Toning and Firming Creams & Gels
Cheating? Well we would never suggest simply relying on cosmetics and creams instead of following a good healthy eating and exercise regime to loose weight, but the fact remains that some of these options can really give you a boost if you want to feel slimmer as well as look more healthy and toned.
Even if you consider yourself fairly close to your ideal weight, toning creams can really help you to bring out your natural beauty and enhance your figure, whether you want to look and feel great on the beach, in the bedroom or anywhere else! The products we have chosen to feature here were the best we tested and all had different things about them that we liked.
Toning Creams & Body Firming Gels
Toning creams and body firming gels can really help to tone up flabby parts of the body or areas of loose skin. If you also follow a body toning exercise plan, these creams and gels should enhance your results. Using a toning cream during weight loss and pregnancy is especially recommended as they can help reduce the formation of stretch marks. Several of them also claim to reduce cellulite.
Just Slimmers tested several of the best creams & gels available in the UK. These products can be expensive, but we also hunted around and found several very effective creams available for a modest amount. The products reviewed range in price from under £10 to over £30.
| Fenjal Luxury FIRMING BODY CREAM Price: £8.95 for 150ml Available from Pharmacy2U |
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| What They Say Fenjal Classic Firming Body Cream is an ultra-effective special care product with long-lasting moisturising and toning action. Fruit enzymes (pineapple and papaya) strengthen connective tissue, while vitamin E ensures continuing care for beautiful, smooth skin. Treat your senses to the subtle Fenjal Classic fragrance and enjoy the feeling of firm and silky smooth skin. Dermatologically tested, gentle on the skin. Effectiveness clinically proven. Our verdict Great for daily use, we found that this cream left skin feeling smooth and had a moderate firming effect that resulted in an overall increase in skin and body tone. More toning effects may result after using the cream for a longer period of time due to its strengthening of skin and connective tissue. We did also find that after a few weeks use areas of cellulite were reduced. |
| Clarins Body Lift Contour Control RRP: £26.00 for 200ml Available from Pharmacy2U for £19.95 |
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| What They Say Clarins Body Lift Contour Control incorporates synergistic key botanical extracts proven to help minimise and avoid the appearance of cellulite.
Clarins Body Lift Contour Control is a refreshing, non-oily gel, easily absorbed, promoting an immediate feeling of lightness. Hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested. Our Verdict |
| Phytomer Firming Contouring Emulsion 150ml Available from BeautyExpert for £29.75 |
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| What They Say
The comprehensive solution FOR CONTOURING AND FIRMING - CONTOURING PERFORMANCE Actively removes fat and prevents it for reforming. Gradually, fatty areas become less noticeable and the figure becomes - FIRMING PROPERTIES Stimulates the synthesis of collagen fibers. The skin is more toned: 80%* visibly firmer: 87%* - LIFTING EFFECT The molded texture of LiftDéclic envelops the The skin is smoother: 99%* the lifting effect can be felt immediately: 81%* * tests carried out on 108 volunteers over one month. |
| REN Wild Yam Omega 7 Body Repair Cream 250ml Available from BeautyExpert for £39.00 |
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| What They Say A rich body cream formulated to replenish, soothe and revitalise the skin particularly at night. Its principle active is derived from Wild Yam which boosts skin elasticity and moisture levels, while smoothing roughness. Skin becomes more firm, supple, toned and smooth. It also contains Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil, used in Asia for centuries to help skin regeneration due to its high content of rare Omega 7 Palmitoleic Acid. This cream is particularly beneficial for dry, mature skin.To use: Massage into dry skin areas in firm, upward movements. Our Verdict We found this to be particularly effective for people with dry skin, improving skin moisture levels, softness and elasticity. In fact this became many people’s favourite cream simply because it improves dry skin so much. This cream would be especially useful at reducing stretch marks during slimming or pregnancy. It showed good overall toning and firming effects. |
| Clarins Body Treatment Oil Tonic - Firming, Toning Available from Pharmacy2U for £27.00 |
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| What They Say Clarins Body Treatment Oil Tonic contains 100% pure natural plant extracts selected for their aroma therapy and phytotherapy (beauty) action. Extracts of Rosemary, Sage and Mint help promote firmness and improve skin tone. Especially recommended during slimming and pregnancy to help avoid the appearance of stretch marks. Nourishing vegetal oils help maintain skin’s natural moisture, rendering it soft and supple. Clarins Body Treatment Oil is non-staining and immediately absorbed. Dermatologically tested. Our Verdict We found this treatment effective for improving overall skin quality and suitable for all skin types. Our testers loved this oil which they felt left skin especially smooth and moisturised. This product had a moderate firming and toning effect. Because it improves skin elasticity it should help reduce stretch marks and loose skin during weight loss and pregnancy. |
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