What's the Perfect Night Treatment for Your Skin?
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If you have problems with acne, salicylic acid in Skinceuticals Blemish + Age Defense ($78;
skinceuticals.com) removes
dirt and oil to prevent breakouts; dioic acid lowers skin's oil production; glycolic acid softens and smooths texture.
Do you also need to treat specific pimples?
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When you feel a pimple coming on, roll Yes to Tomatoes Clear Skin Spot Stick ($10;
yestocarrots.com) over the trouble spot. The salicylic acid and tea tree oil
in the formula heal and dry blemishes quickly.
If your skin feels dry or looks red, Sadick Dermatology Group PM Rejuvenation Cream ($38;
sadick
dermatologygroup.com) targets blotchiness with a potent anti-inflammatory and reduces dark spots with kojic acid and licorice extract.
If your skin looks dull, L'Occitane Brightening Instant Exfoliator ($36;
loccitane.com) contains daisy extract to boost radiance and even out skin texture.
Alguronic acid in Algenist Concentrated Reconstructing Serum ($95;
sephora.com) stimulates collagen and elastin production to soften fine lines and wrinkles.
If your face gets very dry, a thick cream will work all night to replenish your skin's moisture level. Kiehl's Rosa Arctica youth regenerating cream ($60;
kiehls
.com) is packed with glycerin, vitamin E, and cocoa and shea butters.
If you're trying to hide signs of aging, firming ingredients (peptides, linseed and yeast extracts) in Lancôme Rénergie
Lift Volumetry Night ($108;
lancome-usa
.com) tighten the skin.
To keep skin bright and smooth, use
a cream or serum with antioxidants every night. Jurlique Purely White Skin Brightening Night Treatment ($48;
jurlique.com) is infused with
a plum extract (high in vitamin C) to fight free radicals.
Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum ($40;
clinique.com) contains a blend of soy proteins, salicylic acid, and an algae extract to diminish the appearance of pores.
From the
May 2011 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
