By Katharine B. Coggeshall
We all aspire to have flawless, close up-worthy skin. Many are willing to pay top dollar for products that claim to make that possible, but which skincare products actually work and which is a waste of money? Here is your guide to five top skincare products that are worth your money.
Of course, there are numerous skincare lines from which to choose, but here we will focus on the high-end lines that demand high prices for their products. As a careful consumer, you want to spend your hard-earned dollars carefully and know that your skincare splurge is going to deliver on its promises. This guide will look at products from Dermalogica, Skinceuticals, and SkinMedica skincare lines--spa-worthy brands at spa prices.
Top Skincare Products
Let's start with the good news, top products from these high-end skincare lines that actually work.
1) Ranking at number one, Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 moisturizing anti-aging cream is the epitome of beauty care. You can expect to pay about $127 for 48 mL of this fountain of youth product. It delivers needed ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to your skin to noticeably improve skin smoothness, laxity, and aide in skin self-repair. Not only is this cream ideal for aging, normal, and dry skin types, it's also fantastic for oily skin types who've indulged in over-drying facial remedies to rid themselves of acne.
2) A close second is Dermalogica's Overnight Clearing Gel. If you are the luckiest person on the planet, perhaps you never have to deal with a blemish or clogged pore, but for the rest of us, this product is amazing for clearing up the skin. A combination of salicylic acid and tea-tree oil rids you of your blemishes overnight. It's rapid, effective, and worth every penny. A larger bottle of 1.7 oz costs about $50, but you can likely score a small sample size for much less.
3) Coming in third is SkinMedica's Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 47. Ask any dermatologist what the most important thing to do for your skin is regardless of your age and they will tell you to wear sunscreen. This sunscreen glides on smooth, absorbs quickly, works well, and leaves no grease or white residue behind. And, best of all, it doesn't clog your pores and cause breakouts.
4) Number four on the list of top skincare products is SkinMedica's Retinol Complex 0.5. Another product ideal for any age and skin type, this helps your skin to restore and renew--both important for warding off wrinkles and acne. A product that works for mom and daughter is certainly worth the investment. It also comes in a 0.25 (milder) and 1.0 (more aggressive) formula.
5) Closing out the list of top skincare products worth your money is Dermalogica's Precleanse. This deep-cleaning oil-based product dissolves makeup, sunscreen, waterproof products, and excess skin oil, leaving your skin completely clean. It goes on smooth, lathers a bit, and rinses clear away. It's the perfect product for cleaning your face at the end of the day. It's marketed as part of a set, the Double Cleanse regimen, but can be used alone as well.
About the Author: Katharine B. Coggeshall is a scientific technical editor and with a strong background in biology and chemistry.