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Texture Fine and Texture Suprʼ ême deliver the same replenishing properties. "My favorite product: the genius L'Essence, which gives an added moisture boost to La Crème and made my skin look visibly more alive!" key products L'Essence ($425 for 1 oz.) L'Extrait ($650 for 0.5 oz.) La Crème Yeux ($225 for 0.5 oz.) La Crème ($400 for 1.7 oz.) brand: CHANEL | SubLimagE Claims: Infinite regeneration, thanks to the key ingredient, vanilla planifolia, a botanical from Madagascar. The fruit and flowers are handpicked between April and May, then shipped to the Chanel Research and Technology Center, just outside of Paris, for a purification process known as Chrono-Extraction. This produces the most potent of active molecules, known as Éphémères de Planifolia, which are responsible for boosting the enzymes proven to help skin regenerate and look younger. chanel.com Our tester reports: "I tend not to associate Chanel with high-tech skincare. Fragrances, cosmetics, body creams, absolutely. But rigorous research and development, unique purification technology, and rare and potent natural botanicals (sustainably cultivated, too)? "Chanel's commitment to being a top player in the antiaging category is mani- fested in Sublimage. It's a fantastic range of products. As well as the luxury of the delicious fragrance, the rich bronze packaging, and the custard-thick indulgent textures, it actually works. "Yes, after four weeks of religiously using the products, I noticed my skin had a smoother, plumper, bouncier texture, which meant wrinkles and fine lines were less obvious, my makeup looked and felt better… heck, I didn't even need as much makeup. "Sublimage is a beautiful skincare experience. And to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Chanel has launched three new densities of the corner- stone product, La Crème. For my dry skin, I preferred the medium texture, but the