Find the best skincare products for you

(WPRI) -- Let's "face" it. Another year is winding down, but who wants to look another year older?

From the drug store to the department store, shelves are packed with the latest and greatest in skin care products.

We all want to look our best, but why spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on trial and error?

To help put your best face forward without breaking the bank, Call 12 for Action teamed up with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch.

All of the products are backed by clinical research, starting with retinols, time-proven acne-fighters that recently received a "facelift".

"They've been made and focused for people with very sensitive skins, who historically haven't been able to tolerate using these potent ingredients," said Dr. Hirsch.

Rhamnose is a sugar extract that promises to help fight wrinkles. Dr. Hirsch says it targets the layer of tissue in between the dermis and epidermis.

"Sending a message for it to increase its regeneration of skin cells, including collagen and fibroblasts," she said. "By extension, the skin looks younger and smoother."

Try rose apple leaf to help reverse sun damage. Cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson, CEO of BeautyStat.com , says it's a potent anti-oxidant.

"It's great when used in conjunction with a product that contains sunscreen," he added.

Co-enzyme Q-10, which helps produce the skin's energy, is also a proven anti-oxidant.

Dr. Hirsch says that niacin, or vitamin B3, is now known for more than its moisturizing power.

"It's gaining new life in its abilities to potentially exfoliate the skin, and also as protecting the skin's barrier," she said.

So how do you know which product is right for you?

"Find the thing that is most concerning to you about your skin, and then target new ingredients based on those items," said Dr. Hirsch. "Trying to fix too many things at once is a recipe for disaster."

Don't be afraid to ask for samples, and test products on your arm. At the end of the day, the best lotion or potion is the one that you'll use regularly. Also, don't be afraid to ask your dermatologist questions.