Virginskin Beauty Lands on Amazon, Carrying Forward a Legacy of Barrier-First Skincare
I’ve always found that the best beauty products come from personal origin stories – formulas created out of necessity, passion, and a little bit of trial and error. That’s why I was excited to join Virginskin for a morning celebration at Ruby’s Café, toasting their launch on Amazon. Over ice matchas, banana bread, and avocado toast (which was yummy btw), editors and influencers gathered as sunlight filtered through the windows and Virginskin walked us through their journey.
Virginskin’s story goes back to the 1990s, when founder Andrea Lefkovits’s father-in-law, Dr. Albert Lefkovits – one of Manhattan’s leading dermatologists for over 50 years – created a barrier-repair cream to soothe post-treatment redness. Driven by his belief that skincare should deliver real results, he soon discovered the formula’s unexpected anti-aging benefits. Today, Andrea continues to honor his legacy through Virginskin Beauty, now bringing their hero formula to Amazon to make it more accessible than ever. The brand is rooted in clean beauty, prioritizing dermatologist-developed, confidence-boosting formulas. Their flagship product, the Daily Glow Active Hydrator, focuses on strengthening the skin barrier for healthier skin at every age.
In the age of 10-step routines, one thing often gets overlooked: protecting your skin barrier. The barrier—the outermost layer of the skin—keeps moisture in and irritants out.
At breakfast, Manhattan-based dermatologist Dr. Gervaise Gerstner emphasized that barrier health is the backbone of great skin, acting as the first line of defense against inflammation and sensitivity. She also broke down the science behind the formula, noting, “In terms of protecting and repairing the skin barrier, Virginskin’s hero ingredients polyglutamic acid and squalene lock in moisture and strengthen and soften the skin.”
What stood out was her reminder that you don’t need a crowded shelf to maintain it. In fact, overusing products—especially harsh exfoliants—can strip and weaken the barrier, making skin more reactive. Add in everyday stressors like pollution and skipping sunscreen, and it’s easy to see why so many people are unintentionally compromising their skin. It’s no surprise that more consumers are gravitating toward formulas designed to support and protect the barrier rather than overwhelm it.
In a beauty landscape crowded with trends and ten-step routines, it’s refreshing to hear experts return to something simple: protect your barrier, and your skin does the rest. Virginskin’s Amazon launch puts that philosophy into everyday hands — whether you’re a skincare minimalist, a treatment regular, or someone trying to undo a little over-exfoliation.
As barrier-focused products gain attention, Virginskin’s move to Amazon feels like a strategic shift toward accessibility — bringing dermatologist-developed skincare to anyone with Prime shipping and a curiosity for gentler, more effective routines.
Virginskin launches on Amazon December 15th
