These Anti-Aging Serums Will Help Reverse The Sands of Time

With so many high-performance face creams and other treatments on the market, it might be tempting to let serum use slide. Yet dermatologists and skincare pros agree: when it comes to anti-aging products, a serum remains absolutely the single most important step in your skincare regimen.

"Anti-aging serums tend to feature higher concentrations of ingredients, allowing for the skin to absorb more active ingredients that help with cell turnover, boosting collagen production, and combatting discoloration," explains NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Marina Peredo. "Without an anti-aging serum you’re basically maintaining the status quo."

Of course, a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen are all also key, but a serum is the place to invest if you really want to make sure your skin remains resistant to the passing of time. "Anti-aging serums are what deliver noticeable results—also helping to reverse existing damage," adds Dr. Peredo.

And while we all age differently, there are serums to address virtually every concern imaginable, from fine lines and wrinkles to dark spots and rough patches. There are even multi-tasking elixirs that will tackle all of these things at once. And the good news is that serum formulations are growing more sophisticated, delivering increasingly impressive clinically proven results. Here, 18 top-performing serums that beauty pros and aficionados have put to the test, for all skin types and at all price points. Let this be your guide to finding your skin's perfect match.