Fine lines and wrinkles are two of the most common signs of skin ageing – and for many, also two of the most common skin bugbears , with shoppers clearly regularly on the lookout for the best wrinkle fillers that really work. In recent years there has been a wave of products that claim to work magic specifically on wrinkles and lines, with results visible either instantly or over a few weeks of use. To see which really deliver on their claims, we tested out a batch of these line-erasing magic creams, from a smart 'Botox in a bottle' treatment to a bargain £2.
50 face mask . Here are the ones that we deem the best products for deep winkles – that really work..
. £39.99 from Sephora This new serum from RoC, a brand loved by celebs such as Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Jessica Parker, contains three types of hyaluronic acid to instantly plump your skin and smooth out lines and wrinkles, plus RoC to boost cell turnover.
In RoC's clinical trials, 97% of participants noted their fine lines and wrinkles appeared plumped and filled within minutes. One Amazon shopper said: "Love love love love love. In the second week that I've been using this.
I saw a huge difference in the fine lines on my face. I was skeptical at first but I can't believe how great this stuff is ." RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum, £39.
99 from Sephora Currently £14.20 from Superdrug (usual price £18) Containing retinol, collagen and four types of hyaluronic acid, this has had shoppers reporting impressive results on wrinkles – especially around the eyes and mouth – in as little as four days. One Superdrug shopper said: "I had brought this on my friend's recommendation, I don't do skincare etc.
I had noticed that I was getting smile wrinkles at the end for my eyes; after applying this I noticed the wrinkles had disappeared within four days of using it day and night! Will continue to use it. Highly recommended. Will look into buying what other skin products are available in this brand.
5 stars!" Hada Labo Tokyo Wrinkle Corrector Eye and Mouth Cream, currently £14.20 from Superdrug (usual price £18) £34.95 from Boots Designed to be applied directly to lines and wrinkles for fast, visible results where you want them most, this contains Matrixyl 3000+ and has been proven to visibly reduce the appearance of even the deepest, most stubborn lines and wrinkles.
OK's Head of Beauty Zoe says: "I'm in my thirties so my wrinkles aren't exactly stubborn, but I do have one on my forehead that really bothers me. I've been using this serum for the past two weeks to try to smooth it out, and I'm pleased to report promising results. While the line is still there, there's been a definite softening of it to a point where it doesn't bother me quite so much.
" No7 Laboratories Line Correcting Booster Serum, £34.95 from Boots £128 from LookFantastic (use the code FLASH to get 20% off) Part of the brand’s famous Pro-Collagen range, this anti-ageing day cream promises to increase skin firmness and smoothness. Tester Tracy says: “Wow! I wasn't sure what to expect and this stuff is amazing ! It had the instant effect of a primer and my skin looks great.
I usually look half asleep in the day but this has changed all that. I’ve been told my skin looks radiant, brighter and smoother. Seeing a difference with my lines and wrinkles after just a month has been amazing so I will definitely buy this.
” Elemis Pro-Collagen Morning Matrix, £128 from LookFantastic (use the code FLASH to get 20% off) £24.99 from LookFantastic A favourite with celebs such as Molly-Mae Hague , this lightweight serum contains L'Oréal highest concentration of skin-plumping hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin both at surface level and deeper. The Revitalift eye cream has also been a real hit with shoppers.
OK's Beauty Editor Laura says: "I feel like anyone would love this serum ; works well with other skincare and instantly makes the face look a little fresher and plumper. It won't work miracles on deep wrinkles but it's a great boost for the skin." L'Oréal Paris 1.
5% Hyaluronic Acid Revitalift Filler Serum, £24.99 from LookFantastic Currently £6.99 from Amazon (usual price £14.
99) Since launching last year this instant skin smoother has been a sell-out success. It's now back in stock, and uses Nivea's famous Q10 complex plus 'Bioxifill peptides' to smooth out wrinkles in just five minutes, according to nine out of 10 testers. As well as this instant effect, Nivea claims it also gives long-term results too, with a reduction in wrinkles in the forehead, eye and naso-labial areas after two weeks of use.
Laura says: "This has an instantly smoothing and blurring effect on fine lines, like Facetune in a tube . It won't work miracles on very deep wrinkles, but for a quick fix – perhaps before a night out of an important event – it's great. It's worth noting that this serum isn't particularly hydrating so use in addition to your usual serum and/or moisturiser.
" Nivea Q10 Targeted Wrinkle Filler Serum, currently £6.99 from Amazon (usual price £14.99) £79 from LookFantastic Contains peptides that work as instant, temporary 'filler' for deep lines, and ingredients to help ward off future lines.
It's also gone viral on TikTok , with shoppers calling it "Botox in a bottle". Tester Colleen says: “ This product has filled my fine lines on my forehead and my crows feet. Even the very first application my skin looked so much more radiant, healthier and a lot less wrinklier.
It's like some kind of miracle cream! It’s a must have for me now – I look younger and it gives me a plumper appearance without having cosmetic procedures.” Murad Targeted Wrinkle Corrector, £79 from LookFantastic Currently £2.50 from Amazon (usual price £4.
99) A 10-minute bakuchiol serum mask made to firm, hydrate and plump skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Tester Gail says: “My skin felt really soft, definitely plumper, so much smoother and really hydrated. It's everything my skin needs and I've been admiring my face in the mirror all day.
I will definitely be buying more and I’m telling friends about it. I actually feel like I've had some sort of expensive facial procedure. Overall my skin looks plumper so there are fewer lines.
Finally, an inexpensive product that stands up to the claims it makes . I absolutely love it.” Nivea Expert Lift Cellular Sculpting Sheet Mask, currently £2.
50 from Amazon (usual price £4.99) £42.50 from LookFantastic An intensive hyaluronic acid and vitamin serum to plump out skin with moisture and smooth the look of lines.
Tester Lisa says: “ This left my skin looking lifted and feeling great. The bottle is great for easy application. My skin looks less wrinkly, more youthful and fresh.
I absolutely love it.” Vichy Liftactiv Supreme HA Epidermic Filler, £42.50 from LookFantastic This cosmeceutical product uses a 'LineRelax technology' to soften expression lines, aiming to be the nearest thing to Botox in a bottle.
Tester Lynn says: “This claims to reduce the appearance of horizontal and vertical lines, including under eye lines. I can see definite evidence of subtle improvement after only four weeks' use. The skin around my eyes looks softer and smoother, and less wrinkled.
My husband agreed that he could see a difference. It’s expensive but really works, and is much cheaper and more natural looking than aesthetic treatments, which I would not consider.” Revision Skincare Revox Line Relaxer, £147 from Illuminate Skin Clinics A course of stick-on patches with dissolvable micro-channels that deliver anti-ageing ingredients to the delicate under-eye area while you sleep.
In the brand’s clinical study, there were “dramatic improvements” to wrinkle depth. Tester Rachel says: “Amazing, loved it! A general appearance of tiredness around my eyes causes my makeup not to apply evenly, and makes me look and feel older. After 2-3 weeks of using these, lines around my eyes appeared less pronounced.
The whole experience left me feeling more positive as now I don't look so old and tired. I would definitely would buy this product as I saw a real improvement – the skin under my eyes look fresher and plumper.” Luna Microcare Eternal Anti-Wrinkle Under Eye Patches, £120 from Luna Microcare.
