Boots No7 Restore & Renew - $22

Boots No. 7 Restore & Renew recently became widely available via Target and CVS Pharmacies nationwide. Known across the pond as Protect & Perfect, Britain’s #1 anti-aging sensation caused a buying frenzy in the U.K. a few months ago. The difference between the U.K. vs. the U.S. versions is a slight molecular variation due to FDA regulations, but studies show that they are equivalent. Backed by independent scientists, regular use of this beauty serum will renew your complexion, restore radiance and help to reduce the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles in just 4 weeks. Concentrated levels of its unique antioxidant complex and skin-firming pro-retinol complex boost and maintain skin’s elasticity. No wonder it’s called a “miracle serum”. I managed to get a tube last week to try it out. It felt a bit thick in the summer heat but it glides on smoothly and made my skin soft to touch. During the first few days of use, my skin felt a bit tacky to touch after application (probably due to temps at 101 degrees) but after several days using it night and day, my skin now feels soft and smooth. So far, so good. I’ll give it a month and see what happens. Retails $21.99 for a 1 fl. oz tube.