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Best Buys In Beauty Are Cheap

There are many beauty products on the market that promise to reduce the signs of aging. The good news is that buyers do not have to spend a fortune.

NBC News’ Dawn Timmeney went to the drug store with dermatologist Dr. Susan Taylor to find the best buys in beauty.

Taylor said the way to tell if products will live up to their claims is by reading the ingredients. She recommended a RoC product that has retinol, which has been shown to help wrinkles and discoloration of the skin.

“It is very affordable,” she said. The cream, which she suggested should be used at night, can be purchased for $19.99.

For daytime use, Taylor liked Olay Regeneris, a perfecting cream. It costs less than $20 and has an amino peptide complex.

“The amino peptides have been shown to help improve the signs of aging," she said.
Choosing the right cleanser is also important because as people age, skin often develops dark marks and discoloration.

"I like this Aveeno Positively Radiant cleanser. It has soy, and soy has been demonstrated to help with pigmentation and keep our skin even," Taylor said.

To battle dark circles around eyes and puffiness, Taylor chose Eye Defense by L’Oreal. The product has caffeine in it, which can reduce puffiness.

She picked a Nivea eye cream with the co-enzyme Q-10 as a good all-around cream. Q-10 has been demonstrated to help lines and wrinkles.

Sunscreen, Taylor said, is vital. Before buying, make sure it has UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of at least 15.

Timmeney and Taylor’s trip to the beauty aisle shows that good skin care products do not have to be purchased at high-priced department stores.

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