I Survived Breast Cancer—These Are the Gentle, Effective Products I Now Rely On

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The Lineup is a monthly series where we’re giving you an inside peek at the beauty lineups of cool fashion people, editors, makeup artists, hairstylists, and estheticians—all the people we trust the most. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at all the can’t-live-without products that make their worlds go ’round.

To me, one of the most inspiring qualities is the ability to make something beautiful out of a devastating situation. Alina Mehrle, the founder of Ameōn, definitely possesses this trait. In 2018, on her 30th birthday, Mehrle was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She persevered through chemotherapy treatments but didn’t anticipate that the medicine would make her skin so dry and sensitive. She looked for solutions beyond Botox and injections and turned to natural skincare products, but everything either burned or irritated her skin. "It’s already a difficult situation to be vulnerable, completely bald, and very fragile, but not knowing what to do is a new level of anguish,” she explains.

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Mehrle says that listening to other survivors’ stories taught her the value of prioritizing her well-being. Once it became clear that the solution she was seeking for her skin didn’t exist yet, she decided to create it. In 2022, she founded Ameōn, a line of gentle, effective skincare products with naturally derived and innovative biotech ingredients. Some of her favorite ingredients include hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and peptides, which can be found in her Holy Cream Diamond Moisturizer ($85). "I’ve worked very closely with our team of scientists and have poured my heart, soul, and extensive knowledge into creating this special formula,” she says. "From the very first day it was concocted, I’ve been using it and have witnessed its transformative effects first hand.” Keep scrolling for more must-try products from Mehrle’s entire skincare and wellness lineup.

Emma Walsh
Associate Beauty Editor, Branded Content

Emma is an associate beauty editor of branded content. She’s a passionate writer who loves all things beauty, wellness, and personal growth. Before pursuing writing, she worked in influencer marketing at Gallery Media Group, which owns digital brand PureWow. She lives in New York City, where you can usually find her running to a Pilates class or sipping on a green juice in the park.