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The real science behind warding off wrinkles.

April 2008
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Exfoliants


1 | Murad Intensive Resurfacing Peel gently removes dead skin cells with bamboo beads and durian extracts. $165; murad.com

2 | An ideal daytime companion, RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer With SPF 30 combines retinol and sunscreen. $20; at drugstores.

3 | Clinique CX R+ De-Aging Cream is the ultimate before-bedtime cocktail of retinol, antioxidants and peptides. $225; at Bergdorf Goodman.

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Antioxidants


1 | 3LAB has addressed the instability of vitamin C in its Perfect Repair serum by matching the vitamin with a molecule that keeps it from oxidizing. $175; barneys.com

2 | Rich in hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, Biologique Recherche Serum Yall~02 moisturizes and plumps up skin. $75; biologique-recherche.com

3 | La Prairie packs six different antioxidants into its Anti-Aging Longevity Serum. $210; laprairie.com

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Peptides and Other Cell Plumpers


1 | N.V. Perricone, M.D. StimulCell mixes peptides, proteins and lipids with hyaluronic acid and the firming agent DMAE to promote repair of damaged skin cells. $155; nvperriconemd.com

2 | Isomers Renovage Sirtuin Telomere Supporting Concentrate products use an enzyme to lengthen the cell cycle. $199; isomers.ca

3 | Lancôme High Résolution Collaser-5X contains rice peptides to boost collagen production. $65; lancome-usa.com

4 | Chanel Hydramax + Active cream firms with a fruit extract that stimulates the production of enzymes in the skin. $65; chanel.com

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Brighteners


Chantecaille Vital Essence serum

1 | Chantecaille Vital Essence serum uses arbutin and retinol to reduce age spots. $98; neimanmarcus.com

2 | Dr. Brandt’s new Laser Lightning Night Cream contains albatin, mushroom and citrus extracts to fade sun spots. $110; sephora.com

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