The Great Lotion Lowdown

I can never tell the difference between all the different kinds of lotion at the store. Help, please!
 
We hear ya, sister. There are just so many kinds of lotions out there it's tough to figure out the diff. Here's some stuff you should know.

You Want: A sun-kissed look, minus all the sun.

You Need: A tinted lotion. Different from a self tanner, a tinted lotion will gradually give you an all-over, even glow you'll love.
Neutrogena Sun Fresh Lotion, $10, drugstore.com
 

You Want: Something that will help with your super-dry skin.
You Need: A deep moisturizing lotion. Look for words like extra hydrating and healing. Apply it when your skin is still damp after the shower.
Eucerin Calming Crème, $11, Target stores
 
You Want: A lotion to soothe after a long day in the sun.
You Need: Aloe! Look for a lotion that contains aloe. This will not only help cool down your crispy skin, it'll also speed up the healing process. And next time, remember your SPF.
 
You Want: A lotion you can pop in your purse.
You Need: Something tiny that has loads of moisture. You don’t wanna reapply every two minutes.



-Jess Hofmann

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4/30/2009 1:44:00 PM
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