20 Best Anti-Ageing Moisturisers for Fine Lines and Wrinkles (Tested and Reviewed for 2023)
Forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, dark spots, sagging…these are very normal things that happen to our skin as we age. They’re largely the result of years of environmental damage (from things like UV exposure and pollution) and the fact that our bodies’ ability to produce collagen and elastin (the proteins that keep skin plump and firm) takes a nose dive once we hit 30. Good times. That said, there *is* a way to reverse these common signs of damage and jump-start collagen and elastin production, and that’s by using an anti-ageing cream or wrinkle-treating moisturizer.
There are tons of moisturisers, lotions, and creams out there that make anti-ageing claims, but they’re not all created equal. As a rule, the most effective anti-ageing creams contain active ingredients (like retinol, peptides, and exfoliating) to make skin smooth, bright, and plump, along with hydrating and nourishing ingredients to keep your skin’s moisture levels in check. So to help you cut through all the BS and find the formulas that truly deliver results, I tested tons of new and old anti-ageing creams and reached out to the experts (shout out to dermatologist Jessica Weiser, MD and licensed estheticians Elizabeth Grace Hand and Caroline Giles) to create this list of the 20 best anti-ageing creams for every skin type and skin concern.
Our top picks for best anti-ageing creams of 2023:
20: Best Anti-Ageing Cream for a Dewy Glow
Epicutis Hyvia Créme
Epicutis’s Hyvia Cream is my new favourite anti-ageing moisturizer for its ability to both strengthen, smooth, and soothe the skin,” says Giles. “It can be used pre-and-post procedure, so it’s ideal if you use other actives in your skincare routine or if you have sensitized skin.” Giles tip? Layer over the Epicutis Lipid Serum to achieve true glazed donut status (aka super plump skin and dewiest glow of your life).
THE REVIEW: “This cream is expensive but it makes my skin feel so smooth and look so dewy so it’s worth it to me,” writes a reviewer. “I have sensitive skin that’s prone to redness and this does a good job of calming things down while improving my skin texture too.