There is not over the counter product that can remove, deplete or excise a wrinkle from the skin.
Anti wrinkle creams are one of the best selling categories in the cosmetics industry and there is not one that will actually remove a wrinkle. The fine print is important when buying an anti wrinkle cream: look for it. All the miracle anti-wrinkle/anti-aging products always couch their claims “may have an effect on the appearance of wrinkles”, “effect the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”, “consumers reported they felt their wrinkles were diminished”.
Key Points:
1. Where and how wrinkles are formed – wrinkles are caused by the depletion of collagen in the dermal tissue (living skin). Collagen is effected by the level of vitamin C metabolized by the body and also compromised by excessive sun exposure. Over the counter creams are only allowed, legally, to penetrate into the epidermal tissue (dead skin). So the cream does not even reach the area of skin that is actually producing collagen.
2. Sun exposure – mutation caused by sun exposure has no known remedy. Therefore no cream can actually reverse the damage. It is biologically impossible.
3. Vitamin C depletion – Vit C is water soluable so a regular supply is needed for the body to function. Lifestyle is the key factor in contributing to rapid Vit C depletion – a 150lb person needs about 350mg of Vit C for regular body function. If you smoke 1 cigarette depletes 74mg of Vit C from the body (1 orange’s worth) and 2 cups of coffee can seriously deplete the body of Vit C as well.
So what really gets rid of wrinkles? Nothing you can buy over the counter.
Anti wrinkle is preventative not corrective when it comes to cosmetics. Stay out of the sun, increase vitamin absorption, and exercise.
One of the fastest growing trends in cosmetics in the blurring of the distinction between skin care and make up. It was true, years ago, that make up was something that could seriously impede the benefits of skin care. That has changed a lot in the last few years. More and more make up type items are much closer to being skin care than traditional beauty enhancing formulas.
Clinique, with this new product, is definitely following that trend.
Clinique Moisture Surge SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer - $30 for 30mL
Pros
1. Great oil free formula offering both hydration and slip. This will feel like a gel but moisturize like a cream.
2. Great use of minerals to create colour instead of using cal tar dyes. Truer matching of skin tones and more durability in the wear.
3. Paraben free – not really a big deal but more and more consumers want this option and it is great to see a big company responding to demand.
Cons
1. Inclusion of irritating menthol which will fell somewhat tingling to burning on the skin – not sure why this would be put in any leave on cosmetic.
2. SPF is inconsequential – you would have to put on half the jar to get the rating on the label.
3. A lot of filler ingredients to build volume in the jar (no less than 17 fillers that do not improve the quality of the performance).
Overall
This is an ok choice for a basic multi-purpose product. For the price it is a reasonable buy but by no means the best or least expensive product in this category. Sensitive skins will find it irritating and the sunscreen factor gives a false sense of security. Won’t replace a full coverage foundation but will even out the skin tone.
Less expensive option - Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vitale Teinte ($45 for 50mL). Higher sunscreen (SPF 30), the same basic ingredients and mL for mL it is 10% less expensive.
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