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The 10 best beauty products for older skin

Best beauty products: Pond's cold cream
Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser, £3.53

Ruth says: The old favourite is still effective as a cleanser for older skins, but you MUST use a toner to remove all traces of it.

Available in selected Asda stores and in most branches of Boots, John Lewis, Superdrug, Wilkinson and many pharmacies nationwide
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Best beauty products: Faith in Nature
Faith in Nature Refining Toning Lotion, £4.90

Ruth says: I really love this toner. It is wonderful for just £4.90.

Buy online at faithinnature.co.uk
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Mary Cohr
Mary Cohr Gentle Cleansing Milk and Gentle Cleansing Lotion, both £14.75

Ruth says: I have always had a great fondness for these cleansers and toners.

Buy online at salonskincare.co.uk
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Best beauty products: Liz Earle
Liz Earle Superskin Moisturiser, £31

Ruth says: A great product for replenishing essential fatty acids.

Buy online at lizearle.com
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Best beauty products: Aldi
Siana Moisturising Anti-wrinkle Day Cream, £1.99

Ruth says: Fancy coming up with a moisturiser that is effective at that price! It may not be good enough for some older skin, but it I couldn’t help including it as it deserves some recognition.

Available at Aldi stores nationwide
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Best beauty products: No7 Protect and Perfect
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum, £19.75

Ruth says: Boots has done a brilliant job with its P&P serums. I am impressed with the results as well as the price.

Buy online at boots.com
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Best beauty products: Talika Lipocils
Talika Lipocils Eyelash Gel, £20

Ruth says: I have been using Lipocils since I was 19 and my eyelashes continue to be one of my best feature - proving that it works!

Buy online at talika.com
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Best beauty products: Environ
Environ AVST 1-5, £29.95-£35.95

Ruth says: If you are over 65, you need to start with AVST#1 and work your way up to the top levels.

Call 0161 972 0998 for stockists
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Best beauty products: Heliocare
Heliocare advanced anti-ageing UV protection, from £18.50

Ruth says: I test new SPF ranges every year, and this is one of my current favourites.

Buy online at outlineskincare.co.uk
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Best beauty products: SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Ultimate UV Defense SPF30, £18

Ruth says: This is my other current favourite SPF product.

Call 020 8997 8541 to buy
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