Skin Care Products

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A 'topical alternative to Botox' is to be released next month by UK company Rodial is the latest in a trend for cosmetics inspired by cosmetic surgery.

The product, Glamotox, claims to be the glamorous alternative to botox, providing a non-invasive alternative to surgery.

Glamotox will be released in the UK at the beginning of November for a two week exclusive period to Harvey Nichols after which it will be rolled out to the rest of the UK in December. The product is targeted towards the high end of the market with its price tag of £98 (€140).

Glamotox is a daily moisturiser with SPF 18. The formulation contains certain peptides that the company claims relax the expression lines in the face, and hyaluronic acid to fill in the wrinkles of the face.

Rodial will also be releasing their A list cleanser containing the company's signature ingredient pomegranate extract. The extract is known for its anti-oxidant properties and appears in all of the company's products.

The cleanser claims to have a brightening effect on the skin reducing the appearance of age spots and boosting collagen production, as well as being designed to moisturise and calm the irritated and sensitive skin resulting from cosmetic procedures.

These products are the latest in a spate of releases marketed as alternatives or complements to cosmetic surgery procedures.