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Temporary tricks and long-term treats for your skin

Though we're total suckers for candy corn and mini Krackles, now that we're all grown-up we crave perfect looking skin more than a pillowcase full of sweets. In fact, when it comes to smooth, bright, younger-looking complexions, we're all about tricks and treats.

From fast-acting temporary tricks that instantly disguise your most annoying skin flaws, to longer term treatments that deliver results over time, we've got the skin fixes you need to face today and tomorrow—flawlessly. And if you ask us, that's way more satisfying than an endless supply of Smarties (well, most of the time).

		WRINKLES TRICK: Philosophy Fine Line Filler, $30 at Sephora.com Outsmart your skin by stopping fine lines and crow's feet in their tracks with this silicone-spiked, wrinkle-erasing wand. Wave it over fine lines to temporarily fill and flatten so your skin looks younger and smoother in seconds.
		TREAT: DDF Wrinkle Relax, $80 at Sephora.com Show those laugh lines that you're in it for the long haul with this peptide-powered, wrinkle-reducing treatment. With continued use—results are usually visible within two weeks—you'll witness a visible reduction in the appearance of smile-induced creases and frown related furrows, while simultaneously helping to prevent new lines from setting up shop on your face.
		TIRED LOOKING EYES TRICK: Benefit Eye Bright, $18 at Sephora.com Tired of looking, well, tired? In just one swipe, this soft pink pencil perks up sleepy eyes and sends under eye bags packing. A quick dab in each corner renders you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed faster than you can say "nap."
		TREAT: Murad Resurgence Renewing Eye Cream, $65 at Sephora.com Make this replenishing emulsion part of your daily routine and look forward to a circle-less future. Over time, this firming and brightening complex will wipe out under eye puffiness and dramatically increase elasticity in the delicate skin around your eyes.
		CRINKLY LIPS TRICK: ModelCo Perfection Lip Wax Kit, $28 at Sephora.com For those of us who long for luscious lips but don't have the time, money, or stomach for in-office alternatives, this cute pink compact contains a needle-free fix that will fool your lips into looking fuller. The soft creamy wax sinks into fine lines to smooth your smile and help lipstick stay put, while a crafty, skin-colored liner lets you outline the full lips you desire.
		TREAT: CITY Cosmetics CITY Lips, $29 at Sephora.com Like a personal trainer for your lips, this oligopeptide-enhanced treatment pumps up your pout in a slow and steady fashion. Swipe on this collagen-building formula twice a day and prepare yourself for some scientifically proven volume in as little as a month.
		HYPERPIGMENTATION TRICK: CARGO OneBase, $20 at Sephora.com Disguise dark spots in seconds with this fragrance-free (read: sensitive skin friendly), essential oil-infused concealer. Its specifically designed for super-speedy, on-the-spot elimination of imperfections, redness, and darkness.
		TREAT: Bliss Sleeping Peel, $60 at Sephora.com Made from a top secret, patented combo of skin-renewing, non-irritating amino acids, this multi-tasking serum evens skin tone and fades brown spots while you're sleeping. In just a week you'll notice your sun-damage-induced spots—a whole lot less.
		ROUGH SKIN TRICK: EI Solutions Complexion Primer, $37 at Sephora.com Outwit an uneven complexion by slathering it with this silicone-based, vitamin-packed primer. The silky, skin-smoothing formula renders your face flawless in seconds, and keeps it that way for the next 12 hours. Worn alone or under foundation this stuff helps your skin to look and feel ultra-smooth in a hurry.
		TREAT: DermaNew Facial Rejuvenation System, $80 at Sephora.com This D-I-Y kit helps you master the art of microdermabrasion and transform your not-so-smooth skin into a silky soft (as in baby's bottom) version of its former self. With the help of an awesome antioxidant-infused exfoliating cream, which contains rock-hard Corundum crystals, and a foolproof firming/resurfacing tool, it's got everything you need to noticeably refine the surface of your skin and decrease the visible signs of sun damage in about 10 days.

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