Make ups may soon become a thing of the past now that a new, more powerful facial product promises younger looking skin - face lift creams. The market is filled with a wide variety of 'age-reducing' creams, all promising to turn back the hands of time. Not all of them are the same, and finding the one that is best for you can get quite daunting.

Things to look for in face lift creams

Moisturizing properties. Skin looks old primarily because it lacks moisture. Find a face-lift cream that not only peels your skin to reveal new skin, but also actually moisturizes your tissues, so that your skin glows. Be careful about moisturizers that are 'too heavy' on the skin, because they may be uncomfortable to wear and look smudgy under make up. Choose intense moisturizing products that blend lightly but work hard.

Ability to reduce pore size. Enlarged pores are another telltale sign of aging skin. The face-lift cream should solve this problem if it is effective. The cream must effectively unclog pores of oil and slightly peel off old skin, so that pores look smaller over time.

Peeling and firming properties. The facelift cream should gently but effectively rid your face of old skin to give way to new, younger-looking skin. It should do so without making your skin too red or irritated. The face-lift cream must also tone your skin to reduce sagging and eliminate uneven corners around the mouth and eyes.

Cleansing properties. Your facelift cream should not only cosmetically enhance your skin - it should also effectively clean it. Your cream must work round-the-clock to block out dirt and other irritants, and give your skin a healthy and refreshed glow all day.