Every face is vulnerable to signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation. The skin in areas such as around the eyes and the neck is thinner and more delicate than other areas, plus (let’s be honest) it’s a lot easier to forget to apply skincare actives like retinol or even protective sunscreen on your face and neck when temperatures drop and winter kicks in. The desire to cuddle up in a blanket can trump carrying on with an extensive skincare routine.
Incorporating a few effective skincare products into your routine can help minimize fine lines and prevent new ones from forming. Along with a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, finding a moisturizer that contains active ingredients like retinol can ensure your skin benefits from a “dramatic improvement” and looks youthful and healthy. Here are four moisturizers to consider, especially if you are 50 or older.
1. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
This cream is a winner because it contains retinol, a gold-standard ingredient that boosts collagen production and increases skin cell turnover - in other words, it offers intense skin brightening. It’s on the pricey side, but this moisturizer also contains a tightening peptide complex and vitamin F, a fatty acid.
2. Paula’s Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream
With a combination of low-strength retinol, peptides, and antioxidants, this moisturizer is ideal for anyone with dry skin, but it also is not as irritating on sensitive skin as prescription-strength retinol. The addition of niacinamide provides brightening benefits.
3. Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Radiance Renewal Night Cream
A nourishing night cream is a top choice for cold winter skin that is more susceptible to dryness. This is a “clean” pick from Sephora that is made with botanical oils and antioxidants. According to reviewers, it is not irritating, but some also call it “fragrant,” so be sure you’re on board with scent.
4. Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Night Moisturizer
If your skin is sensitive to retinol, but you still want to give your complexion a lift, this cream contains a retinol alternative, as well as resveratrol and hyaluronic acid, which provides intense hydration. This is another Sephora clean pick and it uses vegan collagen.
5. Fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix
Another moisturizer with a retinol alternative, this pick by Fresh features a BT Matrix, which is a retinol-like blend to support skin structure, ceramides for moisture, and squalene to protect skin and prevent moisture loss. Women reports in the reviewers that this moisturizer makes their skin feel amazing. One says, “I've used this product for about 3 months now, and it's just lovely. I notice a difference in fine lines and texture, and it keeps my skin feeling smooth and hydrated.”
