The Top Ten Anti-Ageing Products of 2009 under Twenty Pounds
Beauty Bible Beauty Steals by Josephine Fairley and Sarah Stacey tested more than 60 anti-ageing products for their new book. Here are the top ten products as voted by the authors and a group of discerning testers all at under £20.
1) Dove ProAge Neck and Chest Beauty Serum
This beauty serum works to re-texture fine lines and wrinkles, through a combination of glycerin and olive oil. It hydrates, nourishes and improves surface cell renewal. Specially formulated for the neck and chest, it is unique amongst other mass-market products.
This is the only true contender for an affordable neck treatment that really works. The testers say "Neck more even-toned, plumped, and the vertical lines, which I absolutely hate, seem less noticeable" Around £6.99 retail.
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2) Dr Nick Lowe Night Recovery Cream 50ml
Dr Nick Lowe Night Recovery Cream a regenerative cream formulated to deliver superior hydration and meet the special needs of skin at night.
The authors say that they are not surprised that this range performed well. The testers say "Top marks for this thick, rich night cream. Skin felt smooth and soft" Around £18.95 retail.
3) Garnier UltraLift Pro-X Re-Plumping Day Cream 50ml
The Garnier UltraLift* Pro-X range is an innovative new skincare range with Pro-Xylane®, a powerful new skin reinforcing molecule. Garnier UltraLift Pro-X with Pro-Xylane®, derived from beech tree extract, plumps up the skin to reduce the appearance of even deep wrinkles.
The testers say "Rich silky texture". "A good product for ageing dry skin". "Fine lines reduced around the treated eye" Around £11.99 retail.
4) Garnier UltraLift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 50ml
If you are looking to optimise the relaxing effects of sleep on the skin try Garnier UltraLift Night Cream. Used as part of your skin care regime, UltraLift Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream works on your skin when it is at its most receptive, helping to make skin look smoother when you wake. Testers say "Skin looked brighter and fresher after two weeks". "This measured up to the more expensive brands". Around £9.75 retail.
5) Garnier Skin Naturals UltraLift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Day Cream 50ml
This day version of the night cream is enhanced with an SPF15 to protect against sun damage. Testers say "Felt more expensive than it really cost". "I am so impressed with this cream – it is wonderful". Around £9.75 retail.
6) Healthspan Nurture Replenish Collagen Boosting Serum 30ml
The NEW Replenish Line is mail order only and aimed at the over-50s. it contains oestrogens obtained from soybean extract. Testers say "Light lotion that was easy to apply". "I love the way my skin is instantly moisturised and soft after application". Around £9.95 mail order.
7) L’Oreal Derma-Genesis Cellular-Youth Nurturing Night Cream 50ml
This product contains high levels of skin-plumping hyaluronic acid. Testers say "Gorgeous product". "Skin was smoother and plumper". "Definite reduction in wrinkles". "Quickly absorbed and a real pleasure to use". Around £16.95 retail.
Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Nourishing Cream 50g
A revitalising moisturising cream for tired, ageing or mature skin. A combination of nourishing base oils are blended with essential oils renowned for healing, rejuvenating and revitalising tired or ageing skin. This spectacular blend has almond, wheatgerm and myrrh oils. Testers say "A real winter cream you feel is protecting you". "Immediate feeling of plumpness has been replaced by a smooth uplift and youthful tightness". £17.80 online.
9) Pond’s Regener-Activ Deep Night Treatment 75ml
Pond’s has been around for ages but it’s not a brand to stand still. All products in the Regener-Activ range contain marine collagen and pro-retinol micro-capsules designed to stimulate the natural skin re-generation process. Testers say "My dry skin lapped up this cream". Lines around lips and eyes improved". My skin was glowing, soft, smooth, plump and brighter". Around £6.79 retail.
10) Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful Rejuvenating Face Serum 50ml
A light sink-in-fast serum that contains an ‘organic oxygenating complex, ginseng, shea butter, sweet orange peel, essential oil and a ‘moisture-trapping complex’.Testers say "Glided on the skin wonderfully and sank in quickly". Significant improvement in radiance in first 24 hours". Around £12.79 retail.
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