The Budget Fashionista

What: Christiana tests skin iD, a new product by Neutrogena Dermatologics, is a personalized acne solution system that’s clinically proven to treating and preventing acne. Simply head to their site, take the evaluation about your skin and their algorithm will determine which skin iD products are right for you.

The Lowdown: I wasn’t sure about the effects skin iD would have on someone who luckily doesn’t have acne in the first place, but I duly filled out the evaluation. A few days later, I received a cream cleanser, an anti-acne treatment, a hydrator, and a spot acne treatment. The first three are to be used twice a day, while the last one is for emergencies. The cleanser went on first, and my face immediately felt cool, tingly and refreshed. Next, were the anti-acne treatment and hydrator. The instructions directed me to wait for the anti-acne treatment to dry before applying the hydrator, and then wait for the hydrator to dry, which was pesky since I wanted to go to sleep at night or get my day started in the mornings. After each treatment, my face felt relaxed and cool to the touch. A few days into the ritual, my skin felt and looked smoother. One problem though--the cleanser doesn’t remove makeup well, which meant adding another step before everything else. Smooth skin is all well and good, but I don’t want stray eyeliner and mascara running down my cheeks.

Yea or Nay: Yea--judging by the changes I noticed on myself, I think the more potent versions of the cleanser would work well on acne problems.

Buy it: @ skinid.com, $39.99