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Best beauty buys for less

Posted: 06/19/2006 12:15 pmLast Updated: 06/19/2006 12:32 pmMany products promise to erase the signs of aging, but some can cost you a bundle.

However, the good news is, you don't have to spend a fortune.

Best buys in beautyIt's almost overwhelming as you look down the beauty aisle and glance at the many different creams that are making so many different claims.

So how do you know which products really live up to their claims?

Dermatologist Dr. Susan Taylor says you have to check the ingredients.

"One of my first choices is this ROC product. It has retinol and retinol has been demonstrated to help wrinkles and discolorations of the skin and it's very affordable, $19.99," she says.

Dr. Taylor recommends the ROC cream for night. For a day cream, she likes Oil of Olay Regeneris, the perfecting cream. It has an amino peptide complex and is under $20.

"The amino peptides have been shown to help improve the signs of aging, so this is a good one," she explains.

Dr. Taylor says choosing the right cleanser is also important because as we age, our skin often develops dark marks and discolorations.

"I like this Aveeno Positively Radiant cleanser and it has soy and soy has been demonstrated to help with pigmentation and keep our skin even," she says.
The next problem: dark circles and puffiness. Dr. Taylor's pick? Eye Defense by L'Oreal. "It has caffeine in it. Caffeine is an ingredient that absolutely can reduce puffiness," she explains.

How about a good all around eye cream?

Dr. Taylor says a cream made by Nivea is a winner. She says, "It has Q10. Coenzyme Q-10 is another ingredient that has been demonstrated to help lines and wrinkles."

Last but not least, grab a good sunscreen. Dr. Taylor suggests one made by Aveeno. She says make sure there is UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of at least 15.

So, instead of going to the nearest department store for your beauty products, why not head to the nearest drug store, and catch a deal.

posted by Cheryl Levesque @ 2:23 PM