(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- Did you know that bee venom could help you look younger? What about stem cells from the Narcissus flower? Or marine algae? Or salmon egg enzyme? These miracle ingredients and more make appearances in our roundup.
1. Body111Skin Cryo Energising body serum$150; barneys.comExtreme cold can lift and tighten skin. So does this cream, thanks to marine-algae-derived “Pepha-Tight,” which mimics the effect.
2. FaceOmorovicza Instant Perfection serum $160; omorovicza.comThis oil-free potion uses minerals found in Budapest’s thermal baths and stem cells from the Narcissus flower to rejuvenate skin.
3. FaceDr Dennis Gross C+ Collagen Brighten + Firm vitamin C serum $78; drdennisgross.comA silky-smooth gel packed with vitamin C to firm skin and erase dark spots. It’s light and absorbs quickly.
4. NeckExuviance Age Reverse toning neck cream $79; ulta.comThe formula aims to encourage collagen production, which keeps skin firm. Almost as good: It’s fast-absorbing, so it won’t get all over your collar.
5. ForeheadDermarché Labs FullFill hyaluronic acid topical wrinkle filler$89; sephora.comHyaluronic acid, a potent moisturizing agent, helps skin repair itself. A dab of this concentrated cream on forehead lines and crow’s feet is all you need.
6. ButtOrlane S.O.S. Minceur slimming detox and intense remodeling$85; orlane.comIt’s concocted with caffeine, which aids in dehydrating and shrinking the fat cells that form cellulite.
7. DecolletageSiO Décolleté cleansing discs$45; skin pads, $99.95; serum, $135; siobeauty.comThe discs cleanse and exfoliate; the washable, reusable adhesive pads deliver intense moisture; and the serum smooths wrinkles and evens tone.
8. HandsLook Beauty Handtreat Mani Moisture & Nourishing hand mask $9.99; amazon.comWitch hazel and antioxidant-rich peach extract halt the deterioration of skin cells, while shea butter soothes, all in a neat, disposable glove.
9. Smile LinesRodial Bee Venom super serum$199.95; planetbeauty.comAlso known as your nasolabial folds, these lengthen and deepen with age. Rodial’s fix-it employs bee venom to relax the muscles that cause the lines and marine collagen to increase elasticity.
10. NeckElizabeth Arden advanced ceramide capsules daily youth restoring serum $78 for 60 capsules; elizabetharden.comEach golden, biodegradable tab contains a powerful solution of ceramides, fatty molecules that assist in moisture retention. Feels like slathering yourself in olive oil, only richer.
11. LipRestorsea Pro LipMagic $35; restorsea.comRestorsea products use a special enzyme found in salmon eggs to target dead cells for exfoliation. The process gives your lips a plumper look and more natural color.
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