Skin preserving potions

Skin preserving potions

These new products aim to lift, tone and repair the skin so you look younger for longer.

1. LANEIGE TIME FREEZE INTENSIVE CREAM

$96, from Laneige counters

This cream claims to make skin look at least two years younger after you are done with a jar. It is made with a patented type of collagen ingredient that boosts the density of the skin, hyaluronic acid and carob bean extract to improve skin elasticity and firm facial contours.

2. PHILOSOPHY MIRACLE WORKER OVERNIGHT

$85, from Philosophy counters

This anti-wrinkle night cream repairs the skin as you sleep with marine algae extract, peptides, vitamin C, as well as moisturising ingredients.

3. CHANEL LE LIFT SERUM

$216, from Chanel counters

This serum is made with a high-tech formulation that uses concentrated edulis root extract to keep skin looking youthful. The antioxidants resveratrol and lipoic acid are also added and formulated in such a way that they are released into the skin continuously over 12 hours.

4. DIOR PRESTIGE LE NECTAR DE NUIT

$595, from Dior counters

The star ingredient in this serum is the extract of the first springtime buds of the Rose de Granville. These buds, which are picked in May, supposedly contain twice the amount of regenerative properties. The formula promises to keep skin looking more radiant, supple and fine.

5. BIOTHERM BLUE THERAPY SERUM-IN-OIL

$109, from Biotherm counters

This serum has omega-3 fatty acid-rich micro-algae oil to help skin repair quickly and smoothen its appearance.


This article was first published on Oct 31, 2014.
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