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25 Facial Products That Get Dr. Amy's Thumbs-Up
When it comes to taking care of your face, you only need a few products: a cleanser, a couple of moisturizers, and an exfoliant. And you can pick them up at your local drugstore. These 25 get the thumbs-up from RealAge skin expert Amy Wechsler, MD. It's not meant to be an exhaustive list; just some examples of what she recommends to her patients.
CLEANSERS
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash
- Dove Sensitive Skin Foaming Facial Cleanser
- Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser
For acne-prone skin, try one of these:
- Clinique's Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam
- Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Cleanser
- Topix Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Wash
DAYTIME MOISTURIZERS
- Eucerin Extra Protective Moisture Lotion with SPF 30
- Kinerase Cream SPF 30
- Topix Replenix CF Anti-Photoaging Complex SPF 45
- Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 30
- Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion for the Face SPF 30
NIGHTTIME MOISTURIZERS
- Aveeno Ultra-Calming Moisturizing Cream
- Topix Replenix Cream
- Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
- Revale Skin Night Cream (contains coffee berry)
Two that contain retinol:
- Philosophy Help Me Retinol Night Treatment
- Topix Replenix Retinol Smoothing Serum 2X, 3X, and 10X (also contains green tea polyphenols)
EXFOLIATING TONERS
- Clinique's Clarifying Lotions (or try their 7-Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula)
- Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner
- Philosophy Microdelivery Peel Pads
- Daily Microfoliant by Dermalogica
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Toner
For acne-prone skin, try this:
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Toner Astringent Lotion
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