It seems every modern skincare success story revolves around three correlating myths: the ideal dermatologist, their wordy clientele (“he/she’s THE expert!”) and an elixir to end all of your skin’s problems. The not-so-secret club of brides (and grooms, alike) who do themselves wrong by poking, prodding, baking and peeling their skin is still at a static rate. Planning cosmetic procedures prior to the big day is something you should only consider with a three month’s notice, with some serious listing of each pro and con. The smarter route? Finding a skin-care line that matches a solid gym routine. So ditch the Botox injection and add the following to your beauty cabinet:
Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase features a Lift & Resculpt Serum that sells you enough with its name. While you’re busy sculpting your figure, you might as well get your face in tip top shape for the big day. This little miracle worker uses hyaluronic acid and kinetin to lift, contour and firm your skin by reinforcing your skin’s structure from below the surface. It’s like the gym, for your skin! Available at Walgreens for $33.99.
The derm and best-selling author Dr. Perricone has created a line of products that tones, sculpts and smooths skin, reducing the appearance of cellulite and wrinkles. Our favorite? The Cold Plasma Body lotion. The superb multi-functional, all-over body lotion is formulated with the revolutionary Cold Plasma technology and is designed to define, tone and hydrate the skin. Available at Sephora for $98.
Kill two birds with one stone using St. Tropez’s Gradual Tan Plus Firming Lotion. The formula combines anti-aging skincare benefits with a healthy touch of bronze, giving you a natural-looking toned and tanned look just in time for your honeymoon. Available at Sephora for $40.
Ladies can give themselves a lift with Clarin’s Bust Beauty Extra Lift Gel. The intensive gel treatment works to support the delicate skin of the bust and décolleté areas, naturally firming, toning and strengthening skin that’s been a victim to age and gravity. Available at Sephora for $58.
