Most skincare products – aside from natural ones that are homemade in small batches – are created and made in laboratories. Some cosmetic scientists rely solely on lab-created molecules and others combine their cutting-edge technology with natural extracts to create skincare products that do what they say on the bottle.
If you’re looking to invest in items that live up not just to the hype but also to their claims, here are some that have innovative formulas to give you next-level skin.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate
This best-selling serum has undergone several updates to keep it ahead of the pack and it was created using the most recent research on genetics and their role in the skin ageing process. As a result, it contains a whopping 40% more active ingredients today than the original iteration did.
La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream
Okay, so the main “technology” present across this entire luxury brand’s range is actually a recipe that was created in the 1960s. It’s known as Miracle Broth and its main ingredient is fermented sea kelp, which helps to keep skin soft and supple. Sometimes, the old formulas are *so good* they don’t need an update!
Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Energy-Boosting Cream
Some creams absorb and disappear, leaving your skin feeling dry. Others can sit on the surface and leave a greasy residue. This one, however, is formulated using the brand’s own Hydra-Hug Technology, which keeps moisture locked in for a whole 72 hours by bridging the gap between your skin cells.
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
There’s a reason why this award-winning moisturiser is so popular. It is suitable for all skin types and keeps its promise of delivering long-lasting hydration. It does this because it’s made using Aloe Vera Bioferment Technology combined with hyaluronic acid to provide an instant boost of moisture and lock it in.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
Did you know that 22 bottles of this beloved serum sell every minute? And there’s a good reason for that. Another icon that has undergone several updates to ensure cutting-edge results, it’s powered by Chronolux Power Signal Technology and features the brand’s exclusive Tripeptide-32 to target and treat all signs of ageing.
Clarins Extra-Firming Botanical Serum
Plants are powerful and many chemicals we know and use today are derived from the natural kingdom. This serum combines the skin-firming properties of 21 plant extracts – the most notable being Kangaroo Flower and Mitracarpus – with new science to give your skin a visibly tighter, smoother and more youthful look.
NIVEA Perfect & Radiant Luminous630 Advanced Night Cream
One of the biggest skin concerns that South African women deal with is hyperpigmentation, or discolouration caused by sun damage, scars or hormones. This is why NIVEA scientists spent time developing Luminous630 Technology, which not only protects skin from dark marks, but also lightens existing areas over time for an even tone.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0
As the name suggests, this formula is the second version to hit shelves and it’s definitely a step up from its predecessor. The main feature is the use of Idebenone Technology – a next-level antioxidant – which is combined with 10 new powerful ingredients. These work together to keep skin looking youthful.
