Want to save some money?  Get your skincare products to multi-task.  A good eye cream can work very well for the fine lines around your lips.  That’s a good reason to smile!  And when your lips smile, your eyes will too!

Here’s what to look for:

For anti-aging, nothing beats retinol.  It stimulates cellular turnover and revs up collagen, reducing age spots and fine lines.   Just be sure to wear a sunscreen, because retinol does make your skin more photo-sensitive.

Ingredients that hydrate your skin (ceramides, hyaluronic acid) will plump the fine lines quickly.  No eye cream–even the most expensive one–is smart enough to know the difference between the lines around your mouth, and the lines around your eyes.  If it works for your eyes, it will work for your lips!

Then smile–you don’t need to tell anyone your secret.