The serum has an anti-ageing formula. (Image: Lookfantastic)
As we age, so does our skin, and with many celebrities and experts opting for and promoting botox as a way to keep signs of ageing at bay, it can seem a tempting prospect. However, the cost and upkeep of Botox is unattainable for many people, so those looking for another solution often turn to skincare as a much more affordable alternative.
is a well-loved skincare brand, with stripped-back packaging and a focus on ingredient-led formulas that are effective but also reasonably priced so they can be bought by the everyday shopper – meaning many of the products cost under £10.
One of the products that’s being snapped up by shoppers is the , which costs £9.20 at Lookfantastic, and contains a patented formula of Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 – which minimises the look of expression lines and sagging skin.
Alternatively, the product can be bought as part of an , which also includes the Matrixyl 10% + HA solution containing high-strength peptides and hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of new and old wrinkles.
The product can also be bought in a duo at Beauty Bay. (Image: Beauty Bay)
Buy The Ordinary 10% Argireline Solution from Look Fantastic
This anti-ageing serum is packed with skin-loving ingredients including a patented formula to reduce the appearance of sagging skin and wrinkles.
Buy The Ordinary ‘TikTok Duo’ from Beauty Bay
The anti-ageing duo has been a viral sensation online and thus has been dubbed the “TikTok” duo. The set contains The Ordinary 10% Argireline Solution, plus a bottle of Matrixyl 10% +HA.
The water-based product works by prohibiting muscle contractions, specifically targeting facial areas prone to developing dynamic folds, including around the eyes and the forehead.
Shoppers are praising on Lookfantastic, saying: ”[The] first time I bought it for its reviews of this being Botox in a bottle. I don’t do Botox and focus more on skincare so I bought this and [to be honest] this is really good and I saw this working [by] diminishing my nasolabial folds. I don’t have [many] deep wrinkles but can see the difference with continuous use. Wonder product.” [SIC]
Another commented: ”This product is amazing. Reduces fine lines and is literally like Botox in a bottle”.
However one review reads: ”I bought this after reading some good reviews and seeing a lot of hype on social media. I’ve been using for about 6 weeks and not sure I’ve noticed much difference (I think I read you should see a difference after 4 weeks). Not sure I’ll be repurchasing.”
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Elsewhere, the is reduced to £22.45 at and claims to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles in four weeks.
or, the contours and tightens skin, and it currently has 40% off on reducing the price to £13.99.