This Really Works: Nuance Glycolic Cream Cleanser

I know that I’m supposed to use a gentle cleanser every day, and exfoliate at least weekly. In reality, I feel like a champion if I get my eye makeup off before I fall asleep on the couch. Unfortunately, cleansing and exfoliating are vital to maintaining good skin, especially for those of us over a certain age (*cough* over 35). Removing dead skin cells and replacing lost moisture is key to the even texture and volume we took for granted in our youth.  

So, yes, finding one product that does both—that I can buy at the drugstore—felt like finding the Holy Grail.  Nuance Salma Hayek Age Affirm Glycolic Cream Cleanser ($14) is soothing and creamy, packing glycolic acid and micro beads to gently remove dead skin and reduce dryness along with Rose Petal Complex and Oat Extract to soothe and restore. I’ve been using it for a bit, and my skin is smooth, even and incredibly hydrated. I love that my face doesn’t feel tight afterward. Apply, rinse and get right to the fun stuff.