Five of the Best Skin Care Products for Women

In determining which over-the-counter skincare products are the best, it is important to examine if a product actually does what it says it will do. Although cost is a factor, choosing products which are known to be effective saves the consumer time and money.

Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals

Founded by Dr. Nicolas Perricone of "The Wrinkle Cure," Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals utilizes natural compounds in their products such as DMAE and CoQ10. Sold online or in elite retail stores, Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals makes anti-aging skin care products that deliver results.

Also named the Five Minute Miracle, Perricone MD's Deep Wrinkle Serum is high in potency and in price. Perricone MD states that upon application their Deep Wrinkle Serum works by "immediately smoothing and relaxing lines and wrinkles." Other mentionable favorites include Perricone's Cold Plasma facial cream and his Advanced Eye Area Therapy cream.

Philosophy

Boasting a clever name, Philosophy's Miracle Worker Anti-Aging Retinoid Pads are designed to deliver antioxidants and softening agents to the skin via a disposable cotton pad. Philosophy claims that after one week of use, results of increased smoothness and clarity will be noticed. Other Philosophy favorites include the Hope in a Jar skincare collection.

Fresh

Brown Sugar Body Polish made by Fresh has become a cult classic. Fresh combines the antibacterial properties of sugar with natural oils and a touch of lemon. Although intended to be used as a body scrub, Fresh's Brown Sugar Body Polish smells good enough to eat. Its effective moisturizing properties and tantalizing aroma may just make it worth the hefty price tag.

Cetaphil

Rated the best skincare product by the Consumer Research website, Cetaphil is an inexpensive facial cleanser that has been around for many years. With the texture of a lotion, Cetaphil is suitable for all skin types except for oily skin. A gentle cleanser which may be suitable for sensitive skin and eczema, Cetaphil is a well-known and popular product for cleansing the skin of impurities.

Clarins

One of the most effective cellulite-reducing creams on the market is made by Clarins. Clarins High-Definition Body Lift targets fatty deposits and helps temporarily reduce the dimpled appearance of cellulite. Containing natural ingredients such as horse chestnut, maritime pine and geranium, Clarins High-Definition body lift also contains a well-known cellulite fighter, caffeine. Regular use of Clarins High-Definition Body Lift will smooth, tighten and tone problem skin areas.

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