Her World Beauty Awards 2020: Best anti-ageing skincare products

For all-round youthfulness, these anti-ageing skincare products promise to correct wrinkles, loss of firmness and radiance

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As we age and bear witness to the formation of wrinkles and sagging cheeks, most of us are in constant pursuit of the next skin heroes — aka anti-ageing skincare products — which will challenge the mirage of the Fountain of Youth. 

For the best anti-ageing serums, moisturisers and eye creams worthy of your time from Her World Beauty Awards 2020, keep reading to find out.

Best anti-ageing serum for radiance: The Face Shop Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Rejuvenating Radiance Serum, $116

1/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice & Readers' Choice
While the cream-based texture is super-rich, it absorbs quickly into the skin and keeps the face hydrated for hours without being greasy. Fine lines even appear less prominent.

Best luxe anti-ageing serum for radiance: Cle de Peau Beaute The Serum, $380

2/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
This rich, nourishing serum absorbs quickly into skin and leaves the complexion moisturised and radiant. Due to its rich consistency, those with normal skin may not feel the need to layer a moisturiser on top, although those with drier skin may benefit from it.

Best luxe anti-ageing serum for radiance: Shiseido Future Solution LX Legendary Enmei Ultimate Luminance Serum, $660

3/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
There’s no dry skin too stubborn for this serum, which plumps and smooths the face without making it oily. Its watery gel texture envelops and comforts skin.

Best luxe anti-ageing serum for radiance: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Progressive Renewal Treatment, $362

4/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
To be applied nightly after cleansing, this four-week intensive treatment is like a skin reset. It promises smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin, improving it in a month.

Best luxe anti-ageing serum for fine lines and firming: Chantecaille Bio Lifting Serum +, $460

5/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
A little goes a long way with this skin-smoothing serum that melts into skin and smells like an upscale spa. Just two drops cover the whole face and you can see immediate plumping effects.

Best luxe anti-ageing serum for fine lines and firming: Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum, $490

6/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
The serum delivers a thick veil that lasts through the night. skin feels softer, and looks brighter and healthier after. Applied in the morning, it makes skin feel moisturised and comfortable. Bonus: the uplifting ginseng scent.

Best anti-ageing serum for fine lines: Sooryehan Ginseng Essence, $142

7/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
The citrusy, herbal-scented serum makes fine lines look less obvious and brings instant hydration to skin. it has a richer texture that would be better used at night for those with combination or oily skin.

Best anti-ageing serum for fine lines: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream, $105

8/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
This retinol cream gives an immediate smoothing effect on nasolabial lines and helps makeup sit better. Those with sensitive skin might find it too strong to use every day; use it twice a week instead.

Best anti-ageing serum for more resilient skin: Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, $230

9/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice & Readers' Choice
The intuitive cap dispenses the optimum dose each time. the water-gel melts into skin, making it smooth and supple on the spot. It’s also not sticky and absorbs quickly

Best anti-ageing serum: Bio-Essence Bio-Gold Golden Ratio Double Serum, $42

10/22

Drugstore - Editor's Choice
It is formulated with gold flakes designed to plump skin and even out fine lines. The serum has a luxurious texture – not overly rich, and perfect for older skin.

Best anti-ageing serum: La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum, $69.90

11/22

Drugstore - Readers' Choice
Targeted to restore volume and elasticity in the skin, the formula features hyaluronic acid to help activate skin renewal. Due to its rich texture, we find it best to use it only three times a week. It melts into skin to deliver suppleness but tends to be sticky after application.

Best luxe anti-ageing moisturiser: Lancome Absolue Soft Cream, $450

12/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
The rich cream has a surprisingly lightweight texture that glides on smoothly yet leaves the face looking moisturised and glowy. Skin has a healthy radiance and becomes extremely hydrated, while any redness is soothed.

Best luxe anti-ageing moisturiser: Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Cream, $625

13/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
It goes on like butter without leaving a sticky feeling. skin feels moisturised and healthier. It’s also a good rescue for dehydrated, tired skin. Testers love its uplifting herbal scent.

Best anti-ageing moisturiser for radiance: IDS Skincare Rejuvenating Complex Plus, $390

14/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
Fine lines and wrinkles appear smoothed and the moisturising effect lasts for at least six hours. The conoxin ingredient in it did cause a slight stinging on sensitive skin, so start with a little first.

Best anti-ageing moisturiser for radiance: Belif Youth Creator - Age Knockdown Bomb, $90

15/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
It’s lightweight and absorbs well, leaving a slight glow. Skin also looks brighter.

Best anti-ageing moisturiser for fine lines and firming: Sooryehan Ginseng Cream, $117

16/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
The creamy texture reminded testers a little of peanut butter, but it glides on skin easily. It soothes dry patches and makes skin noticeably plump and moisturised.

Best anti-ageing moisturiser for fine lines and firming: Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream, $115

17/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
Refreshes skin with its silky, velvety texture, making wrinkles appear less obvious.

Best luxe anti-ageing eye cream: Cle de Peau Beaute Enhancing Eye Contour Cream Supreme, $345

18/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
Feels and applies just like butter – rich, decadent and velvety. It makes fine lines around the eyes appear smoother and brighter, yet doesn’t feel overly rich on the skin.

Best luxe anti-ageing eye cream: Dior Prestige Le MicroSerum de Rose Yeux, $265

19/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
It has a cooling, tingly sensation when applied that feels refreshing on tired eyes. It reduces dark shadows and leaves the eye area looking less tired and brighter.

Best lightweight eye treatment: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery, $105

20/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice & Readers' Choice
The lightweight texture actually feels luxurious on the eye area. It absorbs well without being greasy and locks in moisture for hours. Dark circles look lighter and the eye area, refreshed.

Best eye cream: Ani Heptapeptide 8 Eye Cream, $63.30

21/22

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
The syringe applicator is a slight hassle to use but the effect on the eye area – obvious hydration, fine lines smoothed out and less visible, a brighter appearance – makes up for it. The cream also blends into skin quickly.

Best eye cream: Dr Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream, $105

22/22

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
A rich gel that goes on smoothly and moisturises the eye area. Eyes look less tired and dark circles less obvious.
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