No 7 Restore and Renew Night Cream is a rich night cream that includes emollients, silicones, and retinyl palmitate. As if that wasn’t enough, research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis. Although, as our in-house biochemist, Elle MacLeman points out, most of the research on vitamin C’s benefits comes from the ingredient L-ascorbic acid. and, it might be worth noting that your Lift and Luminate will last for up to 24 months once opened, so don’t throw it away just yet if you think you could get some use out of it. No7 retinol hand cream is specifically designed to protect hands from dryness whilst reducing visible signs of ageing and unwanted pigmentations on hands and nails. This innovative formula strengthens nails and softens cuticles. The cream has a non-greasy consistency which is easily absorbed and helps to moisturise and nourish the skin. The rich formula slows down the ageing process, reduces the production of melanin and minimises the development of hyperpigmentation. These active ingredients strengthen, tone and prevent skin and nails from peeling. Whether you’re looking to reduce key signs of ageing, soothe dry skin or boost your radiance, the No7 skincare range has it all.

of women saw even better results when adding No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Retinol Night Concentrate (to be used as step 1) & No7 Pure Retinol Night Repair Cream (to be used as step 2) to their regime. Including 1.5% in the name of this product is slightly misleading, in our opinion. But the good news is that even 0.3% pure retinol is enough to produce noticeable results. What kind of results can you expect?As a guide, it normally takes around 4 weeks for your skin to be comfortable with nightly use (6 weeks if you’re using our 1% Retinol Night Concentrate). Listen to your skin, though – there’s no need to rush and you will still get great benefits even if you don’t use retinol every night!

Sara is probably right in thinking that you might be allergic to something in your Lift and Luminate cream. No 7 Lift and Luminate Serum includes the vitamin C derivative 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid as one key ingredient. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from environmental free radical damage. Vitamin C also helps fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, and increases radiance. Each of these products has its benefits so we won’t dismiss either. Dubious marketing decisions aside, the No7 formula is really good at what it is: a fuss-free, entry-level, gentle retinol at a brilliant price point. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone with a history of reaction to stronger retinols, sensitive skin, or who wants to try out a retinol for the first time without spending a lot.

Your step-by-step retinol guide – with 0.3% Retinol Night Concentrate

Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a product to temporarily disguise crow’s feet, this No 7 eye cream is a good option. If you’re unsure about adding retinol to your regime, why not chat with one of our Beauty Advisors online? They can help answer any queries and find your perfect No7 skincare regime. About No7 Boots has launched its long-awaited range of No7 beauty advent calendars ahead of Christmas, with four luxury collections for shoppers to choose from.

The No 7 Lift and Luminate Powder is a finishing powder that sets makeup while also diffusing light and reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines, leaving skin looking visibly smoother. It’s only available in two shades: light and medium. According to a publication in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging , retinol is clinically proven to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve uneven skin tone, restore skin firmness, and unclog pores. Moving forwards with the product’s rebrand, we wanted the percentage to call out solely the amount of pure retinol, hence the new 0.3% in the name – and we’ve also moved forward with a stronger 1% concentration for those who are used to using retinol in their regime. But more on that later… The benefits of using Retinol Dot around eyes and gently blend around their contours. If sensitivity occurs, reduce use to every other night and build up to nightly use. This No 7 serum has a formula that’s very similar to the brand’s other serums, with key ingredients like humectants, silicones, emollients, and aluminum starch octenylsuccinate.Bottom Line: The No 7 Retinol serum combines 0.3% pure retinol with the peptide complex Matrixyl 3000, which both works to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and more. Consumer testing showed 93% participants felt skin was hydrated and after 2 weeks, crow’s feet and puffiness look reduced.

But ultimately, this is a case of you get what you pay for, and while we did see results with No7’s concentrate, with improvement in skin texture and some fine line reduction, the Dr Dennis Gross serum produced a far more noticeable change in both areas. Similar to the Lift and Luminate Serum, the Night Cream features vitamin C as a key ingredient, but this time it’s the water-soluble derivative ascorbyl glucoside. After being absorbed into the skin, ascorbyl glucoside is converted to ascorbic acid (the active form of vitamin C) to provide benefits like improving uneven skin tone, fading dark spots, and increasing skin firmness. Ascorbyl glucoside is considered to be more stable than the traditional form of vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid, but research also suggests it may not increase the vitamin C content of the skin as readily.

Fact or fiction

No 7 skincare products are simple formulations, good for those who don’t need active or super hardworking skincare. Pros Gluconolactone provides anti-aging, antioxidant, and gentle exfoliating benefits without sun sensitivity. In addition, gluconolactone strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier, thereby leaving it more resilient. Notice we said “disguise” signs of aging, not treat or correct. That’s because this eye cream mostly consists of humectants (glycerin, butylene glycol, etc.), silicones (cyclopentasiloxane and cyclohexasiloxane), and denatured alcohol. Our main problem with this product is the marketing. You may have noticed that while No7 deduced that 0.3 per cent was the ideal retinol concentration, the product name contains the claim “1.5 per cent”. This percentage is actually made up of a combination of ingredients: retinol, Matrixyl 3000+ and bisabolol. A one per cent retinol is the maximum that can be sold over the counter in the UK, so this product couldn’t be 1.5 per cent concentration, but many consumers won’t be aware of that fact. The reality is that at 0.3 per cent, this is a gentle, entry-level retinol.