Giving a luxury anti wrinkle cream as a gift for Christmas is a delicate diplomatic endeavour. One the one hand, these type of gift may say: “you look like a vintage purse, here’s a helping hand”, but on the other, it may just be what she, or he, has always wanted.

The top of the range anti wrinkle creams today have reached near miraculous results and due to their often sky high price points, they have become a real luxury product. Swide has selected the top five anti wrinkle creams that for their results, name and price have reached must have status as much as a designer handbag.

La Prairie, Skin Caviare Luxe Cream

This highly moisturising richly textured cream is a true luxury. The protein rich Caviar Extract heals, nourishes and energise the skin, lending a radiant and notably firmer complexion. This cream combines state-of-the-art science with utter luxury. An extravagant and powerful blend of intensive moisturisers and unique sea proteins immediately firm and pamper the skin.

Crème de la Mer has reached icon status. The meticulous craftsmanship and high quality ingredients used to make this cream have conquered loyal fans the world over. Sea kelp and lime tea extract are at the base of this miraculous potion. The outstanding properties of Crème de la Mer, the ingredients and meticulous formulation have created the Crème that will truly change the way you see yourself.

Diamond Extreme is a unique global anti-ageing treatment with lifting effects, and incredible regenerating properties. The Diamond Extreme cream is formulated with Epidermal Self-Modulator that helps repair and protect epidermal tissue for a more youthful appearance, mimicking the effect of permanent treatments.

The Cream is a showcase of Sensai breakthroughs in anti-ageing, aromatherapy and other fields. Unparalleled in texture and appearance, the formulation optimises energy metabolism, improves microcirculation, supports DNA repair functions. This cream may be the closest we’ve ever got to an elixir of youth.

The latest Supreme Skin Care from Sisley, the Supremÿa at Night repairs past damage and visibly rejuvenates. Supremÿa is based on the very latest discoveries in chronobiology and genetics to push back skin ageing. Supremÿa works at night, helping skin recover its natural repair mechanisms and regain a youthful appearance, in time for breakfast.

For Christmas 2011, many of these creams have been given a facelift themselves. For the holiday season, the most desirable anti ageing creams have donned their bling and become true objects of desire. The Swarovski Edition creams and other products are available exclusively at Harrods.

Written by: Valentina Zannoni