Anti-ageing big guns!

Fast forward into the future with some star beauty breakthroughs set to revolutionise the anti-ageing market. Here are some of our favourites:

1. Stem cell technology: Dior’s Capture R60/80XP skincare line contains Stemsone, a potent anti-oxidant designed to help keep stem cells in the skin more active, or alive longer. The star product is Dior Capture R60/80 XP Ultimate Wrinkle Restoring Serum, 30ml, $135. Women queued up in Paris at Sephora’s flagship Champs Elyssee store to get their hands on Amatokin Emulsion for the Face, 30ml, $230, which uses a polypeptide to stimulate the stem cells in the basal layer of the skin, which is the deepest level of the epidermis, to rejuvenate skin cells and soften wrinkles.
2. Brains and beauty: According to dermatologist and anti-ageing guru Dr Nicholas Perricone, neuropeptides, the compounds released by neurons or brain cells, are considered the most cutting-edge ingredients to date in skincare preparations.At the cornerstone of Dr Perricone’s youth-boosting technology is the NV Perricone Neuropeptide Facial Conformer, (available at Mecca Cosmetica) which contains 41 different neuropeptides. It’s priced at a mind-blowing $900 for a 60ml bottle, due to the fact that the neuropeptides are syntesised in small batches in the laboratory, leading to the peptides costing up to $30,000 a kilo.
3. Longevity Genes. Imagine if ageing could be postponed indefinitely.. Enter Resveratrate, now coined Estee Lauder’s exclusive “Youth Molecule”, which is found in Estee Lauder’s Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Crème, 50ml, $395. This Youth Melecule is slowly released into the skin, so it is performing all day, constantly protecting and repairing the skin cells.
4. DNA Dynamos: The Dermagenics skincare range is tailor made to deal with all your unique skin ageing concerns and is created after you undergo a simple mouth swab which will identify five genes critical in the ageing process. The Dermagenics DNA Test and DNA Custom Formulated Night Cream, 30ml, costs $348, and is available through Rejuvenation Plus, 1300 66 39 24.
5. Four weeks to firmness: “Years ago, only a facelift would help deal with sagging skin,” says Natalie Issachar, Head of Research & Development at RoC. “Now technology allows us to take 10 years back on your jawline and skin firmness.”. Try RoC Immediate Lift Serum, 40ml, $64.
6. Electric energy: It may be one of the most expensive facials in Australia, but the Carita Pro-Lifting facial treatment certainly delivers results. The treatment costs $350 a session, and team with Carita Perfect Crème, $680.
7. C-Boost: Dermalogica has launched a new range of AGEsmart skincare products to deal with ageing skin. The star product is the Dermalogica MAP-15 Regenerator, 5g, $150, a powder that melts into a fluid emulsion upon contact with the skin to deliver 10% MAP (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate), a stable form of vitamin C to the skin.
8. The A-Lift: Just as you exercise your body to achieve a toned silhouette, you need to exercise facial muscles to tighten and firm ageing skin. The A-Lift (or aesthetic lift) from Danne Montague-King is a salon treatment designed to stimulate the underlying structures of the skin. Cost is $1810 for the 12-week program including skincare.

At the cornerstone of Dr Perricone’s youth-boosting technology is the NV Perricone Neuropeptide Facial Conformer, (available at Mecca Cosmetica) which contains 41 different neuropeptides. It’s priced at a mind-blowing $900 for a 60ml bottle, due to the fact that the neuropeptides are syntesised in small batches in the laboratory, leading to the peptides costing up to $30,000 a kilo.