Beauty Spot: Skin relievers

New from Clinique, the Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator, with a one-two punch against dryness. There's a first line of defense to retain moisture and protect against environmental aggressors, then an added moisture barrier repair technology to keep moisture in; $36 at Clinique counters or clinique.com.

Jet lag, climate changes, stress, intense fatigue -- Dior's new One Essential Ultra-Detox Treatment-Mask goes after them, using an algae extract the stimulates the skin's natural recycling system. Added benefit: the treatment increases the benefits of products you put on afterward; $95 at makeup counters or dior.com.

Your skin just looks better if it's softer, which is what Wrinkle Specialist moisturizing serum from SK-II targets. With its key ingredient Pitera (said to balance, regenerate and hydrate), the serum goes after the deepest wrinkles, promising to soften them after 14 days; $175 at makeup counters or sk-ii.com.