Experts reveal the dos and don'ts for an enviably clear, smooth complexion.
If You're Dry/Aging
YOUR BIGGEST MISTAKE: Waiting until your 40th birthday to make your first wrinkle-reducing purchase. Take action before lines and wrinkles make an appearance. "Women should start using antiaging products as early as possible—even in their early 20s," recommends New York and Miami dermatologist Fredric Brandt. "It is easier to prevent damage from occurring than to fix it later on."
IDEAL A.M. ROUTINE: Use a moisturizing cleanser like Shiseido Benefiance Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam ($35). To protect against free-radical damage, smooth on a creamy antioxidant like Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Face Serum ($80) or Perricone MD Acyl-Glutathione ($175). Top it with an occlusive moisturizer, which prevents the evaporation of water. (Look for ingredients like glycerin, petroleum, and mineral oil.) Apply Dr. Brandt Time Arrest Crème de Luxe ($200) or L'Oréal Paris Youth Code Day/Night Cream ($24.99) while
