TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.2* Why it's great: "I use this product and have been for the past five years. It goes on light and airy and leaves your face feeling hydrated and smooth," says one reader of the night cream. "My skin not only looks firmer and softer but [it] feels firmer and softer," another adds. "I know women that spend tons of money on face creams thinking the more expensive it is the better it will be. I have converted most of them because they take one look at my face and realize that if it works for me it's going to work for them," a reader adds.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3* Why it's great: Readers claim this cleanser "is gentle enough for everyday use and leaves your face feeling incredibly smooth." Another reader adds, "My skin is smooth and shiny (not oily)! I'm only guessing that I have been walking around with dead skin left on my face for years after using the same expensive cleanser that was not exfoliating my skin." "Well worth the money and a little goes a long, long way," readers say.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3* Why it's great: "Won't cause redness, irritation or breakouts!" say readers of this facial cleansing bar. "There is no one miracle product -- but this bar is really helping my face get back into shape," a reader says. Another shares her secret: "Hint: If you are like me and wash your face a lot in the summer, especially after working in the yard or exercising, etc., it is great because it does NOT dry your skin out."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3* Why it's great: Readers agree, "the name says it all." "I have noticed smoother skin and a more youthful appearance since using this product," one reader says. Another sums it all up, "It's very effective and I can afford it. It's widely available at drugstores or even at a grocery store and it's on sale a lot, which is what we all look for in this challenging economy."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3* Why it's great: Readers with various skin or health issues swear by this cream. "I have psoriasis and with that comes dry, flaky skin. I have tried just about every skin product on the market... lotions, oils and creams with various miracle ingredients such as Dead Sea salts, marine, plant and fruit extracts, [and] nothing has compared to the long lasting moisturizing effects of Cetaphil," one reader says. "Much to my surprise, this inexpensive drugstore staple is incredibly hydrating and kept my skin (which is sometimes dry/flaky from Retin-A) moist and supple ALL DAY long without any touch-ups," another claims.
If you feel overwhelmed by the massive amounts of products at Ulta, you're not alone. We thought we'd make your selection process easier by sharing these skin care product reviews from our trusted TotalBeauty.com readers. These are the goods they swear by, so you might like them too.
