Ever had a bad mirror day and wanted to give your skin a short, sharp, youth-boosting shock?
This is where these intensive anti-ageing treatments come in, and they’re designed to be a crash course to help send wrinkles packing.
As part of our Real Beauty Awards 2019, we enlisted our expert testing panel of real women to try ten of these targeted treatments then report back on the results.
After four weeks of testing, these ones were the top scoring when it came to fading fine lines and reducing the look of wrinkles...
Winner: Eucerin Anti-Age Hyaluron-Filler Concentrate, £31
No doubt about it – this targeted treatment hit the spot.
All five testers saw impressive wrinkle-blitzing effects, and all but one gave it 10/10, the other gave it 9.
One lady said it’d had such a good result on her forehead lines she was already growing her fringe out!
Our tester said: ‘Brilliant – I saw a massive difference.
'My wrinkles plumped out and I was left with lines that were not as deep.
'My skin feels amazing.
'I have had people complimenting me on my glowing skin, and my children have noticed the difference.
I also look less tired.’
Another said: ‘It had an instant lifting effect and felt amazing.
'I looked younger instantly.
'My mum and best friend both commented on my brighter complexion, which made me feel even better.
'I love this and how it lifts my skin, so will definitely be buying it.’
Highly commended: L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Ampoules, £12.25
It seems a week really can make a big difference to your face, with four out of five testers pleased by this seven-day course of mega-moisturising hyaluronic acid.
Our tester said: ‘I saw an absolute difference after seven days: tighter, firmer skin, and fine lines seemed less noticeable, especially around the eyes.
'I’d highly recommend this and I will be buying it.
'Even my husband’s shown an interest after seeing the magic happen on my face.’
Highly commended: Rodial Rose Gold Deep Line Filler, £73
A few grumbles about the small tube running out before the trial
ended, but everyone saw anti-ageing results and four out of five rated
it ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’.
‘After four weeks I saw a big difference.
'When applying it to wrinkles, I felt it actually filled them in.
'I’m sure the longer I use this the better the long-term effects, as already my skin feels soft and glowing.
'People said I looked well.
'It makes me look radiant and that gives me confidence.’
Filming for The Real Beauty Awards was done at London City Island
