Anti-Agers

This is the sheet mask equivalent of a comforting hug for your skin, providing immediate relief from heat and redness. The cooling hydrogel mask clings perfectly to the face (no sliding, no dripping), flooding the skin with calming, anti-inflammatory hydration from ingredients including cooling allantoin, aloe vera leaf juice and cucumber, alongside moisture-binding humectants, anti-inflammatory peptides and soothing panthenol. “This serum-soaked, cooling mask is exceptional for stressed skin, targeting dehydration, sensitivity and dullness in one hit,” says Cecily.

We’re not going to lie: this peel is a tad spicy. But if you can handle a few minutes of tingle, it delivers a clinical-strength peel. Step one blends six botanically derived AHAs – think sugarcane, maple, citric acid and a fruit acid cocktail of apple, orange and berry – with a BHA duo of salicylic acid and willow bark for serious resurfacing. Step two comes in with the recovery team: exosomes for renewal, peptides for firmness, and antioxidants, hydrators and soothers like aloe, green tea and menthol. Simply sweep the towelettes over your face, neck and décolletage once or twice a week to visibly refine pores, brighten tone and smooth texture.

This is the kind of mask that proves beauty sleep is real. A 0.5 per cent retinol complex helps to visibly reduce the five signs of ageing, smart-encapsulated antioxidants boost the performance of retinol, along with soothing ingredients, to reduce redness while nourishing the skin, and a dual-action hydration system bolsters the skin barrier for a plumped, lifted complexion – all while you sleep! “A brilliant product that leaves skin looking clearer, smoother and noticeably refreshed by morning,” says Cecily.

Inspired by the regenerative effects of cryotherapy, this mask delivers an instant chill factor that feels as transformative as it is refreshing. Menthol delivers a cool, tingling sensation that helps awaken tired skin, while a cocktail of clinically proven actives supports detoxification, radiance and barrier restoration. “Whether your skin’s feeling flushed, sluggish or just in need of a pick-me-up, this mask revives it,” says Cecily. “It’s extraordinary how cooling it feels.”

Hello, barrier repair and indulgent hydration! This luxurious cream mask from Rejuvaus contains ceramides, humectants and plant-based lipids, along with hyaluronic acid, and a curated blend of mango, cocoa and aloe vera, which wraps the skin in rich, reparative comfort. The buttery texture absorbs beautifully, plumping and calming skin without clogging pores. “Whether used as a rinse-off mask or for overnight moisturisation, it leaves the complexion visibly dewier, smoother and feeling deeply replenished,” says Cecily.

Light as a feather yet power-packed, this gel-based mask is a true hydration hero. Infused with hyaluronic acid to moisturise, it’s further boosted with niacinamide to calm redness, reinforce the barrier and brighten the complexion. “Mineral-rich seaweed extracts bring added skin-smoothing benefits, making it a go-to for tired, travel-weary or dehydrated skin,” says Cecily. “Love its weightless feel and effective ingredients.”

Specifically formulated to support skin through the hormonal shifts of peri and menopause, this multitasking mask is a standout. With a blend of pink clay to detoxify, lactic acid and papaya enzymes to gently exfoliate, and hyaluronic acid to restore hydration, it delivers a refined, radiant complexion in just 15 minutes. The texture is smooth, the scent subtle, and the experience comforting – reviving skin that feels dull, dry or hormonally imbalanced. A smart, well-formulated solution for mature skin in need of clarity and care.

With the potency of a serum in a sumptuous cream, this excellent product works at every level to optimise collagen production while you sleep, restoring smoothness, fullness and elasticity. Its core ingredient is a proprietary blend of amino acids and antioxidants that help optimise the collagen production process alongside peptides, time-release retinol and vitamin C. “A deeply hydrating cream, ideal for more mature skin,” says Dr Yiasemides.

This ultra-luxe night cream works while you sleep to deeply hydrate, nourish and support the skin’s natural repair cycle. Packed with advanced actives that target cellular repair, a key factor in slowing visible ageing, it leaves skin feeling soft, plump and restored by morning. “A really luxurious, nourishing, hydrating moisturiser to use as your last step at night,” says Dr Yiasemides. “It feels lovely and contains advanced ingredients that help repair the skin. Cellular repair is very important for our skin cell cycle.”

This cream doesn’t just feel divine, it delivers, too. Infused with the rare immortelle flower, known for its ability to retain vitality long after it’s picked, this iconic skin saviour is a sensorial dream with a rich texture that melts into skin. It brings a potent blend of four immortelle extracts including a gentle plant-based retinol alternative to help visibly firm, brighten and smooth while softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. “This is an exceptionally beautiful night cream that nurtures your skin while you sleep,” says Cecily.

This antioxidant-rich cream blends vitamin C, E and ferulic acid with hydrating hyaluronic acid and red algae to encourage luminosity while supporting the skin’s natural defences, leaving your complexion brighter, softer and more resilient. “This product gives the most glorious fresh, juicy glow to my skin and feels super comfortable to wear,” says Amanda. “I have very sensitive skin that doesn’t love vitamin C, but it loves this Instant Glow Cream.”

This is an effective little pot of moisturiser, pairing 0.25 per cent retinaldehyde (a potent yet gentle vitamin A derivative) with collagen-boosting peptides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and a pre- and probiotic complex. It works to address signs of skin ageing, while calming inflammation and supporting a healthy skin barrier. The addition of antibacterial manuka honey and a whole host of hard-hitting hydrators make it suitable even for sensitive skin.

Want a hydrating cream that smooths and moisturises? We love this one packed with goodness like hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, bakuchiol and ferulic acid to deliver visible smoothing benefits while supporting skin regeneration over time. The texture is rich but not greasy, making it suitable for daily use across a range of skin types, including mature and sensitive skin.

This rich yet fast-absorbing cream melts into skin, delivering deep, lasting hydration with a glow. Powered by peptides for anti-ageing benefits, plus glycerin for all-day moisture, it strengthens, soothes and preps skin perfectly. “I love this product, as it’s a rich hydrating cream that melts in beautifully and has fantastic ingredients,” says Dr Yiasemides.

Designed to complement professional skin treatments such as needling and aid skin recovery, this restorative cream helps support skin strength, resilience and hydration. Formulated with vitamins A, B, C and E, copper peptides and antioxidants, it works to refine texture and encourage skin renewal. This repairing cream has a rich balm-like texture that envelops the skin without feeling heavy. Extremely nourishing and oh-so smooth.

Hada Labo is one of the number one selling brands in Japan, and it could have something to do with the brilliant formulas that replenish the skin, don’t irritate, deliver serious hydration factor, and all for under 40 dollars. “This is a gorgeous moisturiser to use as part of a total Hada Labo regimen, but it also stands alone, infused with super hyaluronic acid, retinol and collagen, to promote cell turnover and enhance elasticity,” says Cecily. “It has a beautifully fluffy texture and is rich and moisturising.”

This formula doesn’t just target fine lines and wrinkles, it also defends against pollution and free radical damage, works to even tone and refines texture for noticeably smoother, brighter skin by morning. It’s a clever combination of retinal, which delivers the transformative powers of vitamin A without irritation, alongside peptides, growth factors and so much more to supercharge repair and regeneration while you sleep. “This is a brilliant, lightweight serum with potent skin-rejuvenating and hydrating ingredients that really amp up skin radiance,” says Cecily.

Designed to refine skin texture and visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles, this vitamin A serum is ideal for first-time retinol users or those prone to sensitivity, combining retinol with firming peptides and antioxidants. “This has a great concentration of vitamin A,” says Dr Yiasemides. “We all know the benefits of topical retinoids. This is a fantastic product to use every night before you moisturise.”

A gentle powerhouse for sensitive and hormonal skin, this intelligent serum pairs bakuchiol, nature’s retinol alternative, with barrier-loving niacinamide to smooth, brighten and refine without irritation. Designed for those navigating everything from acne to ageing, redness to pigmentation, its light, water-based texture feels good on the skin and is ideal for anyone seeking retinol-like benefits with better tolerance.

No7’s reputation for science-led skincare spans decades, and its latest launch is the result of 15 years of peptide research conducted with leading scientists at the University of Manchester in the UK. At the heart of the formula is Pepticology, a new peptide blend that supports the skin’s natural self-repair process, working in sync with the skin’s nightly renewal cycle to target fine lines, uneven texture, dryness and loss of firmness. “You can’t go wrong with No7’s brand of accessible, affordable, research-backed skincare,” says Cecily. “This serum is a standout for skin that feels smoother by morning.”

Tranexamic acid is an ingredient known for addressing stubborn pigmentation, including sun damage, melasma and post-inflammatory dark spots, by inhibiting melanin production. This three per cent formula helps fade dark spots with a formula that includes soothing liquorice root for added brightening power and calming benefits. This serum glides on like a lightweight veil and gets to work fast. It's a smart addition to any pigmentation-fighting routine.

A gold-standard formula with a high concentration of 20 per cent niacinamide, this oil-free multitasker is bolstered by powerful peptides, a stable vitamin C derivative, and hyaluronic acid to visibly smooth, brighten, hydrate and support the skin barrier. “This clever product tackles redness, pigmentation, texture and fine lines in a single step, making it a go-to for anyone seeking clarity, calm and collagen support,” says Cecily.

For brightening without irritation, this lightweight gel-cream pairs a gentle yet effective form of vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) with plant-derived exosomes for enhanced delivery. Squalane helps to nourish and protect, while the formula works to improve tone and radiance. “This has a high concentration of vitamin C in a formula that blends well,” says Dr Yiasemides. “Research shows vitamin C can improve the appearance of pigmentation and help brighten the skin.”

Probiotics and postbiotics are increasingly recognised for their role in supporting a healthy skin barrier and defending against environmental stressors. This serum pairs these skin-strengthening actives with potent L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), green tea, ginger and pomegranate in a waterless, preservative-free base designed to protect ingredient potency. The result is a product that boosts collagen, brightens and helps maintain balanced, resilient, radiant skin. “This feels great, boosts skin radiance and hydrates. I especially like the easy twist packaging,” says Cecily.

“It was the unique texture of this serum that caught my attention first, like a clear oil that magically absorbs, leaving the skin feeling instantly more nourished,” says Cecily. “But the formula itself is just as impressive, pairing 15 per cent vitamin C (a combination of potent ascorbic acid and gentle ethyl ascorbic acid) with a powerhouse bunch of antioxidants including ferulic acid and rosemary extract.” It helps brighten skin, fight free radical damage and support collagen production. The addition of anti-inflammatory botanicals and photo-protective ingredients makes it the perfect companion to your SPF.

This lightweight, fast-absorbing serum combines stabilised vitamin C with lipochroman-6, a potent antioxidant that helps protect against free radicals and supports collagen production. Marine and botanical extracts work to firm, smooth and improve radiance, while targeting the look of fine lines, pigmentation and uneven tone. “A really lovely, melting vitamin C serum – I enjoyed using this. Best applied in the morning, especially if you’re using retinoids at night,” says Dr Yiasemides.

This lightweight, water-based serum containing potent antioxidants helps repair, redensify and resurface (that’s the three it mentions), and smooth dynamic expression lines, boost collagen and refine texture for a more even skin tone. “This is an ultra-luxe product that feels beautiful on the skin,” says Dr Yiasemides. “It contains some key ingredients that are anti-ageing and that boost luminosity including peptides, hyaluronic acid and lactic acid, which are known to help improve the appearance and texture of the skin.”

Serious hydration incoming! This serum may look like a minimalist, but it provides maximum barrier support and moisturisation. It’s a powerhouse combo of nourishers and strengtheners, including ceramides, peptides and ectoin, the darling of dewy complexions. With dual-weight hyaluronic acid for multi-layer hydration, centella asiatica for collagen support, and saccharide isomerate for long-lasting moisture, this is smart skincare. “This is the first I’ve seen of this brand and I was so impressed with the formula,” says Cecily. “It feels great and instantly hydrates. A lifesaver for dry skin.”

This is an excellent multitasking serum for face and neck. Smooth this hydrating, rich-textured serum from your face to neck to décolletage. It’s a hardworking formula containing a blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids to gently resurface, smooth texture and refine pores, along with bearberry extract and retinyl palmitate to even tone and fade visible pigmentation. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid provide essential hydration and barrier support, and antioxidants step in to help protect against daily environmental stressors.

When we first saw these, we thought they were ingestible supplements, but, no, they’re potent, freeze-dried collagen pearls designed to deliver skincare results. This waterless format keeps actives ultra fresh until activation and they’re also ideal for travel. Simply dissolve in serum for a seven-day intensive treatment or use when needed for a glow-up boost. It’s a clever idea and an affordable product that punches well above its weight.

“I’m a long-time lover of Babor Ampoule, from the first satisfying pop as you snap the glass top, to the effective serums within,” says Cecily. “These clever ampoules deliver a precise, single-use dose of collagen-boosting actives, ensuring every application is fresh and effective.” With a blend of peptides, microalgae enzymes and amino acids, the formula supports skin elasticity, smooths fine lines and visibly firms. “It does a great job of plumping the skin, and there’s enough serum per ampoule to apply it to your face, neck and décolletage,” she adds.

Say goodbye to those pesky post-acne marks. The hero ingredient of this cream, azelaic acid, is a multitasking powerhouse best known for its ability to calm inflammation, visibly fade pigmentation, smooth skin texture and reduce redness, especially in acne- and rosacea-prone skin. It targets breakouts, redness and uneven skin tone in one swipe, while also helping to refine texture.

This all-in-one, dermatologist-created serum is a luminosity-giving powerhouse. It blends bakuchiol, five per cent lactic acid, 10 per cent niacinamide, astaxanthin and hyaluronic acid, delivering visible results across brightness, hydration, texture and tone. “This has a number of key ingredients to help combat signs of ageing and sun damage,” says Dr Yiasemides. We love how it softens fine lines, pigmentation and targets sun damage and congestion in one streamlined step, making it a go-to for radiant, refined skin.https://bespokeskintechnology.com/product/luminosity-revive-and-refine-serum/

Skin in perimenopause and menopause often needs more than just hydration, and this serum helps tackle the key signs of ageing linked to hormonal shifts. Its blend of soy isoflavones, pink microalga extract and carnosine dipeptide works to restore collagen, combat glycation and improve resilience. The result is firmer, smoother, more luminous skin. “I found this to be cooling, calming and hydrating, with a lovely silky, milky texture,” says Cecily. “It sinks in without feeling greasy and keeps skin hydrated and comfortable.” 

As oestrogen levels decline, so can the skin’s natural defences, bringing sensitivity, dryness and a compromised barrier. This nurturing serum is thoughtfully formulated for skin experiencing hormonal shifts, blending native botanicals oils, like antioxidant-rich Kakadu plum and soothing sandalwood nut, with barrier-restoring oils, including evening primrose, oat kernel and broccoli seed. The result is a comforting serum that replenishes without overwhelming and strengthens without irritation.

Co-created with menopausal women and backed by dermatologists, this smart serum for skin dealing with hormonal shifts is the glow giver you need, in the best way possible. Powered by a collagen-boosting ingredient called Matrixyl 3000+, ceramides, soy isoflavones and hyaluronic acid, it helps restore moisture, improve firmness and bring life back to tired, depleted skin. “The built-in cooling applicator is a thoughtful touch,” says Cecily.

Imagine a nourishing eye cream that is not only formulated with brighteners and tighteners including bakuchiol and apple stem cells, but also delivers an instant vibrating massage to the eye area. “This is a really interesting product with a vibrating applicator that helps to naturally cool and reduce swelling around the eye area,” says Dr Yiasemides. “I love that it has ingredients such as bakuchiol, which is similar to a topical retinoid. It’s a nice, non-irritating formula that absorbs really well.”

Think of peptides as the polite way to tell your facial muscles to chill out. While they can’t paralyse like injectables, certain peptides can help soften the appearance of expression lines by subtly limiting repetitive movement, which is where this eye cream steps in. It blends advanced peptides with retinol, antioxidants and soothing botanicals to target puffiness, dark circles, fine lines and firmness in one elegant step.

These cooling gel eye masks deliver an instant surge of hydration while treating the under-eye area to a potent cocktail of niacinamide, vegan collagen and antioxidant-rich botanicals. Puffiness, dullness and dehydration are swiftly soothed, plus they dissolve in warm water for a zero-waste finish. Luxe for skin, kind to the environment and a no-brainer for tired eyes.

A smart, non-invasive solution for one of the trickiest areas to treat, these medical-grade silicone patches deliver visible smoothing action around the mouth, no needles required. Designed to be worn overnight, they work by creating an occlusive seal that keeps skin taut, boosts hydration and encourages repair. Fine lines look less pronounced and, over time, marionette lines and vertical lip lines are refined.

“I like the idea of a single skincare regimen that simplifies your routine and delivers real results,” says Cecily. “This is a seriously luxe product – from the gold presentation case with its built-in mirror, to the one-month intensive program that unfolds in three progressive phases designed to restore vitality and radiance.” Each phase builds on the last to target skin quality, firmness and energy at a cellular level: first recharging vitality and reducing stress markers; then focusing on texture, hydration, detoxification and radiance; and finally amplifying brightness, smoothing wrinkles and helping skin look energised, plump and resilient.