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Save Your Skin!

With so many skin care products out there, who knows what to choose! Well search no more, we did the testing for you. We sent out the writers here at Fashion Ledge on a mission…find the best skin care products for different skin types. After weeks of testing,the results are in…

First let’s determine which skin category you fall into. There are 5 basic types.

Dry Skin
Symptoms: Tight, flaky/ashy, dull, may be sensitive to sun, wind and cold weather conditions


Tips: Use cream cleansers and oil-based moisturizers, avoid products containing alcohol
     

Oily Skin
Symptoms: Medium to large pores, prone to breakouts


Tips: non-greasy cleansers, toners with alcohol, water-based moisturizer

  
     

Combination Skin (Normal + Oily)
Symptoms: Normal skin on cheeks but “T-zone” area including forehead, nose and chin is oily and has larger pores


Tips: Cleansers designed for combination skin, water-based moisturizer, look for products including Vitamin A and Alpha Hydroxy Acids

  
     

Combination Skin (Dry + Oily)
Symptoms: Dry cheeks, larger pores and oily in the “T-zone” area including forehead, nose and chin

Tips: Cleansers designed for combination skin, apply moisturizer more often to cheeks
     

Sensitive Skin
Symptoms: Red and blotchy, sensitive to sun, wind and cold weather

Tips: Use products that ar fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, avoid exfoliants
     

Meet our testers and find out the products that work:
     
Nikka
Skin Type: Oily or Combination Skin
My oily skin has always been a problem for me. Being prone to breakouts it is very difficult to find a product that won’t cause more pimples and won’t over dry my skin at the same time!

What works:
Cleanser: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
Why She Likes It: I’m not gonna lie, the smell is less than pleasing, but with my problem skin , if it works, I don’t care WHAT it smells like! After washing this leaves my face feeling smooth and clean. My breakouts also seem to be undercontrol. I have a bottle in my bag so I can wash mid-day at the office which helps the breakouts and I haven’t experienced any over-drying which seems to happen a lot with other products I’ve tried.

Moisturizer: Neutrogena Moisture Oil Free Formula for Combination Skin
Why She Likes It: It’s hard to find a lightweight moisturizer that won’t clog oily skin pores. This moisturizer left my skin feeling smooth and left me shine free all day long. I use in the morning and at night and have had no problems with clogged pores.

Treatment: H20+ Facial Blotting Tissues
Why She Likes It: These are a great quick fix! I carry them in my purse and during the day I blot my nose and forehead. You wouldn’t believe all the oil it absorbs!
 
  Danielle
Skin Type: Dry Skin
My skin is very dull looking and in the winter especially very dry and flaky. It’s hard to find products that won’t be greasy or clog my pores.

What Works:
Cleanser: Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser
Why She Likes It: This cleanser is so gentle yet it removed all my makeup and didn’t leave my skin with any oily residue. I’ve tried the more expensive big brands of moisturizers and found this one to be just as good! My skin actually feels smooth and soft after washing. I use in the morning and at night.

Moisturizer: Origins Look Alive Crème
Why She Likes It: Very creamy and light yet as soon as I smoothed it on I noticed my skin began to glow! I also could not stop touching my skin, it felt noticeable smoother! I think with regular use my skin will become more radiant.

Treatment: Repechage Hydra Dew Illuminating Cream Mask
Why She Likes It: They don’t call this “dew” for nothing! After using my skin actually feels dewy! It leaves your skin looking and feeling like you just had a facial!

  
     
  Erica
Skin Type: Sensitive Skin
I often get blotchy, red spots around my cheeks. On top of that, it gets dry and itchy with most products I use.

What Works
Cleanser: Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser
Why She Likes It: This product is so very gentle and leaves my skin feeling refreshed and not irritated

Moisturizer: Prescriptives Comfort Lotion
Why She Likes It: Very light moisture smooths my skin and helps protect it from getting all dry and itchy in the cold weather.

Treatment: Elizabeth Arden Overnight Success Cellular Renewal Serum
Why She Likes It: Wow, this really works! I used it everyday for 2 weeks and I notice the red blotches on my cheeks have been reduced significantly. My skin is more even toned and smooth.

  
     
In most cases we found that how much you spend on a product doesn’t always mean it works better. The secret is it’s never too early to start taking good care of your skin.