Fine lines and wrinkles – often the first signs of skin ageing – are regularly at the top of the list for beauty bugbears for many, with consumers constantly on the hunt for effective skincare wrinkle fillers.
The beauty market has been flooded with products promising to work wonders on wrinkles and fine lines, with some reporting transformative results within weeks, or even immediate effects. To see which ones are really worth your money, we put a selection of these miracle creams to the test, ranging from high-tech ‘Botox in a bottle’ solutions to a face mask that’s a steal at £3.46, to find out which ones truly stand up to their promises. Here’s our roundup of the best deep wrinkle products that genuinely deliver…
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Designed to target six zones around the eye area where signs of ageing typically occur – crow’s feet, under eyes, lids, bunny lines, eleven lines and the inner tear trough – it uses trending skincare ingredients copper peptides and ectoin to, the brand claims, ‘diminish fines lines, restore the moisture barrier and firm wrinkles’.
One Space NK shopper says: “I’ve only been using the Fill Repair Eye Cream for a couple of weeks, but I can already see a difference,” one person wrote on the Space NK website. “My under-eyes look more awake and less sunken, and the fine lines are definitely softer. It has a lightweight, silky texture that absorbs quickly and layers well with other products. I love the cooling feel when I apply it—it’s super refreshing in the morning. The hyaluronic acid really plumps up the skin, and I’ve noticed less puffiness and darkness overall. It honestly feels like a mini filler effect without the needles!”
This smart new serum contains a multi-peptide complex and ‘mini-proteins’, and has quickly gone viral for its claims to delivery some seriously impressive results: an improvement in deep-set wrinkles in eight weeks, and a noticeable difference in visible wrinkles in just 10 minutes.
Beauty editor Laura says: “On first impressions it is, like most Medik8 products I’ve ever tried, a really elegant formula. It sinks in quickly, feels luxurious but not greasy, layers up well with my other skincare products, and doesn’t pill or slide under my foundation.
“My face looked and felt immediately smoother after applying this, and when I checked back again in 10 minutes time, I did notice a difference; not a huge one, and lines definitely weren’t immediately erased, but I felt that overall my skin looked a little fresher, healthier and stronger. You can read my full review here.”
This new serum from dermatologist-loved brand SkinCeuticals contains a multi-peptide complex as well as PHA, niacinamide and laminaria extract to target nine different types of wrinkles, SkinCeuticals claims, from crow’s feet to forehead lines.
Laura says: “P-Tiox such an elegant formula: lightweight and runny yet rich, it sinks straight in yet feels nicely hydrating (hydrating enough to have me skipping moisturiser and moving straight on to SPF in the mornings), and layers well with all my other skincare and make-up.
“I’ve only been using this for a week so far but the instant and short-term results are so good that I know I’m already going to be sad when it runs out. It makes my skin look immediately fresher, plumper and brighter – we’re talking ‘glass skin’ here. I’m overdue a Botox top-up and I do think that this serum makes the fine lines on my forehead appear less noticeable, perhaps due to the instant brightening and smoothing effects; it’s a real ‘one-and-done’ anti-ageing serum. You can read my full review here.”
Celeb-adored brand RoC brings you this serum, packed with three types of hyaluronic acid for instant skin plumping and smoothing of lines and wrinkles, alongside retinal to promote cell renewal. A whopping 97% of participants in RoC’s clinical studies reported seeing their fine lines and wrinkles appear filled and plumped just minutes after application, reports OK!.
One Amazon customer wrote: “Love love love love love. In the second week that I’ve been using this. I saw a huge difference in the fine lines on my face. I was skeptical at first but I can’t believe how great this stuff is.”
Customers are raving about this budget-friendly cream from Superdrug. With ingredients like retinol, collagen and four different hyaluronic acids, the product’s fast-acting formula is turning heads, with users noticing a significant improvement in eye and mouth wrinkle appearance within four days.
One customer wrote: “I had brought this on my friend’s recommendation, I don’t do skincare etc. I had noticed that I was getting smile wrinkles at the end for my eyes; after applying this I noticed the wrinkles had disappeared within four days of using it day and night! Will continue to use it. Highly recommended. Will look into buying what other skin products are available in this brand. 5 stars!”
This serum claims swift and visible results directly on wrinkles and features No7’s famous Matrixyl 3000+, helping to minimise even the most stubborn lines.
Head of beauty Zoe says: “I’m in my thirties so my wrinkles aren’t exactly stubborn, but I do have one on my forehead that really bothers me. I’ve been using this serum for the past two weeks to try to smooth it out, and I’m pleased to report promising results. While the line is still there, there’s been a definite softening of it to a point where it doesn’t bother me quite so much.”
A part of the celebrated Pro-Collagen line-up, this day cream all about banishing early signs of ageing.
Our tester Tracy says: “Wow! I wasn’t sure what to expect and this stuff is amazing! It had the instant effect of a primer and my skin looks great. I usually look half asleep in the day but this has changed all that. I’ve been told my skin looks radiant, brighter and smoother. Seeing a difference with my lines and wrinkles after just a month has been amazing so I will definitely buy this.”
Loved by the likes of super-influencer Molly-Mae Hague, this nifty little bottle packs a punch with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid by L’Oréal, plumping the skin from within.
Laura says: “I feel like anyone would love this serum; works well with other skincare and instantly makes the face look a little fresher and plumper. It won’t work miracles on deep wrinkles but it’s a great boost for the skin.”
This instant skin smoother has been flying off the shelves since its launch. It’s now back in stock and uses Nivea’s famous Q10 complex plus ‘Bioxifill peptides’ to smooth out wrinkles in just five minutes, according to nine out of 10 testers.
Nivea claims that as well as this instant effect, it also gives long-term results, with a reduction in wrinkles in the forehead, eye and naso-labial areas after two weeks of use.
Laura says: “This has an instantly smoothing and blurring effect on fine lines, like Facetune in a tube. It won’t work miracles on very deep wrinkles, but for a quick fix perhaps before a night out of an important event it’s great. It’s worth noting that this serum isn’t particularly hydrating so use in addition to your usual serum and/or moisturiser.”
This serum contains peptides that work as instant temporary ‘filler’ for deep lines, and ingredients to help ward off future lines. It’s also gone viral on TikTok, with shoppers calling it “Botox in a bottle”.
Tester Colleen said: “This product has filled my fine lines on my forehead and my crows feet. Even the very first application my skin looked so much more radiant, healthier and a lot less wrinklier. It’s like some kind of miracle cream! It’s a must have for me now I look younger and it gives me a plumper appearance without having cosmetic procedures.”
A 10-minute bakuchiol serum mask that promising a firmer, hydrated look with a visible wrinkle reduction.
Tester Gail said: “My skin felt really soft, definitely plumper, so much smoother and really hydrated. It’s everything my skin needs and I’ve been admiring my face in the mirror all day. I will definitely be buying more and I’m telling friends about it. I actually feel like I’ve had some sort of expensive facial procedure. Overall my skin looks plumper so there are fewer lines. Finally, an inexpensive product that stands up to the claims it makes. I absolutely love it.”
This daily serum combines hyaluronic acid and vitamins to drench skin in moisture and iron out pesky wrinkles.
Tester Lisa says: “This left my skin looking lifted and feeling great. The bottle is great for easy application. My skin looks less wrinkly, more youthful and fresh. I absolutely love it.”
A new targeted retinol treatment from Dior, this serum tackles fine lines as well as texture, uneven skin tone and blemishes. It has a luxuriously silky texture and a gorgeous scent, too.
One Boots customer wrote: “I was expecting to see results after a few weeks of consistent use, not after just one night! I applied Dior’s new Capture Totale Retishot before bed and woke up with the most softest skin! I can’t even remember the last time my face was this smooth! There was a little redness, but that was to be expected with pure retinol. I’m really excited to continue using this product!”
These innovative stick-on patches utilise dissolvable micro-channels to deliver anti-ageing ingredients directly to the sensitive under-eye area overnight. The brand’s clinical study reported “dramatic improvements” in wrinkle depth.
Tester Rachel says: “Amazing, loved it! A general appearance of tiredness around my eyes causes my makeup not to apply evenly, and makes me look and feel older. After 2-3 weeks of using these, lines around my eyes appeared less pronounced. The whole experience left me feeling more positive as now I don’t look so old and tired. I would definitely would buy this product as I saw a real improvement the skin under my eyes look fresher and plumper.”
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