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
