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Despite evidence to the contrary, the combination of seductive
marketing and opulent packaging has convinced many consumers
that expensive means "better" in the world of beauty.
The truth is there are impressive skin care and makeup
products at all prices. This list contains some of the
best options, regardless of price. Whatever you decide
to spend is up to you, but let me assure you, after evaluating
and researching thousands of products, the inexpensive
products listed here work as well as, if not better than,
their pricey counterparts. If you can get past price as
an indicator of excellence, your skin (and wallet) will
be far better off because you'll make choices based on
quality, not exaggerated claims. Keep in mind that wasting
money isn't beautiful. (For more information and product
reviews visit www.cosmeticscop.com.)
Cleanser, Normal to Dry Skin
Trish McEvoy Gentle Cleansing Lotion ($55, 6.8 ounces)
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Solutions Cream Cleanser for
Dry Skin ($9, 5.1 ounces)
Cleanser, Normal to Oily
Skin
Lancome Gel Clarte Clarifying Gel-to-Foam Cleanser ($21,
4.2 ounces)
L'Oreal Ideal Balance Foaming Gel Cleanser for Combination
Skin ($6.89, 6.7 ounces)
Anti-Blemish Products
Peter Thomas Roth BPO Gel 5% ($24, 3 ounces) or Rodan
+ Fields Unblemish Treat Acne Medicated Lotion ($40,
1.7 ounces)
Stridex Benzoyl Peroxide Powder Pads ($6.99, 28 pads)
or Clearasil Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream ($5.99,
1 ounce)
Daytime Moisturizer with
SPF 15
Clinique Repairwear SPF 15 Intensive Cream ($47.50,
1.7 ounces)
Dove Essential Nutrients Day Lotion SPF 15 ($6.59, 4.05
ounces)
Facial Moisturizer, Normal
to Dry Skin
Prescriptives Intensive Rebuilding Moisturizer ($95,
2 ounces)
Olay Total Effects 7-In-1 Anti-Aging Mature Skin
Moisture Therapy ($17.49, 1.7 ounces)
Facial Moisturizer, Normal
to Oily/Combination Skin
Estee Lauder Hydra Complete Multi-Level Moisture
Lotion ($40, 1.7 ounce)
Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum ($18.99, 1.7
ounces)
Facial Moisturizer, Very Dry Skin
Babor HSR Lifting Decollete Cream ($84, 1 ounce)
Aquaphor Healing Ointment ($5.69, 1.75
ounces)
Body Moisturizer
Clinique Deep Comfort Body Moisture ($19.50, 6.7 ounces)
Dove Intensive Firming Lotion ($5.99, 6.7 ounces)
Body Wash/Shower Gel
Inexpensive is the only smart way to go here because the
majority of body washes contain the same standard but
effective ingredients. Consider Aveeno, The Body Shop,
Dove, Ivory, Jergens, Nivea, Neutrogena or Olay.
Foundation
Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation ($35)
L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Makeup ($8.99)
Foundation with Sunscreen
Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Creme Compact SPF 15
($55) or Lancome Renergie Lift Lifting Makeup SPF
20 ($38)
Cover Girl AquaSmooth Makeup SPF 15 ($8.99) or
Neutrogena Visibly Even Natural-Look Makeup SPF 20 ($11.75)
Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen
Aveda Inner Light Tinted Moisture SPF 15 ($25)
and Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer ($40)
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer SPF 20 ($10.99) and Revlon
Age Defying Light Makeup SPF 30 ($12.99)
Concealer
Lancome Maquicomplet Complete Coverage Concealer ($25.50)
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Under Eye Concealer ($6.99)
Loose Powder
Giorgio Armani Micro-fil Loose Powder ($47)
L'Oreal Translucide Naturally Luminous Powder ($10.89)
(By the way, L'Oreal owns Armani Cosmetics)
Pressed Powder
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Protective Powder SPF 30 ($9.99)
Estee Lauder AeroMatte Ultralucent Pressed Powder ($26)
Cover Girl TruBlend Pressed Powder ($7.99)
Blush
Vincent Longo Day Play Duo Compact Powder Blush ($23.50)
L'Oreal Feel Naturale Light Softening Blush ($9.79)
Eyeshadow
Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow ($19)
Prestige Cosmetics Shadows ($3.99)
Cream Lipstick
Vincent Longo Gel-X Lipstick ($23)
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick ($5.49)
Lip Gloss
Chanel Glossimer ($25)
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss ($6.99)
Mascara
Dior Diorshow Mascara ($23)
CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara ($8.99)
Waterproof Mascara
Laura Mercier Waterproof Mascara ($19)
Maybelline Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara 3X ($5.99)
Paula Begoun
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