GWYNETH Paltrow knows how to make barely there makeup work for her. AP

Everyone wants to have beautiful skin. In fact, even if the economy may be failing, beauty product sales are always steadily rising. But because there are many products in the market, picking the right product to keep our skin clear and radiant may be confusing.

Having good skin makes anyone look fresh and younger. And if you ask any person with great skin, there seems to be three things they do daily in common: moisturize, protect with SPF, and cleanse.

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Moisturize. Using the moisturizer that will match one’s skin tone is something most people overlook. Dry skin is dull in color and every wrinkle is accentuated. The right moisturizer will take years off your face and will protect your skin from premature wrinkles and aging. For those who have dry to normal skin, it’s best to use moisturizers with alpha hydroxyl acid as it helps the skin produce more moisture on its own. Serums are great for those with extremely dry skin since they’re more potent.

SPF. The sun ages the skin by damaging its collagen production, which helps our skin stay plump, moist, elastic and youthful-looking. Applying sun block does away with expensive treatments since it protects your skin from getting age spots. Luckily, there are foundations that work as moisturizer and have SPF to help you save time.

Cleanse. Never sleep with your makeup on. Finding the right makeup remover for you is equally important. When it comes to cleansing your face, the milder the product, the better for your skin; this will not strip away your skin’s natural oil.

Makeup is great, but too much of it may abet aging. In fact, the older you are, the less you should be using. Opt for creams instead of powders, such as cream foundations, blush and liquid eyeliner. Creams, when blended and applied properly, won’t crease on your wrinkles. They blends and appear like second skin, as opposed to powders that may look like they’re sitting on your skin.

Every so often, change your look. Just as you have to update your wardrobe, you need to update your look. This, actually, may be fun. Visit a makeup counter and get a makeover. Ask for a day look and an evening look, and see how you can make the more current look work for you. Girls in the counters get regular trainings, so get to be the first to know how to use new products; make them share what they’ve learned. Also, going to a salon and getting a new cut can make you look younger and more current.