Skin Care Treatment Products
Whether you're looking to quench dry winter skin, fight those pesky signs of aging, or blast some unwelcome acne, these innovative products are here to help. Here are our picks for the season's most potent and powerful skin saviors.
By Marta Topran
- Triple Threat
- Darphin Stimulskin Plus Divine Lifting Cream
This miracle cream claims to firm, brighten, and smooth skin, all at once. Caffeine stimulates cells to create a tightening effect, blackberry extract helps lighten dark spots, and hyaluronic acid moisturizes skin to give it an instantly hydrated effect.
$295, Darphin.com.
- Bye, Bye, Blemish
- Philosophy on a Clear Day Retinol Clarifying Lotion
Fight frustrating adult acne with this retinol-based treatment that refines skin's texture while minimizing the appearance of pores. Cucumber extract soothes any possible irritation from the potent pimple attacker.
$40, Philosophy.com.
- Fountain of Youth
- Olay Professional Pro-X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream
This new line of skin-care products, developed by a group of scientists and dermatologists, claims to help skin perform like it did at a younger age. This cream contains vitamin B3, which increases cell renewal on the outer layer of skin, reversing signs of past skin damage.
$42, Target.com.
- Moisture Maven
- Clarins HydraQuench Cream SPF 15
This formula absorbs quickly into skin, giving normal-to-dry types an instant boost of hydration. Sun protection and a claim to keep skin's pH balanced in extreme temperatures make this an ideal choice for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
$49, Clarins.com.
- Filled In
- Dr. Brandt Lines No More
The applicator on this wrinkle filler fits perfectly into creases around the nose, mouth, and eyes for targeted treatment. Phospholipids attract moisture, making lines appear smoother right away.
$55, DrBrandtSkincare.com.
- Sleeping Beauty
- L'Oreal Paris Advanced Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair Night Crème
The Pro-Retinol A in this overnight treatment accelerates cell turnover, attacking deep wrinkles. Vitopine, extracted from Indian bean butterfly herb, boosts collagen production making skin more elastic and resilient.
$20, LorealParis.com.
- Light Bright
- Aveda Enbrightenment Brightening Correcting Cream
A natural alternative to chemical skin lighteners, this formula uses a blend that includes mulberry root and grape extract to diminish the appearance of dark spots. Shea butter keeps skin moist throughout the day.
$55, Aveda.com.
