Frown lines and forehead wrinkles are a common skin concern–and a pretty resilient one, at that! Even if you diligently apply an anti-aging serum or cream to your entire face, you might find that your forehead wrinkles simply will not go away. What can you actually do to address them?
One potential approach focuses on precision: using targeted “wrinkle fillers” or “wrinkle erasers”, focal skincare products you apply directly to the line or wrinkle in order to fill, smooth, and re-plump the skin. Keep reading to learn about these wrinkle-filling skincare products–how they work, and how you can choose the right one for your needs.
Forehead wrinkles: What you need to know
Causes and types of forehead wrinkles
Forehead wrinkles can form for a variety of reasons, including the very natural act of moving your face (that’s why they’re often referred to as “expression lines”), skin dehydration, and sun damage from sun exposure.
More important than distinguishing wrinkles by their causes, however, is to distinguish them by their “permanence”. Some forehead wrinkles are dynamic, meaning they only appear when your face is moving; others are static, meaning they are visible even when your face is at rest. Static wrinkles are entrenched in the skin, in a way–and that makes them harder to correct.
How to correct forehead wrinkles
As we’ve seen, some forehead wrinkles are harder to correct than others. Even so, there are strategies you can try to minimize their appearance.
Your first line of attack against forehead wrinkles should be all about hydration. Skin dehydration exaggerates the look of forehead lines, to the point where many people think they have forehead wrinkles when they’re simply very, very dehydrated. Try a replumping serum with hyaluronic acid, and see what happens!
If you’re pretty sure your forehead wrinkles aren’t simply dehdyration lines, it’s time to reach for the anti-aging actives. Retinol is the gold standard for wrinkle correction, as we know, due to its ability to boost collagen production. Peptides are also very promising when it comes to wrinkle correction, and there’s one peptide in particular you should keep an eye out for: Argireline, the “botox-like” peptide that helps relax facial muscles.
To wrap things up, make sure to complement your anti-aging skincare routine with a healthy dose of sunscreen. Sun damage can contribute to skin aging, so sun protection should always be a part of your anti-aging efforts.
Targeted treatments for forehead wrinkles
For those situations where your regular anti-aging serum or cream isn’t enough, you can target forehead wrinkles using “wrinkle fillers” or “wrinkle erasers”–which are basically just precision treatments designed to be applied directly to the line or wrinkle you want to correct. Formulated with retinoids, peptides, and plumping hyaluronic acid, these products provide a localized filler effect, perfect for that one forehead wrinkle you can’t seem to get rid of:
Filorga Time-Filler Shot 5XP Concentrated Serum
The focal treatment for expression lines
Filorga Time-Filler Shot 5XP Concentrated Serum
Designed to target expression lines and wrinkles, Filorga Time-Filler Shot 5XP Concentrated Serum is a targeted serum with an ultra-light, fast-absorbing texture, perfect for applying before your usual serum or cream.
The formula features a unique complex of “botox-like” peptides–including Argireline (or Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) and SNAP-8 (or Acetyl Octapeptide-3)–which relax wrinkles caused by muscle movements and contractions, thus reducing their appearance. It targets five different types of expression lines and wrinkles, including horizontal forehead lines and vertical wrinkles between the eyes (the famous “elevens” or frown lines).
Shiseido Vital Perfection Intensive WrinkleSpot Treatment
The retinol-powered wrinkle eraser
Shiseido Vital Perfection Intensive WrinkleSpot Treatment
The Shiseido Vital Perfection Intensive WrinkleSpot Treatment is a 2-in-1 localized treatment that targets both wrinkles and dark spots. In addition to pure retinol, the formula also contains a series of exclusive active ingredients researched and developed by Shiseido: brightening 4MSK, firmness-boosting KURENAI-TruLift Complex, and skin-activating ReNeura Technology™.
The method of application is simple: using this product as the last step in your skincare routine, smooth a small amount onto the areas you want to correct. Clinical studies have shown a visible reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 4 weeks!
Nivea Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Power Expert Wrinkle Filler Serum
The “instant” wrinkle filler
Nivea Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Power Expert Wrinkle Filler Serum
The renowned anti-aging line Nivea Q10 also offers a solution for localized wrinkles, the Anti-Wrinkle Power Expert Wrinkle Filler Serum. Formulated with Pure Coenzyme Q10 and Bioxifill peptides, this precision serum offers a filling and re-plumping effect that reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the forehead, eye and lip areas, and nasolabial folds.
Results are visible in just two weeks, but you’ll notice an immediate improvement upon application–as the formula forms a hydrating film over the surface of the skin, creating an instantly firmer and smoother appearance.
Fillerina 12HA Densifying-Filler Treatment Grade 3
The at-home hyaluronic acid filler
Fillerina 12HA Densifying-Filler Treatment Grade 3
When it comes to correcting localized lines and wrinkles, we have to talk about Fillerina 12HA Densifying-Filler Treatment, the at-home filler treatment that features 12 forms of hyaluronic acid with different molecular weights. By penetrating deep into the skin, this product offers an intense filler effect, which not only reduces the depth of wrinkles but also restores lost volume to the skin, for a firmer, smoother look.
The precision applicator–which looks like a syringe, but isn’t!–allows you to apply the product directly to your expression lines or wrinkles, for extreme precision. Choose between three different “grades”, or strengths, of the Fillerina 12HA Densifying-Filler Treatment, and you’ll notice results!
RVB LAB Meso Fill Instant Lift Eye Contour and Deep Wrinkles
The peptide-powered smoothing treatment
RVB LAB Meso Fill Instant Lift Eye Contour and Deep Wrinkles
Don’t let the name fool you: the RVB LAB Meso Fill Instant Lift Eye Contour and Deep Wrinkles isn’t just for the eye contour! In fact, it works just as well on forehead lines, frown lines and even nasolabial folds.
Inspired by cosmetic procedures, this product offers an immediate smoothing effect, thanks to a unique combination of active ingredients that includes, of course, the star anti-wrinkle peptides Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) and Leuphasyl (Pentapeptide-18). In addition to the immediate cosmetic effect provided by this serum, studies have shown noticeable results in just 4 weeks, with a significant reduction in the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles.
Do focal treatments feel a little too localized for you? Then make sure to drop by the shop, where we offer a wide range of anti-aging serums, moisturizers, and more.
