1. Blemish treatment: DERMAdoctor Ain’t Misbehavin’ Medicated Acne Control Serum. Finally, an acne product made for you, not your teenager. This oil-free serum has a multiprong attack for battling breakouts: It exfoliates, provides oil-control, and combats bacteria and inflammation. Best of all, it doesn’t leave skin feeling scaly.
2. Eye product: L’Oréal Paris Skin Genesis Daily Treatment Eye Serum. We’re happy to report that our judges’ top anti-aging eye cream will only set you back . This lightweight serum mixes Pro-Xylane, an all-natural hydrating derivative of the beech tree, and moisture-drawing hyaluronic acid to lessen puffiness, smooth lines, and diminish discoloration. (.99)
3. Facial sunscreen: SkinCeuticals Active UV Defense SPF 15. Pack this in your gym bag (and your glove compartment, and your handbag …). This water-resistant formula is one of only a handful of brands that contain Mexoryl SX—the most effective short-wave UVA blocker on the market, explains judge Lisa M. Donofrio, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine. Add in the sunscreens avobenzone and octocrylene, which protect against long-wave UVA rays and the full UVB range, and you’ve scored the perfect skin-saving trifecta.
4. Anti-aging facial moisturizer: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Night Cream. Skimping on sleep makes you look worn out and prevents skin from repairing the day’s damage. But this hydrating night cream, “evens the score,” says judge Sandra S. Tsao, MD, an associate program director for procedural dermatology at Harvard Medical School. “Idebenone, a proven topical antioxidant, softens lines while shea and cocoa butter moisturize,” she says. (5)6. Facial cleanser: St. Ives Elements Protective Cleanser. Not a fan of slathering on sunscreen in the morning? This facial wash, with an SPF of 10, lets you cleanse and protect in one step. Sunscreen is encapsulated in positively charged silica shells, which bind to negatively charged skin, preventing the vital sun protection from rinsing away. (.99)
7. Toner: Boscia Clear Complexion Tonic with Botanical Blast. Packed with sasa kurilensis water, which sterilizes acne-causing bacteria, this toner brightens your complexion by reducing redness, soothing blemishes, and cleansing pores. ()
Last Updated: October 23, 2008
Filed Under: America's Healthiest
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