Sometimes, you end up fighting wrinkles and acne at the same time (life can be unfair like that). That's where Manuka Doctor ApiClear Skin Serum, $42.95, comes in.
We're enamored with this particular serum because it says "Bye, Felicia" to both acne and fine lines. It contains a blend of antibacterial ingredients (Manuka honey, purified bee venom and royal jelly), along with hyaluronic acid and Roman chamomile extract, to hydrate skin, target pesky blemishes and firm skin. Gohara says that in a recent clinical trial conducted on this serum, they saw significant acne reduction on volunteers in three weeks. According to Gohara, bee venom has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that make it an effective alternative to antibiotic therapy for acne. The entire Manuka Doctor line is available at CVS.
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Zap Eye Wrinkles and Dark Circles
Rodial Bee Venom Eye, $140, contains a potent blend of bee venom, plant stem cells and melittin peptide. Bee venom stimulates circulation and plumps up wrinkles, making sunken-in zombie eyes look alive (and younger). The other superstar ingredients work with the venom to zap dark circles.
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A Snail Serum That Works Superfast
Newsflash: Snails have venom. And it may be the Botox alternative you've been waiting for. The cone snail venom you'll find in Erasa XEP-30, $160, is a synthetic blend that mimics the paralyzing effects of the venom cone snails secrete. That, combined with collagen-building whey protein and inflammation-reducing galabridin, help this superhero product to relax and fill in wrinkles, and make skin more elastic and even-toned.
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A Peel Fit for a Queen
Want a better anti-aging peel? Put venom in it. That's exactly what the people at Venofye did when they created their Queen Bee Facial Peeling, $175. You apply the bee venom-packed formula to dry skin, massage it in with circular motions and rinse with warm water for an effective, age-defying peel you can do from the comfort of your home (preferably while finally catching up on "Making a Murderer.") The result: Supple, more youthful skin.
"Experts believe that bee venom works by encouraging the production of elastin and collagen, thereby reversing the adverse effects of aging ... The unique product formulations in the Venofye lines pair bee venom with other high-quality skin care ingredients to give you a luxurious experience that helps reduce signs of aging," adds Zinder.
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Turkey Neck, Be Gone
You could be as smooth-faced as a Real Housewife, but if your neck is wrinkled and saggy (sorry, it happens), people aren't going to be fooled. Moral of the story: Don't forget about your neck and décolleté. Lancer Contour Décolleté was formulated with these prone-to-aging (and oft-ignored) areas in mind. Marine cone snail venom gets rid of lines and firms skin; peptides and gentle exfoliants hydrate skin and improve its texture.
