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Everyone’s skin is different, which means your skincare routine may not look the same as your friend’s. When it comes to anti-aging products though, there are a few formulas dermatologists think everyone should be using.
There are thousands of skincare products out there promising to deliver age-reversing results, and the most overrated one, according to Dr. Victoria Kazlouskaya, MD, PhD, a double board-certified dermatologist and owner of Dermatology Circle PLLC in New York City, is an expensive moisturizer. “You’re mostly paying for the luxury and history of the brand, which is fine if that’s what you expect, but not for real results,” she tells PEOPLE. Instead, she and two other dermatologists agree that SPF is the most overlooked anti-aging product.
Amazon’s beauty department is filled with dermatologist-approved finds, including multipurpose picks like anti-aging moisturizer with SPF, retinols, and more. Keep reading to shop our top picks that we’ve tested from $10.
Dermatologist-Approved Anti-Aging Products
“The vast majority of aging-related changes to the skin are attributable to sun exposure that we accumulate over the course of our lives, and preventing this damage can lead to some drastic impacts.”— says Dr. Shayan Cheraghlou, board-certified dermatologist and facial plastic/reconstructive surgeon at Modern Dermatology.
Oars + Alps Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF, Infused with Hyaluronic Acid
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Through testing, we determined Oars + Alps’ anti-aging moisturizer with SPF to be the best for everyday use. The formula has SPF 37, which exceeds the 30 minimum our dermatologists say your sunscreen should have. Not only does the two-in-one product protect against damaging sun rays, but it also gives your skin an essential boost of hydration.
“I recommend that my patients with more mature skin are even more aggressive with moisturizer than they were in the past since our skin’s barrier to water loss weakens with age,” says Cheraghlou.
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Sun exposure does more than increase your risk for skin cancer, cautions Kazlouskaya. “Collagen actually [degrades] under sun rays, which leads to wrinkle formation and skin damage. Sun exposure may also provoke pigmentation and worsen[…] rosacea, which are difficult to manage and contribute to visible aging.”
LilyAna Naturals Anti-Aging Retinol Face Cream
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“Beyond sun protection, an over-the-counter retinol or a prescription retinoid is one of the best evidence-backed, effective ingredients for anti-aging,” Reshmi Kapoor, a board-certified dermatologist and owner and founder of Brooklyn Dermatology, tells PEOPLE.
We consider the LilyAna Naturals to be the best overall retinol thanks to its lightweight, cream-based formula that isn’t super potent, so it’s easy on sensitive skin. After 12 weeks of use, our tester noticed dark spots had lightened and fine lines and wrinkles appeared smoother.
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Kapoor explains that retinol and retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that, with consistent use, can help even skin texture, reduce pigmentation, and minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles by increasing skin cell turnover and promoting collagen production.
TruSkin Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides Serum
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“The other factor that can really reverse aging is restoring collagen levels in the skin,” says Cheraghlou. He adds that collagen gives skin its structure and firmness, and you start losing it in your 20s. I’ve been using this collagen serum as an easy way to boost my skin’s production of natural collagen. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and only requires five drops to fully cover my face and neck. I have sensitive skin, and it doesn’t irritate it; plus, I always follow up with my moisturizer to really lock in the hydration.
As a bonus, the formula includes peptides, which Kazlouskaya says is another “helpful ingredient” for mature skin.
Make sure to stock up on these anti-aging creams, serums, and more while they’re still available. We also put more dermatologist-approved formulas below to shop.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair UV SPF Moisturizer
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Pixi Beauty Overnight Retinol Oil
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Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF
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CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
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