Regaining the lost years of our youth through our beauty regime, has long been a source of interest for women. And with so many products claiming to do just that, it can be quite a minefield of which ones to try.
So with that in mind, we’ve spent the last three months in our office busy trying some of the most popular anti-wrinkle creams available so that we can give you results on our Top 5.
- Perricone MD
Claim: A face finishing moisturiser tint that infuses the skin with essential hydration to help minimise the look of lines and wrinkles, while bringing out its natural slight tan from your own pigmentation.
It’s also enriched with antioxidants for a smoother appearance and a dewy glow.
It’s an oil-free moisturiser that delivers just a hint of tint and with a mineral-based SPF 30.
Result: This is our favourite due largely to it’s thick texture as a moisturiser, while protecting you from harmful UV rays with an SPF30. It actually gives you an instant ‘glow’ too, and does appear to have removed the most fine lines when compared to all the other creams we tried.
£59, perriconemd.co.uk
2. Espa Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser
Claim: Discover the route to radiance with ESPA Optimal Collection. Enjoy this lightweight moisturiser, rich in skin-enhancing nutrients that will balance the complexion and deliver long-lasting hydration. South African Resurrection Plant revives dehydrated skin for a youthful glow, Navarra Asparagus Extract targets signs of premature ageing, while Yeast Bioferment revitalises, for visibly radiant, beautiful skin.
Result: We found that this nutrient rich cream, hydrated our skin immediately. Espa has done it again! Perfect for dry or combination skin, and lines did appear to be less.
£50, espaskincare.com
Claim: The Revitalift Day Cream with SPF30 is an advanced pro-retinol cream. It’s main ingredient is a powerful dermatologist-inspired anti-wrinkle one, which helps to smooth the skin’s surface.
Fibrelastyl is a forming complex, which helps to reinforce skin elasticity for extra-firm skin.
Result: We found this modestly priced cream to be an excellent all-round moisturiser. Lines appeared slightly less, but the main bonus is it’s gentle moisturising dewy feel on the skin while protecting it with an SPF30.
£12.99, boots.com
4.Clarins Extra Firming Energy
Claim: The glow plus complex in this cream is a concentrate of energising fruit extracts and 4 next-generation pearlescent pigments (green, blue, red, gold) that capture the natural light and reflect it on the skin.
It revitalises the skin, reducing dullness, wrinkles, and other signs of fatigue. ‘Desert Date’ reduces dark spots too. Goji extract provides energy. Acerola extract aids skin oxygenation. An instant enhancing effect on all skin tones.
Result: Clarins has long been a beauty favourite and staple for many, and this new cream from the ‘Energy Range’ is no exception. Not only does it smell delicious and glide on beautifully, but there is definitely an ‘instant’ result of a glow, while lines do appear less (after a few days.)
£59, clarins.co.uk
Claim: For the first time, CHANEL has created a new smoothing and firming cream that is highly concentrated in naturally occurring ingredients.
In fact, Le Lift Crème is formulated using 89% naturally occurring ingredients, including a new star ingredient of botanical alfalfa concentrate, which has been shown to be as efficient as retinol but gentle on the skin.
Result: This light cream dissolves into the skin quickly leaving it smooth. Especially great for thirsty skin! And yes, the appearance of lines do appear less in a short period. This is a great luxury moisturiser.
£108, chanel.com/skincare/le_lift_creme
