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The best way to combat dry skin is being one step ahead of the game.
We've noted the age group of the
testers who favored the products as a guideline, but ultimately, it has to fit
your particular skin type. Keep in mind that no single company has the best
moisturizers for all skin type categories.
BioDroga Vitalizing Formula Day Care, $49.50
Cali Oliva Giorno, $16
Clinique Moisture On-Line, $30
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Replenishing Cream, $78
This light peach-colored German cream may have a short ingredient list but
produces visible results after a few weeks.
This works very well for even combination skin. 20s to 30s.
This light weight unscented industrial formula with lactic acid and algae
extract, works well for demanding baby boomers.
Asians have been swearing by this for decades. Infused with algae extract,
royal jelly, malvacae extract, it claims to increase the skin's moisture by as
much as 50% after one application. 40s +.
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Creme, $150
Called a facelift in a jar, fine lines and wrinkles are claimed to improve up to 57% after 8 weeks.
50s +.
Estee Lauder Resilience Elastin Refirming Creme, $42.50
This gentle cream claims to slow down the biological clock while helping
repair itself. Suitable for women in the late 20s to late 40s. A 42% decrease in the appearance of lines
after 8 weeks is claimed.
Guerlain Issima Intensive Protective Emulsion, $89
This rich day cream with AHA is another favorite among affluent Asian
women.
Lancome Hydra Zen, $42.50
Makes you feel uplifted and hydrated. For women in their 20s to 40s.
Karin Herzog Vita-A-Kombi, $50
Created by Nobel Institute epidemiologist Paul Herzog,
it gives instant lift and zaps acne too. For women in their 20s to 40s.
Lancome Renergie, $54
The peach colored, lightly scented anti-wrinkle cream leaves dry skin pepped
for daytime makeup. Favored by the 35 to 45 set.
Orlane Enriched Moisture Care, $45
It claims to double the moisture in one hour with a velvety texture that
hydrates all day long. Honey, vitamins A, E derivatives, B5 mixture is
suitable as dry skin care for those in their late 20s to mid 30s.
Shiseido Bio-Performance Revitalizer Cream
It's a gentle yet effective moisturizer that some women in 20s to 40s can't
live without. It delivers immediately.
Sunrider Kandesn Oi-Lin Supreme Emulsion, $110
The thick herbal gold colored cream contains kojic acid and glycolic acid,
sunscreen, and vitamin B5. It's good enough for a billionaire's wife in her
40s, Oi-Lin herself.
University Medical Luxury Moisturizer, SPF15, $9.99
The light non-oily, waterproof works nicely for both face and hands. The
only drawback is that you have to use it in conjunction with their other
products.
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