The Best Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
By Kait Hanson
Eager to stop the clock when it comes to your skin? I think we all are! Thankfully, there are plenty of anti-aging skin care products that promise a more youthful appearance by rejuvenating the skin.
Why are anti-aging products so sought after? Our skin is our largest organ and is constantly exposed to sun, pollution, and other environmental factors—not to mention the detrimental effects of stress. (And, let’s face it, those late nights straining our eyes to read in low light, or squinting at the computer while pecking away at that memoir probably don’t help either.) When combined with internal factors (we’re looking at you, genetics), the end result can be wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
The desire to defy signs of aging has certainly kept the beauty industry in business, but some time-tested products—from serums to sunscreen—stand out for their effectiveness. Whether you’re seeking to address hydration, skin tone, or texture, here are seven anti-aging skin care products to try.
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment for Neck and Bust
Look out crepey skin, this collagen-boosting cream is coming for you. Clinically shown to increase skin firmness by 17%, it’s as simple as applying morning and night to the neck and décolleté.
Buy it here, $32
Tula Skincare Tri-Supreme Serum Overnight Oil Concentrate
Meet the workhorse of anti-aging products. This non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula targets aging from all angles (fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, and texture) using a blend of prebiotics as well as probiotic extracts. Glowing skin is just one to two pumps per day away.
Buy it here, $74
Exuviance Age Reverse Hydrafirm Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer
Marketed as “intensely hydrating,” this moisturizer’s active ingredient is hyaluronic acid, making it an obvious choice for locking in moisture by infusing skin with amino acids. What’s more? A combination of anti-aging ingredients can help fight off poor skin texture and uneven skin tone.
Buy it here, $86
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 Moisturizer
Make sure your face has all the protection it needs for those hours of poolside reading this summer. A good dermatologist will tell you that—regardless of a person’s age—no facial skin care routine is complete without sunscreen. Formulated for all skin types, this 3-in-1 product hydrates facial skin with hyaluronic acid and smooths fine lines and wrinkles, all while protecting skin with broad spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen. Better yet? It goes on smooth, so no need for vigorous rubbing.
Buy it here, $79
Coco & Eve Sunscreen
Protecting all skin exposed to the sun is a key factor in preventing early aging. This fragrance-free formula protects against UVA and UVB rays and goes on smooth, so no need to fret over greasy skin. It’s octinoxiate and oxybenzone free, which makes it compliant with reef-safe zones like Hawaii—so don’t forget it when packing for your next trip.
Buy it here, $32
Renew Health Anti-Aging Complete Set Facial Kit
This three-piece set offers exactly what you need to ward off aging both day and night, including a day cream, a night cream, and an anti-aging serum. Ingredients in these products include aging super-fighters like Vitamin C, which evens and brightens skin, as well as collagen and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture.
Buy it here, $182
Exotika Beauty Anti-Aging Day Cream
Turn back time while you’re still awake with this hydrating day cream packed with ingredients that target dark spots and wrinkles while fighting off sun damage. An added bonus? The brand’s multi-peptide complex encourages collagen production while eradicating dryness.
Buy it here, $50
