Skin Boosters vs. Fillers: What’s Best for Hydrated, Dewy Skin in 2025?

There’s a certain kind of tired that even 8 hours of sleep and a full skincare routine can’t fix. You look in the mirror and think, Why do I still look drained? Maybe it’s the lack of glow, the deeper lines, or that flat, deflated look that just won’t shift.

If that’s you, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common things I hear from mums — and honestly? It’s not your fault, and it’s not your moisturiser’s fault either.

So let’s gently peel back what’s really going on under the surface, and more importantly, what we can do about it.

What causes that ‘tired look’?

You know the one — that greyish, flat tone, under-eye hollows, and skin that looks a little less… lifted. Here’s what’s really behind it:

1. Collagen decline: Around age 30, we start losing collagen at a steady rate. It’s what gives our skin bounce, structure, and strength.

2. Volume loss: Cheeks, temples, and under-eyes can start to hollow subtly, making us look more drawn.

3. Dehydration: Not just surface dryness, but a deeper kind that no topical product can reach.

4. Skin fatigue: Years of stress, hormonal changes, and environmental damage build up, especially if you’ve had little humans waking you every night for a decade.

So what actually helps?

Sculptra: The scaffolding rebuilder

This is one of the best treatments for “tired” skin. Instead of filling or lifting instantly, Sculptra works with your body to rebuild its own collagen over time. Think: stronger, smoother, subtly fuller skin over the course of 3–6 months.

Skinboosters: The hydration hero

Skin that looks flat or crepey is often thirsty. Profhilo and Galderma’s skinboosters are incredible for bringing back bounce and glow, without adding bulk or shape.

Polynucleotides: Deep repair and calm

When skin is inflamed, textured, or seems “off,” polynucleotides help bring everything back to balance. They improve elasticity, reduce sensitivity, and make skin feel alive again.

Under-eye support: The instant refresh

Tear trough treatments — whether with a soft filler or skin-regenerating polynucleotides — can take you from drained to wide-eyed in 20 minutes. Done well, it’s one of the most natural, confidence-boosting tweaks we offer.

Still using makeup to fake the glow?

You shouldn’t have to. If you’re layering concealer, highlighter, and blush just to feel presentable, that’s a sign your skin is asking for deeper support. And it doesn’t need to be drastic or obvious, the best results are the ones no one can quite put their finger on.

Let’s get honest: you don’t need to look 25 again

This isn’t about erasing the years. It’s about softening the parts that make you look more tired than you feel. It’s about bringing your face back into harmony, so that what you see in the mirror feels more like you again.

When we support the skin properly, from the inside out, you don’t need filters or heavy makeup. Just good skin, supported naturally. Come in for a consultation and we’ll discuss your concerns, look at your skin together, and create a plan that works for your goals, time, and life. No pressure. Just possibilities.

Let’s lift that tired look away, one step at a time.