10 face creams for radiant skin

Put back the youthful glow with these top buys recommended by our experts - for every skin type. By Elizabeth Barnett

Best budget buy

 

Nivea Visage Q10 Light Day Cream, £10.19, is ideal for everyday moisturising, and contains Q10, which claims to help diminish the appearance of fine lines.

0845 644 8556; www.boots.com

 

Best for mature skin

 

Dr Hauschka Regenerating Day Cream, £49, is an excellent all-rounder and good for tackling dry patches. Rose helps to soothe irritation - and smells divine.

www.drhauschka.co.uk

 

Best for dehydrated skin

 

Avène Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Cream, £12.95, contains a new lipid proved to hold in moisture. Try it and see how quickly parched skin is soothed and revived. Available in Light or Rich.

01582 820165; www.aveneusa.com

 

Best for spot-prone skin

 

Vaishaly Anti-Ageing Night Cream, £55, feels and smells luxurious but is free from the chemical ingredients that can block pores.

0808 144 6700; www.vaishaly.com

 

Best for redness

 

Origins Mega Mushroom Face Cream, £45, packs a hydrating punch while the anti-inflammatory mega mushroom visibly calms redness.

(0800 731 4039; www.origins.co.uk

 

Best of the naturals

 

Liz Earle Superskin Moisturizer, £29.50, is a treat to apply morning and night as the rosehip oil sinks in quickly, leaving skin baby soft and almost luminous.

01983 813914; www.lizearle.co.uk

 

Best for plumping

 

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, from £75, is a non-greasy, gel-like formulation that's just hydrating enough to keep flaky patches at bay, while promising to maintain collagen.

01278 727830; www.timetospa.co.uk

 

Best for sensitivity

 

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Riche Soothing Protective Cream, £12, is soothing for ultra-sensitive skin - the kind that reddens at the slightest touch.

Boots nationwide; www.laroche-posay.co.uk

 

Best for a dull complexion

 

Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Moisturizer, £35.23, contains peach light-reflective pigments to give an illuminating boost. Ideal to wear under make-up.

0870 034 2566; www.prescriptives.com

 

Best luxury buy

 

Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Creme, from £148.81, claims to prolong the look of younger-looking skin. We love it because it leaves your complexion smooth and glowing.

0870 034 2566; www.esteelauder.co.uk

 

We reveal how to slow down the ageing process and revitalise your skin, read more here 

 

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