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You Can Afford to Have Great Skin!

Low-cost Products for All Skin Types

By Belinda Clarke

Most of us associate Biore with the blackhead-removing nose strips that have since been emulated by virtually all skin care companies, but Biore also offers a wide selection of blemish-fighting products containing salicylic acid and panthenol as an anti-inflammatory. The Biore regimen includes a Blemish Fighting Cleanser, Deep Pore Toner (containing tea tree oil) and Blemish Double Agent, a clear gel daytime acne treatment to help protect blemishes from dirt and makeup while healing and calming at the same time.
Total Cost: Less than $25

Nivea is known worldwide for its skin care products. Nivea Visage offers a line of gentle cleansers, in both cream and gel formulas, to eliminate dirt and makeup without upsetting your skin's balance or removing moisture. It has gentle aloe vera, chamomile and gentle exfoliants that leave skin feeling invigorated and purely clean. After cleansing, follow with Nivea's new Q10-Plus Wrinkle Control Lotion, which contains both Coenzyme Q-10 and Biotin to help improve elasticity and firmness. t night, the Q-10 Wrinkle Control Eye Cream helps reduce the signs of aging for the delicate skin under the eye.
Total Cost: Less than $25

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