The best anti-ageing creams
It is a truth universally acknowledged that our skin's structure deteriorates as we get older. Lucky for us there's a plethora of creams and serums on the market dedicated to stopping time in its tracks but with all that choice it's sometimes hard to know which one's right for you. Award-winning beauty journalist Ronita Dutta picks the best creams to suit your needs
Origins Starting Over £34
The best way to fight wrinkles is to start fighting their onset early. Origins Starting Over moisturiser is a great daily anti-ageing moisturiser that's suitable for young skin. Containing the renewing properties of Mimosa bark and a cocktail of natural resurfaces and antioxidants, it's also available in an oil free formula for dry skins.
Available at www.origins.co.uk
Clinique Youth Surge Decelerating Moisturiser £38
Sirtuins are a class of protein found in skin which regulate ageing. Sirtuin technology is the secret weapon within this creamy, allergy tested, fragrance-free and non-comodegenic concoction. The Youth Surge range aims to slow down the signs of ageing while at the same time promoting internal cellular repair. For best results visit a Clinique counter for product recommendations and use as part of Cliniques 3-Step System.
Available at www.clinique.co.uk
RoC® Retin-ox WrinkLe Correxion daily moisturiser £26.99
Three A-list anti-ageing ingredients are combined in the RoC® Retin-ox Wrinkle Correxion range: pure retinol, hyaluronic acid and Biopeptide. Over a period of eight weeks' use, the range has been proven to provide a 30 per cent reduction in the appearance of total wrinkles.
Available at outlets nationwide
No7 Lift & Luminate £19.50
Containing the same anti-ageing ingredients found in No7's famous Protect and Perfect Intense Beauty Serum, together with additional firming lipoaminoacids and an advanced energising complex, this new addition to the No7 stable claims to make older skin behave like younger skin. During testing over an eight-week period, 93 per cent of testers noticed their skin was smoother, 79 per cent reported their skin was more luminous and 73 per cent said their skin was firmer.
Available at www.boots.com
Lacura Q10 Day Cream £1.99
Back in 2008, Aldi supermarket's own-brand Siana Anti-wrinkle cream flew off shelves after it trounced pricier brands in consumer tests. Siana has just been rebranded as Lacura, and the new and improved Q10 day cream is set to do the same, so be quick. And remember, you heard it here first!
Available at www.aldi.co.uk
Crystal Clear Intense Anti-Ageing Serum, £60
Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of this unusual serum containing a synthetic muscle relaxing venom called Syn-ake. See what they did there? Don't let the words 'muscle relaxing' put you off. You won't end up dribbling into your morning coffee. Worth a stab before considering the surgical approach.
Available at crystalclear.co.uk
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 20th Anniversary edition £99
This multi award-winning anti-ageing cream containing complexion enhancing marine extract Padina Pavonica, is a must-have for the likes of Cheryl Cole, Anna Friel and Mariella Frostrup. Elemis are celebrating 20 years in the beauty business this year and are releasing a special super-sized edition of the coveted cream to celebrate. One pound from each pot sold will go to the Mothers4Children charity. Limited edition Available from 31st May 2010.
Available at www.timetospa.co.uk
Olay Definity Colour Enhancer £29.99
Uneven skin tone and brown spots are also key indicators of ageing. This futuristic-looking cream's nifty 3-in-1 formula contains a hydrating moisturiser with SPF15, an anti-ageing serum and a sheer foundation to even out skin tone. Available in light, medium and dark shades, the coverage is similar to that of a tinted moisturiser.
Available at www.boots.com
Purity Organic Skincare Serum £8.99
We just had to mention this amazing home grown, two-in-one Ecocert-certified anti-ageing bargain. Containing cranberry seed oil with Omega 3, 6 and 9, rose water and vitamin E and free from parabens, GM or petroleum-derived ingredients, it's suitable for sensitive skins and can be used as a mask or a serum. Marvellous!
Available at www.superdrug.com
Korres Materia Herba Nourishing Night Cream £35
At night, when you're asleep is when skin cells work their hardest. Give them a good start with this rich and soothing night cream containing organic Shea butter, Sunflower, Almond and Jojoba oils, Ginseng and Ginger extracts.
Available at www.korres.com
Creme de La Mer Regenerating Serum £210
Yes, the price tag made us baulk too. But the the Creme de la Mer range has enough devotees to make us think there must be something in it. What's in it is, in fact, a new bio-ferment containing potent marine plant stem cells to assist in the renewal of skin; Colloidal Gold - a skin care 'super-conductor' that delivers anti-irritant benefits as well as Marine Peptides and the mysteriously named Miracle Broth, found throughout the Creme de la Mer range.
Available at www.cremedelamer.co.uk

































