The anti-ageing hot list
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Olay Total Effects wake up wonder
We\'ve rounded up the latest new anti-ageing creams, serums and eye treatments to help you make your way through this anti-ageing minefield of what can often feel like a gazillion products. From Clinique to Olay and Origins, check out the products that made it onto our hot list.
Olay Total Effects wake up wonderThis is the latest addition to the Olay Total Effects range designed for those on the go. It\'s a daily moisturiser that combines a newly improved dose of their 7-in-1 award-winning formula which will give tired skin a wake-up call each morning. The fresh scent and 24-hour lightweight hydrating formula will instantly revitalise skin while vitamins B3, B5 and E will keep skin looking young and healthy.
Best for: Those who want one product that does it all without breaking the bank.
£13.99, nationwide and online at superdrug.com
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector
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Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector
Clinique\'s latest anti-ageing serum is said to achieve a 63% visible wrinkle reduction similar to that of a laser in just 12 weeks! With over 20 years in the making, this serum contains natural repairing enzymes which help DNA repair and recover from damage caused by the sun; proteins and peptide complexes that work to boost your natural collagen production leaving skin firmer, and a cocktail of vitamins protect against everyday environmental aggressors.
Over time it targets wrinkles, sun damage, age spots and is very effective on hyperpigmentation. It may not be an actual laser treatment but it still faired amazingly well compared to a laser in tests and won\'t leave you with a hole in your wallet or any down time.
Best for: Those that need to treat sun damaged, ageing skin
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£35, 6 August at Selfridges and selfridges.com and Clinique counters nationwide from 10 September.
The Sanctuary Therapist Secret Facial Oil
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The Sanctuary Therapist Secret Facial Oil
As the product name suggests this oil is a favourite with The Sanctuary\'s expert therapists as it hydrates, smoothes and plumps up flagging skin. Created for use in their facials and now available to take home, this serum is a real treat when applied at night. We found skin was rejuvenated by morning thanks to the concoction of essential oils - precious rose, frankincense and healing rosehip - wheatgerm oil and hydrating jojoba.
Best for: Those that need a nightly skin care pick-me-up that is also extremely pampering.
£16.99, thesanctuary.co.uk
L\'Oréal Paris Collagen Micro-Vibration Eye
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L\'Oréal Paris Collagen Micro-Vibration Eye
This new vibrating anti-ageing eye treatment contains the petido-complex scientifically proven to reduce the appearance of dark circles, bags
and wrinkles around the eyes. The cream will combat dark skin pigmentation which causes dark circles and the vibrating pen works to drain fluids from around the eye area which can cause puffiness. Together they give great results; after one month testers said eye bags were reduced by 77% and dark circles appeared lighter by 65%. Result!
Best for: Those that want to perk-up eyes and help remove dark circles.
£16.99, nationwide
Advanced Formula Cosmetox Intense Serum Plus
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Advanced Formula Cosmetox Intense Serum Plus
This new serum from Marks and Spencer has been flying off the shelves thanks to its improved formula and £19.50 price tag. It\'s a light-weight serum which works to improve the skin\'s structure and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles with ingredients such as the Matrixyl
TM, a peptide that will leave the skin rejuvenated, Argireline
TM a protein added to prevent fine lines, skinergium to improve radiance and hyaluronic acid for a good hydration hit . Get yours before it completely sells-out.
Best for: An everyday anti-ageing hit which can be found on the high street.
£19.50, marksandspencer.com and selected stores nationwide.
Kiehl\'s Midnight Oil
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Kiehl\'s Midnight Oil
This new Kiehl\'s skin care oil has been specifically designed for use at night; healing and repairing skin while you sleep. God send or what?! Packed with natural ingredients such as squalane to hydrate, lavender oil to even out your complexion and evening primrose oil to protect, it will restore skin by morning and enhance the natural recovery process. Plus, it\'s 99% natural and paraben-free.
Best for: Those that want a night-time oil that fights dehydration and ageing.
£35, Selfridges.com
Dr. Andrew Weil Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Advanced Face Serum
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Dr. Andrew Weil Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Advanced Face Serum
This Origins\' face serum has been formulated for those with busy lives and skin prone to irritation. It contains reishi and pleurotus mushrooms, ginger, turmeric, sea buckthorn and spike moss which all help to reduce sensitivity in the skin resulting in calmer, stronger skin protected against daily aggravations leaving it looking younger.
Best for: Those suffering with highly sensitive skin or rosacea - yes at last something gentle enough for rosacea sufferers - that needs a daily anti-ageing hit.
From £41, nationwide August 2010 in Origin stores and online at origins.co.uk
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15
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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15
Elizabeth Arden\'s Ceramide Plumping Technology, found in many of its award-winning products, is now in this new triple action eye cream. The new formula of acetyl octapeptide-3 and hibiscus seed extract is said to be 30% more effective at plumping up fine lines and reducing those pesky crows feet than the original ceramide eye cream. It will tighten, tone, hydrate and brighten the skin around your eyes, as well as protecting eyes from sun damage leaving them as fit as a fiddle in no time.
Best for: Those that like to treat their eyes to a pampering creamy cream on a daily basis.
£37, Boots and selected department stores from August.
L\'Oréal Youth Code
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L\'Oréal Youth Code
This new moisturiser has had nothing short of fantastic reviews and definitely left our tester\'s skin looking great after just a few days. It contains an ingredient called biolysate which has been proven to significantly improve the skin\'s natural defenses meaning that it is able to recover quicker after being exposed to external stresses as well as increasing certain ‘youthful\' genes in the skin, making it appear younger. The cream itself is soft, absorbs easily and makes for a great make-up base.
Best for: Those with 30+ skin that needs reviving and hydrating instantly.
£15.99,
superdrug.com
White Caviar Illuminating Serum
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White Caviar Illuminating Système
Ok, those on a tight budget look away! This pricey little number from La Prairie is the latest serum joining its award-winning White Caviar range. It has been designed to even out your skin tone, reduce fine lines and rejuvenate skin to prevent the signs of ageing. Golden imperial caviar extracts have been mixed with omega-3 fatty acids, marine extracts, vitamins, proteins and more (phew!) to boost the skin\'s antioxidant defence levels, improve moisture and firm up the elastin and collagen production in your skin. Finally, liquorice extract and vitamin C help to prevent brown spots and promote an even skin tone by reducing the melanin formulation in your skin. It\'s this scientific research that you\'re paying the price for.
Best for: Those that can afford to blow the budget.
£260, counters nationwide and online at from Harrods and Selfridges from July and selected department stores nationwide September 2010.
