Cleaning Up
Nowhere is the line between drugstore and prestige blurrier than with skin and body care products. Biore Daily Cleansing Cloths (1) remove dirt, oil, and makeup while exfoliating with pomegranate and grapefruit extract ($6.99)—one of many truly amazing drugstore buys in this category. High-end, eco-friendly brand Yes to Carrots, one of our Beauty at Its Best 2008 winners, has just launched two spin-off lines, Yes to Tomatoes for oily skin and Yes to Cucumbers for sensitive skin, each packed to the brim with organic fruits, vegetables and Dead Sea minerals. We especially like the refreshing Yes to Tomatoes Terrific Day Shower Gel (2) ($8.99) and the Yes to Cucumbers Cool Calming Cucumber and Aloe Body Gel (3) ($9.99).
Fruits and veggies not your thing? No problemo—Vichy’s Aqualia Thermal line targets dehydrated skin with their Thermal Spa Water (4) ($7), fortified with 15 minerals, and the anti-oxidant and mineral-rich 24 Hr. Fortifying Moisturizer (5) ($26), perfect for break-out-prone skin. (Remember, not all dehydrated skin is dry—skin can be oily and yet dehydrated.) La Roche Posay’s water-activated, preservative- and fragrance-free Toleriane Foaming Cleanser (6) ($21) at Duane Reade is nothing short of fantastic. Though it may be pricey for a drugstore pick, it’s a luxurious as a product five times the price.
