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SKIN SCIENCE
Einstein said: “Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.” Skincare follows
the same philosophy. Sunbathing, smoking and late nights are all no-nos when trying
to preserve a youthful complexion, which means that SPF-only formulas are no longer
enough. These moisturisers work under your skin’s surface to help prevent urban damage.
1. Shiseido Future Solution LX (£205) A potent cocktail of the rarest Uji green-tea
and root extracts used in Chinese medicine helps boost circulation and rejuvenate
skin. It also plumps out dehydrated skin for a flawless complexion.
2. Clarins Multi-Active Day
Cream (£36) Injected with a
super-potent ingredient from
Madagascar’s Ambiaty leaf,
used by locals to heal wounds,
amino acids smooth skin
while orange-peel extract
works as an antioxidant to
protect from pollutants.
3. Nubo Cell
Dynamic
Stimulating
Moisturiser with
SPF 20 (£135)
This contains 10
ingredients to
tackle everything
from UV to collagen
levels. The star
ingredient is Rhodiola a
extract, a natural
provider of ATP which h
helps create new skin. .
These futuristic formulas use the latest technologies to reprogramme the ageing process.
1. Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Velvet Luminescence Moisturising Cream (£36)
Thirsty skin? Sugar and amino acids create a mesh around your DNA and skin-cell
enzymes, trapping water molecules to release a continual supply of hydration – which
rejuvenates the skin’s power to repair itself.
2. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, Synchronised
Recovery Complex (£36) Boasts a new ingredient that clones
the enzymes in the skin, prompting rejuvenation and healing.
Additionally, hyaluronic acid (a natural moisture magnet found
naturally in your skin) neutralises up to 90%
of the damage prompted by pollution.
3. Sisley Supremya At Night, The
Supreme Anti-Ageing Skincare (£435)
This is the caviar of creams and really is
worth the price tag. It uses the highest
concentration of active botanical
ingredients which means that for every
nine days you use it your skin will only
age by four days. Amazing.
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A modest scattering of freckles has charm, but unsightly pigmentation marks are
not so hot. A recent study in the US found that one in four women worry about
pigmentation, while uneven skin tone was one of the biggest concerns for women
over 30. Correcting this? A new breed of complexion-clarifying creams.
1. Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturiser SPF 20 (£32) Without
the stinging you get from abrasive micro-dermabrasion treatments, this moisturiser
prevents further damage while also providing full SPF protection. The vitamin C and
yeast extract break up and dissipate melanin clusters to even out your complexion.
2. Elemis Visible Brilliance (£40) After two
years in development, this formulation was
created using magnesium, copper and zinc
to strengthen the skin’s collagen and
elasticity. Red seaweed extract boosts the
microcirculation to clarify dullness and
stimulate cell metabolism, for brighter skin.
3. Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream
(£95) The latest launch to harness the
anti-oxidant properties of wine, this blocks
free-radicals from penetrating the skin and
encouraging further production
of pigment-
forming
melanocytes
(cells in the
skin's bottom
layer). In trials,
after two
months of use,
dark spots were
80% less visible.
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Time is a cruel mistress, but if you've no intention of going under the knife and want to
retain your youthful looks, these are the face creams to keep fine lines at bay.
1. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Moisture Cream
SPF 30 (£49) By using a special amino acid complex called Snap 8, this cream stops
muscle receptors from contracting and prevents the deepening of expression lines,
while leaving your skin feeling plumped and smelling reassuringly expensive.
2. Chanel Precision Ultra Correction Line Repair (£82) Working with Dr Donald
Ingber from Harvard Medical School, Chanel discovered Manila elemi tree-bark
extract had tensin-protein-promoting
properties. The result? Your skin
is lifted from within to regain its
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youthful firmness in just four weeks.
3. Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting
Cream (£69) The very latest in skincare,
this cream's soy- and nut-derived peptides,
amino acids and yeast extract all work
to boost the structure of the skin,
reducing fine lines while tightening,
toning and defining.
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