What's in my vanity?

I have a little secret... even though I know a lot about what goes into skin care products, I still don't have it all figured out for myself. But here's the thing, our skin is always changing. So we have to understand that the product we absolutely adore today, may not work as well for us a year from now, or even next month. Some of this has to do with seasonal changes, but our age and hormones also affect our skin. The other thing: what works for me, may not work for you. Talk about confusing, right?! But, when you understand the ingredients and how they work, then you'll have a better chance of finding what does work for you. Although, it'll probably take some experimentation. So here's what I use... some of it I swear by, and others I'm not completely sold on.

• Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser - I LOVE this stuff. It's so affordable and it works! It cleans off all of the makeup (although sometimes I have to go back over my eyes a second time), without leaving my skin feeling tight. This works for all skin types, except super dry or sensitive... in that case, you can use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (although, you'll need a seperate eye make-up remover... I'm still working on a favorite in that category).

• Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment - This is a definite keeper. In fact, I'm a little scared to try anything else. It has salicylic acid, which can usually be a bit drying. But this stuff does not dry my skin out and if I use it every day, it keeps the acne at bay (do you like my little jingle?).
  

• Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel - You guys, this stuff is soooo good! In fact, it's the only product I use that I can't get at the drugstore. But it's still super affordable. It has 5% benzoyl peroxide, but it does not irritate or dry your skin out.

• Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum, Fragrance-Free - If this stuff had sunscreen, I would use it in place of my daily moisturizer. I love the way this feels on my skin! It provides all the moisture that my normal-to-oily skin needs, without feeling too heavy or greasy. But, it won't be enough for you if you have dry skin. Plus, I know I'm feeding my skin well with Olay - it has lots of antioxidants and other good-for-skin ingredients.

• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 30 - This isn't technically a "facial moisturizer", but it provides just enough moisture for me, especially in the summer. It dries to a slightly powdery finish, that keeps my oil at bay. Plus its a great primer for makeup. A lot of athletes also love the texture of this because it stays put - no running into your eyes when you sweat.

• Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF15 - I'm not completely sold on this. It has excellent ingredients, but it usually a little to heavy for my slightly oily skin. If you don't have oily skin, you'll probably love it. Don't use it if you have sensitive skin, though - it contains a little bit of fragrance, which can cause irritation.
  

• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream Night Treatment - This is another one that is a little too heavy for my skin type. I want to love it though. It's loaded with antioxidants and retinol (which fights wrinkles). If you have normal to slightly dry skin, this one is a good bet.
  

I'll keep you posted on other products I find. In the meantime, what are your favorite skin care products and why?