In the long run, these products have generally made my skin appear more patchy as opposed to brightened and hydrated. Vitamin C is one of the most common, but niacinamide, vitamin E, ferulic acid and green tea are also hardworking ingredients that can improve the appearance of skin. As you might guess from the “pro” part, it’s a precursor to vitamin B5 (whose fancy name is pantothenic acid). Vitamin A - the most proven anti-aging ingredient available OTC that can smooth wrinkles and make skin firmer. I struggle with this version due to the Shea butter ingredient involvement with my balsam of peru allergy.

Despite most anti-ageing serums taking weeks to give noticeable results, we were drawn to the fact that we were able to see a small improvement after just a week with this formula.

Why We Love It: This promises to visibly fill fine lines and wrinkles, while promoting a firm, supple complexion. Even though we used this serum more sparingly than others, we still noticed a difference in our skin. It is also said to cause less irritation to the skin and we found it to also be a gentler version of the beloved vitamin A product. Why We Love It: TikTok users share that this duo helps soften facial creases and inhibit facial muscle movement, particularly atop the forehead and crow’s feet, just like Botox.

It takes around six to eight weeks for results to show, but we also immediately noticed how radiant our skin became after just one use. Initially it felt a little oilier than some of the other serums, however, it was fast-absorbing and left no stickiness on our skin. I’ve been using the serum for over a month now and it does all that it claims my skin feels plumped, well moisturised and smoother. Wrinkles, and Scars AzioLift Triple Firming Moizturiser Serum is an all-purpose serum targeting numerous skin concerns that develop from environmental stress and aging. Key Ingredients: “Formulated with an AHA glycolic acid blend to renew and resurface the skin for a smoother complexion,” Shirazi says.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.