Anti-aging skin care products are all the rage, what with the damaging effects of sun exposure finally taking its toll: it seems all women are becoming more and more concerned about deep lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone—all of which are signs of skin aging accelerated by exposure to UV rays, pollution, and stress.

However, not all women have the luxury of going to the dermatologist for advanced anti-aging clinical treatments, such as laser surgery. Not all of us can afford the latest anti-aging products in the market, which cost a few thousand bucks for a small pot.

Which explains the warm reception for Olay Regenerist, as seen even in our ShopCrazy posts about its One-Day Pre-Sale and its official launch in the country last November. I decided to try two products from this line: the Cream Cleanser and their star product, Regenerating Serum, which I’ll tell you more about after the cut.

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Charlie Green Live! at TriNoma Activity Center today at 4PM.

Ayala Malls Photo Exhibit. Up to January 4, tomorrow, at the Alabang Town Center Activity Center.

Ayala Malls Welcome 2009 Sale. Twice as much deals in store, mall-wide, in Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Market! Market!, and TriNoma up to January 18, 2009.

Ayala Malls Cinemas New Year Blowout. Buy 4 tickets of any movie in a single purchase within the promo duration (January 1 to 31, 2009) at Glorietta 4 and Greenbelt 1 and 3 cinemas, and get a chance to win a new watch, free makeover, or a free trip to Busuangga, Palawan for four!

Sto. Niño Exhibit at Ayala Center Cebu Level 2 from January 8 to 19.

SM Malls Grand Year-End Sale. Up to 50% off on great buys up to January 4, 2009.

Mango Sale. Up to 50% off on selected items.

Zara End of Season Sale. From January 2 to February 1, 2009. Zara branches are located in Rockwell, Glorietta, Greenbelt 5, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, TriNoma, and SM Mall of Asia.

For other year-end sales, see this post.

Here it is: a list of some of the metro’s hottest year-end sales that you should take advantage of! Happy shopping!

Ayala Malls Welcome 2009 Sale. Mallwide from January 2 to 18, 2009.

Glorietta: The Big Handover Sale (Glorietta 1 to Glorietta 5). Discounts and prizes up to December 31, 2008.

Araneta Center / Gateway Grand Clearance Sale. Up to 70% off on items up to January 18, 2009.

The Body Shop Year End Sale. Up to 50% off on selected items up to January 8, 2009.

Cinderella Year End Sale. Up to 60% off on items from Esprit, U2, British India, Clarks, NafNaf, Oshkosh B Gosh, Pierre Cardin, Seventeen, C Women, and Cinderella Kids up to February 1, 2009.

Celebrity Bazaar at Festival Supermall. Multi Exhibit Network, Second Level Mini Trade Hall up to December 31, 2008.