The No-Nonsense Guide to Younger Looking Skin
Reverse the signs of aging with these standout skincare products and treatments that really work.
By Jenny Bailly
Price versus Promise
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: A drugstore product can transform your skin just as beautifully as a cream with a triple-digit price tag.
In fact, many inexpensive products are made by large companies with hefty research-and-development budgets that generate terrific results. But sometimes it's worth paying a little more. For example, potent antioxidants are expensive and require pricey light- and airproof packaging to keep them stable. A prescription retinoid is also a significant but worthwhile investment—it's the most active anti-ager you can put on your skin. Of course, the most effective skincare product is the one you use every day. So if you love the texture of a $50 sunscreen and never forget to use it, then it's a better choice than an equally fine $15 sunscreen you're not going to wear.
In fact, many inexpensive products are made by large companies with hefty research-and-development budgets that generate terrific results. But sometimes it's worth paying a little more. For example, potent antioxidants are expensive and require pricey light- and airproof packaging to keep them stable. A prescription retinoid is also a significant but worthwhile investment—it's the most active anti-ager you can put on your skin. Of course, the most effective skincare product is the one you use every day. So if you love the texture of a $50 sunscreen and never forget to use it, then it's a better choice than an equally fine $15 sunscreen you're not going to wear.
From the May 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine