Drugstore Gems – Part Three

Posted on March 1st, 2009 / Filed under Beauty , For the Body: , For the Face:

Contrary to what some might have you believe, skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Granted, if you have problem skin, it’s harder to find products that are both effective and inexpensive, but it is possible. There are some excellent cleansers, exfoliators and masks on the market — all for under $15. And in part three of our series, Beauty Brief has listed them here for you.

Cleansers

Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash (Normal to oily skin, $6.99, drugstore.com)
Olay Gentle Foaming Face Wash (Normal to oily skin, $4.69, americarx.com)
Pond’s Cold Cream Deep Cleanser (Dry skin, $4.29, americarx.com)
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash (Normal to combination skin, $5.29, drugstore.com)
St. Ives Apricot Face Wash (Oily and acne-prone skin, $3.99, drugstore.com)
St. Ives Apricot Radiance Moisture Rich Cream Cleanser (Normal to dry skin, $3.89, americarx.com)

Moisturizers

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream (All skin types except very dry, $6.49, drugstore.com)
Dove Sensitive Essentials Facial Lotion (Normal to combination skin, $6.99, drugstore.com)
Desert Essence Organic Jojoba Oil (Normal to dry skin, $14.99, drugstore.com)
Garnier Soft 24-hour Nourishing Day Cream (Dry skin, $CAD13.99, at drugstores in Canada and the UK)
Olay Complete Fragrance Free (Normal to combination skin, $9.50, americarx.com)

Exfoliators / Masks

Alba Botanica Sea Algae Enzyme Facial Scrub ($10.69, drugstore.com)
Avon Clearskin Invigorating Cleansing Scrub ($4.29, avon.com)
Beyond Belief ABH Pore Refining Exfoliating Scrub ($5.49, at Sally Beauty Supply)
Good Skin Polished Skin Gentle Exfoliator ($14, kohls.com)
Got2b In Your Face Pure Intent Clay Mask ($3.69, americarx.com)
mark Purifying Mud Facial ($6, meetmark.com)
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask ($6.29, americarx.com)
Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask ($3.29, drugstore.com)
St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask ($3.59, drugstore.com)