Glam Slam: The Friday Five - Affordable At-Home Beauty

Access Hollywood - July 24, 2009 2:45 PM PDT
Story photo: Glam Slam: The Friday Five - Affordable At-Home BeautyAngelina Jolie shines at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival FilmMagicAccess Hollywood

By Ryan Patterson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Always wanted full lips like Angelina? A blemish free complexion like Lauren Conrad or wrinkle free skin like Oprah or Jennifer Aniston? You don't have to spend big bucks at the salon or dermatologist's office.

It's possible to get good results at home with these dermatologist recommended products.

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SMOOTH SKIN
BIG BUCKS TREATMENT: Chemical Peel $300+
AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE: DERMAdoctor Physical Chemistry $75
Lauren Conrad, Tori Spelling and Denise Richards love this at-home facial peel, which is both a high-potency multiacid chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatment in one! Board Certified Dermatologist Jeanine Downie says, "this is a great product that I recommend my patients do once every 2-3 weeks. Only need to apply a thin film."
www.dermadoctor.com

LUSCIOUS LIPS
BIG BUCKS TREATMENT: Collagen Lip Injections $400+
AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE: PCA Skin Peptide Lip Therapy $20
Dramatically minimizes lines and promotes smoother, fuller lips without the needle! Board Certified Dermatologist Jennifer Linder says this lip treatment boosts moisture retention. It contains "shea butter to help hydrate the lips as well as safflower seed oil to prevent water loss."
www.skinstore.com

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ERASE LINES
BIG BUCKS TREATMENT: Dermal Fillers $500+
AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE: SkinMedica TNS Line Refine $72
Jennifer Aniston, Oprah and Kim Cattrall are all fans of this serum, which generates rapid plumping and smoothing to visually reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, eyes, and crow's feet. Dermatologist Jeanine Downie says its "growth factors help to build collagen. Great plumping, especially with the crow's feet around the eyes."
www.skinmedica.com

LONG LASHES
BIG BUCKS TREATMENT: Eyelash Extensions $500+
AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE: RapidLash $50
Kathy Lee Gifford is a fan of RapidLash, an eyelash renewal serum that helps promote healthy, natural lashes by improving the overall appearance and condition of your lashes. Dermatologist Audrey Kunin says it's an effective option for the lash challenged and easily accessible since you don't need a prescription for it. Available in drugstores nationwide.

HAIR FREE
BIG BUCKS TREATMENT: Electrolysis $1,000+
AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE: Parissa Assorted Size Wax Strips $11.99
Assorted wax strips for the underarms, bikini and face give you smooth results lasting up to 6 weeks. Dr. Kunin says they are "easy to use and eliminate unwanted hair in all those annoying little (and big) areas." Available at Ulta Beauty and at www.parissa.com.

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  • danny
    right on irenemalong
    report abuseposted August 5, 2009 5:23 PM PDT
  • Pia
    Jealous Dawds. Angie is fabulous, put her money where her mouth is. Even with a family still cares about others.
    report abuseposted August 4, 2009 6:34 AM PDT
  • Buster
    Her anorexia and all those kids are taking their toll on her body. She has beautiful lips, as did her Mother. But wait until those tats start to get crepey and droopy...oooooh.
    report abuseposted August 3, 2009 5:17 PM PDT
  • Simone M
    She looks like a bag of Bones.!! She is not Sexy or Beautiful.
    report abuseposted August 3, 2009 9:03 AM PDT
  • irene
    i like angie so much. she is one of a kind . . . with passion and compassion.
    report abuseposted July 31, 2009 9:52 AM PDT
  • Marlo
    angelina is a beautiful woman,but beyond that she put her star power to good use with her humanitarian efforts.
    report abuseposted July 29, 2009 11:18 PM PDT
  • Nicole
    Angie needs to put some meat on her
    report abuseposted July 29, 2009 5:14 PM PDT
  • honeydog
    I LOVE HER
    report abuseposted July 29, 2009 12:01 AM PDT
  • Rameez
    who is she ? she is hot now bt not like me
    report abuseposted July 28, 2009 7:58 PM PDT
  • Rameez
    who is she ? she is hot now bt not like me
    report abuseposted July 28, 2009 7:58 PM PDT
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