The Best Anti-aging Skincare
Which ingredients to look for:
- Retinoids. This term is used for vitamin A compounds, such as retinol and retinoic acid. These ingredients have long been used topically to help repair sun-damaged skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, which means it protects the skin from free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that break down skin cells and cause wrinkles. Vitamin C may help protect skin from sun damage and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Before and between uses, wrinkle creams containing vitamin C must be stored in a way that protects them from air and sunlight.
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Hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) include glycolic, citric and lactic acid. They are used to remove dead skin cells (exfoliate). Using an AHA product regularly prepares your skin to better absorb other products and stimulates the growth of smooth, evenly pigmented new skin.
AHAs, beta hydroxyl acids and a newer form called polyhydroxy acids have also been shown to be effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
- Coenzyme Q10. This ingredient may help reduce fine wrinkles around the eyes and protect the skin from sun damage.
- Peptides. These molecules occur naturally in living organisms. Certain peptides are able to stimulate collagen production, and have been shown to improve skin texture and wrinkling.
- Tea extracts. Green, black and oolong tea contain compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Wrinkle creams are most likely to use green tea extracts.
- Grape seed extract. In addition to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, grape seed extract promotes collagen production.
- Niacinamide. A potent antioxidant, this substance is related to vitamin B-3 (niacin). It helps reduce water loss in the skin and may improve skin elasticity.
Best Anti-Ageing Cleansers
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
What it is: A facial cleanser that leaves skin looking youthfully alive.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness, and Elasticity
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Anogeissus: Helps visibly reduce lines and wrinkles.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Deeply hydrating cleanser for soft, smooth and healthy skin. The lightly foaming formula removes makeup and continues to hydrate skin for up to 48 hours post use.
A unique formula of 1% Hyaluronic Acid complex and 1% inulin compound that immediately and deeply hydrates the skin for up to 48 hours after use enhancing a healthy skin barrier as well as optimising skin PH levels.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Paula's Choice Resist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser is a silky, luxurious cleanser that softens and replenishes skin without leaving a residue. This exceptionally cleanser removes makeup and helps fights the signs of ageing by soothing, preserving, and reinforcing skin's natural barrier during the cleansing process.
Paula's Choice is a PETA certified cruelty-free brand; they do not test any of their products on animals.
The Best Anti-Ageing Toners
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A two-in-one toner-serum combo that targets pores, improves the look of dark spots, visibly brightens, smooths, and fights shine—all without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark spots, Pores, Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight serum
Scent: Smells like a sweet blend of cherry and sunkissed fig
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Discover The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Liquid Toner, a toner that targets large pores and brightens skin tone. Derived from sugar cane, this essential ingredient helps to remove dead and dehydrated skin cells from the surface.
Glycolic Acid is an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid). It gently exfoliates the skin by working to unglue dead skin on the surface that can make the skin appear dull and pores larger. Using AHAs increases cell turnover and sheds skin naturally, to reveal a brighter and more even skin tone.
Glycolic Acid acts to:
- Targets large pores
- Reduce the appearance of pores
- Smooth uneven skin tone
- Brighten skin tone
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A bestselling, gentle PHA- and BHA-infused watermelon toner that hydrates skin and minimizes the appearance of pores.
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Watermelon Extract: Hydrates, soothes, and delivers essential vitamins and amino acids.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Cactus Water: Hyaluronic acid quickly quenches thirsty skin, while cactus water seals in moisture and delivers electrolytes.
- PHA and BHA: PHA gently exfoliates, while BHA cleanses pores for smoother, clearer-looking skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
The Best Anti-aging Eye Creams
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Say hello to visibly firmer, smoother, more hydrated eyes—with zero irritation. This clean, ultra-rich eye cream is fortified with pro-retinol, a powerful line-smoothing ingredient sourced from pink algae that cocoons the eye area with ultra hydration and zero irritation, even on the most sensitive skin.
Clinical Results: In an independent consumer testing panel of 79 women, participants saw firmer, smoother and more radiant eyes, without irritation, in just three days.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Formulated to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture and hydrate in one step, this formula contains encapsulated retinol, peptides, and the powerhouse antioxidant astaxanthin, which independent ingredient studies show to be up to 6,000 times stronger than vitamin C.
Clinical Results: In a consumer study:
- 97% of participants said the product did not leave their skin feeling dry or sensitive
- 92% of participants said their under-eye circles were less noticeable
- 89% of participants said their under-eyes appeared firmer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The delicate skin around your eyes is the most vulnerable to environmental ageing. This multi-defense eye cream uses Idebenone, the most powerful antioxidant*, to fortify skin, help smooth fine lines and prevent signs of ageing.
The delicate skin around your eyes craves special protection and support. This nourishing, multi-defense eye cream gives you both and is the first to combine SPF protection with revolutionary Idebenone.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This potent eye cream does it all—it blurs the look of fine lines and wrinkles while also visibly improving skin’s firmness, elasticity, and the look of dark circles. Plus, it also helps even out the appearance of eyelid skin tone.
Clinical Results: In a consumer study on 35 women, after an 8-week study:
- 100% of users agreed this product nourishes the eye area.
- 100% of users agreed this product visibly smooths the eye area.
- 97% of users agreed this product illuminates the eye area.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Vitamin A derivatives have been proven to work at the cellular level to brighten skin and stimulate collagen production. The INKEY List Retinol Eye Cream offers an alternative to traditionally irritating retinoids: a ground-breaking slow-release formula plus rich but lightweight oils so it’s gentle enough to use around the eyes. This night-time eye cream is formulated with Shea Butter to moisturise and soothe while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
It’s an affordable eye cream that actually works!
The Best Anti Aging Moisturaizers
Caudalie
Premier Cru Anti Aging Cream Moisturizer
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This luxurious moisturizer with the breakthrough TET8™ patent is backed by 10 years of research. It is clinically shown to improve visible elasticity, firmness, wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, radiance, hydration, and plumpness. Wrinkles are visibly diminished, for firmer-, more youthful-looking skin.
Clinical Results: In a clinical study measuring percent of satisfaction on 31 volunteers over 56 days, results included:
- 93% saw wrinkles and dark spots reduced
- 93% saw plumped skin
- 96% saw elasticity improved
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This lightweight whipped gel cream hydrates and visibly balances unpredictable skin and delivers a dewy-looking glow. It features plum, multi-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid for long-lasting, visibly skin-balancing hydration. Plus, ice willowherb helps to balance oil and support the microbiome.
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Powered by Caudalie‘s exclusively patented resveratrol, hyaluronic acid, and vegan collagen alternative, this daily moisturizer visibly firms skin, provides a lifted look, and moisturizes with its delightfully soft texture. The formula is enriched with mineral pearlizers for an immediate glow.
Clinical Results: In a clinical study of 42 women, after 36 days:
- 95% saw firmer skin
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This luxurious, silicone-free formula is formulated with active ingredients that have been clinically tested and shown to hydrate for 72 hours and reduce the look of lines and wrinkles after two weeks of use. The scent is naturally derived from apple and mango and is free of synthetic fragrance.
Best Anti Aging Serums
Caudalie
Resvératrol [lift] Instant Firming Serum
$57.60
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Discover the new formula of Caudalie Resvératrol Instant Firming Serum. This powerful firming serum corrects wrinkles and fine lines and smoothes facial contours to give back to the face its original V-shape using an exclusive patented alliance of Resveratrol, hyaluronic acid and vegan collagen.
Proven Efficacity:
2 x more effective than retinol*
5 x more natural collagen production**
2 x more natural hyaluronic acid**
84% skin looks firmer***
ELEMIS PRO COLLAGEN SUPER SERUM
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ELEMIS Pro Collagen Super Serum Elixir is the clinically proven serum elixir that 79% of women felt dramatically reduced the appearance of their fine lines, following a 30 day trial.*
Powered by the unique blend of intelligent bio-actives of anti-ageing tri-
peptides, African birch bark, red seaweed and padina pavonica, ELEMIS Pro Collagen Super Serum Elixir is a super serum that has been clinically proven to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bakuchiol is spun at high speeds into a hyaluronic acid serum.
Bakuchiol: A plant-derived retinol alternative that visibly refines pores and uneven texture, smooths fine lines, and calms breakouts.
- Hyaluronic Acid: A super hydrator that visibly plumps skin and holds 1,000 times its weight in water.
- Yuzu: High in vitamin C and antioxidants, brightens and protects the appearance of skin.
- 96% saw a decrease in the appearance of pores
- 92% saw a decrease in the appearance of breakouts
- 100% saw considerably softer and smoother skin
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This advanced serum targets the full range of lines and wrinkles from three separate angles. It supports natural collagen production with CL1870 Laser Focus Complex for visibly stronger skin, smooths the look of texture with a potent retinoid for a resurfaced appearance, and hydrates with hyaluronic acid for a re-plumped look with less-visible wrinkles. Skin is left visibly rejuvenated, smooth, and supple to the touch with a look of youthful radiance and bounce restored.
Clinical Results: In consumer testing on 358 women, after 10 days:
- 84% said deeper wrinkles looked reduced
- 94% said skin looked smoother
- 87% said skin felt more plumped
The INKEY List
Retinol Anti-Aging Serum
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A derivative of vitamin A, Retinol is the gold standard for skin renewal, helping to target the signs of ageing and promote a more even looking skin tone. Released slowly over a longer time period, this serum helps target the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with less irritation risk.
This product is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner!
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