A publicist just sent me a story about a "revolutionary" new skincare product that had gold or platinum or maybe it was plutonium in it. I'm not really sure. But one thing I can assure you is that I'm not interested in trying it.

When it comes to skincare and makeup, I am the anti-snob. I've tried most all of it, and keep coming back to the basics. Not that I don't indulge occasionally, but at this age I'm much more motivated by results than expensive labels or exotic ingredients.

Here are some of my favorite bargain basics: