Top 10 Anti-Aging Moisturizers

WHAT IT DOES
The Ordinary’s Daily Moisturizer strengthens the skin’s natural barrier from moisture loss caused by various factors such as extreme weather, pollution, and blue light. It infuses the skin’s surface with hydration thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, both of which are naturally present in the skin, to provide extra moisture and combat the signs of dehydration.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
At just under $14, this daily moisturizer is the most affordable on the list and provides effective hydration when layered over serums.

WHO IT’S FOR
If your skin is in need of an intense dose of moisture, look no further than Drunk Elephant’s Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer. This rich cream is made with a blend of moisturizing oils and a plant ceramide complex identical to the skin’s natural barrier, resulting in a healthy formulation that the skin can easily recognize and absorb.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
Fermented green tea, one of the key ingredients in this cream, is rich in antioxidants, defends against everyday stressors, and combats the visible signs of aging. 

WHAT IT DOES
Using the brand’s exclusive pure retinol, Roc’s Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Facial Night Cream promises to reduce even the look of deep facial wrinkles in 12 weeks. Ingredients like glycerin and shea butter provide the skin with instant hydration overnight and decrease the chance of irritation often experienced with retinol products.

USER REVIEW
“I have been a fan of ROC, but this product definitely takes the cake. It reduced my eleven lines fairly quickly, and my forehead wrinkles are lessened, especially if I stay hydrated. I will definitely buy it again.”

WHAT IT DOES
This gel-based formula is truly a moisture marvel. Combining two hydrators, aloe bioferment and hyaluronic acid, Clinique’s Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator is perfectly named, as it promises to attract and retain moisture while providing hydration that lasts up to 100 hours. 

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
In a clinical trial with 110 women, 99% reported this cream left their skin feeling deeply hydrated. 

WHO IT’S FOR
The Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve is your best bet when it comes to keeping the first signs of aging at bay. Powered by Super Lotus, a potent ingredient that boosts radiance, strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, and protects from free radicals, this cream was designed to keep skin looking youthful and radiant. 

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
Another key ingredient here is star fruit leaf extract, which was newly added to the formula to help smooth the look of fine lines.

WHAT IT DOES
With ingredients like seaweed, shea butter, and omega-rich oils, this rich yet lightweight moisturizer harnesses the power of the sea to hydrate even the driest and most sensitive skin while providing barrier protection from environmental pollutants. Plus, it’s rich in antioxidants, which means it’s got anti-aging power to keep skin firm and youthful-looking.  

USER REVIEW
“I've repurchased this product multiple times. It's the only moisturizer I use in the winter because of how thick it is. It's great for sensitive skin and has no scent, which I appreciate. The only downside is that it's pricey but typically lasts quite a few months for me, so I think it's almost worth the price.”

WHAT IT DOES
The SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Anti-Aging Cream is a corrective treatment that provides the skin with a unique ratio of 2% pure ceramides, 4% natural cholesterol, and 2% fatty acids, all of which help restore the skin’s moisture barrier, elasticity, and natural hydration levels. The result? Healthy, radiant, and supple skin.

WHO IT’S FOR
Those with dry, mature skin types will benefit greatly from this cream, which also promises to hydrate the skin for up to 24 hours.

WHAT IT DOES
This supercharged moisturizer is packed with high concentrations of niacinamide, squalane, and a peptide-lipid complex that mimics the skin’s natural barrier and promises to deliver 48 hours of moisture while reversing common signs of aging in as little as two weeks. 

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
The silky cream texture absorbs quickly into the skin and is free of parabens, artificial dyes, and drying alcohols. Plus, it comes in a travel-size tube, so you never have to be without it. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
With nearly 5,000 five-star reviews, people are still raving about La Mer’s best-selling cream all these years later. Through a signature fermentation process with sea kelp at the center of it, this moisturizing cream reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles in four weeks—which almost sounds too good to be true.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This cream is ideal for those with dry or sensitive skin types, and if your skin is in need of extra moisture, mix it with two to three drops of the brand’s Renewal Oil and apply it to your skin.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
The absolute best anti-aging face cream, according to our algorithm, is the globally recognized skin savior, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. It's an ultra-light gel cream that quenches thirsty skin with powerful marine and plant actives, including Padina Pavonica (brown algae from the Mediterranean), chlorella, and ginkgo biloba, all of which work together to quickly and deeply hydrate skin, revealing a smooth, firm, and rejuvenated complexion.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This award-winning cream is an advanced treatment that's clinically proven to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles in two weeks. Better than that? It also promises to increase hydration by up to 248% in one hour.