After a decade of research, Vichy Laboratories found that a five percent concentration of Rhamnose, a natural plant extract, was effective in reducing the appearance of the most common facial wrinkles: forehead, crow’s-feet, under-eye, and between the eyebrows. The day cream is enriched with silica for a matte finish and shea butter for extra hydration. The night cream formulation includes a gentle exfoliant that helps boost the skin’s natural regenerative process for smoother, refreshed skin in the morning. Vichy LiftActive day and night creams, $49 for 1.7 oz at CVS, Duane Reade, Walgreens, and online at www.vichyusa.com

Pity the plight of the beauty blogger: Each week, the newest products appear on her desk, all promising younger-looking skin, tighter pores, plumper lips, lusher lashes, frizz-free hair—in short, a healthier, more glamorous life. Dutifully, Westchester Magazine Associate Editor Katie O’Donnell tests (or investigates) each item or service featured in WM’s Beauty Buzz blog. Life is beautiful indeed.
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