This recession has been wreaking havoc on our bank accounts, jobs, and the way we spend our money, but it shouldn’t have to be the cause of bad skin. Some really great skincare products can be found right on the shelves of your local vitamin store.

Case in point…

Reviva Labs Alpha Lipoic Acid Vitamin C Ester & DMAE Night Cream, $12.38 at vitacost.com

I’ve written about my on-again/off-again relationship with Dr. Perricone so you’ll know I love his products, but sometimes I hate the pricing (and with this recession I am so not trying to trade unspeakable acts just for a Face Finishing Moisturizer). I buy whatever Perricone products I can, but was thrilled to find a product similar to his Concentrated Restorative Treatment. Both products contain Vitamin C Ester and DMAE (find out what these are and what they do here) and are used at night to aid with firming skin and fighting future skin damage.

To firm skin as it fights future skin damage, Reviva has encased these 3 unique ingredients in a soy liposome—for deep penetration and time-release action.
Thus, as your body rests during the night the nutrients help “lift” skin as they fight the effects of time.
Contains alpha lipoic acid, the all-powerful antioxidant that helps prevent future skin damage … DMAE to help tighten, firm and tone facial skin … and Vitamin C ester that further fights free radical damage … all in a liposome to aid absorption! It’s a dramatic new nutrient complex to help skin look younger, as it protects against daytime aggressions!

When I tell you my face feels like a newborn’s bottom, you better grab a diaper because that’s EXACTLY what it feels like (ok, that was probably a bad analogy given the imagery…lol), but trust me this product is great. You’ll start to notice a difference in your skin after about 7-10 nights. I’ve been using this for years and will not trade it for another night time creme for anything in the world. Try it out and let me know how much you love it.

About Danielle

New York City freelance writer, Image Consultant, Makeup Artist, Fashion and Beauty Producer for Bag Ladies Radio, and President of Urban Glamour, LLC. I'm a Hofstra University and Fashion Institute of Technology grad with a penchant for pretty and enjoy bringing out the FIERCE in everyone through personalized thorough image and makeup consultations. Think of me as your style and beauty entourage all wrapped up into one bubbly brown package :) I have had the honor and privilege of working backstage at NYC Fashion Week shows like Karen Walker, Jayson Brunsdon, Sabyaschi, Altuzarra, and Bridal Market Week for Vera Wang. You can also find me running around photo shoots doing makeup and styling. If you have a style or beauty question, contact me. Your question could be featured on the site!

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