June 1, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Protecting your face from the sun’s strong rays should be the most important part of your daily routine, and over here at FPD I’ve made it easy by pulling together our top 10 facial moisturizers that multitask by including SPF. A nice range of products have been picked that come in at prices accommodating for every budget. Protecting your skin is a breeze with two steps in one — it’s so easy that you’ll be amazed at how fast you are moisturized, SPF’ed and out the door for the day!
Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30 ($15.99; on sale for $12.95, CVS.com)
Features patented Oleosome technology to provide broad-spectrum UV protection with less chemicals, this moisturizer also includes Micropearl technology for a mattifying, non-greasy result, licorice root extracts for anti-inflammatory components and Zinc technology to help with acne-prone skin. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and controls oil and shine — what’s not to love?
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December 20, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
CaptionMurad Rejuvenating Lift for Neck and Decollete, $55, has Bearberry & Licorice Root Extracts to help lighten, brighten, & even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of age spots and discoloration.
CaptionMurad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum, $60, includes Glycolic Acid, which provides an exfoliation in order to remove dead skin cells, while peptides help to protect from future damage. Works on both sun and age spots.
CaptionAvon ANEW GENICS Treatment Cream, $38, includes patented YouthGen™ Technology, inspired by the Youth Gene, designed to stimulate each user's Youth Gene’s activity. Let it seep in overnight.
CaptionDermalogica Overnight Repair Serum, $60, is from the brand's AGE Smart system, & helps to regulate the biochemical triggers of skin aging with ingredients such as Alaria Extract for collagen renewal.
CaptionDarphin Paris Intral Redness Relief Soothing Serum, $85, is a product specifically for sensitive skin (but all types can use it), and helps to reduce irritations, redness, and blotchy spots with Chamomile, Hawthorne and Peony Extracts, and Grape Seed Extracts.
CaptionCindy Crawford Meaningful Beauty line is a collab between the super model & cosmetic MD, Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh. Firming Chest & Neck Cream includes antioxidants to help smooth and even skin tone; $39.95.
CaptionClinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector, $44, is a Fashion Pulse Mom favorite, swearing by visible wrinkle and line reduction, and also helps to prevent future UV damage, touting results as close as can be to a dermalogical laser treatment.
CaptionClinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, $49.50, a gentle & non-irritating way for sensitive skin type results, with CL-302 complex; a plant-derived technology for evenness & full radiance.
CaptionJurlique Purely Age-Defying Ultra Firm & Lift Cream, $70, makes aging no biggie, with Rock Samphire Extract to support skin density, reduce fine lines & wrinkles & Beech Tree Bud Extract to speed up new cells.
Who wants aging skin? Absolutely nobody. I’ll take a bunch of other things that come with age, like experience and wisdom, but it would be ever so ideal if I could pair it with my skin from my early 20s. Although nothing has been proven yet to permanently rid the skin of wrinkles and lines, at least you can reduce the appearance of them with our picks of top products. See the slideshow above for the very best of anti-aging products from brands including Clinique, Darphin, Jurlique, Avon ANEW, Dermalogica, and more. Click on the caption arrow with each product for more info.
