Payot Paris has a wide collection of body treatments available to hide a multitude of sins.

I tried the Slim Performance moisturiser, a product aimed at reducing unwanted bulges and lumps. With Yerba Mate extracts – a South American species of holly – the cream is easily absorbed and targets excess fat and fluid by draining tissues.

 Sounds pretty impressive, huh? After a month of using the cream on my thighs, behind and hips, I saw my silvery stretch marks lighten and eventually appear only as tiny marks. Any cellulite was cleared up after a month, and only light shadows on my skin were left behind.

I also tried the Lift Performance, a cream formulated to sculpt the body. After a month of religiously applying the oil-free cream on my tummy and legs, I definitely noticed a toned appearance.

Although I am lucky enough to have a svelte figure, I could see the difference in the appearance of my skin after using the cream. My trusty guinea pig Maria tried the creams, and after giving birth to twins only two years ago, she was pleasantly surprised to see the effect the cream had on her post-baby stretch marks and lumps.

The Payot range is great for perfecting the skin, and minimising any imperfections.

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