Sonya Dakar Stem NutraSphere Cell Transformer
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but now studies show it can keep your skin healthy, too. This paraben- and fragrance-free hydrator firms up your face naturally thanks to rare stem cells pulled from Swiss green apples ($195). sonyadakarskinclinic.com

Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Serum
The iconic brand rounded up exotic ingredients (reparative three-billion-year-old algae, cell-energizing black tourmaline, and radiance-boosting South Sea pearls) to create this luxurious, lightweight serum that works wonders for oily skin ($200). esteelauder.com 

Shiseido Future Solution LX Eye and Lip Contour Regenerating Cream
This double-duty formula uses extracts from sakura leaves, angelica roots, and okra to target fine lines and sagging skin ($130). shiseido.com

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La Mer Eye Balm Intense
The newest addition to the mama of all moisturizers combines collagen-building marine algae and peptides to lift and soothe delicate skin. Consider it the ultimate undereye coddler ($145). lamer.com

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Volumetry
Made with firming yeast, nourishing flax, and a cellular-generating peptide complex, this SPF 15 cream claims to bring back plumpness to cheeks and improve definition around the jaw line in four weeks ($88). lancome-usa.com

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