5 Products With Proof That They Can Reduce The Appearance Of Wrinkles

Looking for results-driven skincare that actually works? You are in luck! Alice and the team have popped all our favourites on The Tweakments Guide shop to help you build routines that take the stress out of achieving your skin goals. Looking specifically for products that can reduce the appearance of wrinkles – with the proof to back up their claims? Here are six of the best…

1. Medik8 Crystal Retinal, £41 

2.  Vital Assist Cellular Renewal Cream, £120

Want to get as much ‘bang for your buck’ from your wrinkle-smoothing products but without lots of side effects? Vital Assist is the innovative range of products to try. This cream in particular uses a next-gen retinoid called GDR, which can be more easily converted into retinoic acid, the active form of vitamin A, within your skin, That makes it even better at speeding up cell turnover and support fresher, more youthful-looking skin over time. GDR is joined in the formula by line-smoothing peptides that encourage your fibroblasts to produce more collagen, and – best of all – extensive laboratory testing has shown that the concentrations of retinoid and peptides in the cream can increase both skin thickness and collagen levels, which are key factors in reducing wrinkles. Another clever aspect is that the active ingredients are delivered deeper into your epidermis, while producing less irritation, due to a patented lipid-encapsulation delivery mechanism too. This means you benefit from a slow release of the retinoid directly to the target cells, for smoother wrinkles and improved elasticity, without compromising on your enjoyment of actually using the product.

Vital Assist Cellular Renewal Cream, £120

3. Meder Beauty Arma-Lift Concentrate, £137.50

Designed as a retinol-alternative for anyone who can’t (or doesn’t want to) get on with retinoids, Dr Tiina Meder’s Arma-Lift is particularly recommended for menopausal changes in your skin, which means it doesn’t just help with preventing the appearance of wrinkles; it can help with pigmentation and overall skin quality too. In fact, it’s known for being able to give your skin back its ‘bounce’, which sounds pretty great to us at TTG Towers! The serum itself is powered by a trio of exciting age-defying ingredients – resveratrol, EGF peptides and plant stem cells – which means it works by sending signals to the skin to produce more collagen and elastin. That’s a key step for keeping things looking lifted and firm, because, instead of simply smoothing things cosmetically for a few hours, it works at a deeper level to help maintain good skin health, and there’s good evidence that certain peptides can improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles with regular use. Another bonus: if you’ve undergone any tweakments, such as laser or radiofrequency, to help with wrinkles, this concentrate can help speed up the recovery process too.

4. Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream, £134

This cream is a bit of a cult classic among practitioners, not least because it rather uniquely combines AHAs and retinoids. These two wrinkle-smoothing heroes are traditionally tricky to use together, as they can trigger lots of irritation. Not so with this formula. By combining them together in a special bioengineered molecule, the formula tackles wrinkles on two fronts: boosting collagen production by supporting cell turnover, while gently exfoliating the surface. The result is smoother, brighter skin without the typical irritation and all in just eight weeks. Best of all, the combination is specifically formulated so that it doesn’t overwhelm sensitive skin due to a time-release mechanism. In fact, TTG’s contributing editor Becki has fallen in love with it, despite struggling with rosacea, as the cream leaves her skin feeling smooth and fresh without any dreaded redness-boosting irritation. Clinical studies on AlphaRet support that assertion, showing visible improvements in lines and overall skin tone, with the addition of peptides, antioxidants, squalene and ceramides all helping nourish your skin, so you can be extra confident you’ll see results without inflammation.

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream, £134

5. Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50, £23

Daily SPF is the number one non-negotiable if you’re serious about wrinkles – and it can also be one of the most affordable options for your skincare routine too (so that’s a win-win!). In fact, around 80–90% of visible skin ageing is linked to UV exposure, so if you’re investing in other wrinkle-smoothing ingredients and not wearing SPF daily, you won’t actually be getting the best results either, however much you spend. And, if your previous excuse is that you hate how sunscreen breaks you out or how it feels on your skin, Heliocare really is the product for you (and there’s a selection of different options on the sunscreen shop so you can personalise your preferred finish). We particularly love this mineral fluid, which is great if your skin is feeling a bit sensitised (especially when you’re also using actives like retinoids). By protecting against UVA, UVB and environmental damage, it helps prevent the collagen breakdown that speeds up wrinkle formation in the first place, meaning it protects all the hard work your actives are doing, protecting your investment in your skin like nothing else.

Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50, £23

Want to discover more skincare? All the products in the shop have been handpicked by the TTG team to provide solutions for all your skin needs. Visit the skincare shop now.