Dermatologist Picks Under $20

Do products from the drugstore work? Do they ever! Plus, more ways to save on beauty.

By Jeanine Downie, MD, Amy Wechsler, MD, and Anne Chapas, MD

Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads ($5.50)

Moisturizes skin with aloe, cucumber, and green tea while removing every last trace of (even waterproof) mascara.

Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar ($2.50 for 2)

It's free of all fragrance—the number one cause of irritation in skincare products.

Aveeno Ultra-Calming SPF 15 Daily Moisturizer ($14)

Feverfew extract calms red, agitated skin; ideal for sensitive complexions.

AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion ($16.50)

Once available only by prescription, now over-the-counter with the same 12 percent dose of lactic acid. It's an excellent treatment for keratosis pilaris, the bumpy skin on arms and thighs.

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Body Moisturizer ($7.50)

Contains glycerin, an effective humectant that instantly smooths flaky skin without any stickiness.

Aquaphor ($6)

An all-purpose salve made with panthenol, mineral oil, and chamomile essence heals chapped lips, dry cuticles, even cuts and scrapes.

Keri Long Lasting Hand Cream ($5.50)

Mineral oil traps moisture in the skin and won't rinse off after.

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From the January 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine