Our writer and beauty expert, Rachel McAlley has compiled a list of the most effective anti-ageing creams, ranging from low to high price points, with a range of powerhouse formulas to suit your unique skincare requirements.

What do you think makes the best anti-ageing creams? Is your choice a well-known designer skincare brand? A high street store? Does the price bracket matter, or the ingredients that are used to produce the final product? Whatever your thoughts are, there are plenty to choose from, here are 5 of the best unique anti-ageing creams from our experience.

Elizabeth Grant, Collagen Re-Inforce Triple Strength Miracle Concentrate
Priced at £42 (30ml)
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The Collagen Re-Inforce Triple Strength Miracle Concentrate is a lightweight concentrated skin-strengthening treatment with active ingredients formulated to help plump, firm and strengthen the appearance of the skin. Suitable for all skin types it helps address the signs of ageing, including lines and wrinkles, dryness, uneven skin tone, dullness, and saggy skin. In addition, this concentrate increases skin hydration, and skin smoothness, and helps to decrease wrinkle depth. Can be used in small amounts morning and evening prior to moisturiser.

Omnilux, CoQ10 Face Cream
Priced at £58.08 (50ml)
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This innovative blend combines CoQ10 Ubiquinone to combat signs of ageing and soothe the skin. Furthermore, it includes the must-have ingredient Squalane to lock in moisture without greasiness, and Allantoin to hydrate and calm. Together, these hero ingredients work synergistically to nourish the skin and soften the appearance of fine lines. Equally, the ingredients restore the skin’s barrier and replenish any missing moisture.

The CoQ10 Face Cream has been formulated by world-renowned aesthetics doctor, Dr. Hany Aby Ghosn, MD. It can be used to enhance Omnilux’s LED light therapy post-treatment or used as a stand-alone face cream. Suitable for all skin types, it is a lightweight cream that can be used both morning and evening.

Anti-Aging Creams

Guinot, Crème Longue Vie
Priced at £125 (50ml)
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Longue Vie Cellulaire revitalises the skin at a cellular level to create stronger and healthier supporting structures. Cell turnover stabilises, and skin healing capabilities are given an extra kickstart. Moreover, the skin becomes firmer from the first application, hydration levels are boosted, and the skin glows with dramatically improved radiance. It is packed full of vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts to work with the skin not against it. A protective shield helps guard against moisture loss and environmental stressors.

Firstly, this is a regenerating care cream. Secondly, it rejuvenates the appearance of the complexion. Thirdly, it revitalises the skin. Finally, the Crème Longue Vie restores a healthy-looking complexion. Can be used both morning and evening on the entire face to protect, brighten and illuminate.

Visible Youth™, Special Introductory Collection
Priced at £194
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Designed as a daily skincare routine the Visible Youth™ range has been specifically designed to provide cumulative and longer-acting results. This three-step facial routine, powered by Hyoglass™ technology is designed to cleanse, tone, rejuvenate, and intensely hydrate. The result is an unparalleled glow. This Special Introductory Collection by Visible Youth™ includes Multi Peptide Super Serum (50ml), Multi-Action Eye Serum (15ml), and Moisture Shield (50ml).

The Multi-Peptide Super Serum targets delivery to the deeper skin layers, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and boosting collagen synthesis, cellular renewal and hydration. Furthermore, the Multi-Action Eye Serum targets delivery to the sensitive eye area zeroing in on fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness for more radiant and brighter eyes. Finally, the Moisture Shield adds hydration and nutrients to the more superficial skin layers, sealing in deep hydration, and protecting against environmental aggressors.

Anti-Aging Creams

Cellocosmet, CellLift Neck & Décolleté Cellular Skincare Cream
Priced at £290
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The skin of the neck and décolleté requires specialised attention and the Cellcosmet research team has developed a targeted treatment for this area. The CellLift Neck and Décolleté is enriched with the brand’s signature CytoPep™ Cellular Extracts (peptides and skin’s structural proteins including, collagen, fibronectin, actin, and keratin). Plus, hyaluronic acids, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidant ingredients. It has been clinically tested and shown to have an immediate tightening effect on the skin. Moreover, the cream smooths and provides lasting moisture to even skin tone and brighten the complexion.

Using similar microbiological standards as seen in the pharmaceutical industry, the Cellcosmet research teams based in Switzerland have created a lightweight, yet highly effective texture, that is easily absorbed. The formula contains 97% natural ingredients and has a natural fragrance. The product forms part of the CellEctive line, made especially for demanding skin. Overall, the cream revitalises, improves elasticity and helps maintain the skin’s barrier function. Plus, it reduces wrinkle depth, tones the skin, and improves radiance. Due to its light texture, the cream can be used morning and evening.

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