Whatever you do, dont call Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, a celebrity dermatologist. Sure, hes the dermatologist behind Rhode, Hailey Biebers line forglazed-donut skin. And, yes, hes partially responsible for caring forMartha Stewarts gravity-defying face. And okay, yeah, there are about 165,000 people avidly watching his TikToks.

So, technically, yes, he is a celebrity dermatologist. But he has his sights set on loftier goals: changing the future of skin care. I'm trying to bring education and science to the forefront of beauty, Dr. Bhanusali says. He improves laser techniques and tests new technologies at his New York City practice,Hudson Dermatology and Laser Surgery. He consults for brands like SkinCeuticals, Elta MD, CeraVe, and Neutrogena.

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And Dr. Bhanusali is also somewhat of a tech mogul. He foundedSkinMedicinals, a platform that can be used by dermatologists to create prescription topicals for a fraction of their typical cost. (Formulas that would normally cost patients more than $1,000 can be priced as low as $24. As of 2022, the platform has saved patients over $200 million.) Dr. Bhanusali also cofoundedAire Health, which allows dermatologists to curate science-backed product recommendations in one place for patients to shop at a discounted rate.

For his commitment to making dermatology more accessible to the masses while providing cutting-edge care to his patients, Dr. Bhanusali has landed a spot onAllures A List. To mark the occasion, we gave him our version of a Proust questionnaire.

When you were five years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I had to be a doctor. There was no choice. My dad's a doctor. My sister's a doctor. I wanted to be a baseball player, but I don't think I got the athletic genes, so medicine it was.

What was your first job?

My first real job was actually helping my dad in his office. Thats honestly where a lot of my inspiration to be a doctor and to care for people came from. It was, I thought, the greatest privilege on earth.

What quality do you think has served you best in your career so far?

Persistence. I think that you're going to hit roadblocks no matter what you do in life. And, as clich as it sounds, it's not getting knocked down, but getting back up that's important.

Who was the last person you followed on Instagram?

It was a fellow dermatologist based out of Michigan, where I went to school,Dr. Kurt Ashack. Before that wasKerry Washington, who I had dinner with. Really kind.

Whats your idea of a perfect Sunday?

Perfect Sunday, if there's no football on? Brunch in New York with good weather and great friends.

What quote do you live by?

Don't let anybody tell you what you can or can't do. Instead, let time show them that your potential is limitless. Thats from my father.

The thing that almost no one knows about me is?

I'm actually an introvert. I love quiet nights in, more than busy nights out.

Whats your hope for the beauty industry in 2033?

I think that science will win more than marketing. That science will be deeply rooted in every aspect of everything that we stand for.

Whats the most revolutionary beauty product launch ever?

Sunscreen. And there's no second choice.

Current beauty obsession:

I'm a bit partial, but I use theRhode Barrier Restore Cream three times a day.

Favorite non-perfume smell?

The smell of home. Maybe mom's cooking. Maybe it's a combination of mom's cooking and the furniture, every aspect of it. Anything that reminds me of home, I'm happy with.

Your fantasy superpower would be?

Sleeping eight hours a night.

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