Overview

The company has increased its visibility over the past few years, thanks to its focus on full-page advertising in national magazines. Janson Beckett offers a wide array of creams and lotions for the skin, but its AlphaDerma CE is perhaps its most well-known product. AlphaDerma CE is supposed to offer a non-invasive alternative to Botox and other injections for tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. After further investigation, however, it seems as if the formula falls a bit short.

Featured Ingredients

AlphaDerma CE contains mostly the neurotransmitter Argireline, which is supposed to strengthen the facial muscles and reduce the contractions that cause wrinkles. Some research has found that Argireline may in fact produce this effect, but follow up tests have been inconclusive. The company claims that this compound can also boost production of collagen and elastin, but there is no scientific research yet substantiating this. In addition, while this ingredient does seem to be a safe alternative to Botox, not much is known about Argireline’s long-term effects on the skin. While Argireline may be encouraging, it seems a better choice to use an anti-wrinkle formula that contains other known collagen boosters, such as Regenex, Glucosamine Complex, especially when combined with the near-instant lifting effects of Lifting Spheres and the softening properties of Hyaluronic Acid. We’d like to see if Janson Beckett creates a formula with these ingredients to add to AlphaDerma CE’s theoretical effects. 

Web Site Description

As opposed to the other products that we have reviewed, the web site for AlphaDerma CE does seem to contain a lot of information about the product, including plenty of research articles about Argireline. The company does include plenty of customer testimonials, and there is a free trial option.

Positives

-Argireline does seem to be a safe alternative to Botox

 Negatives

- Formula does not contain Glucosamine Complex

- At more than $149 a bottle, AphaDerma CE is quite expensive

- Delivery system is not known 

Conclusion

Although AlphaDerma CE promises a safe alternative to Botox, and Argireline does seem to have its share of benefits, the formula does fall short in other ways, especially when it comes to boosting collagen production. While this formula may produce some tightening and firming, the lack of other known nutrients may make these effects short-term.

Overview

Benev is one of the few cosmetic companies that also produces pharmaceutical products in addition to its non-prescription lotions and creams. Even many of its non-prescription products are available only through your local doctor or dermatologist, which may limit access to very few consumers. While we applaud the effort to keep tabs on their supplies, AntiAging-Reviews.com feels that products that can reduce wrinkles and lines should be available to as many people as possible.

Featured Ingredients

The Dermalift line of anti-aging products contains Argireline and PRE Complex. Argireline is supposed to strengthen the facial muscles and reduce the contractions that cause wrinkles. Some research has found that Argireline may in fact produce this effect, but follow up tests have been inconclusive. While this ingredient does seem to be a safe alternative to Botox, not much is known about Argireline’s long-term effects on the skin. It is not clear what PRE Complex contains, but according to the company it is a combination of peptides and other ingredients that foster the renewal of the inner layers of skin and help the skin to retain moisture. While some of the research on PRE Complex is encouraging, this ingredient is not as well known or researched as Hyaluronic Acid, which seems to be a more effective moisturizer. 

Web Site Description

Some of the research presented on the Benev web site does seem to be encouraging, but the fact remains that the exact composition of PRE Complex is still not known. The company cites a clinical study on Dermalift, claiming that the product can reduce wrinkles by 20% and increase moisture by 130% in one hour. While this is less than the 57% wrinkle reduction from Regenex, as well as Regenex’s 168% boost in collagen, Dermalift at least is pretty close to these effects. The web site also contains a doctor locator function, which will tell customers which local doctors carry their formulas. Prices, customer testimonials and a free trial are not available.

Positives

- Argireline does seem to be an effect alternative to Botox

 Negatives

- Does not contain Regenex or Hyaluronic Acid

- 20% wrinkle reduction and 130% moisture boost are less than Dermitage’s 57% wrinkle reduction and 168% boost in collagen

- Cannot be purchased online

- No customer testimonials

Conclusion

While Benev seems to have produced an effective product in the Dermalift line, the products are not as powerful as they could be. In addition, the fact that supplies are limited mostly through doctors doesn’t make it very user friendly. There are better choices than Dermalift.

Overview

L’Oreal is one of the best-known names in skincare, thanks to its long history of cosmetic success. Its line of creams, lotions and makeup are well regarded by consumers everywhere and continue to lead sales in retail stores around the country. Recently, L’Oreal decided to jump onto the anti-wrinkle bandwagon and release its own anti-wrinkle formula, called Collagen Filler. While we’d like to believe that a cosmetic leader like L’Oreal would also produce a high-end wrinkle reducer, their effort actually falls short.

Featured Ingredients

As hard as it might be to believe, but L’Oreal Collagen Filler does not seem to contain any of the more effective anti-aging ingredients available today. Instead, this formula contains Shark Liver Oil, Vitamin E, and Boswellia Extract, in addition to a compound called “Collagen Bio-Spheres.” Shark Liver Oil is used because this source is believed to provide Glucosamine, which does have benefits for the skin. But the use of Shark Liver seems questionable. Not only does this come from an overhunted animal, but the actual amount of Glucosamine does seem to be weak in comparison to other ingredients such as Glucosamine Complex. Vitamin E is a known antioxidant, but skin protection and anti-aging effects may take as long as 8 weeks to become noticeable. Boswellia is derived from the Indian Frankincense tree and does seem to have some anti-inflammatory effects, which would be beneficial for the skin, since many effects of aging are exacerbated by inflammation. But the research on Boswellia has only been conducted on the oral form of this extract, so no research is available to verify this effect via topical delivery. Collagen Bio-Spheres do seem to offer a similar benefit as Lifting Spheres, because they soak up moisture and swell, lifting up skin from underneath. But no data is available to verify this effect, and Lifting Spheres do seem more effective in comparison. 

Web Site Description

While the L’Oreal web site is attractive, like most of the company’s efforts, it is sparse on useful information for the average online consumer. The site does not contain any customer testimonials and there is a noticeable lack of information about the featured ingredients. In addition, a free trial is not available, meaning that consumers are forced into buying a full supply if they want to try it.

Positives

- Collagen BioSpheres is a good concept, but not as effect as Lifting Spheres

 Negatives

- Boswellia is unproven for the skin

- Shark Liver Oil seems to make use of an unethical animal source

- No testimonals

- No free trial offered

Conclusion

Even though many members of the AntiAging-Reviews.com team has been previously impressed by L’Oreal’s history of putting out quality cosmetic products and make up, the company’s first effort at a wrinkle reducer does fall short. Collagen Filler simply doesn’t contain the right ingredients to make us believe that it will help reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

Overview

This product is one the few products that claims to reduce wrinkles without the use of any topical cream or lotion. ZenMed is a capsule that you take orally like a vitamin. The company claims that the formula helps reduce wrinkles “from the inside out” by providing key antioxidants to counteract free radical attack on the skin. While battling free radicals should be a part of any skin regimen, ZenMed seems to miss out on the other factors that cause skin to age and do not provide enough ingredients to fight wrinkles.

 Featured Ingredients

Green Tea Extract. Green tea is a plant that is very high in antioxidants, which help protect the skin from free radicals. Green tea is especially supportive of collagen and helps keep collagen fibers from breaking down, which leads to sagging skin. However, Green tea is not the only botanical antioxidant that should be used - it is most effective when it is combined with its related plant, White Tea, as well as when it is used along with Grape Seed Extract.

Alpha Lipoic Acid. This antioxidant also performs very well against free radicals and can be a potent protector of the skin. However, AntiAging-Reviews.com researchers are not aware of any studies that illustrate that Alpha Lipoic Acid can help protect the skin, even though it is useful in the heart and brain. In addition, it is not clear if an oral capsule containing this nutrient can have any effect on the skin.

CoQ10 occurs in all living beings and is used by the body to help generate energy within the cells. Skin tests suggest that CoQ10 helps give skin a younger look. While it does seem to have a surface effect, it is unclear whether CoQ10 does anything for the inner layers of skin, even if it is ingested via capsule. That’s why ingredients like Regenex and Lifting Spheres delivered topically may make a better choice for an overall anti-wrinkle effect.

 Web Site Description

Even though ZenMed offers many skincare products for a wide array of problems, its description tend to be brief. The site does not contain any scientific explanation of its decision to make its wrinkle formula as a capsule, and there is only one testimonial from a customer who was helped by the formula. In addition, no free trial is available.

 Positives

- Antioxidants in the product are safe and may be effective for the skin

 Negatives

- No scientific evidence to prove that a pill can help the skin

- Use of Green Tea without White Tea or Grape Seed Extract

- Lack of collagen boosting ingredients like Glucosamine or Regenex

- No free trial available

 Conclusion

Also ZenMed might be a possible choice to use as a supportive supplement for the skin, it would not be wise to make it the centerpiece of your anti-aging regimen. While the company does seem to take care to use natural compounds that have a low side-effect risk, it misses out on using safe topical compounds that can reduce wrinkles.