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B E A U T Y
TRY
Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief
Cream, $40.
HOW YOUR DOCTOR CAN HELP
Oral and topical antibiotics such as
MetroGel, Azelex, and Oracea can reduce
inflammation. Lasers and IPL resurfacing
also target all-over redness, broken
capillaries, and enlarged blood vessels.
MAKEUP TRICKS
“If you have rosacea on
your cheeks, you’ve already got built-in
blush,” says Carmindy. “A yellow-based
foundation will neutralize much of that red
right out. If you still want blush, go easy
with a pale rose color above the apples of
your cheeks.”
TRY
Revlon Powder Blush in
Love that Pink, $10.
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Dry, sensitive skin
WHATS CAUSING IT?
As we age, the
estrogen in our bodies dips and so do
moisture levels.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
Focus on
effective hydration. Swap grainy scrubs for
grit-free glycolic or lactic acid washes that
exfoliate without scratching, and switch
from astringent cleansers to cream
formulas. Look for emollient facial lotions
with glycerin, petrolatum, or shea butter
that draw water to the skin and seal it in.
TRY
Olay Regenerist Deep Hydrating
Mousse Cleanser, $9.
HOW YOUR DOCTOR CAN HELP
If over-the-counter remedies aren’t doing
enough, your doctor may prescribe a
moisturizer with a higher percentage of
lactic acid, such as Lac-Hydrin. You’ll get
better moisture absorption following a light
glycolic acid peel at the doctor’s office.
MAKEUP TRICKS
Stick
with liquid or cream
foundations;
powders are too
drying. Opt for
creamy blushes
and shadows. If
they still feel too
dry, mix in a bit of
your moisturizer,
suggests Carmindy.
TRY
Bobbi Brown
Luminous Moisturizing
Foundation, $45.
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Adult acne
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WHAT’S CAUSING IT?
Intense periods of
change—pregnancy, stress, and menopause—
exacerbate acne, due to a surge in hormones
that causes skin to produce extra oils.
MAKEUP TRICKS
Start with an oil-free, non-
comedogenic foundation, suggests Carmindy.
“You may find that alone covers more than you
think.” Still need concealer? “Dab a little
foundation over it to bring the color back to the
rest of your skin,” says Kashuk.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
Benzoyl
peroxide and clay treatments are
dehydrating so use them as spot
treatments. Salicylic acid and retinoid
formulas should be applied all over the
face to remove excess oil and bacteria
TRY
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-
Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cream, $13.
HOW YOUR DOCTOR
CAN HELP
“Most adult acne coincides with
your period,” says Berson. Low-
dose birth control pills can help
regulate hormone spikes. As for
those pimples that inevitably crop up
before important events, a
dermatologist can inject them with
cortisone to clear them more quickly.
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