Beauty spot: New skin-care products

May 2010 -- Soap often gets a bad wrap, cosmetically speaking. But a new one from Perricone MD promises to gently cleanse while restoring brightness. Cleansing Treatment Bar contains 5% gycolic acid for exfoliation and is said to work for all ages and skin types; $38 at select Sephora and Nordstrom stores or perriconemd.com. No Credit Credit: None/
Neck saver
Of all our trouble spots, the neckline and chest are right up there. Somme Institute's Neckline targets the area with a formula high in antioxidants (one made from red marine algae) and something called Regu-Age, said to help prevent fat deposits and make skin firmer; $68 at sommeinstitute.com.
Back to basics
Soap often gets a bad wrap, cosmetically speaking. But a new one from Perricone MD promises to gently cleanse while restoring brightness. Cleansing Treatment Bar contains 5% glycolic acid for exfoliation and is said to work for all ages and skin types; $38 at select Sephora and Nordstrom stores or perriconemd.com.
Heavy hitters
Elizabeth Arden's Prevage products fight aging with the antioxidant Idebenone. Advanced Agni-Aging Serum, $155, goes after lines, wrinkles, scars and redness, while Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30, $125, moisturizes and protects from sun exposure; at select Macy's stores or elizabeth arden.com.