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.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3* Why it's great: Readers agree, "I am amazed at how good my skin looks in the morning ... moisturized and refreshed and glowing." Another reader adds, "This product really works great. It soaks up nicely, leaving your skin feeling non-greasy yet very smooth." And though one reader says, "I'm pretty young so at this point I'm just using it as a preventative measure," another claims, "I highly recommend it to the 40-plus group!"
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.4* Why it's great: "Gentle yet effective" is why readers recommend this cleanser. "It works amazingly well at cleaning off stubborn makeup (even eye makeup!), and at the same time is not too drying," one reader says. "I have oily skin and have tried just about every cleanser under the sun. I use this cleanser every night (a little dab will do you!) and then I just tone and moisturize in the A.M. ... I am less oily, [and] my skin is clearer and brighter," another says.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.5* Why it's great: Readers agree this eye cream is "very rich and creamy, absorbs quickly, doesn't irritate my eyes." "I have noticed that the lines around my eyes have been noticeably reduced," one reader says. Other positive comments include, "it instantly hydrates" and "it makes dark circles under my eyes disappear."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.6* Why it's great: "The price tag might seem high, but when you see the results very quickly you won't be sorry," readers say. "They have helped to even out my skin tone as well as make my pore size appear smaller. My skin is smoother and my fine lines are diminished," one reader says. "An all over beautiful texture to your skin," is what another reader claims you'll see after using these pads.
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.