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1. Beautypedia.com
As of April 2011
Moisturizers
by Paula Begoun
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Our AssessmentEditor Paula Begoun relies on scientific testing and research to rate and review thousands of beauty products in her online database. Wrinkle creams can be found under both moisturizer and exfoliant categories on her site. Begoun is critical of skin-care companies' outlandish anti-aging claims, but says some ingredients are better at reducing the appearance of wrinkles than others. Instead, she suggests that consumers base their purchases on ingredients, and says quality products can be found in every price range. While this website goes beyond the needs of the average consumer, it serves as a great resource to narrow down your choices.
2. ConsumerReports.org
May 2010
Anti-Wrinkle Face Serums
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentConsumerReports.org puts nine anti-wrinkle face serums to the test on 79 participants. Products are tested for six weeks and before and after pictures are evaluated by a trained sensory panel. None of the products lives up to manufacturer claims and results, even with the best products, are minimal at best.
3. ConsumerReports.org
Jan. 2007
Wrinkle Creams
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
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Our AssessmentConsumerReports.org's report on wrinkle creams is dated, but thorough. Each product was tested for 12 weeks by at least 17 women. Results reveal that some creams work better for some women than for others and that price has no bearing on effectiveness. Editors conclude that although some wrinkle creams do work, none of them banish wrinkles completely and even the best performers make only a barely noticeable difference.
4. New Scientist
Feb. 15, 2010
Anti-ageing Cream as Good as Drug at Reducing Wrinkles
by Linda Geddes
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Our AssessmentNew Scientist magazine, a British publication that focuses on scientific discovery, discusses the findings of a clinical test sponsored by Proctor & Gamble. The test compared the efficacy of a regimen of three Olay Pro-X products to prescription use of tretinoin. Participants used each regimen for eight weeks and several were then followed for an additional eight weeks. Olay Pro-X products are shown to have similar results to tretinoin -- both of which significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Unfortunately, the specific products tested are not named.
5. Good Housekeeping
Not Dated
Best Anti-Aging Beauty Products
by Editors of Good Housekeeping magazine
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Our AssessmentThe Good Housekeeping Research Institute tests 90 anti-aging products on 820 volunteers for their first annual anti-aging awards. Products are evaluated using high-tech lab equipment that measures wrinkle length and depth. Volunteer assessments are also taken into consideration. In all, 14 winners and 12 honorable mentions make the list in 12 categories. Non-winning products are not mentioned, however.
6. Good Housekeeping
Not Dated
Instant Wrinkle Fighters
by Editors of Good Housekeeping magazine
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Our AssessmentGood Housekeeping magazine editors test wrinkle creams that tout instant, albeit temporary, results. These products work by relaxing and filling in wrinkles. Editors report that results are subtle but noticeable. Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Advanced Fastscription No-Injection Wrinkle Smoother is the highest-rated product in this test. Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care Un-Wrinkle and Fusion Beauty LiftFusion Face Lift are also named "close runners-up," but it isn't clear if other products were tested.
7. Allure
Oct. 2010
Best of Beauty: Skin Care
by Editors of Allure magazine
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Our AssessmentEditors at Allure magazine evaluate thousands of beauty products for their annual beauty awards. Both new and old products are compared to find the best in several categories. Several products with anti-aging claims make the list under the categories of skin care, big breakthroughs, cheap thrills and the best splurges. Products not making the cut, however, are not mentioned, nor are testing criteria.
8. InStyle
April 2010
Best Beauty Buys 2010: Skin
by Editors of InStyle magazine
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Our AssessmentEditors of InStyle magazine rely on expert opinion along with their own testing to pick top beauty products for their 15th annual beauty awards. Several night creams with anti-aging properties make the list, as well a daytime moisturizer and a line filler. Testing criteria are not clear, however, and non-winning creams are not mentioned.
9. Women's Health magazine
Dec. 2010
Beauty Awards: Best for Your Face
by Editors of Women's Health magazine
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Our AssessmentEditors at Women's Health magazine test beauty products as recommended by leading dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists for their annual beauty awards. Top picks are chosen in the categories of hair, makeup, face and body. Products from Olay, Clinique, Origins and Patricia Wexler M.D. all make the list. Unfortunately, editors don't give any information about the winning products or why they were chosen over others.
10. Health Magazine
Not Dated
America's Healthiest Buys: Best Beauty Buys
by Editors of Health magazine
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Our AssessmentEditors of Health magazine partner with a team of top experts to find the best new beauty, food and home products. Nearly 1,100 products are tested. Sixteen beauty products make the list, including one anti-aging product: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum. Non-winning products are not mentioned.
11. Self Magazine
May 2010
2010 Healthy Beauty Awards: 20 Ways to Get Perfect Skin
by Editors of Self magazine
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Our AssessmentReaders of Self magazine test new beauty products for Self's annual Healthy Beauty Awards. Winners are chosen based on effectiveness, ease of use, packaging, scent and texture. Several moisturizers with anti-aging properties make the list, including products from Perricone, Clinique and Avon.
12. Allure
April 2008
Anti-Aging Challenge
by Brooke Le Poer Trench
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Our AssessmentSix women give up their daily facial routines to test six anti-aging treatments for 10 weeks. Results are measured with facial imaging equipment and analyzed by the testers and dermatologists. Some treatments had immediate and noticeable results while others had a greater impact beneath the skin that were not yet visible at the end of treatment. Dermatologists noted that several treatments would perform even better in combination with other proven methods. Interestingly, an expensive moisturizer didn't make much of a difference at all.
13. Good Housekeeping
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Smooth-Skin Solutions
by Beth Jones
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Our AssessmentGood Housekeeping magazine discusses various injectable fillers that reduce the appearance of medium to deep wrinkles and plump up sagging skin. Best uses, possible risks and costs are all discussed. A few non-prescription alternatives are also suggested for more temporary results.
14. Ladies' Home Journal
Not Dated
Win-Win Skin: The Best Anti-Aging Products
by Erica Metzger
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Our AssessmentDermatologists for Ladies Home Journal recommend in-office and at-home anti-aging treatments for various age-related issues including sagging skin, a dull complexion and age spots. It isn't clear whether or not any of the products were tested, however.
15. Oprah.com
Jan. 2009
Age Spots? Lines? Dullness?
by Editors of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Our AssessmentEditors at O, The Oprah Magazine compare at-home anti-aging products to professional solutions. For some, results are similar but may take longer to achieve. At-home products for age spots, frown lines, crow's feet and overall dullness are recommended but aren't rated. It isn't clear if any of the items mentioned were tested.
16. ConsumerReports.org
March 6, 2009
Wrinkles
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
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Our AssessmentThis article discusses various medical treatments for wrinkles. Although ConsumerReports.org does not test these treatments, editors delve into published research and outline the effectiveness and side effects. Editors say that most wrinkle treatments have not been tested thoroughly or don't have enough research to prove their effectiveness. Products discussed in this article are not ranked but are divided into three groups: "benefits may not outweigh harms," "needs further study" and "other treatments."
17. About.com
Not Dated
How to Get Rid of Wrinkles
by Julyne Derrick
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Our AssessmentJulyne Derrick, About.com's guide to beauty, discusses several wrinkle treatments, including sunscreen as the most important factor in preventing wrinkles. Retinoid creams, alpha hydroxy acids, microdermabrasion, antioxidants and eye creams are also discussed. Derrick recommends several products -- some based on her own personal use and others based on professional recommendations. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
18. Real Simple
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Splurge or Save? The Smartest Beauty Buys
by Elizabeth Schatz Passarella
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Our AssessmentReal Simple magazine editors recommend splurging on some beauty products while saving on others. Elizabeth Schatz Passarella suggests using an inexpensive daytime moisturizer while splurging on an anti-aging night cream. She notes that sunscreen is the most important ingredient for daytime use and can easily be found in quality moisturizers at an affordable price. The best nighttime treatments, however, use high-quality ingredients such as antioxidants and retinoids, which cost more.
19. MakeupAlley.com
As of April 2011
Treatments
by Contributors to MakeupAlley.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentWrinkle creams are listed under moisturizers and treatments at MakeupAlley.com, and several get hundreds of positive reviews. Alpha Hydrox products are reviewed most often. Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads top the list, however, with the highest rating among products reviewed more than 100 times.
20. Amazon.com
As of April 2011
Moisturizers
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAmazon.com customers rate and review hundreds of facial moisturizers, several with anti-aging properties. Moisturizers from the Olay Regenerist line are reviewed most often and receive favorable ratings, overall. Other Olay products are also well reviewed.
21. TotalBeauty.com
As of April 2011
Anti-Aging
by Contributors to TotalBeauty.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentMost of the anti-aging products listed at TotalBeauty.com are only reviewed one or two times, but a few receive upwards of 140 reviews. As with other consumer-review websites, Olay products are reviewed more often than others and receive high overall ratings. Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum is reviewed more than 600 times with very high ratings. Nu Skin ageLOC Future Serum also gets good reviews from hundreds of reviewers.
22. Drugstore.com
As of April 2011
Anti-Wrinkle
by Contributors to Drugstore.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentConsumers at Drugstore.com are not quite as critical as those at Amazon.com, but top-rated wrinkle creams are reviewed more often here. Of the creams that are reviewed upwards of 120 times, products from Philosophy, Olay, Neutrogena, Alpha Hydrox and St. Ives get the highest ratings.
23. Cosmetics Database.com
As of April 2011
Facial Moisturizers
by Editors of CosmeticsDatabase.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentCosmeticsDatabase.com is produced by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to provide consumers with safety information for mass-produced cosmetics and skin-care products. Each item reviewed is given a safety rating on a scale of 0 to 10 -- 0 being no hazard and 10 being high hazard. Potentially hazardous ingredients are also identified in each review. Most of the facial moisturizers listed (some of which are anti-aging in nature) are rated as moderately hazardous. Many of the hazardous ingredients mentioned here, however, have not had enough research to definitively classify them as hazardous or safe.
     
 

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