Top 10 Facial Products

Everyone agrees - we'd all prefer a perpetually perfect complexion to a new sweater, pair of shoes, or the latest handbag. Unfortunately, when it comes to our faces we can't always buy what we want. That said, there are a few clutch products that can help keep us glowing and wrinkle-free. Here are my Top 10. And if you don't want to break the bank or try them all, here's the cheat sheet: buy #'s 1, 2, 8 + 9

1. Befine Exfoliating Cleanser ($25) - I was skeptical of the ingredient list at first (brown sugar, sweet almond, oats), but I found this scrub is amazing and gentle enough to use a few times a week or even daily. After using this for a few month's (after trying it for the first time via Birchbox), this has made a serious impact on my skin's texture and clarity
2. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser (~$8-$11, retail outlet depending) - the old standby. Everyone should have this stuff in their shower. It's the trusted cleanser every single dermatologist recommends and it works for all skin types
3. Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System ($149) - totally scary price tag but unmatched results. I waited a long time to jump on the Clarisonic bandwagon, but after reading about the one thousandth celebrity who "swore by my Clarisonic" I bit the bullet and ordered one. I have used it everyday since and will never go back to normal cleaning. It's quick, easy, and has cleared up trouble spots that nothing else seemed to help
4. Ahava Purifying Mud Mask ($30) - another one with ingredients that may scare you away, but don't be frightened! The dead sea mud in this mud mask is the best around. This mask is awesome and works very quickly - you can feel the tingle while you wait the short 2 minutes before washing it off!
5. Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask ($52) - praised as the "at home" version of the famous spa line's facial, this mask is a great pick-me-up for dull skin. Try it mid-week to help get your glow back. You can really feel the "oxygenation" after using this. If you love this, try the facial cream from the same line
6. Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector ($44.50) - amazing for those of you worried about new or old wrinkles. This serum is really effective and has won a great amount of beauty buzz since launch. I think it smells incredibly similar to La Mer's Regenerating Serum (ahem, which goes for $250), makes me think the active ingredients are very similar
7. Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado ($27) - A great eye cream for morning or night, this is thick and won't smudge into your eyes
8. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream (~$11 - 16, retail outlet depending. Note the link here is for a pack of two) - a GREAT drugstore product. Find this at your local CVS/Walgreens/Duane Reade/Rite Aid. This is super inexpensive for a Retinol anti-wrinkle product 
9. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream ($24.50) - a great basic moisturizer for all skin types, no smell and moisturizing without leaving your skin looking shiny
10. La Mer Moisturizing Lotion ($210) - gasp, the price. The problem is, when you buy this lotion you end up wanting to slather yourself with it...and at $210 for 1.7 oz most people don't have that luxury. But, if you can swallow the price tag and pace yourself through the bottle this unquestionably the best moisturizer. Try this lotion through spring and summer, but the famous Crème de la Mer is best for those dealing with winter in dry and cold climates