Awards season always brings a nonstop parade of impossibly glowy, youthful A-listers…and the accompanying dismay that we can’t afford whatever fancy treatments they used to achieve said glow. But you don’t have to be a celeb to get your best skin ever. We tapped NYC dermatologic surgeon Dendy Engelman, M.D., whose practice boasts a client list including Sofía Vergara and Christina Ricci, for a few expert tips for fighting the signs of aging without breaking the bank.
Never Skip These Four Skin Care Steps
1. Cleanse. “If you only have five minutes, the most important thing to do is remove the day’s grime and gunk,” Engelman says. She recommends Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, which won’t strip your skin of its natural oils.
2. Use eye cream. “The skin around the eyes is 40 percent thinner than the rest of the face and therefore needs a little extra attention.” Her go-to? Revision Skincare D.E.J. Eye Cream.
3. Apply SPF. “I recommend both chemical and physical sunscreens,” says Engelman. “While both are not perfect, my main focus is to prevent sun damage that could turn into cancer or another fatal disease. Using them togetherensures full protection.” If you’re concerned about harmful stuff in chemical sunscreens, she recommends finding products free of oxybenzone.