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If you’ve recently observed the onset of fine lines and wrinkles, or if you’ve been considering tackling them with a night cream and moisturizer, you’re in for some good news. We’ve collaborated with board-certified dermatologists and skincare specialists to present four outstanding night creams and moisturizers designed for women over 40.
These products not only effectively diminish fine lines and wrinkles but also enhance hydration, leaving your skin radiant and glowing throughout the summer. Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Dr. Anna Chacon, MD, board-certified dermatologist and writer at My Psoriasis Team, Dr. Jenelle Kim, skincare formulator and founder of JBK Wellness Labs and Madelyn Cusimano, esthetician for The A Method.
4 Dermatologist-Approved Nightly Face Creams For A More Supple Hydrated Look This Summer
1. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer
This cream "combines retinol and hyaluronic acid" to target "fine lines and improve skin texture," Kim notes. She points out that its ingredients can "help promote skin renewal and create a smoother, more youthful appearance" for your face and neck.
Hyaluronic acid is especially important, Kim adds, as it "helps attract and retain moisture, keeping the skin hydrated and reducing dryness." This drugstore cream can be picked up at your nearby store or via Amazon for $16.62 as it is currently on sale.
2. Avène Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream
This "thick, creamy moisturizer" is a "popular beauty pick" in French pharmacies, and can also be found for $40 via the brand site, Chacon says. "Its soothing properties aid in the restoration and rebalancing of dry skin, and it prevents skin water evaporation by strengthening cell cohesion," she adds.
Chacon also notes that this $40 product can effectively "remove dehydration lines" to help your skin look supple and more nourished, as its shea butter ingredient "helps to reduce signs of aging, dryness, and dehydration."
3. CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream
This cream (which you can pick up at countless drugstores like Walgreens, CVS and Target with prices ranging from $19.99 to $21.79) contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides, Kim explains, which help "hydrate and strengthen" the skin barrier.
"It also includes peptides, that may support collagen production, promoting a smoother look over time," she notes. Chacon points out that peptides are powerful "amino acids that combine to form particular proteins required by the skin."
Because collagen is composed of three polypeptide chains, "introducing peptides can boost your skin's production of collagen," she continues. At Amazon, you can grab this product for $15.99 on sale.
4. Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
This neck cream (which you can find on the brand site, on sale for $24.99) is known for its anti-aging properties, Kim says, and it contains niacinamide, amino-peptides, and hyaluronic acid. "These ingredients help moisturize, firm the skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles," she adds. Kim notes that ceramides "help strengthen the skin barrier, leading to improved hydration and a smoother texture."
Chacon explains that hyaluronic acid helps "replenish and lock in moisture" to the skin. "Hyaluronic acid is also generally safe for all skin types," she stresses. "It rarely has adverse skin reactions as it is a natural substance in the skin."
The Bottom Line
Overall, while these are three go-to and often praised eye and face creams, our experts suggest visiting your dermatologist for more personalized and specific recommendations.
Cusimano concludes that skin creams work best for anti-aging goals when paired with another retinol product (your dermatologist can help you find one that suits your needs).
Retinol, she says, will help "feed the collagen and encourage cell turnover, while the peptide will help support all the progress the skin is making." Both, she stresses, "work on collagen stimulation and strengthening the skin."
