Skincare: Worth The Splurge?

Last year, the upscale beauty industry generated $10.2 billion dollars and high end skincare was up 10%......reports Bloomberg's Businessweek magazine. Clearly

women are making an investment in their skin. Are the results worth

the spurge?

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Businessweek's female staffers

put skincare to the test. Here are

10 products they say are 

worth the splurge.

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Chantecaille Nano Gold 

Energizing Cream

" This was a great moisturizer for me, as I have

very dry sensitive skin." She goes on to say

"Also, the thinner skin on my neck appears

not as noticeable...." Aja Mangum  age 34.

Nordstrom

Cle de Peau Beaute 'La Creme' 

Night Cream 

"I started using this on the eve of my 58th 

birthday. I was surprised and delighted at a 

lunch celebrating my birthday, a friend asked

if I'd had work done....."Ellen Pollock, age 58

Nordstrom

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream

"I love this eye cream.....the skin under my 

eyes feels soft and looks bright. I want more!"

Claire Suddath age 30. 

Neiman Marcus

Orlane Hypnotherapy Cream

"At first I didn't like it...after a few days I

realized it was actually forming a barrier...

Since then I haven't had any dry skin."

Emily Anton age 33.

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"....after two weeks of using this cream, the

skin under my eye is softer and doesn't look 

so puffy in the morning. Also my concealer

goes on smoothly without caking." 

Emma Rosenblum age 32.

Nordstrom

Lancome Absolue L'Extrait

"This cream has a nice balance. Not too oily

or too heavy....." Vanessa Wong, age 30

Saks

La Praire Skin Caviar Luxe Cream

"This cream isn't sticky and spreads really well.

My skin feels really hydrated after each use. I

don't think I'd pay $500 for it. 

Tracy Ma age 24.

Nordstrom

My notes: I have loved this cream over the 

years. In fact the whole line is quite luxe. Nordstrom now has a great free gift with

LaPraire purchase.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening Solution

"I give the Ferulic Acid a thumbs up." She goes

on to state that it faded the dark splotch if a

pimple quickly. Sara Mangum, age 65

Sephora

VBeaute Buying Time 

Everyday Cream

"My skin feels smooth and hydrated at all

times...I normally break out a bit, but since using this cream I, my skin is looking normal."

Beauty.com

Tata Harper Elixir Vitae

"The lines on my face are smoother and less visible after using this everyday."

Maureen Eurell age 60

Tata Harper Skincare

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You be the judge.  But I will say,

I much prefer purchasing my beauty products at a cosmetic counter than at the drugstore. I appreciate the packaging and the education that my cosmetologist offers...not to mention

all of those freebie samples!

Have a beautiful day!