New anti-ageing creams for summer

Youth-busting must-haves

”Ten years of research by L’Oréal scientists has led to ground-breaking understanding of which cells are critical to cell regeneration (and so looking younger). The white coats also focused their attention on finding the best ingredient to target specific receptors in these cells. Enter Rhamnose, a plant sugar from Brazilian Uncaria, also known as Cat’s Claw. The discoveries have been distilled into Vichy’s LiftActiv Derm Source Day , £25.50 and Night ,£26.50, which my testers found gave visible firming and wrinkle-busting results.

"The idea of using what appears to be make-up with a soil complex as an ingredient before bed intrigued me. But Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment,£45, which you brush on like a powder foundation after your moisturiser, does seem to reduce visible pores and improve skin texture with regular use.

Body products

Every month our testers put dozens of new body care products through their paces. The following products got glowing reviews.

Shiseido Aromatic Sculpting Gel, £44.50, tested by Elaine, 53, HR executive: 'I liked the cool, non-sticky texture and it made my cellulite look better!’ 2 stars **

Clarins Extra-Firming Body Cream, £39.50, tested by Karin, 50, homemaker: ‘Immediately helped dryness and after two months, my skin had improved.' 4 stars ****

3 great buys for summer

Issey Miyake’s L’Eau d’Issey, is subtle, youthful and very wearable; £39.50. It's the perfect warm-weather scent.

For a wash-off cleanser that doesn’t leave you tight-skinned and dry, try Benefit Foamingly Clean £16.50, from the new Radiant Skincare range.

Bright makeup isn’t always flattering, but colourful nail polish works for everyone. Try The Organic Pharmacy’s Organic Glam Nail Polish in Aqua or Pale Blue, £9.99 each.