With all of the creams, concoctions and potions on the market promising "more youthful, radiant, age-defying skin," it's hard to separate fact from fiction.

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ColorMark Instant Liquid Touch Up
Theresa swears by this nifty little bottle of temporary hair color. Perfect for those times when the gray roots sneak up on you before a special night out or big meeting and there's no time to visit the salon. The application is very simple and it doesn't stain skin. Where to get it: www.colormarkpro.com

Lancome Definicils Mascara
Nancy's pick for best waterproof mascara is Lancome's Definicils. Since her eyes water constantly, she knows right away whether a mascara will stay put or "go raccoon" on her. "I've tried every mascara on the market," she says, "including the less expensive one that models recommend, but I have never found anything else that stays on even when I'm crying my eyes out." Where to get it: www.macys.com

Obagi/Blue Peel
Nancy's choice as the very best skin care regimen is the Obagi NuDerm system. If you combine the daily regimen with the Blue Peel the results are dramatic. Skin discolorations, age spots and fine lines and wrinkles disappear. Nancy had such great results with Obagi that Theresa invested in the full regimen and saw her age spots disappear and skin tone improve noticably within a month. The system is costly, but worth every penny. Where to get it: a licensed aesthetician, skin care specialist or cosmetic surgeon. Learn more at www.obagi.com.

Air Stockings
Ugly legs begone! The original Air Stockings Hydrolyzed Silk Spray-on Panty Hose are the office pick for best leg covering without panty hose. It goes on smoothly, finishes like a dry powder and covers spider veins and age spots. An Air Stockings application doesn't rub off on your clothes and one bottle lasts about 20 applications. Where to get it: DermaDoctor.com