After three months of testing, I can firmly say that yes it does. First of all, let's look at the science put into proving the claims.

As you’ll soon learn, this brand is most well known for its anti-aging serums, particularly the No 7 Retinol Serum. Based on the name, you’d think this serum contains 1.5% retinol, right? Well, that’s actually not the case. My favourite product? The night cream is the one that has won my heart. I'm not sure I ever want to be without it. It's lightweight but nourishing, and leaves my skin looking like it's had a full 8 hours come morning (even when it hasn't). My least favourite? Probably the day cream. Although I still adore it, the sun protection isn't broad-spectrum (meaning it doesn't contain any protection against UVA rays), and it's too much for my oily skin to use both the day cream and a broad-spectrum SPF on top. Having said that, I still scraped out the dregs until it was finished. What are the No7 Future Renew products and do they work?The No 7 Lift and Luminate Powder is a finishing powder that sets makeup while also diffusing light and reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines, leaving skin looking visibly smoother. It’s only available in two shades: light and medium. Antioxidant Complex, Rice Peptides + Vitamins A, C, E - helps protect the skin from environmental stressors. This No 7 eye cream has a silky texture that will glide on easily, helping the skin around your eyes to feel smooth and moisturized while also possibly disguising signs of aging like crow’s feet. According to a publication in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging , retinol is clinically proven to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve uneven skin tone, restore skin firmness, and unclog pores.

Bottom Line: The No 7 Retinol serum combines 0.3% pure retinol with the peptide complex Matrixyl 3000, which both works to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and more. and, it might be worth noting that your Lift and Luminate will last for up to 24 months once opened, so don’t throw it away just yet if you think you could get some use out of it. Aqua (Water), Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Isononyl isononanoate, Gluconolactone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Dimethiconol, Hibiscus abelmoschus extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium hyaluronate, Retinyl palmitate, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Sorbitan laurate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, 3-Aminopropane sulfonic acid, Calcium hydroxymethionine, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, T-butyl alcohol, Panax ginseng root extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Ceramide NP, Morus alba leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide EOP. Bottom Line: No 7 Restore and Renew Night Cream is meant to be an anti-aging night cream, but make sure you are using it safely.Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Steareth-21, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Steareth-2, Glyceryl stearate, Polyacrylamide, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., C13-14 isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Dipropylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Pentylene glycol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Laureth-7, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hibiscus abelmoschus extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sorbitan laurate, Polysorbate 20, Panax ginseng root extract, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Carbomer, 3-Aminopropane sulfonic acid, Calcium hydroxymethionine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Xanthan gum, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Morus alba leaf extract, Ceramide NP, Lindera strychnifolia root extract, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide EOP, CI 14700 (Red 4), CI 15985 (Yellow 6). BIG MISTAKE! After first day I got a sore dry spot on my upper lip but did not connect it to the serum. It got worse over couple of days, burning & tingling- I even thought I’d somehow got a cold sore (never had one in my life) Like we mentioned above, vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects against free radicals, helps to fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, increases radiance, and promotes firmer skin. Includes No7’s Double Defense technology and SPF 30, to defend and protect skin from harmful UV rays and environmental stressors Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Polyacrylamide, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, PEG-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Boron nitride, C13-14 isoparaffin, Methylparaben, Pentylene glycol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Propylene glycol, Laureth-7, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylparaben, Hibiscus abelmoschus extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Retinyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sorbitan laurate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium hydroxide, Panax ginseng root extract, 3-Aminopropane sulfonic acid, Calcium hydroxymethionine, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Xanthan gum, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Morus alba leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.

The talc in this formula also helps to absorb oil and reduce shine. Perhaps you’ve heard that talc in cosmetics is dangerous, but is that true? This No 7 serum contains ingredients that provide benefits to your skin, such as vitamin C and gluconolactone. Data from an FDA study indicate that retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, may increase your sensitivity to the sun, so make sure you use this at night and apply your sunscreen during the day. However, everyone’s skin is different, and your skin may be sensitive to particular ingredients in the formula. Also, as you use soap and water to clean your skin, the rich ingredients in the cream that hydrate and protect the skin (and serve the function of anti-ageing) may have been too much for your skin! Caution: May make surfaces slippery. Colour may vary due to natural ingredients. Do not store in direct sunlight.Boots, a drugstore chain based in the UK, has been delivering inexpensive yet effective skincare for years. Known more commonly as No. 7 by those located in the U.S. and around the world, this brand offers unique, well researched formulations with an emphasis on slowing and reversing the aging process. Looking at one of these products in particular, the Boots Line-Correcting Booster Serum offers a multi-purpose formula that can be used to target premature aging. But what makes this product unique? Today, we’re diving into all the details to find out. So without further adieu, let’s get started! For example, one review says, “I am so loving this retinol night serum! I have used other retinol serums from other companies and they always break my skin out or cause a rash, but this retinol treatment by No. 7 is the best! I have been using it for 3 months and have seen a great difference in my skin. My wrinkles are reduced and the dark spots from sun damage have improved. I highly recommend it!!” As if that wasn’t enough, research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis. Although, as our in-house biochemist, Elle MacLeman points out, most of the research on vitamin C’s benefits comes from the ingredient L-ascorbic acid.

What does this mean for our skin, in layman's terms? Healthier looking, more even, more glowing, smoother looking skin. Oh, and like I said, it can be tolerated by even the most sensitive of skin types. Does No7 Future Renew actually work? And experts are on board, too. Dr Emma Wedgeworth, consultant dermatologist,says, “I’m incredibly excited that No7 have discovered a new super-peptide blend that harnesses the skin’s natural repair process. No7 Future Renew is a breakthrough range that can help reverse visible signs of skin damage." Similar products: We recommend this retinoid based oil serum, it contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a new generation retinoid.

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No7 Laboratories LINE CORRECTING Booster Serum is an anti-aging serum designed to be applied directly to lines and wrinkles to deliver fast, visible results. It contains seven times more Matrixyl 3000 than the brand’s other clinically proven serums. Matrixyl 3000 is a combination of the matrikines palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. Matrikines are messenger peptides that provide anti-aging benefits by signaling to cells to produce more collagen. They also activate certain genes involved in the process of extracellular matrix (ECM) renewal and cell proliferation. The ECM is a complex structural scaffold that supports and surrounds the cells in the skin, and also contains the important proteins collagen and elastin. Destruction and loss of the ECM is a major cause of skin aging. By stimulating the renewal of the ECM, Matrixyl 3000 can help reduce the appearance of fines lines and wrinkles, as well as improve skin texture. No7 Restore & Renew moisturizer face cream with SPF 30 helps skin feel firmed. Formulated with MATRIXYL 3000 PLUS™, No7's next generation age-defying collagen peptide-based technology, this face cream visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles. This day cream with ceramides nourishes your skin. The firming complex contains a hydrating blend of hibiscus peptides and hyaluronic acid, while broad-spectrum SPF 30 helps defend and protect skin from harmful UV rays. For best results, use the full No7 Restore & Renew range. Cleanse every morning before applying serum and day cream, then use serum and night cream before bed. No7 is the UK's best-kept beauty secret with over 85 years of trusted expertise exceptional beauty shouldn't be a luxury. Sara is probably right in thinking that you might be allergic to something in your Lift and Luminate cream.