Alice Brown
I LOVE make up and sometimes feel a incy-wincy bit guilty over spending on it. I also sometimes feel guilty over spending at restaurants or on clothing. But one thing I never feel guilty of is investing in my skin care.
I’m not talking about spending a pay check on a face serum, but you do want to invest your time and energy into taking care of your skin to keep it looking young.
Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish marketing from science. So where to start? Our staff and contributors have tried hundreds of products. But each year, they go back to the same ones. And it’s easy to see why. They work.
If you are putting together your skin care list, you should consider the following 10 skin care products that have consistently proven to work.
#1
Ageless Complex
Thielo
thielo.com
$35.99
Doctor recommended, this naturally crafted complex uses 6 scientifically proven ingredients to make a deeply hydrating system that isn’t greasy. We love the 3 step set and enjoyed reduced fine lines and wrinkles. It also helped even out our skin tone. Thielo is vegan, cruelty free and their products are made in the USA.
#2
RENERGIE NUIT
LANCOME
amazon.com
$94.14~
Lancome’s Renergie line is one of our favorites. When we apply it we can really feel the tightening effect they advertise. Unfortunately it isn’t as hydrating as some other brands and has a very light film that stays after application. But it is a great product.
#3
hydrating day & night cream
TULA
tula.com
$52.00
Tula is an interesting concept. Like many of the top brands on our list, they use natural ingredients to deliver deep nourishment. But Tula tries to do so with pro-biotics. Basically, bacteria. We like the concept, and found it to be surprisingly effective.
#4
anti-wrinkle SD ADVANCED
StriVectin
dermstore.com
$79.00
Similar to Thielo’s formula, StriVectin is a world renown producer. We love the soft and silky feeling it provides. We noticed a slight diminishing of facial wrinkles with this. But it’s effect was especially pronounced on stretch marks. It’s one of our favorites.
#5
Advanced Night Repair
ESTEE LAUDER
sephora.com
$103.00
ESTEE LAUDER’s products are some of our favorite and their Advanced Night Repair is a staple in many skin care addict’s collection. It’s supposed to be regenerative, and it certainly feels that way. After a few months of use, our skin was glowing and felt tight.
#6
Superfood Cica Calm
ELEMIS
elemis.com
$48.00
We feel Elimis is the more comercial option to nutrient packed options like Tula and Thielo. The effects are very similar, our skin was smooth and fresh after using it. We love the Elimis and generally believe all they make is great.
#7
Pro-Renove Fluid Harmonising
RoC
amazon.com
$46.65~
RoC is a drug store brands that is absolutely amazing. Most of their products are in the lower range, both in terms of price and ingredients. With Pro-Renove, RoC is trying to break into the higher end anti-aging market and we believe this is an amazing first try. Our skin was smooth with reduced lines after 1 month of continued use.
#8
SMART CUSTOM REPAIR
CLINIQUE
macys.com
$61.50~
CLINIQUE is one of those hit or miss brands. Some people absolutely love it, like Arlet, our Chief Editor, others thinks it is way overpriced, like one of our writers Andres. You’ll have to try it for yourself if you want to find out.
#9
Bio Complete Serum
SENTE
lovelyskin.com
$110.00
SENTE has made a name for themselves among dermatologists. It’s a bio-rich nutrient based product similar to Thielo. We loved how smooth our skin feels after using it. It’s soft enough it can be worn under make up and is good for layering.
#10
Augustinus Bader
Violet Grey
violetgrey.com
$265.00
We love this cream. It’s smooth and really refreshes the skin. It’s one of our top contenders, though the price is a bit eye watering. Overall, if you have money and want to spend it, this is a solid option to rejuvenate your skin.
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