"I pressed the pump on the Energising Hip and Thigh Gel from Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare and out came a glob of clear goop. It smelled like the sharp end of Gillette shaving cream, with a dash of classic Secret deodorant thrown in. On my skin, it had the feel of Elmer's kids' glue. I rubbed it in, and then waited ... and waited ... for it to sink into my skin. You can't get dressed right away or you're going to have the residue on your clothes. Did it work? I'd have to say it seemed to sort of 'tighten' my skin for a few hours, but I won't be giving up my spin classes any time soon." —Carla Drysdale, iVillage managing editor

$42 for the pump at LizEarle.com

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