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THE ANTI-AGERS

RETINOL & PEPTIDES

Retinol revs up your skin’s collagen production and increases cell turnover, while peptides offer excellent rejuvenating benefits. TRY:

(1) Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil, $39.99. (2) RawKanvas The Foundation: Flawless Retinol & Vitamin C Lotion, $87. (3) Olay Regenerist

Whip, $ 48.99.

T H E H Y D R AT O R S

HYALURONIC ACID & CERAMIDES

These are classic ingredients for maintaining moisture levels in the skin and for creating a healthy skin barrier. TRY:

(1) The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA, $16.70. (2) Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Moisture Cream, $102. (3) L’Oréal Revitalift

Filler [+Hyaluronic Acid] Ampoules, $ 49.99.

THE BRIGHTENERS

VITAMIN C & VITAMIN B3

As well as preventing free radicals from damaging your skin, vitamin C helps to correct uneven skin tone (or age spots). Vitamin B3 (also known as niacinamide) balances pigment and encourages a healthy glow, while regulating oil production. TRY:

(1) Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark CircleDiminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum, $99.

(2) Essano

Advanced

Brightening

Vitamin C

Concentrated

Serum, $24.95.

(3) Trilogy

Vitamin C

Polishing

Powder, $ 44.99.

T H E E X F O L I AT O R S

AHAs & BHAs

Alpha hydroxy acids (such as glycolic and lactic acids) and beta hydroxy acids (such as salicylic acid) are brilliant at sloughing away dead skin cells. TRY:

(1) Labonics Renew Resurfacing Pads, $39. (2) YSL Pure Shots Night Reboot Serum, $120. (3) Skinsmiths Overnight Glow, $58.