Turning back the hands of time

Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Serum, 83 for 30ml, at Harvey Nichols.

A multi-benefit skin-perfecting cocktail containing a high percentage of hyaluronic acid that trains your skin to be a moisture magnet and stimulate natural collagen production, while powerful antioxidants work to rejuvenate skin and protect it against damaging free radicals.

Our tester said: "Immediately improved the texture of my skin, smoothing pores and reducing the appearance of fine lines. Glides on easily. I used moisturiser over it, though."

Boots No7 Lift and Luminate Night Cream: 21.50 for 50ml

Said to work miracles while you sleep, it contains anti-ageing and energising complexes to help smooth, firm, tone and lift, plus shea butter and glycerine to moisturise overnight. Should see younger looking skin within four weeks.

Our tester said: "Absorbs evenly and quickly, leaves skin feeling very smooth and moisturised until morning. Used it during the day as well. I'd definitely

buy it."

Lancome Gnifique Youth Activating Concentrate: 75 for 50ml

Contains a concentrate of active ingredients chosen for their ability to promote a protein profile more typical of young skin. Two million sold globally since its launch in March 2009.

Our tester said: "Glides on like a dream and sinks in instantly. Has a balancing and hydrating effect, without overloading the skin or causing shine, even on my oily t-zone."

L'Oreal Age Re-Perfect Pro-Calcium Intensive Renourish Restoring Day Cream: 13.69 for 50ml

Described as "anti-slackening and anti-crinkling", it's enriched with Pro-Calcium and Royal Jelly to intensively hydrate and smooth and help to reinforce the skin's barrier function, so skin feels firmer and more resilient.

Our tester said: "Feels fairly heavy-duty and bit too greasy for my face, at least for daytime, but seems to be helping my neck."

Lumecin Over-night Brightening Treatment: 30.99 for 50ml tube

With Glucosamine and Salicylic Acid to fade away the signs of ageing to make skin look fresh, youthful and bright. Said to reduce pore size after two weeks and make smoother after four weeks.

Our tester said: "I did see an improvement in brightness after using for a few days. Feels a little drying so I used another moisturiser on top after a while."