When it comes to basic skin, care, what are the biggest beauty bargains on the planet?
A. Five things instantly go on the list. 1. Vaseline — It’s the best lip moisturizer. And talk about cheap! By the way, don’t use any lip balms that contain phenol (Blistex does, for one). They strip the top layer off your lips. That’s why you get addicted to them; they remove your natural protection. 2. For body lotions, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream and Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Body Lotion. I got to the local warehouse club and buy big tubs of Cetaphil Cream or the giant pump dispenser of Norwegian Formula — they’re both terrific. 3. Also at the local warehouse club, I buy Dove or Purpose soap by the case. (If your skin is as touchy as mine, buy Dove in the fragrance-free or sensitive-skin formulas.) Neither of these is expensive anyway, but they’re a little more than some supermarket brands, so why not buy in bulk and save the difference? They don’t strip your skin of good oils. 4. For sunscreens, Neutrogena Sensitive Skin SPF 30 sunblock lotion is a world-class bargain. It cont
