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While a cream can’t tighten the entire lower-face, these clever actives can help firm and prevent further sagging.

PEPTIDES The patented peptides in Estée Lauder’s Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment, $122, boost collagen and elastin production, and have been shown to help skin look firmer overtime, while AHAs work double-time to boost radiance. Another option: Dr Roebuck’s Ningaloo Firming Serum, $98, is a clean formula with copper peptides and Australian botanicals. HYALURONIC ACID Skin is only as firm as it’s hydrated, which is why the secret weapon in Kate Somerville Kateceuticals Firming Serum, $149, has super-hydrating hyaluronic acid to help skin retain moisture and appear firmer. We also love La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum, $69.95, with its water-gel texture that delivers a healthy glow. RETINOL Research has shown time and again that a regular dose of Vitamin A helps skin behave younger, as it boosts collagen…

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The Australian Women's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2021

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