No Stitches Necessary

You need not go under the knife to kill your wrinkles

By Maia Wagle
Published: Dec 26, 2007

Wrinkles, sagging skin, hyper-pigmentation, and loss of moisture are all part of “the process.” Want to fight it? Want instant results? Want lasting, visible changes? The skincare industry knows it has a jackpot of consumers to appease. Effective topical anti-aging products are giving injectables and invasive surgical procedures a run for their money. Three hot topical solutions to consider...

liftfusion

LiftFusion by Fusion Beauty, $25
Why we love it:
This serum gives you an instant firming and wrinkle-reducing fix. Wrinkles and fine lines are diminished and taut, firm skin is yours in as little as 10 minutes with their patented formula. The results last up to 24 hours, so reapplication is needed for daily results. This
product can be paired under your favorite moisturizer.
www.sephora.com

bliss

The Youth As We Know It by bliss, $79
Why we love it:
If you battle dry skin on a daily basis this may be your new ally. This cream has the ability to seal in moisture for many days with barrier repairing ceramides. Your skin's vital cell-to-cell communication is enhanced with rejuvenating peptides. The multi-faceted cream would make your esthetician so proud...or maybe jealous.
www.blissworld.com

amatokin

Amatokin by Klein-Becker USA, $190
Why we love it:
You can seriously turn back the clock with this product. Amatokin is a concentrated formula utilizing their exclusive patented polypeptide #153. This peptide is proven via extensive studies to highlight one's own stem cell markers located in the dermis. Noticeable improvements can be made to damaged skin with this topical solution. Originally created for burn victims, this breakthrough in skincare happens to work wonders for all your woes of aging. Commitment and routine use are necessary for this product to work properly. www.amatokin.com

Maia Camille Wagle is a celebrity makeup artist residing in Los Angeles. She loves to de-bunk the myth that beauty is pain. She is a self-proclaimed product junkie but we know it is because she's always on the hunt for the new and fabulous.

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