The No7 collection includes skincare, makeup, brushes, as well as a line for men. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 most popular No 7 skin care products. This No 7 serum contains ingredients that provide benefits to your skin, such as vitamin C and gluconolactone. 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. 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! Provides SPF protection against the number 1 cause of skin ageing, helping it to look younger for longer

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) 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.There are low concentrations (less than 1%) of beneficial ingredients like vitamin C, hibiscus extract, sodium hyaluronate, ceramides, and Matrixyl 3000. But in such low amounts, we doubt these ingredients will provide much, if any, benefit. Hibiscus abelmoschus extract, Retinyl palmitate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Hydrolyzed rice protein, This daily moisturizer includes SPF 30 for sun protection, along with “collagen peptide technology and a unique brightening complex,” which is said to “visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, target the appearance of pigmentation, and brighten for an even-looking skin tone and a radiant glow,” according to No7. We have better news regarding the three magic abilities of vitamin C: there is in-vivo (tested on real people) data showing that SAP does have photo-protective (aka antioxidant) properties, though less than pure AA. SAP might also aid collagen boosting;in-vitro (made in the lab) data shows that it works, but is less effective than another vitamin C derivative, called MAP (that seems to be as effective as pure AA). As for skin-brightening, there is a trade publication with in-vivo data showing that SAP can fade brown spots. No7 Lift & Luminate moisturizer face cream with SPF 30 helps skin tone look more even, with collagen peptide technology and a unique brightening complex. Formulated with MATRIXYL 3000 PLUS™, No7's next generation age-defying collagen peptide-based technology, this face cream visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles. The brightening complex contains No7’s unique blend of emblica fruit extract and Vitamin C. This day cream targets the appearance of pigmentation and brightens for even-looking skin tone and a radiant glow. Broad-spectrum SPF 30 helps defend and protect skin from harmful UV rays. For best results, use the full No7 Lift & Luminate 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.

The Lift & Luminate Serum slips easily onto the skin and creates a smooth almost primer like finish. It does contain dimethicone which gives it the slip and helps soften lines and smooth the skin. If you are against silicone in products then this might not be for you but it can be good for wound healing and the visual effect on the skin is quite appealing. You may have read my earlier article explaining more about the Lift & Luminate products. If you missed it you can catch up HERE Week One of the No7 Lift & Luminate ChallengeThe formula includes a 1.5% “retinol complex” which consists of 0.3% pure retinol, 1% retinol optimizer, and 0.2% retinol soother. At night I used the Serum and the Lift & Luminate Night Cream after thoroughly cleansing and using an acid toner but no other additional products. At the end of the first week my skin looked fresh and smooth but I didn’t notice any obvious changes. Week Two of the No7 Lift & Luminate Challenge As for what this translates to on the face, we found it left our skin feeling incredibly soft and hydrated after just one use, and on each subsequent night. Retinyl palmitate is an ingredient composed of palmitic acid and retinol (Vitamin A). After being absorbed into the skin, it’s converted to retinol and should provide anti-aging benefits.