Testers noticed their under-eye area was visibly brighter after use and the lightweight formula provided a soothing sensation when applied - ideal for those early mornings. Dr Ana Mansouri, aesthetic doctor and SkinCeuticals brand expert, explains that incorporating an eye cream into your skincare routine comes with many benefits, including delaying visible signs of ageing, like fine lines and wrinkles, and can prevent hyperpigmentation, dark circles and dryness. The cream is a lightweight sheen on skin, and although it did tingle a little at first, due to the ingredient blend we saw impressive results, with our tester’s skin appearing firmer and brighter. The Lab evaluates night creams on how well they hydrate skin short- and long-term using a Corneometer device, which gauges skin moisture levels.

Formulated with collagen, retinol, fruit derived AHAs and hyaluronic acid, this is an anti-ageing moisturiser ideal for nighttime use. Here comes the science: Biokosma draws their inspiration from nature, using mainly swiss herbal extracts thus supporting Swiss farmers.Before we dive any deeper, it’s important to acknowledge that no matter what a product claims, none has the power to truly repair the signs of ageing. Description Mettler1929 for dry skin moisturizing eye zone gel 30 ml Reduces dark circles and under-eye puffiness, while moisturizing.

The product has a list of loyal fans among all who have tried it, including our tester who keeps going back to the skincare hero. Description Mettler1929 soap for doctors 100 gram Gently cleans and purifies the skin, leaving no tightness and dryness sensation. To prevent lines from forming, volume loss and pigmentation, use protective measures from as early on as possible and try to be consistent,” she adds. Description Mettler1929 for all skin types fresh tonic lotion 200 ml Removes impurity, make-up residue and residual limescale. This is all thanks to No7’s patented peptide blend, Pepticology, to plump the skin, alongside vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to brighten.While an eye cream cannot fully remove dark pigment, it can help to brighten and improve the appearance of the under-eye area. With oestrogen production diminishing when women reach menopause, the changes to your body’s hormones leave collagen and oil production slowing down too. For targeting loss of firmness, lines, wrinkles, and skin tone and texture, you can expect to see results after a few weeks. To make this winning line-up, we looked at ease of application, how it felt and looked on the skin and how long the youth-preserving skincare ingredients took to plump, smooth, brighten or firm the complexion.

Packed with vitamin C, this day cream protects skin from UV rays, pollution, and daily aggressors, as well as correcting damage already done in the form of uneven skin tone. And as our tester’s skin is prone to that, we found applying the cream three times a week worked best. Skin typeAll, especially recommended for dry and/or dehydrated skin Application Apply mornings and evenings by lightly tapping. Overall, though, testers felt it brightened dark circles and all agreed skin felt moisturised and fine lines felt nourished after use. Danusia (she/her) is a senior chemist in the Beauty, Health and Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she evaluates haircare, skincare, cosmetics and beauty tools.Retinol helps neutralise the aforementioned-free radicals by promoting elastin and collagen production. If you really want to see rejuvenating benefits from your day cream, there are a number of ingredients to look out for. GH Beauty Lab testing with the Cutometer machine showed that it increased skin firmness by 28% in four weeks. Description Mettler1929 for dry skin 24H moisturizing cream 50 ml Moisturizes intensely, revitalizes, creates a protective film on the skin and strengthens the skin barrier.

However, “significant changes can take several months of consistent use and depend on the deepness of wrinkles and individual skin biology”, warns Ooi. Particularly relaxing to apply because of its abundantly thick texture, a little goes a long way with this one.The gel’s tightening effect lifted their skin and helped it look less crepey, while the lightweight cream softened fine lines. In calculations with the Corneometer and Cutometer respectively, it boosted skin moisturization by 35% in six hours and firmness by 33% in four weeks of use.