What They Say: "Protects dry, cracked or irritated skin to help enhance the natural healing process and restore smooth, healthy skin. High-quality ingredients and clinically-proven formulas that help keep your skin healthy...safe for sensitive skin and so effective that it's been trusted by dermatologists for years."

Jamie's Thoughts: I am thrilled to tell you that this product is totally Delush! Aquaphor is possibly one of the best personal products in the drugstore aisles today. There a million and one uses - so many, in fact, that it has it's own website - www.aquaphoruses.com.

That said, I've used this for chapped lips, chafed skin, cracked/dry winter hands and feet, post-wax calming therapy, on my eyelids for some shine...I swear, the list just goes on and on. Flyaway and frizzy hair! Eczema! Aquaphor Ointment has all the benefits of standard Vaseline, but none of the weight, greasiness, or density.

I've been using Aquaphor for years, and I cannot imagine NOT having it in my makeup bag/first aid kit/bathroom drawer/purse. It comes in every size imaginable - which is good, because that means I'll never be without it.

Retail Price: $2-$10, varies by size (available at your local drugstore)

Delush Rating:

What They Say: "Lifts away dirt and makeup, leaving behind clean, touchably soft skin.

Daily Facials Express Wet Cleansing Cloths, specially formulated with aloe for sensitive skin, easily lift away dirt and makeup, while also softening your skin with light Olay moisture and vitamin E, leaving it clean and touchably soft, all in one easy step.

These velvety cloths have a special "lift and lock" texture that corners dirt and makeup to thoroughly cleanse your skin. They even remove waterproof mascara. For a smooth, comfortable feel."

Melissa Says: While these are absolutely amazing at removing facial makeup and providing very light exfoliation (thanks to two textured sides that don't irritate the skin but do the job), I thought they were less effective on my waterproof mascara than some other facial cloths I've tried. In every other way, I love these. They're a bit larger than some comparable facial cloths and are quite effective, leaving skin feeling clean and not stripped of moisture.

Retail Price: app. $5.50 (at drugstores everywhere)

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What They Say: "...the ideal 2-in-1 body wash and shave gel! Enjoy gentle cleansing and silky-smooth shaving in one simple step.

As a body wash, this fresh, marine-scented gel is enriched with ingredients that clean and moisturize your skin without leaving behind a heavy residue. As a shave gel, the silky lubrication helps your razor glide smoothly over your skin while soothing aloe helps prevent dryness and irritation. This clean-rinsing formula won't build up on your razor--or your skin."

Melissa Says: I can't believe I hadn't tried this before. It leaves skin wonderfully soft with a subtle fresh, clean scent. The fact that it doesn't create an oily feeling on your skin is the plus side to it not being super-moisturizing, and yet it manages to leave your skin very comfortable. It's an easy, light body cleanser.

As a shave gel, only two good pumps is plenty to provide lather on each leg. The result is a close shave that doesn't leave any redness or itchy irritation at all on my legs, which are very sensitive to shaving products.

I absolutely love this do-it-all product, and so does my skin!

Retail Price: $7.99 (at drugstores everywhere)

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What They Say: "Give your days a Purpose. Dermatologists recommend this Gentle Cleansing Wash because its soap-free, oil-free formula is gentle, nondrying, and nonirritating. It quickly and effectively whisks away traces of the day with a creamy lather. You simply massage onto wet skin, rinse off, and pat your face dry. And the pump dispenser is a nice convenience to keep in the shower or next to the sink."

Jen's Experience: This cooling weather wants to leave my skin extra dry, so this is time of year when I would go for super-luxe moisturizers and cleansers. When my skin becomes extra irritated, I sometimes even give up the cleanser and just go for straight water.

Combined with a good moisturizer, I can see where this moisturizer might allow me to get through the winter months without my normal dry, irritated skin. This cleanser really does seem to be as gentle as water, but it does a fantastic job of removing all of my make up and daily build-up, while leaving my skin clear, moisturized, and non-irritated. Overall, I've tried facial cleansers from lots of brands at lots of prices, and this one ranks very high on my list. I highly recommend this cleanser for daily use.

Retail Price: $5.99 (Drugstore.com, or your local drugstore)

Rating:

What They Say:
(about the Exfoliating Cleanser) "Deep cleansing to gently slough and moisturize. Almond, naturally high in minerals, removes impurities. Brown Sugar & Oat calm and heal. This non-irritating light buffing cleanser clears away dull and damaged skin. Use Every Day to give yourself a mini facial."

(about the Lip Exfoliator) "Banish the effects of daily stress on your lips. While enhancing their natural color, Pineapple enzymes exfoliate and reveal fresh new skin for soft baby lips. Contains emollients, botanical extracts and vitamins to deliver smoothness, condition and moisturize. Wash Lips every day."

What Melissa Says: (about the Exfoliating Cleanser) I like that this cleanser is really efficient at getting all that dry, dead skin sloughed off easily without irritating my skin. The formula isn't the most gentle I've ever used, but that is compared with jojoba beads, so this is really quite acceptable. The only think I would say is a slight negative is that the scent is a little bit like cereal, and I don't love it...but I don't hate it, either. Overall, an effective product that produced no negative side effects for me.

(about the Lip Exfoliator) I love this stuff. While in the past I didn't see much need for a lip exfoliant, more and more I'm realizing the nice little luxury of taking just a moment to create super-soft, smooth lips that feel moisturized and rejuvenated. That's what this product does, with no negative taste or super-strong smell. It's a little tube of lip-pampering. I like it!

Retail Price:
(Exfoliating Cleanser) -$15.99
(Lip Exfoliator) - $19.99
(in CVS stores or at CVS online or shop at the BeFine online store after their shopping area is complete)

DeLush Ratings:
(Exfoliating Cleanser) -
(Lip Exfoliator) -

What They Say: "Revolutionary new formula won’t leave white marks on clothes! Contains ¼ translucent moisturizers to care for your underarm skin. Provides powerful 24 hour protection."

Toya’s Take: With summertime here (unofficially), the heat and humidity are starting to go through the roof here in lovely Charm City. It’s time to gear up for the next few sweaty, sticky months. I’m not a heavy sweat-er, but anyone can look forward to perspiration if you try to make it through the summer months around here. For years, Secret has been my deodorant of choice, but I’ve found something better. Folks, meet Dove Ultimate Clear. It is the most awesome deodorant ever! It applies in a silky smooth manner and doesn’t sting like heck when you use it on freshly shaved armpits. It gives unbelievable protection – I remain fresh and dry all day. And the best part? No nasty white marks on my black tops! (I still haven’t figured out how to get those things off – I hear baby wipes are a good trick, I’ll have to try those.) This product has me sounding like a deodorant commercial! I’m telling you – this stuff is great.

Retail Price: $4.49 (at drugstores and superstores everywhere, and online at drugstore.com)

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What They Say: "Dermatological tests show that yogurt helps to improve the skin's appearance day after day and keep it looking young and healthy. The Cleo formula is enriched with cocoa extract which, thanks to it's nourishing, emollient and anti-oxidant properties, nourishes and protects the skin ...Infused yogurt properties have an espeically calming effect on dry or irritated skin."

About Cléo:
"Introducing Cléo, from Paglieri Profumi - a leader in Italian perfume and body care since 1876. This Italian bath and body line is infused with natural moisturizing extracts from yogurt to continually improve the texture and elasticity of the skin. Combinations of yogurt and vanilla, yogurt and berries, and yogurt and cereal make sweet scents for everyday shower cream, bath cream, body cream, liquid soap, and bar soap."

Melissa Says: I tried this in Chocolate, and this chocolate-creamy combo...it is GOOD. The formula lathers luxuriously and you don't need much on your bath pouf to last the entire shower. It really is so soft that I found myself always regretting having to rinse it off. The good news is that my skin still felt gently soft afterward. It wasn't an intense moisturization, which some of you may crave more of, but it was enough to make my skin continue to feel soft after the shower. The scent is there afterward as well, but is quite faint. That would be my only unfulfilled wish with this shower cream. For this price and the scrumptious feeling, I would still recommend trying this out.

Retail Price: $4.95 (newly available at drugstore.com!)

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What They Say: (about the Softening Foot Soak) "Softens rough skin. Revives tired feet. This pedicure soak, infused with peppermint and plum extracts, softens rough, dry patches on soles and heels, preparing feet for exfoliation.
Usage: Pour a dime sized dollop of soak into warm running water. Soak feet for 5 - 10 minutes. Rinse well. 5.3 FL OZ (156mL)"

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: Think of these products in degrees going from special occasion to everyday as we go down the list. For instance, I think this foot soak is for those days when you just need an extra dose of "me time", when you're prepping for a special event or the getting your feet ready for the beginning of sandal season. It smells wonderful and bubbles up a bit like a little bubble bath. Just put a little (I admit, I used more like a quarter-sized amount) into a running bath, and then fill it just enough to cover your feet. While I'm not completely convinced about how much more softening this would be than being in the bath for a period of time, it did seem to make it a bit easier to exfoliate rough patches in the bath I took afterward.

What They Say: (about the Shea Butter Heel & Callus Balm) "Relieves and repairs dry skin, cracked heels and calluses. Relieve and repair dry skin with this rich balm that is made with extracts of peppermint and plum and shea butter along with tea tree oil to soothe and relax tired feet.
Usage: Massage on feet, focusing on heels and rough areas. 5.3 FL OZ (156mL)"

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: Okay, now THIS balm is really luxurious AND I can see myself using it more often than the foot soak. When you massage it into heels and other dry spots, the minty-fruit scent is very relaxing, and you can feel it penetrate through the top layer of skin to really soften those areas and create a nice cooling sensation.

What They Say: (about the Softening Foot Lotion) "Restores moisture and softness. Stimulates tired feet. This invigorating lotion, with extracts of plum and peppermint, energizes aching legs and feet while smoothing dry skin on tough soles and heels. Now with tea tree oil to soothe and relax tired feet.
Usage: Massage on feet and legs, focusing on rough areas. 5.3 FL OZ (156mL)"

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: This is, of course, a more everyday lotion for the entire foot and ankle area. It's great as a quick moisturizer before slipping on those sexy foot-baring shoes, and it reall DOES invigorate - you get a bit of a mood boost from the scent, and also you'll notice that about a minute or two after you apply it, you'll feel a wonderful stimulating yet cooling sensation. I like to use this all the way up my calves, because it really feels SO good, especially at the end of the day.

Retail Price: $3.99 for each (at freemanbeauty.com or at drugstores and superstores everywhere) - you simply can't beat that price!

DeLush Ratings:
(Softening Foot Soak)
(Shea Butter Heel & Callus Balm)
(Softening Foot Lotion)

What They Say: "This soothing body wash helps to calm and relax you in the shower while cleansing and moisturizing, so your skin feels soft and smooth all day long. This unique formula combines natural colloidal oatmeal — long known for its skin-soothing benefits — with lavender and essential chamomile and ylang-ylang oils, which are known for their calming benefits. The creamy body wash gently lathers to cleanse, hydrate and soothe dry skin, leaving skin softer and smoother all day long. And, it's even gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Additional Product Benefits Include: lightly fragranced, soap free, dye free."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: This is, simply put, a fabulous body wash. Add in the bonus of the low price and availability, and you really can't go wrong. The formula suds up incredibly soft, smells SO nice (not a "perfumey" lavender scent, but instead very subtle and soothing) and leaves skin softly conditioned.

Retail Price: $5.99 (at drugstores and superstores everywhere)

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What They Say: "Booth's for over three decades. ...Is it a bath oil? Or a body oil? Because Booth's Original Bath and Body Oil is blended with lightweight sunflower and sesame seed oils, you can enjoy it as both. In warm bathwater, it soaks into thirsty pores. Massaged into dry skin, it quickly vanishes to leave a gorgeous, all-over glow. (Unless you're a guy, in which case it lease you with a healthy, all-over glow.)
Made in Canada.

Directions:
Pour 3 or 4 capfuls into a warm bath and soak for 10-15 minutes. Or massage directly into dry or damp skin, a few fragrant drops at a time."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: If you use this in the bath, you only need a quick squeeze or two into your running water. Trust me. It's true, this stuff is kind of slick and all, so if it makes you uneasy to think of wiping the tub down afterward, then maybe you don't want to use it as a bath oil. But hey, I really liked the incredibly smooth softness enveloping my skin, and the aromatic effect is incredible. This stuff smells so comforting and soothing. And the way it lingers on your skin? Yum. I was really pleased with how soft my skin felt even the next day.

If you want a less messy and more direct way of using the oil, just get a cotton ball, place it over the bottle and squeeze a little bit onto the ball, and rub that over your arms, legs, applying more to it as needed and then rubbing in the oil with your hand to spread it evenly. It's incredibly softening and soaks nicely into the skin.

I really love this stuff, especially for the price. I might stock up!

Retail Price: $5.99 (at drugstores and superstores, and drugstore.com)

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Naturals Foaming Face Wash
"Nurture your skin with sea-based minerals and nutrients combined with mild antibacterial agents that leave you clean and free of breakouts. Sea Breeze Naturals reaches down into pores, washing away problem-causing dirt, oil and the germs that cause blemishes without drying or irritating your skin.

This daily cleanser provides a foamy lather that helps keep skin balanced and super clean. It removes dirt, oil and make-up and the dead skin cells that can dull your complexion, without over-drying."
Did you have some SeaBreeze astringent under your counter as a teenager when you first started to get acne? Well, I did, and I remember how much that stuff stung, so when I first got this to review, I thought all of the products would kill my sensitive skin. Turns out this product, which isn't even their product formulated for sensitive skin, is great for my skin. It doesn't seem to be very foamy to me, but it really does provide a good clean that works to remove make-up, even stubborn under-the-eye make-up and lip stains. I wish it were a little more viscous so that it would be easier to apply, but that's s a small wish for a terrific all-around drugstore cleanser.

Naturals Purifying Clay Cleanser

"Nurture your skin with sea-based minerals and nutrients combined with mild antibacterial agents that leave you clean and free of breakouts. Sea Breeze Naturals reaches down into pores, washing away problem-causing dirt, oil and the germs that cause blemishes without drying or irritating your skin.

This unique facial cleanser provides a light lather that purifies by reducing oil while it gently exfoliates for clean, smooth skin. It removes dirt, oil and make-up and the dead skin cells that can dull your complexion, without over-drying."
I like to think of this product as a clay mask for the impatient. This thick cleanser is certainly the consistency of clay, and provides that deep, down clean feeling in my pores without having to wait 10 or 15 minutes. I also like the clean, ocean smell of this product as opposed to the strong smell of a traditional clay mask. Now, this isn't one that you'll want to use around your eyes, so I don't actually use this every day, but more when I feel that I need a little more intense clean, 2-3 times a week. At that frequency, it's great for preventing little breakouts and also doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.

Naturals Oil Removing Astringent

"This is going to make a splash! Only NEW Sea Breeze Naturals captures the nutrient power of the sea in a new skin care line with cleansing, healing, super-hydrating sea minerals to optimize your skin's performance and make it healthier than ever before.

-Five natural sea minerals help draw in moisture for continuous condition.
-Ion-balanced to boost cellular metabolism, restore health function.
-A protective barrier neutralizes free radicals, allergens, and pollutants.

See what your skin can be...Acne Prevention Formula with Sea Minerals & Nutrients"
This isn't the same astringent that graced your countertop when you were 15. Although it still stings a little bit, and the strong smell could pull someone out of a fainting spell, this particular version strikes me as being much more gentle than previous versions. It always surprises me when I use a toner or astringent how much makeup I missed with my regular cleanser on the sides of my nose or on the edges of my face. This is the final step in making my face clean and blemish-free.

I just want to say one more thing: I've been jumping around between a lot of cleansers lately, so I may have desensitized by skin to a degree. But normally, starting a new skin care routine like this with all new products would cause some degree of irritation. I think it's a testament to the quality of these products that I've been irritation and blemish-free since I started using them.

Naturals Hydrating Moisturizer

"Sea Breeze Naturals Hydrating Moisturizer completes your skincare regimen by keeping your skin nourished and in perfect balance. The special blend of Sea Minerals and Nutrients combined with Vitamin E, work to thoroughly hydrate your skin where it needs it most to improve its overall condition and texture. Natural, oil controlling ingredients reduce shine, for a clean, matte finish without clogging pores. "
This thick moisturizer is terrific for my dry, sensitive skin. It feels light and soothing and its soft scent is very clean. I'm always surprised at how thick it is when I apply it, but how well it sinks into my skin, leaving it soft and moisturized but not at all greasy. This makes it a great moisturizer to use under make-up. I would love to see a version of this with some SPF built-in so I could use this in the daytime!

All products retail price: $5.99

Ratings:
Naturals Foaming Face Wash
Naturals Purifying Clay Cleanser
Naturals Oil Removing Astringent
Naturals Hydrating Moisturizer

What They Say: "NEW Dove® Energy Glow™ Brightening Moisturizer for normal to dry skin improves skin clarity by revealing more evenly-toned skin. It brightens skin, leaving it fresh, soft and youthful-looking. To help maintain that beautiful radiance over time, it protects your skin with SPF 15, vitamins and an energy-rich moisturizer."

Jen's Experience: As a moisturizer junkie, I am always thrilled to find a great product at the drugstore, especially one with a reasonable price. I was in search of a good facial moisturizer that would wouldn't irritate my sensitive skin, would work great under all my makeup, and would really deeply moisturize my often dry skin. I love how thick this moisturizer is and how well it soaks into my skin. I stay moisturized but not greasy. If you've got more normal or oily skin, I would think this product would just be too much. For dry and sensitive skin, though, this product is top notch. Who says you have to pay a fortune for a good quality moisturizer?

Retail Price: $8.99 (Drugstore.com and drugstores everywhere)

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What They Say: "A Sheer Moisturizing Experience
Light Sesame Formula

The Sensual Moisturizer®

Experience Neutrogena Body Oil. Its light sesame formula glides on easily to moisturize dry skin. It's so sheer it vanishes into shower-damp skin leaving soft and silky, with a radiant, healthy glow. No moisturizer can touch this experience."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: Whoa. Try this. I'm not kidding, lovelies. Now, the application may be a tad tricky - but that can be worked around. And contrary to what you might think...as long as you don't use too much, your skin really won't feel greasy and slick when all is said and done, just fantastically soft. And the smell - GAH - the smell is so wonderful. A true luxury from the drugstore, of all places.

User Tips from Neutrogena: "After a shower or bath while your skin is still damp, smooth on a few drops to help seal in moisture. Then treat yourself to a few pampering minutes while your body dries naturally, or simply pat dry with a towel. In the bath, add to water and soften your skin while you bathe." *And personally, I like to douse a cotton ball with the oil and then apply it that way - less messy and easier to control the oil.

Retail Price: $14.99 (drugstores everywhere and drugstore.com)

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What They Say: "Neutrogena® Advanced Solutions™ Skin Transforming Complex Nightly Renewal Cream delivers the ultimate combination of anti-aging ingredients to help fight the multiple signs of aging and transform skin to look beautifully healthier and younger.
This replenishing anti-oxidant formula contains a unique Micro-DA Retinol complex, with the highest concentration of pure Retinol from Neutrogena, that works with your natural nightly repair cycle to stimulate skin's surface cell renewal process while you sleep, smoothing away the appearance of lines and wrinkles. It infuses skin with essential moisture to help restore elasticity and youthful radiance. See results immediately."

Jen's Experience: I've tried expensive department store moisturizers and other drugstore moisturizers, but I have never quite found the one for me. And normally, things that contain retinol turn my skin bright pink and cause more than a little tingle. But this one, I feel, is different - and better. I started using this about 8 weeks ago. Even during the first few days of use, I didn't have any problems with redness or irritation. In the morning, my skin always seems really soft, and I can tell in the shower that it is nicely moisturized. And my skin is definitely clearer since I've started using this.

Recently, this product even helped me through another round of poison ivy. Normally, if I am lucky enough to get any on my face, the redness lasts 3 weeks. By using the Skin Transforming moisturizer at night, I could see visible improvement every morning. That's enough to tell me that it really is transforming my skin every night.

Tips: Avoid getting any in the eye area. It will cause a great deal of irritation and redness that lasts quite a while.

Retail Price: $23.99 (Drugstore.com)

Rating:

I spend an unreal amount of money on moisturizers.   A lot of highly recommended moisturizers are so expensive, and you've got to have your day moisturizer with SPF in it and the night moisturizer with some kind of magical retinol-type ingredient in it.   I decided to stop the madness for once with this last moisturizer purchase, and pick out something from my drugstore's shelves. 

What They Say: "Designed for maturing skin. Revitalizes the skin's appearance with a hydrating complex of vitamins E and B3, pro-vitamins B5 and A and intensive Olay moisture. Provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB (SPF 15) protection to minimize, even help prevent age spots and future skin damage to keep your skin stay younger looking. "

Jen's Experience: I'm so picky.  But I have to be, because my skin dries up if I look at it funny.  On the other hand, if I get something too oily or harsh, I break out like crazy (and then I have to treat the acne and I get dry spots....you see the problem here).  This moisturizer claims to be for very dry skin, so I thought I would give it a shot.  A lot of rich moisturizers don't work well under foundation.  Lucky for me, this one works great.  When I first got it, I thought it would be too thick.  I applied it and my skin instantly felt more hydrated.  Yet within minutes, the moisturizer soaked into my skin, leaving it hydrated but not at all greasy.  And, although it is quite rich when I am slathering it on, I still feel like my face can breathe! I applied my makeup with no problems, and made it through the day without developing any patches of dry skin.  For dry, sensitive skin like mine, this product is a miracle.

Retail Price: $9.49 (Drugstore.com)

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What They Say: "Get a healthy summer glow all year long just by moisturizing. Formulated with essential moisturizers and Erythrulose and DHA to gradually develop a soft natural tone and delicate shimmer, without any streaking or orange coloration you'd find in a self tanner. Noticeable change in skin color of up to one full shade in about one week with regular use. Ideal for fair to medium skin tones."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: I have become phobic of ALL lotion/spray/gel tanners over the last few years. And not because the formulas haven't improved and that some don't look pretty great. For me, it's all about the Slacker Factor. I hate the exfoliating. I really hate the reaching. And I hate the surprise dark patches. That's why I'm a huge fan of the wet towelettes (i.e., TanTowel). They were MADE for people like me. So I've stayed away from anything more involved than that for a very long time. Until now.

The thought of a barely-there tanning agent that I don't have to think of as anything other than moisturizer was intriguing. Part of it was mental, I'll admit. I mean, think of it as a moisturizer and all of the sudden it doesn't seem so scary, does it? So I gave this a shot.

The one I got was for fair skin tones. Because, hello, I'm pale. Have we met? So what I'm about to say is specific to that shade for me. The lotion is white, and has a pleasant smell. I just took their word for it and slathered it on without worrying. I did make sure to wash my hands well afterward. After letting it dry a bit I'd get dressed and go on with my day. After 2-3 uses you can definitely see something happening, and after about 5-6 uses you're pretty much there with the whole glowy thing. And guess what? No patches, no unevenness, no orange nails. Since I have no desire to look like I came from a month in Hawaii, this works just perfectly for me. A nice glow that takes away the winter white blahs.

Retail Price: $5.79 (I know, right?) (Drugstores and others everywhere)

DeLush Rating:

One day a week I try to undo all the damage I've inflicted on my skin and my hair by bombarding them with layer upon layer of the products I'm currently testing.  On my detox day, I don't usually wear any make-up, and I use all the deep cleaning products that I can't use on a daily basis.  One product that I've added to the detox line up is Neutrogena's Advanced Solutions Facial Peel, and it's one of my favorite beauty treatments of the week.  I first heard about it in a magazine article discussing at-home peel treatments.  This was the top recommendation for sensitive skin, so I had to give it a try! 

What They Say: "Now get the dramatic results of a professional-level facial peel at home. In just ten minutes, see fresher, more youthfully radiant skin. This one-step Facial Peel formulated with breakthrough CelluZyme^TM gently lifts away dry, damaged surface skin cells to reveal a new texture, tone, and clarity while reducing the appearance of fine lines."

Jen's Experience:  This product makes me feel like I'm in a spa.  I like to put it on while I am lounging in a nice warm bath after I've thoroughly cleaned my face.  The texture is like a very fine exfoliator, but once it is applied, it dries more like a mask.  It tingles when you first put it on, but as it dries, the tingling largely goes away.  After 10 minutes, you remove it using your fingertips.  It smells absolutely wonderful, so the 10 minutes of waiting is absolutely blissful to me.  I was a little worried that it would irritate my skin since it did have such a nice fragrance, but that has definitely not been the case.  I am not sure that this peel is fully responsible, but I have definitely seen an improvement in my skin since I've been using it.  I have fewer breakouts and much less redness and irritation. 

Tips:  If you have very sensitive skin and you're currently using a retinol-based moisturizer at night, you will want to stop using your moisturizer a few days before using this peel, or discontinue use of your retinol-based moisturizer altogether.

Retail Price: $25.99 (Walgreens)

Rating:

What They Say: "NIVEA Soft is specially formulated with:

- Jojoba Oil that nourishes the skin.
- Vitamin E that protects the skin's natural structure

This unique formulation is quickly absorbed to leave your skin feeling soft and supple. NIVEA Soft Intensive Moisturizing Creme is pH neutral and dermatologically approved."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: I'm a fanatic about body lotions and moisturizers. This one is very fluffy and soft upon applying, though I typically opt for those that feel a bit more substantial on. However, this was a refreshingly nice option for when I am looking for a lotion that is more undetectable, yet does leave skin nicely soft. The scent was pleasant but in my opinion could be better.

Retail Price: $6.34 (drugstore.com or drugstores everywhere)

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What They Say: "Dry up acne pimples and rinse away blackheads. This original masque treatment helps to dry up acne pimples, rinses away blackheads and even shrinks enlarged pores. Relaxes tired facial muscles and eases tension lines on the face and neck."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: Okay, if you are into masks, give this one a try! That is, if you are prone to slightly oily skin and/or want to cleanse your pores. This feels amazing when you put it on, and is like a little spa for your face. You can find it in any drugstore, and for the price you get an amazingly effective formula. I am a fan, even though I only use it every once in a while for a relaxing treat.

Retail Price: $4.25 (depending on size - at drugstores everywhere)

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What They Say: "At last, the skin you've always wanted. Ultra-soft. Ultra-smooth. Newly even. Virtually poreless. Flawless.

Transformance is a light moisturizing treatment that softly hydrates for visibly more radiant, even-toned, and ultra-smooth skin. Use Transfor-mance after your cleansing and toning routine - alone or under your favorite moisturizer. Create your personal regimen according to your skincare needs."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: I've been using this moisturizer for about 2 months now, and I do believe it has improved the texture of my skin. My skin type is normally combination with a bit of oiliness on the nose and forehead. I think this lotion feels wonderful, and when I think my skin is dull and drab, this always makes me feel like I look more fresh. I'm not sure scientifically how much improvement it's had on my skin, but I plan to continue to use it. I've noticed smoother texture, a brighter complexion, and less fluctuation in oiliness/dryness.

User Tip: Don't get it in your eyes, it really stings. ;) Also, the bottle is small, but it spreads nicely and covers well. I use it morning and night, whenever I feel I need it.

Retail Price: $15.99 (drugstore.com and drugstores everywhere)

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What They Say: "Mineral Power Naturally Luminous Blush with micro-minerals provides a soft, healthy glow to cheeks.

• Blends naturally with skin tone for a fresh flush of color
• Skin looks healthy and fresh
• Talc-free, lightweight formula
• Fragrance-f