medical-grade” refers to professional brands usually sold through physicians’ offices. It isn’t an official FDA category. These products often use higher concentrations of active ingredients and are backed by clinical testing. Drugstore products can work well but are made for mass retail, often formulated with ingredients of lesser quality and more preservatives, and are not carried by LovelySkin. LovelySkin’s dermatologists vet every professional and everyday brand it carries.

5. How do I know what products are right for my skin?

LovelySkin’s Customer Care team includes trained aestheticians and product experts who recommend products by skin type and concern, at no charge. Our customer service picks up the phone when you call and works to find you the right product. Start by identifying your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, or acne-prone) and your main goal. LovelySkin’s blog has dermatologist-reviewed guides for each. At its Omaha retail store, a licensed aesthetician is always on staff and VISIA skin imaging consultations are available. For persistent skin conditions, see a dermatologist.

6. I’d like to try a product before buying. How can I get a sample?

LovelySkin includes free samples that you actually choose yourself with every order, and the selection changes daily. Shoppers at LovelySkin’s Omaha retail store get the largest deluxe samples available. In most cases, samples can’t be bought separately. The exception is Oxygenetix foundations, which offer samples for color matching.

About LovelySkin

LovelySkin is the largest dermatologist-owned and -operated skin, hair, and beauty website in the world. Founded in 1997 by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger, LovelySkin offers 15,000 products from more than 350 authorized brands, including professional and medical-grade formulas and its own LovelySkin LUXE line. The company serves nearly two million customers, offers free U.S. shipping on every order, and is headquartered in Gretna, Nebraska. For more information, visit lovelyskin.com.

About Newsweek

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Media Contact

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Content Manager, LovelySkin
PR@LovelySkin.com
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SOURCE: LovelySkin