ANTI-AGEING SERUMS
This month our beauty editor Faye Nicola Yarnall took a panel of fabulous ladies to test the latest anti-ageing serums and here are the results!
ROC® COMPLETE LIFTING FLASH SERUM (30ml), £29.35 Available at Boots
THE BENEFITS: A highly concentrated, rapidly absorbed daily serum that combines THPE and Bugrane technology with a powerful wheat polymer to give skin an immediate lift of up to 2mm in just two minutes. The double anti-sagging action firms, tightens and hydrates, improving skin elasticity.
OUR TESTER SAYS: "My skin felt much smoother and softer after using the serum. It had a nice scent and really helped to firm my skin, as well as softening my fine lines and wrinkles. It also worked really well around the neck area to lift the skin and reduce sagging." SCORE 7/10
PURELOGICOL AGE-DEFYING FACE SERUM (30ml), £39.99 www.purelogicol.com
THE BENEFITS: A luxurious serum that instantly improves skin elasticity, luminosity and defines facial contours for a radiant complexion. The serum is full of collagen and antioxidants that absorb quickly into the skin to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles as well as protecting the skin against free radical damage.
OUR TESTER SAYS: "After 5 days of using this serum it started to soften and reduce the appearance of my fine lines, which was great. My skin felt more plump and radiant, especially when applied overnight. The serum had a silky texture making it a great base for make-up. I also liked the serums futuristic packaging. I would definitely use it again!" SCORE 9/10
CLARINS SUPER RESTORATIVE SERUM (30ml), £69.00 Available at Boots - BEST FOR 50+
THE BENEFITS: An intensive replenishing, lifting and renewing treatment dedicated to women of 50 plus whose skin is weakened by age-related hormonal changes. It improves skin tone and radiance, firms and smoothes, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
OUR TESTER SAYS: "This serum gave me a brighter complexion and a more even skin tone. After four weeks my fine lines were less visible, although my deep lines looked the same, apart from on my forehead where they had softened. My skin looked smoother and plumped, especially around my lips." SCORE 8/10
VIE AT HOME SKIN LIFT - YOUTH RESTORING SERUM (30ml), £30.00 www.vieathome.com
THE BENEFITS: This serum imitates the skin's natural hormone to assist in the restoration of smoothness, firmness and elasticity lost with age. It provides the benefits of an instant face-lift without the pain!
OUR TESTER SAYS: "My skin felt much more hydrated and a friend also commented that my skin looked refreshed. It slightly softened the appearance of my fines and wrinkles. I really liked the texture and the packaging was very sleek and innovative." SCORE 7/10
ESTEE LAUDER PERFECTIONIST [CP+] WRINKLE LIFTING SERUM (30ml), £43.00 www.esteelauder.co.uk - WINNER
THE BENEFITS: Estee Lauder's most effective wrinkle fighting formula contains exclusive Wrinkle Lift Restructuring PeptidesTM that work within the skins deepest surface layers to re-densify its appearance. The length, depth and number of lines and wrinkles are significantly reduced, for a remarkably smooth, bright and firm complexion.
OUR TESTER SAYS: "I was really impressed with this serum it instantly hydrated and plumped my skin, reducing the appearance of my fine lines. It had a nice revitalising scent and my skin also looked much more radiant. It also helped to reduce my brown spots and pigmentation, which was brilliant. I will certainly be using this in my beauty regime going forward." SCORE 10/10
M&S FORMULA AGE REPAIR COLLAGEN BOOSTING SERUM (30ml), £9.50 www.marksandspencer.com - BEST BUDGET BUY
THE BENEFITS: A highly effective serum specially formulated with hexapeptide to increase collagen production and hyaluronic acid to plump skin and help reduce wrinkles. It also contains White Tea, an antioxidant to help protect against free radical damage.
OUR TESTER SAYS: "After 4 weeks of using the serum my skin felt much softer and healthier. It has helped to reduce fine lines and firmed my skin. It was easy to apply and it absorbed easily into my skin and was not sticky. I would definitely use this again and it is good value at only £9.50." SCORE 8/10
