19 Best Anti-Aging Creams for Telling Father Time to Suck It

Best Vegan Anti-Aging Cream: Eve Lom Radiance Repair Retinol Serum

Boasting an all-in-one anti-aging formula, Eve Lom’s Radiance Repair illuminates, hydrates, firms, and smooths the skin. A vegan solution to be used both morning and night, it hydrates skin for up to 72 hours after use. Dermatologically tested, this serum is infused with a cocktail of potent and advanced actives, including liposome-encapsulated retinol, a more stable, gentler, non-irritating form of the active which stimulates collagen production.

Best Anti-Aging Cream for Dry Skin: ESPA Men Age-Rebel Moisturizer

Age-Rebel is your first line of defense for the early stages of the aging process, like dryness or fine lines. The product is particularly beneficial for dehydrated skin—a single swipe deeply nourishes, energizes, and revitalizes skin. It’s formulated with a blend of acai, velvet horn, and black oat for superior moisture; golden seaweed and sea fennel to wake tired skin up; and beta-glucan and chitin to calm discomfort or irritation. An effective safeguard to help prevent visible signs of premature aging.

Best Anti-Aging Cream for Fine Lines: Murad Targeted Wrinkle Corrector

Dr. Howard Murad’s clinically proven wrinkle cream helps ease deep-set and fine lines via a powerful peptide-meets-hyaluronic acid-meets squalane treatment (use it sparingly as a little goes a very long way). The triple-action formula targets problem areas where needed, like smoothing forehead creases, and fine lines around the mouth and crow’s feet, helping skin bounce back from lines triggered by repeated facial expressions, and boosting skin’s hydration levels to discourage future wrinkles from forming.

Best Anti-Aging Cream for Sensitive Skin: Fresh Black Tea Advanced Age Renewal Cream

Fresh’s first naturally-derived ingredient blend with a scientifically proven retinol-like performance, Black Tea Advanced Age Renewal Cream works to support lost skin structure due to a natural decline in collagen. Gentle enough to be used twice a day without the known discomfort typical of many retinol alternatives, this dermatologist-tested, lightweight treatment is packed with advanced active ingredients. Suitable for most skin types, including sensitive ones, it is a very effective moisturizer that visibly reduces wrinkles and helps skin regain elasticity and firmness.

Best Multi-Purpose Anti-Aging Cream: Kiehl’s Age Defender Cream Moisturizer

This dual-action daily moisturizer visibly lifts and firms while minimizing the appearance of lines and stubborn wrinkles. Specifically formulated to meet the needs of men’s skin—which tends to be thicker—it effectively helps to strengthen and improve elasticity and texture. On first impression, I thought that the rich and buttery texture of this face cream would be too heavy for my sensitive complexion, but was pleasantly surprised to find that it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave any greasy residue. Despite being a powerful treatment, it didn’t irritate me in any way; instead, it left my skin feeling revitalized and looking healthier.

Best Anti-Aging Serum for Combination Skin: Clarins Double Serum

After winning 450 global awards, Clarins’ Double Serum needs little introduction. Now in its ninth generation, the dual-system-serum’s most powerful formulation to date is the first to target aging from epigenetic changes caused by unbalanced lifestyle choices. I’m a big advocate of the previous generation but found this one even more satisfying. It still targets chronological aging, but also helps combat self-induced damage from exercise, diet, and stress, as well as the environment. I also found it kept my skin hydrated for longer than its predecessor.