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IF YOU WANT A NIP/TUCK LOOK BUT DON’T FANCY SURGERY, TRY ONE OF THESE NEW ON-THE-SHELF BEAUTY TREATMENTS. FIVE READERS PUT THEM TO THE TEST


THE BOOB JOB IN A JAR

Rodial Boob Job, £125 (Rodial.co.uk).

THE PROMISE Firms the bust instantly and boosts your cup size within 56 days, using a natural ingredient that traps fat underneath the area where the cream is applied, which in turn adds volume.

OUR RESULTS Anita Isaacs, 34, from London, says: “After two days my breasts felt tender. But two weeks later, they were bigger and more pert. I’d buy it again.” 9/10

 

THE TUMMY-TUCK CREAM

Phytomer Ab Sculptor, £39 (Lookfantastic.com).

THE PROMISE This cream contains antioxidants that encourage the body to eliminate stubborn fat around the stomach, making the waistline look slimmer and flatter.

OUR RESULTS Jane Simmons, 43, from Hertfordshire, says: “The skin on my tummy felt smoother and firmer after the first application but that was about it. After a couple of weeks, my waistline looked the same to me. I won’t be using it again.” 5/10

THE LIP-PLUMPING GLOSS

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme, £17 (Boots.com).

THE PROMISE Daily use makes lips bigger and plumper. One of the ingredients is marine sponge, which contains a dehydrated form of collagen – the stuff that plumps up skin. This adds more volume to lips while smoothing away fine lines.

OUR RESULTS Anna Scola, 33, from Middlesex, says: “My lips felt tingly as soon as I put it on but there was no immediate change. After three days my lips seemed a bit fuller and redder. But if it got on the skin around my mouth it caused a reaction.” 3/10

 

THE INSTANT FACELIFT

Athena 7 Minute Lift, £49.99 (Athena7.co.uk).

THE PROMISE Just one application ‘lifts’ the face within seven minutes. Sagging skin is tightened, fine lines and wrinkles are less obvious, and skin looks younger and glowing.

OUR RESULTS Lorraine Castagnoli, 46, from London, says: “Within a couple of minutes of application, my skin felt as if it had Sellotape holding it up. My face felt taut but my lines didn’t disappear as much as I’d hoped, and the results didn’t last for a great length of time. For such a high price I’d want long-term results.” 6/10

 

THE AT-HOME DERMABRASION

Lulu’s Time Bomb Blast To The Past, £30 (Lulusplace.co.uk).

THE PROMISE Used two to three times a week, dull dry skin is gently removed to reveal a younger-looking, fresher, smoother complexion. It uses magnesium oxide crystals, often found in professional dermabrasion treatments.

OUR RESULTS Kerry Gray, 27, from Middlesex, says: “On the first application, my skin felt a little tingly but really clean. Within a few days my complexion had a great glow. The condition of my skin seemed to improve too. I would definitely buy it again.” 9/10

 

THE BOTOX IN A BOTTLE

Marks & Spencer Revival Cosmetox Serum Plus, £19.50 (Marksandspencer.com).

THE PROMISE A pain-free way to treat fine lines. Used morning and evening, this serum fills and plumps up existing lines, smooths the skin and helps freeze facial muscles to prevent new wrinkles from appearing.

OUR RESULTS Deborah Hubbard, 35, from London, says: “As soon as I applied it, my face felt tight. It was very gentle on my super-sensitive skin and it made a difference to my crow’s feet, although the smoothing effects wore off throughout the day. I think long-term use would be beneficial and I would buy this again.” 8/10

 

WIN BEAUTY GOODIES

Win 1 Rodial Boob Job

The Rodial Boob Job promises to instantly lift and firm your bust area and even increases your cup size in 56 days!

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Win 10 Lulu's Time Bomb Blast to the Past
The Lulu Time Bomb Blast to the Past gently removes dull, dry skin and reveals a younger looking complexion.

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Win 10 Marks & Spencer Revival Cosmetox Serum
Treat lines instantly and stop new wrinkles forming with the brilliant Marks & Spencer Revival Cosmetox Serum Plus.

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Win 5 Athena 7-minute Lift
Just one application of the Athena 7-minute lift cream, promises to lift the face within seven minutes.

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Words: Beauty Editor Donna Francis; Photography: Simon Songhurst at Sixtyoneproductions.com, Studio 21