Water-soluble cleanser Moisturizer Sunscreen in a moisturizing base (rated SPF 15 or greater with avobenzone, titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide)
Evening
Water-soluble cleanser Alpha hydroxy acid product in a moisturizing base Moisturizer (over dry areas)
With signs of wrinkles or sun damage
Morning
Water-soluble cleanser Moisturizer Sunscreen in a moisturizing base (rated SPF 15 or greater with avobenzone, titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide)
Evening
Water-soluble cleanser Alpha hydroxy acid product in a moisturizing base Tretinoin product (RetinA, retinol,…) Moisturizer (over extremely dry areas)
Very dry skin or fragile dry skin
Follow dry skin program above except at night the first thing to apply is plain olive oil or another non-volatile plant oil such as sweet almond or evening primrose over excessively dry skin
Additional options Toner - after cleansing to remove heavy makeup Skin-lightening product - for age spots, must use for 8-12 weeks before any results Antioxidant concentrate - to combat free radicals, slow down aging effects Skin recovery mask - use weekly or daily, can be left on overnight
Water-soluble cleansers: Dior Self-Foaming Cleanser ($28) Dove Cool Moisture Facial Cleansing Cloths ($5.99) Dove Cool Moisture Foaming Facial Cleanser ($5.99) Dove Daily Hydrating Cleansing Cloths ($6.99) Eucerin Gentle Hydrating Cleanser ($6.99) Jan Marini Bioglycolic Bioclean ($20) Lancome Mousse Clarte, Self-Foaming Mousse Cleanser ($27) M.A.C. Wipes ($16) Neutrogena One Step Gentle Cleanser ($6.20) Olay Foaming Face Wash ($4.49) Olay Gentle Foaming Face Wash ($5.99) Ultraceuticals Gentle Cleansing Gel ($33)
Water-soluble cleansers for very dry skin: The Body Shop Aloe Gentle Facial Wash ($14) Boots No7 Soft & Smoothed Gentle Cleanser ($7.99) Time Dimensions Conditioning Cleansing Cream ($8.99) Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Extra Mild ($14.50) Good Skin All Calm Creamy Cleanser ($15) Soft Skin Creamy Cleanser ($10.50) L’Oreal Paris Nurti-Pure Self Foaming Cleanser ($5.86) La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream ($20) Laura Mercier Foaming One-Step Cleanser ($35) One-Step Cleanser ($35) M.D. Formulations Facial Cleanser, Sensitive Skin Formula ($32) Facial Cleanser Basic, Non-Glycolic ($18) Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser ($7.19) Nu Skin Nutricentials Creamy Cleansing Lotion ($14.92) Olay Daily Facials Skin Soothing Cleansing Cloths ($5.99) Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Cleanser, for Normal to Very Dry Skin ($14.95) Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Cleansing Lotion, with Azulene ($32) pHisoDerm Deep Cleaning Cleanser, for Sensitive Skin ($4.89) Physicians Formula Gentle Cleansing Lotion, for Normal to Dry Skin ($7.25) Sonia Kashuk Cleanse Tri-Active Cleanser ($10.99)
Toners, under $20: Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Softening Lotion ($40) Jane Iredale Pom Mist ($17.50) M.A.C. Lightful Softening Lotion ($28) Nu Skin NaPCA Moisture Mist ($10.74) Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner, Normal to Dry Skin ($14.95) Skin Recovery Toner, for Normal to Very Dry Skin ($14.95) Prescriptives Immediate Smooth Skin Conditioning Exfoliator ($19.50)
Scrubs: Kiehl’s Ultra Moisturizing Buffing Cream with Scrub Particles ($14.50) Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser ($7.49) Paula’s Choice Silky Start Sugar Scrub for the Body, for All Skin Types ($10.95) Wet’n’Wild Fresh Face Skincare Exfoliating Scrub ($4.99)
Makeup removers, over $15: Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips ($16.50) Dior Duo-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover ($25) Dr. Brandt D-Face Makeup Remover ($35) Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover ($16) Laura Mercier Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover ($18) Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Eye & Face Make-Up Remover ($22) Prescriptives Better Off, Fast-Acting Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover ($18)
Lotion-style makeup remover: The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover ($12.50) Physicians Choice Eye Makeup Remover Lotion, ($4.75)
Alpha hydroxy acid products, under $20: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion, Night ($12.59) Paula’s Choice 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel, for All Skin Types ($17.95) Skin Revealing Body Lotion with 10% Alpha Hydroxy Acid ($19.95)
Alpha hydroxy acid products, over $20: Jan Marini Bioglycolic Facial Lotion SPF 15 ($36) M.D. Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Lotion ($50) Vit-A-Plus Illuminating Serum ($65) Neostrata Exuviance Professional Rejuvenating Complex ($42) Bionic Eye Cream, PHA 4 ($50) Daytime Protection Cream SPF 15, PHA 10 ($33) Renewal Cream, PHA 12 ($43) Peter Thomas Roth AHA 12% Ceramide Hydrating Repair Gel ($48) Glycolic Acid 10% Hydrating Gel ($48) Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturizer ($45) Ultraceuticals Ultra Ace Hydration Booster ($50)
Moisturizers for Normal To Dry Skin, under $30: Good Skin All Bright Moisture Cream ($23.50) M.A.C. Strobe Cream ($29.50) Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer, Mature Skin Therapy ($17.49) Paula’s Choice Hydrating Treatment Cream ($16.95) Slip into Silk Body Lotion, ($15.95)
Moisturizers for normal to dry skin, over $30: Clinique Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer ($39.50) Cosmedicine MegaDose Skin Fortifying Serum ($85) Dr. Denese New York Triple Strength Wrinkle Smoother ($54) Kinerase Pro+ Therapy Ultra Rich Eye Repair ($85) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Antioxidant Firming Serum ($95) Nu Skin Tru Face IdealEyes Eye Refining Cream ($42.50) N.V. Perricone Alpha Lipoic Acid Eye Area Therapy ($50) Sense by Usana Eye Nourisher ($30)
Moisturizers for dry to very dry skin, under $30: Osmotics TriCeram ($30) Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Moisturizer ($16.95) Beautiful Body Butter ($14.95)
Moisturizers for dry to very dry skin, over $30: Babor HSR Lifring Decollete Cream ($84) Clinique CX Rapid Recovery Cream ($75) Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer ($39.50) Estee Lauder Verite Special EyeCare ($37.50) Glymed Plus Living Cell Science Eye Calm ($36) Sense by Usana Night Renewal ($41) Perfecting Essence ($58) Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Eye Contour Cream ($52)
Moisturizers containing retinol, under $30: Alpha Hydrox Retinol Night ResQ ($14.99) Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Original, Eye, and Night ($11.99 - $17.69) Pore Refining Cream SPF 15 ($14.99) Healthy Skin Enhancer SPF 20 ($10.99)
Sunscreens & Moisturizers with Sunscreen, under $30: Almay Sun Protector for Body SPF 30 and Face SPF 30 ($8.99) Artistry Moisture Rich Protective Moisturizer SPF 15 ($28.65) Clinique Super City block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 ($16.50) Estee Lauder Multi-Protection Sun Lotion for Face SPF 30 ($22) Good Skin All Bright Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30 and Handcream SPF 30($12) All Calm Gentle Sunscreen SPF 25 ($12) Kiss My Face Face Factor Face + Neck SPF 30 ($10) Mary Kay TimeWise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25 ($30) Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 30 Daily Eye Cream, light tint ($11.99) Nu Skin Sunright Body Block SPF 30 and 15($13.97) Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 ($18.95) Extra Care Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30+ ($12.95) Pure Mineral Sunscreen SPF 15 ($14.95) Pond’s Radiance Restore, Age-Defying Skin-Brightening SPF 15 Moisturizer ($12.99) Rodan + Fields Soothe Step 3 Protect: UVA/UVB Sunscreen SPF 15 ($35) Stila Petal Infusions Skin Visor SPF 30 ($24)
Skin Lightening Products with Hydroquinone, under $20: Alpha Hydrox Spot Light Targeted Skin Lightener ($15) Paula’s Choice Clearly Remarkable Skin Lightening Gel ($16.95) Remarkable Skin Lightening Lotion ($16.95)
Skin Lightening Products with Hydroquinone, over $20: Glymed Plus Derma Pigment Bleaching Fluid ($37) Peter Thomas Roth Ultra Gentle Skin Lightening Gel Complex ($55) ProActiv Solution Skin Lightening Lotion ($21.50) Rodan + Fields Reverse Step 2 Prepare: Skin Lightening Toner ($35) Reverse Step 3 Treat: Skin Lightening Lotion ($65) Tri-Luma (prescription only)
Skin Lightening Products without Hydroquinone: M.D. Formulations Vit-A-Plus Illumination Spot Treatment, for All Skin Types ($38) MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Radiance Renewal Serum ($95) Peter Thomas Roth Potent Botanical Skin Brightening Gel Complex ($50) philosophy a pigment of your imagination SPF18 ($30)
