Best Beauty Buys 2022: Anti-Ageing Skincare To Help You Keep That Youthful Glow
These skincare favourites contain potent actives to stave off signs of ageing
While age is just a number, some of us might not want to look that number – and that's cool! Instead of seeking the fabled fountain of youth to freeze time, how about starting with the best anti-ageing skincare to turn back the hands of time? Our best picks, from essences and serums to eye creams and moisturisers below.
Soothing and moisturising, this essence contains eight different probiotics that were born from fermenting white lotus extract for 168 hours. It also contains various anti-ageing ingredients that protect against signs of ageing and inflammation.
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Using an elastic liposome encapsulating technology, Pro Retinal 11X is stabilised and absorbed into the skin to aid collagen and elastin synthesis. Meanwhile, centella asiatica extract and fig fruit extract soothe the skin.
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The main active ingredient used here is 15 percent vitamin C to brighten and defend against environmental stressors. The formula is also bolstered with five percent polyhydroxy acids that gently exfoliate skin and hydrating hyaluronic acid.
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This vegan serum uses plant-based active ingredients such as bakuchiol, blue-green algae, pomegranate and white tea extracts to promote cell renewal and collagen production. Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid hydrates while magnesium protects the skin.
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Best Retinol Serum: Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Wrinkle Treatment, $123
This serum uses the Phyto-Retinol Blend consisting of retinol, bakuchiol, rambutan extract and ferulic acid to work synergistically to smooth wrinkles and promote collagen production. Niacinamide helps strengthen the moisture barrier and evening primrose extract improves texture and elasticity.
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Available in three sizes (30, 50 and 75ml), this cult favourite anti-ageing serum contains 21 plant extracts including turmeric to fight signs of ageing. The bi-phase formulation aids hydration, nutrition, oxygenation, regeneration and protection.
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Formulated to be used around the eyes, this eye serum contains materra powder, panthenol, argilline, munapsys and nicotinamide to combat issues caused by ageing and lifestyle. The serum also has a pink tint to brighten the under eyes.
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A combination of chrysin and palmitoyl peptides fight darkness and puffiness while cassava extract lifts and smoothen eye contours. Vitamin C, E, B3 and B5 are also found in this serum that is delivered via an encapsulated and transdermal delivery system.
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Best Gel Eye Cream: Fenty Skin Flash Nap Instant Revival Eye Gel-Cream + Eye Massage Tool Skincare Set, $62
This gel-cream eye cream is perfect for those looking for a lightweight undereye treatment. The cream contains a cocktail of actives including hyaluronic acid, horse chestnut to reduce puffiness and antioxidant-rich green tea. Use in conjunction with the cooling mini eye massage tool to soothe and revive tired eyes.
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Best Retinol Eye Cream: Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum, $105
Like previously mentioned Dr. Dennis Gross serum, this eye serum contains the same actives of retinol, bakuchiol, rambutan and ferulic acid to combat fine lines and wrinkles.
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Formulated with 94 percent naturally-derived ingredients, the Guerlain Abeille collection employs honey as the main active compound. This eye serum uses the BlackBee Eye Repair technology made with honey and royal jelly with tensing polymers to lift, smooth, depuff and brighten the under eyes.
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This rinse-off mask contains a whole host of amino acid and botanical extracts that have antioxidative powers to keep signs of ageing away while soothing and plumping skin. The mask also contains 24k gold infusion.
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This comes with five biocellulose sheet masks each with 25ml of serum. The serum is made with a cocktail of anti-ageing, antioxidative and soothing ingredients wrapped in Heure's encapsulated and transdermal delivery technology.
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This face oil contains two percent bakuchiol extract, a plant-based and gentler alternative to retinol that is said to work as well to stimulate collagen and boost skin cell turnover. Squalane is also added to help retain moisture.
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Various extracts and compounds including yeast extracts go into this moisturiser that targets inflammation to soothe and strengthen skin barrier. These work together with tranexamic acid to combat signs of ageing such as fine lines, dark spots and loss of firmness.
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This moisturiser boasts an extensive list of nourishing ingredients including seven brighteners, nine antioxidants and 16.5 percent Repair Complex to revitalise fatigued skin and restore resilience, radiance and firmness.
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