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These Venom-Infused Skin Products Work (Almost) as Well as Botox

Not ready to go under the needle? Consider bee and snail venom your new BFFs in the fight against wrinkles
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Zap Eye Wrinkles and Dark Circles
Rodial Bee Venom Eye, $140, contains a potent blend of bee venom, plant stem cells and melittin peptide. Bee venom stimulates circulation and plumps up wrinkles, making sunken-in zombie eyes look alive (and younger). The other superstar ingredients work with the venom to zap dark circles.

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A Snail Serum That Works Superfast
Newsflash: Snails have venom. And it may be the Botox alternative you've been waiting for. The cone snail venom you'll find in Erasa XEP-30, $160, is a synthetic blend that mimics the paralyzing effects of the venom cone snails secrete. That, combined with collagen-building whey protein and inflammation-reducing galabridin, help this superhero product to relax and fill in wrinkles, and make skin more elastic and even-toned.

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A Peel Fit for a Queen
Want a better anti-aging peel? Put venom in it. That's exactly what the people at Venofye did when they created their Queen Bee Facial Peeling, $175. You apply the bee venom-packed formula to dry skin, massage it in with circular motions and rinse with warm water for an effective, age-defying peel you can do from the comfort of your home (preferably while finally catching up on "Making a Murderer.") The result: Supple, more youthful skin.

"Experts believe that bee venom works by encouraging the production of elastin and collagen, thereby reversing the adverse effects of aging ... The unique product formulations in the Venofye lines pair bee venom with other high-quality skin care ingredients to give you a luxurious experience that helps reduce signs of aging," adds Zinder.

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Turkey Neck, Be Gone
You could be as smooth-faced as a Real Housewife, but if your neck is wrinkled and saggy (sorry, it happens), people aren't going to be fooled. Moral of the story: Don't forget about your neck and décolleté. Lancer Contour Décolleté was formulated with these prone-to-aging (and oft-ignored) areas in mind. Marine cone snail venom gets rid of lines and firms skin; peptides and gentle exfoliants hydrate skin and improve its texture.

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A Girl's Best Friend
Diamonds and snail venom may seem like an unlikely pairing, but together they're a superhero anti-aging duo that fights wrinkles like whoa. Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Fast-Acting Serum, $120, promises visible results in as little as three days thanks to this unique pairing. The synthetic venom freezes and fills in wrinkles, and diamond dust is said to penetrate deep into the skin and help other ingredients do the same (it is also said to boost hydration).

BY ALLIE FLINN | FEB 29, 2016 | SHARES
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