1. Brighten Your Eyes
It’s no secret that eyes are the firstplace wrinkles make an appearance. Dermatologists agree you’re never too young to start preventing and treating the problem. Clé de Peau Beauté Intensive Eye Contour Cream ($250) combats lines and dark circles. Over 40? Replace heavy creams with lightweight gels to avoid water retention and puffiness. Try SkinCeuticals AOX + Eye Gel ($85).
2. Add Radiance
The quickest way to conceal a late night’s effects on your skin? Highlighter! Guerlain’s Météorites Perles illuminating powder ($56) evens out skin tone and contains light reflectors, creating a luminous complexion. Make Up for Ever gels ($29) can bedabbed on all over for aninstant dewy glow.
3. Erase Damage
Check out LaseResukts, a breakthroughskin-care line developed by Philadelphiadermatologist Eric Bernstein that’sinspired by the benefits you get from laser surgery: tighter skin, smaller-looking pores, and fewer fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with star ingredients like resveratrol, citric acid, and glutathione, the products promise improvements starting in two weeks. A must: the nighttime power duo, PM Intensive Focused Repair Lotion ($85) and Calm & Restore Serum ($75).
4. Banish Breakouts
Zap blemishes and unclog your pores with the Perfect Clarity blemish pen ($40), a handy portable brush pen from Elemental Herbology. Formulated with salicylic acid, sulfur, and tea-tree oil, each application kills bacteria and reduces oil, so use it as often as you like.
5. Fake It
If there’s one item in your makeup bagthat should match your skin, it’sfoundation Dior Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear MakeUp ($46)leaves skin matte yet glowingand is packed with hydrating ingredients andlight-reflecting pearls for asecond-skin-like finish that won’t melt off.
6. Smooth Your Neck
7. Don't Skip Serum
Still mystified about why you need a serum? Think of it as the vehicle that drives potent ingredients deep into your skin, thanks to smaller molecules that are easily absorbed. Try Lancôme Visionnaire [LR 2412 4%] Advanced Skin Corrector ($84).
8. Go Shopping at Shen Beauty
The chic Brooklyn boutique opened its doors in 2010 and has already attracted an A-list following. The store houses exclusive products from all over the globe. Worthy splurge: Amanda Lacey Camellia Face Oil ($146).
