My skin looks so good people are shocked when I tell them I'm 70 – it's thanks to a posh cream I've been using since 40
The posh cream is currently available for over half price
SKIN WIN My skin looks so good people are shocked when I tell them I'm 70 – it's thanks to a posh cream I've been using since 40
THERE are hundreds of skincare products out there that claim to banish wrinkles, but this one might just actually work.
This comes as beauty fans have been raving about the stuff online, with one even claiming it's turned the clock back decades.
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The cream is perfect for those dealing with fine lines and wrinkles
Credit: Elizabeth Arden
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Shoppers have been raving about the luxurious cream online
Credit: Amazon
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Some beauty fans look younger than their true age thanks to the cream
Credit: Amazon
The Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Refining Moisture Cream Complex would normally cost £40, but it's available for just £15 right now on Amazon.
And if 60 percent off wasn't tempting enough, the results speak for themselves.
"This classic formula cushions skin with moisture and provides an occlusive barrier to prevent moisture loss," the description online notes.
Ingredients like plant-based squalene help to "restore smoothness and radiance" while also moisturising for "softer, smoother skin."
Not only that, but the cream is perfect for helping with texture and clarity - and perhaps most importantly, the appearance of fine lines.
Impressively, the products has an average rating of 4.6 stars out of five on the Elizabeth Arden website too.
One beauty lover said: "I've been using this for 30 years and is the very best for my sensitive skin. I am 70 and my skin looks very good."
A second was also surprised by how effective it was, she said: "The cream makes my black skin feel hydrated and smooth for the whole day.
"I have an oily complexion - it's visible and dermatologists have confirmed it - but with this cream my skin is not greasy and not shiny. So far it works."
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And someone else claimed the cream helped them avoid wrinkles.
They said: "I am 64 years old and have been using this since I was 20 years old. Hardly any wrinkles and still love using this. Hope I never have to change....Please keep selling this wonderful product."
The cream is also perfect for sensitive skin, according to another shop who said: "Bought from the airport as an impulse purchase, glad I did as I have used it every day and wouldn't be without it.
"I have very dry very sensitive skin sometimes with eczema and it has not caused any irritation and has greatly improved my skin texture and redness. Will repurchase."
More anti-ageing tips and tricks
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King and Curel adviser shared her top tips to reverse the signs of aging - and they're all free.
She previously debunked four common skincare myths, including one that Jennifer Lopez herself swears by.
NO SWEET TOOTH
Her first free method was to decrease sugar intake and other refined carbs.
Dr. King said that almost eliminating both will "decrease aging of the skin."
Eating lots of sugar ultimately causes the collagen and elastin fibers to lose their strength and flexibility, contributing to skin aging.
Dr. King also encouraged people to amp up their fitness regimen.
SUN SMART
Dr. King challenged readers to "commit to daily sun smart behavior" because "much of the sun damage that accumulates in our skin is the result of daily incidental sun exposure."
Avoid peak UV hours, seek shade, and wear UV-protective clothing.
Some examples she offered were a broad-brimmed hat, UV-shielding sunglasses, and topical SPF for all exposed areas.
SLEEP SOLUTION
One of the most important pieces of advice Dr. King suggested was getting enough sleep.
Not getting enough shut-eye per night can result in "stress [on] the body," according to the expert
"Getting too little sleep has been shown to negatively affect the skin's appearance," she said.
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