Smoothing face creams - choosing an effective anti-wrinkle product

The mistrust of the idea that smoothing face creams can reverse the signs of aging is easy to explain. Many women believe that only expensive cosmetic procedures can cope with wrinkles. It should not be so categorically stated that there is no alternative to lifting or plastic surgery - the active compositions of the drugs, most of which are of plant origin, easily smooth out the face.

Let's try to find out which creams are the most effective, which drugs are better to choose - expensive or budget.

Editor's Choice

Face cream 15 active ingredients Mad Hippie Skin Care Products

The product is presented by the American manufacturer Mad Hippie. The cream contains as many as 15 active components that intensively fight the signs of aging, deeply moisturize cells and neutralize the effects of free radicals.

Among them: peptides, acai berry extract, argan oil, resveratrol, aloe vera juice, Q10, vitamins B3 and E, coconut oils, pomegranate, green and white tea extracts. The cream is suitable for any skin type.

The best results can be obtained when used in combination with serum from Mad Hippie.

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Life-flo Advanced Regenerating Cream

The cream from the US brand Life-flo is made from plant materials, does not contain harmful chemical components and has not been tested on animals. The product reduces wrinkles thanks to its high concentration of vitamin A (1%).

The composition also includes: aloe juice, shea butter, green tea extract, as well as vitamins E and C. The cream moisturizes, softens, evens out the texture, gives the skin a healthy glow, and also has an antioxidant effect.

The product is intended for all skin types, but should be used with caution if you are prone to sensitivity and irritation. In this case, it is recommended to start using twice a week and gradually increase to daily.

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Anti-wrinkle face cream with coenzyme Q10

Eucerin is a leading manufacturer of dermatological skin care cosmetics. He developed an anti-aging cream rich in Coenzyme Q10.

This component is found in the cells of the body and inhibits the aging process. However, with age and under the influence of strong physical and emotional stress, its synthesis decreases.

Skin cells require additional nutrition from the outside. The product has a moisturizing and firming effect, as a result the skin becomes soft and smooth, and after regular use, wrinkles are noticeably reduced.

The cream is suitable for both morning and evening beauty routines for dry and sensitive skin. The product formula is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

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Recipes for homemade anti-aging masks

Homemade anti-aging masks are cheap and often no less effective than expensive factory-made creams. And the ingredients for them can always be found in the kitchen or purchased at the pharmacy.

Here are some recipes for anti-aging masks:

• mix a tablespoon of calendula ointment and full-fat sour cream, add 10 drops of avocado cosmetic oil;
• beat the protein into a strong foam, carefully add oat bran (2 tablespoons) crushed to flour;
• Combine aloe and cucumber juice in equal proportions, thicken to a paste with fresh yeast.

Homemade masks based on oatmeal are a well-known skin tightening remedy.
Masks should be applied to cleansed skin for 20-30 minutes. In the lying position, all therapeutic and cosmetic effects are significantly enhanced. You need to remove the mask with a cotton pad soaked in tonic or lotion.

Cosmetologists recommend using anti-aging masks no more than 3 times a week. Otherwise, the skin will “get used to it” and will not respond to the beneficial effects of the components.

The best anti-wrinkle creams for the face

A good anti-wrinkle cream must contain active ingredients that intensively moisturize and nourish, increase turgor, firmness and elasticity, smooth the skin, and tighten facial contours.

• Moisturizing components and antioxidants (vitamins C and E, enzymes, hyaluronic acid, natural oils). These substances will not reduce the number of wrinkles, but will slow down the aging process and prevent the appearance of new wrinkles and relieve dry skin.
• Retinol (vitamin A) and retinoids (retinaldehyde, tretinol, adapalene, tretinoin and other vitamin A derivatives). Stimulate the processes of cellular regeneration and collagen production, thereby maintaining the elasticity of the skin.
• ANA and BHA acids – exfoliate the upper keratinized cells of the epidermis, activate renewal processes, the synthesis of elastin, collagen, hyaluronic acid. The most potent are salicylic and glycolic acids. However, before using them, it is better to consult a cosmetologist.
• Peptides. They nourish cells in the deep layers of the skin and help reduce the number of wrinkles, which has already been confirmed by various studies. Blocking peptides relax facial muscles, while stimulating peptides activate collagen synthesis. Both have a powerful anti-aging effect and are recommended for mature skin with pronounced signs of aging.
• Hydrolyzed collagen. It is the liquid form of collagen that is able to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, increasing its elasticity. Moisturizes well and fills wrinkles.
• Muscle relaxants (NP ceramides, argireline, boswellia and Asian centella plant extracts). Relaxes facial muscles, thereby helping to smooth out wrinkles.

Advantages

• Anti-wrinkle creams that work are created in cosmetology companies’ own laboratories and undergo serious research.
• When creating a new anti-aging formula, active ingredients are carefully selected. They are included in professional creams in high concentrations.
• Anti-wrinkle creams act comprehensively: they nourish and moisturize, accelerate cellular renewal, protect the skin from negative external influences, stimulate the production of its own elastin and collagen, thereby strengthening the structure, tightening and smoothing the skin.

Flaws

• Not all anti-wrinkle creams exhibit a noticeable anti-aging effect; many of them cope only with small expression wrinkles, and some only nourish the skin and are not able to hide even minor signs of age.
• Some active components included in the products (for example, peptides) actually have a rejuvenating effect. However, the substances have not been studied enough, and it is unknown what side effects they may have.
• Some products use mineral oils and parabens as excipients - substances that clog pores and accelerate the aging process of the skin.

Composition and release form Adapalene

In pharmacy chains, Adapalene is sold in the form of a cream or gel. It is a homogeneous white or transparent substance with a peculiar odor. The packaging is standard - a tube with a capacity of 15 or 30 g, packed in a cardboard box with instructions included inside. The concentration of the active substance is 0.1%. In addition to Adapalene, the drug contains:

• methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate;
• propylene glycol;
• disodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;
• sodium hydroxide;
• acrylic acid polymer;
• poloxamer 188;
• glycol ether;
• water.

These are all excipients that are designed to enhance the effect of the active component - Adapalene. It is a synthetic analogue of tretinoin (retinoic acid), made from naphthenic acid. The ingredient has anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties, which means a cream based on it will help eliminate infectious processes on the skin and remove “blackheads.”

Rating of the best anti-wrinkle creams for the face

Avene Ystheal +

Anti-aging healing cream prevents the appearance and corrects existing wrinkles, increases the tone and elasticity of dry, overly sensitive skin, brightens and evens out the complexion. The main components of the cream are: retinaldehyde (the most effective derivative of retinol) - activates lipid synthesis and cellular renewal processes, restores the protective functions of the epidermis; squalane (carotenoid) – strengthens the lipid layer of the skin, prevents moisture loss, increases the elasticity of the skin and accelerates regeneration processes, helps smooth out fine wrinkles, has antibacterial and antifungal, immunostimulating properties; triglycerides – serve as sources of fatty acids that form the lipid layer of the skin, prevent moisture loss, restore tone, elasticity and firmness of the skin.

pros

• Well moisturizes and nourishes the skin, improves complexion, eliminates irritation and peeling.
• The aroma is light, unobtrusive, barely perceptible.
• It is considered one of the safest creams containing retinoids.
• A bottle with a convenient dispenser.

Minuses

• There is no effect of smoothing out wrinkles, even superficial ones, as stated by the manufacturer.
• Recommended only for dry, sensitive skin. Not suitable for oily types.
• The texture of the cream is quite viscous, not light, as the manufacturer promises. The product does not spread well on the skin and takes a long time to absorb.
• After applying the cream, the face shines, there is a feeling of stickiness.
• Contains mineral oils and glycols that are harmful to the skin

Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex

A compensating complex of day and night creams compensates for slow regeneration processes and provides high-quality skin care after 45 years. The day cream is available in two versions: for normal/combination and dry/very dry skin.

There is one night cream for all skin types. The manufacturer recommends using both products for loss of clarity of facial contours, decreased skin density, and deep wrinkles.

The night cream additionally has an anti-edematous effect.

pros

• Firms and tightens the skin, moisturizes well, improves complexion, and makes the oval of the face clearer.
• After regular use, small expression wrinkles are filled in.
• Day cream is available separately for different skin types.
• Light texture, both day and night creams leave me feeling sticky and greasy.
• Pleasant unobtrusive scent that fades quickly.
• Instantly absorbed.
• The day cream can be used as a base for makeup.
• Does not contain parabens, does not cause allergies.

Minuses

• It is not used sparingly.
• With age-related changes, the condition of the skin improves significantly, but no noticeable effect on deep wrinkles has been noticed.
• To maintain positive results, you need to use it constantly. After stopping use, the skin returns to its original state.
• Quite a high cost, especially if used continuously.

Clarins Multi-Regenerante Extra-Firming Day

A good plant-based anti-wrinkle day cream for women over 40 years old. Contains extracts of oats, banana pulp, thyme and thyme, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid.

The components included in the composition have a comprehensive effect on the skin: moisturize, protect against negative external influences, reduce irritation, and exhibit pronounced antioxidant properties. The cream provides a lifting effect immediately after application, transforming the skin.

Increases the firmness and elasticity of the skin, reduces deep and expression wrinkles, and tightens facial contours.

pros

• With regular use, it tightens the skin, improves color, smoothes out facial wrinkles.
• Pleasant consistency, spreads easily over the skin.
• Conceals and eliminates flaking well.
• Doesn't crease under makeup.
• It is used economically.
• Does not cause allergies.
• It has a pleasant light smell that disappears after 5–10 minutes.

Minuses

• You can use a cream for facial wrinkles, but it cannot cope with deep signs of aging and does not have the promised instant lifting effect.
• The cream is available for all skin types, but it is very nourishing (resembles an ointment, not a cream) and is not suitable for oily skin types; it can clog pores.
• It is better to use the cream in winter - it is too greasy for summer.
• It takes a long time to absorb.
• For the cream to work, you need to use it regularly, preferably in combination with a night cream and serum from the same line.
• There are reviews that the fragrance of the cream is too strong.
• High price, there are more effective professional products that cost a little less.

Sesderma BTSES Moisturizing gel cream

Anti-wrinkle moisturizing cream-gel based on the latest generation of peptides enclosed in nanosomes, rosehip oil (antioxidant), hibiscus extracts (muscle relaxant) and soybean seeds. High concentrations of active components, as well as encapsulation in nanosomes, guarantee their penetration into the deep layers of the dermis (the delivery volume of components is 90%, while for conventional creams this figure varies within 10%) and, accordingly, effectiveness.

pros

• With regular use, it removes facial wrinkles on the forehead and nasolabial folds. After the product is finished, the effect does not disappear.
• Nourishes and moisturizes dry skin, does not clog pores.
• Eliminates irritation and peeling of the skin, evens out skin tone, eliminates signs of fatigue.
• Can be used as a base for makeup.
• The texture is melting, spreads easily and is instantly absorbed.
• Delicate aroma, dissipates quickly.
• Bottle with dispenser.
• Economical consumption (a bottle lasts about 3 months).

Minuses

• Best suited for women with dry skin.
• High price.

Skin Doctors Relaxaderm Advance

The best face cream is considered the only product that can fight deep wrinkles and eliminate visible signs of aging without the use of injections. The main component of the cream is Dermatox-63 - an innovative combination of active ingredients that helps reduce the number of wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles.

The effect of the cream with peptides is enhanced by hyaluronic acid, which fills wrinkles and intensely moisturizes. The cream slows down the aging process of the skin, prevents the appearance of new wrinkles, moisturizes and restores the elasticity of the skin.

The manufacturer promises that results will be visible within a month after starting to use the product.

pros

• Makes facial wrinkles almost invisible, reduces nasolabial folds.
• Moisturizes the skin well.
• The consistency of the cream is delicate and pleasant, the product is quickly absorbed and can serve as a complete base for makeup.
• The bottle is compact, with a convenient dispenser.
• Economically used, lasts more than 2 months.

Minuses

• Negative reviews about the cream are associated only with the high cost of the product.

Other remedies against age-related changes.

Progress does not stand still: now, instead of the usual AA creams, there are other, more modern ways to combat wrinkles.

Botox injections.

Today, Botox injections are the most popular and effective way to combat wrinkles.

The drug that is injected into the desired area is a protein. It blocks the nerve endings of the wrinkle area, as a result of which the muscles are in a relaxed state. This helps get rid of fine lines around the eyes and on the forehead.

Attention! This procedure should only be performed by professional cosmetologists in specialized clinics. Before doing this, you should definitely consult your doctor. There are a number of contraindications.

Advantages:

• effectiveness in the fight against expression wrinkles;
• availability;
• lack of rehabilitation period.

Flaws:

• ineffective in the fight against deep wrinkles;
• less effective when injecting the cheeks and chin;
• action is limited.

Average price: from 500 rubles.

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Frownies.

The American company Frownies, which has been in business since 1889, has created a real new bomb in the field of AA products. A patch that smoothes out wrinkles during sleep has gained unprecedented popularity among Western stars.

The way to use it is simple: stick it on the straightened problem area of ​​the skin, go to bed/go about your business. However, the result is surprising: after one course, facial wrinkles are noticeably smoothed out.

This procedure stimulates collagen production, improves blood circulation, and starts the process of dermal cell renewal. This is a godsend for people who sleep on their side or with their face in the pillow: most wrinkles form at night.

In addition, the patch eradicates unwanted facial habits that lead to superficial wrinkles.

Advantages:

• effective;
• convenient.

Flaws:

• high price;
• difficult to obtain in the Russian Federation;
• several procedures are required.

Average price: 5000 rubles (full course).

More information about this scarce AA remedy:

Oils are truly effective natural anti-wrinkle remedies.

They should be applied with a cotton swab to the desired areas twice a day. The following oils have a good AA effect:

• avocado;
• almond;
• peach;
• wheat germ;
• sesame

Egg-lemon face mask.

This procedure has a rejuvenating effect on the skin.

• egg yolk;
• a teaspoon of lemon juice;
• a teaspoon of castor oil.

Warm the towel in a water bath. Place gauze soaked in the mixture into it and apply to your face for 10 minutes. Wash off the mask with warm milk.

Mask against wrinkles on the forehead.

This mask, thanks to the vitamin B contained in the main ingredient, has a strong antioxidant and rejuvenating effect on the skin of the forehead.

• yeast;
• warm milk.

Mash the yeast with a spoon and gradually pour the liquid into it. Apply the mixture three times a week for 30 minutes.

The best creams for wrinkles around the eyes

Anti-wrinkle creams around the eyes are specially developed for gentle care of thin, delicate and especially sensitive skin in the orbital area.

Advantages

Products, as a rule, contain a minimum number of active ingredients, which eliminates the risk of allergic reactions. High-quality products have a pH value identical to the pH of tears, so they do not cause eye irritation if the product accidentally gets into the eye mucosa. The creams are not greasy and do not cause swelling. They have a light consistency and are easily distributed over the skin, which prevents it from stretching when applying the product.

Flaws

There are creams for wrinkles around the eyes that contain alpha hydroxy acids. To care for the orbital zone, they must be used with extreme caution. Potent components can increase the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, damage epidermal cells, and cause irritation and redness of the skin.

Some manufacturers include parabens and mineral oils in their products, which are toxic to the skin. Parabens negatively affect a woman’s hormonal levels, causing health problems.

Caffeine is another common ingredient in anti-wrinkle creams around the eyes, which masks signs of fatigue, but at the same time can dry out the skin.

Rating of the best creams for wrinkles around the eyes

Kora eye cream-gel with shea butter

Products with retinol and other potent ingredients are not always suitable for caring for delicate skin in the eye area. In contrast, the healing cream for wrinkles around the eyes Kora is absolutely safe for thin and sensitive skin, since it contains only oils (shea, olive, soybean), plant extracts (ginseng, fucus, cornflower, parsley), caffeine and vitamin E.

The product acts comprehensively - intensively moisturizes, increases skin firmness and elasticity, smoothes wrinkles, eliminates swelling of the eyelids and dark circles under the eyes.

pros

• Moisturizes, nourishes, and gently cares for delicate skin.
• Helps fight swelling.
• Thanks to its delicate gel texture, it spreads easily and is quickly absorbed.
• Can be used as a base for makeup.
• Ideal for dry skin, especially in winter.
• Has no smell.
• A bottle with a dispenser is convenient to use.
• Pharmacy cosmetics that are affordable and widespread.

Minuses

• Smoothes out only small superficial wrinkles; it does not cope with more pronounced signs of aging.
• Does not remove dark circles under the eyes.
• The effect is not long lasting, only while using the cream.

Clinique Superdefense SPF 20 Eye Cream

An eye cream containing natural plant extracts helps eliminate signs of fatigue, hides existing age-related changes and prevents the appearance of new wrinkles, saturates the skin with beneficial compounds and protects against aggressive sun rays. Does not contain substances toxic to the skin and does not cause allergies.

pros

• Nourishes, moisturizes, disguises circles under the eyes, smoothes out wrinkles.
• Suitable for sensitive eyes.
• Contains sun protection factor.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Can be used under makeup.

Minuses

• The composition is not completely natural, as the manufacturer assures.
• Thick consistency, quite difficult to distribute.
• For some users, it provokes an oily sheen and leaves a filmy feeling.
• High price.

Librederm 3D Hyaluronic Filler Rejuvenating Eye Cream

Anti-wrinkle cream around the eyes helps eliminate dark circles under the eyes thanks to the presence of passionflower extract, and hyaluronic acid fills cells with moisture and retains it inside, filling wrinkles. The presence of reflective pigments in the composition allows you to visually hide the signs of aging.

pros

• Moisturizes well, removes dark circles under the eyes, smoothes out superficial wrinkles.
• The cream is quite thick in consistency, but spreads easily and is quickly absorbed.
• Does not leave greasy marks or a filmy feeling.
• Can be used as a base for makeup.
• A bottle with a convenient dispenser.

Minuses

• Does not always cope with dark circles under the eyes.
• Synthetic polymers and parabens in the composition.
• Not economical consumption.
• Over time, the cream in the dispenser thickens and dries out, which causes inconvenience during use.

La-Roshe Posae Redermic R Yeux

A product based on retinol, retinyl linoleate and caffeine has a lifting effect, helps smooth out wrinkles and eliminate signs of fatigue - dark circles, bags under the eyes. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

pros

• Moisturizes, removes swelling and circles, removes small wrinkles, larger ones become less noticeable.
• The texture is very light, more like a gel.
• Absorbs quickly and does not leave a sticky feeling on the skin.
• Can be used as a base for makeup.
• Economically used.

Minuses

• Not all users note the wrinkle smoothing effect.
• A tingling sensation may be felt upon application (due to the retinol in the composition).
• In people with sensitive skin and allergies, it can provoke an allergic reaction (redness, itching, swelling of the eyelids).
• High price.

Christina Silk EyeLift

Anti-wrinkle day eye cream has an instant lifting effect, helps reduce wrinkles, eliminate puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. The delicate skin around the eyes is smoothed, becomes soft and silky.

pros

• A good cream around the eyes, has all the effects declared by the manufacturer: tightens and tones the skin, smoothes wrinkles, removes swelling, dark circles, refreshes the look.
• The effect is observed almost immediately – a few minutes after application.
• Delicate, light texture - easy to apply and quickly absorbed.
• The aroma is neutral and disappears quickly.
• Economical consumption due to light texture.
• Can be used as a base for makeup

Minuses

• The presence of parabens and mineral oils in the composition.
• Quite a high cost.

conclusions

After 35 years, the skin loses more moisture, its turgor decreases, cell renewal slows down, and age-related manifestations become more and more noticeable. Anti-wrinkle cream, if they have already appeared, should be used regardless of age. However, at a younger age, the products are recommended to be used in courses, and for mature women, the use of creams should become constant. Manufacturers usually indicate the age category for which the product is intended. But in addition to age, it is important to pay attention to the active ingredients that make up the cream.

The skin in the eye area is the thinnest and most sensitive, and special products are needed to care for it. Regular face cream will not work. As in other cases, when choosing a cream it is important to pay attention to the composition. Products with silicone have an immediate lifting effect, but the tightening effect lasts until the first wash. If your skin is dry, it is better to choose products with hyaluronic acid. For dehydrated skin (not dry), products with oils, fatty acids, and lipid complexes are needed. Well, the main components that help fight wrinkles are haloxyl, matrixyl, hyaluronic acid, tretionin and other retinoids.

It is impossible to select the best anti-wrinkle cream from the extensive range of anti-aging cosmetic and therapeutic products. After all, even the most effective anti-wrinkle cream will not give you a second look of youth and will not erase the signs of age, no matter what components it contains, what company it produces and how much it costs. However, good products will help improve the condition of the skin - make it more elastic and toned, reduce deep wrinkles and smooth out the superficial signs of age.