Noticing Wrinkles Or Dark Spots? Try One Of These Super Creams

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Glowing skin that is both smooth and plump skin is usually the ultimate goal when you pick out a moisturizer for dry skin, but the cream that did wonders for your 25-year-old complexion might not give you the same results in your 40s or 50s. That’s because, as we get older, our skin changes—blame hormones, plummeting hydration levels, and cumulative sun exposure—and so does its needs.

While a light cream or serum may have done the trick for most of your life, your skin likely needs more moisture these days and could benefit from skincare products that aren’t overly harsh, strengthen the dermis (the outer layer of skin), and provide a good source of moisture retention.

Peep some of the best moisturizers for mature skin

But where to start in terms of finding the best moisturizer for mature skin? From rich buttery creams to water-based gels to helpful ingredients like wrinkle-fighting retinol and collagen-building peptides, to added SPF and blue-light protection, these powerful moisturizers will keep your skin moisturized and then some.

The Rich Cream with TFC8® Face Moisturizer

The Rich Cream’s reputation really does precede itself—but for very good reason. The celeb favorite uses Bader’s proprietary TFC8 technology to deliver a soft, smooth texture and to truly hit the reset button on skin, and it’s worth every darn penny.

Rave review: "I have super sensitive skin and this has worked wonders for m—I don’t think I could go back to my old routine. My skin has visibly fewer dark spots and the overall texture has improved."

Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream

This lightweight formula features shea butter, rose extract, and pro-xylane, which helps to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Tester review: "I love using a rich, thick cream at night before bed, and Absolue is one I keep going back to again and again. My skin feels hydrated and soft afterward, but I don't feel like I'm wearing anything too heavy—a huge pet peeve of mine." — Brian Underwood, Women's Health beauty director

Revitalift Triple Power Fragrance Free Anti-Aging Moisturizer

Don’t let this moisturizer’s affordable price tag or drugstore setting fool you; it’s an absolute MVP for mature skin. Formulated with retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid, it has everything your skin could ever ask for, and it’s been shown to deliver results in just one week.

Rave review: "My skin feels moisturized and soft. Before using it I had a deep forehead line that now when I touch it, though it’s still there, it’s not as deep."

The SUPER Hydrator

Driven by U Beauty’s patent-pending Hydra-Siren Capsule technology, the Super Hydrator contains five different types and sizes of hyaluronic acid to reach skin at every depth and keep it moisturized for longer. And the best part is the hydration is so superior that you don’t have to smother skin with the light cream in order to see real results.

Rave review: "I’m 53 years old I’ve had OK skin but every time I would go and see a facialist, they would tell me I have a “orange peel“ texture. I recently had my first facial after starting to use this product, and she said to keep doing whatever it is I’m doing because my skin looked fantastic. I almost cried."

The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer

Ideal for the warmer months when you just can’t bear the thought of a thick moisturizer, The Water Cream has, as the name suggests, a water-burst-like consistency that breaks upon application to deliver lasting nourishment without any greasy feeling. Green tea, rice, algae, and a pinch of 23-karat gold give this cream its radiance-boosting abilities, while Japanese wild rose visibly tightens pores, and Japanese leopard lily controls excess oil and promotes cell turnover.

Tester review: "The gel-cream texture is a huge selling point for this one—it's my go-to moisturizer for when the weather gets warmer. Plus, it's beautifully hydrating and has an incredibly nice scent." — Brian Underwood, Women's Health beauty director

Super Anti-Aging Face Cream

This scientifically advanced moisturizer delivers both rapid and long-lasting results, thanks to its unique biomimetic formulation that includes plankton biopolymers to firm skin and high-concentration short- and long-chain hyaluronic acid molecules to hydrate at every level.

Rave review: "I've been using this face cream for the last two weeks and really like it so far. It is very hydrating and makes my skin a lot softer. I like that it is not greasy and very lightweight, yet hydrating."

Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Gel

Neutrogena’s hyaluronic acid-rich water gel has long been a drugstore favorite for its hydration-harnessing powers. The lightweight cream is suitable for all skin types and absorbs quickly, so it’s a great choice under makeup, before a workout, or on a hot summer day.

Rave review: "This is my go to moisturizer for everyday. It dries nicely without leaving a film on your skin, so I'm able to put my primer over and makeup after that without it flaking."

Intensive Fortifying Cream

Clé de Peau’s rich, luxurious, night cream moisturizes on the deepest of levels whilst actively fending off the factors that contribute to signs of aging. Ideal for especially dry skin, it targets the natural nighttime recovery process, and a Skin-Empowering Illuminator helps skin defend itself against environmental stressors.

Rave review: "I’m 61 years old and I received compliments after using this cream. My face feels very soft and very hydrated—plump too!"

Visible Difference Refining Moisture Cream Complex

If your becomes dry or dehydrated often, you may benefit from giving this moisturizer a try. It keeps the skin feeling soft and hydrated while also providing a barrier to prevent any further moisture loss.

Rave review: "I'm a devoted user for over thirty years, and I always get compliments on my skin. Totally recommend this product."

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

This award-winning day cream from Elemis boasts a refreshing gel texture that’s lightweight yet ultra-moisturizing. Made with marine and plant actives, like padina pavonica, chlorella, and ginkgo biloba, Marine Cream is clinically proven to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles in just two weeks.

Rave review: "I tried this cream on a cruise last year and I really loved it. This is what my skin needed. It has controlled my oils and balanced my skin in a way no other cream was able to."

Revitalizing Supreme+ Global Anti-Aging Cell Power Moisturizer Creme SPF 15

With help from moringa extract, this lightweight, oil-free formula adds moisture and bounce back to your skin while also improving signs of discoloration and hyperpigmentation.

Rave review: "I've noticed firming and lifting happening over the past few weeks, and I love that is has the cactus water in it for added moisture and barrier strengthening."

Protini™ Polypeptide Moisturizer

This protein-based moisturizer blends peptides, amino acids, growth factors, and pygmy waterlily to visibly improve skin’s texture, firmness, and tone. It will also repair sun damage, even directly after sun exposure, and keep skin looking youthful.

Tester review: "Whenever my skin is acting up, getting red, irritated, or itchy, I turn to this gentled unscented option. It's great for sensitized skin and hydrates without inflaming." — Brian Underwood Women's Health beauty director

Magic Cream with Vitamin E

Makeup queen Charlotte Tilbury deems this her ‘magic’ cream, and it’s easy to see why. Created after years of frustration with the moisturizers available, this cream floods skin with hydration to visibly plump and diminish signs of aging, leaving it glowing and ready for the day ahead. And, as you'd expect, it layers flawlessly under makeup.

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The One Restorative Cream

This cream is made with only three ingredients—lactobacillus ferment, croton cajucara leaf oil, and water—but it’s able to deliver maximum hydration. Extremely calming and soothing, it’s the perfect choice for sensitive or easily inflamed skin and helps reduce signs of aging and environmental damage.

Rave review: "The one balances out my barrier with the rest of the products in the system which has kept my rosacea under wraps along with my lifestyle. I am beyond thrilled."

Crème Riche Anti-Aging Peptide Night Cream

Like all of Tata Harper’s skincare, this night cream is plant-derived and is made by chemists on the brand’s own farm. The peptide-powered moisturizer has dual-weight hyaluronic acid, red maple bark, and a sugar carbohydrate complex to deliver intense hydration and target signs of aging.

Rave review: "The only night cream that works for my super sensitive skin. This stuff works. Not only does it manage to do what it say it does for moisture, it also fills in many fine lines and plumps."

Overnight Plumping Facial Treatment

Talk about getting your beauty sleep. This formula works as an overnight treatment and targets crepey skin and fine lines on all parts of the face.

Rave review: "The cream's moisturizing effects last long into the evening giving me an extremely youthful appearance."

Triple Lipid Restore 242

As we age, our skin cells shrink and essentially dry up, but SkinCeuticals’s Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 replenishes this lost hydration and quenches thirsty cells, thanks to the antioxidant and ceramide-rich formula. The treatment is fast-absorbing and will leave skin supple, healthy, and radiant.

Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer

Peter Thomas Roth’s oil-free, lightweight moisturizer is perfect for treating dryness, uneven texture, and fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with a 30% hyaluronic acid complex and Pentavitin, a breakthrough ingredient that delivers an amazing 72 hours of hydration.

Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer SPF 30

There's no retinol to be found in this double-duty moisturizer, which is good news if your skin tends to react negatively to the ingredient. Instead, it's packed with other all-stars like niacinamide and glycerin to hydrate and protect the skin's natural barrier.

Retinol Correxion Max Daily Hydration Crème

Swipe this super moisturizing creme on in the mornings and evenings for softer, firmer skin. Hyaluronic acid and retinol are the star ingredients here, improving skin texture and creating a smoother appearance with regular use.

Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Fragrance Free Night Cream

Work on your skin while you sleep with this firming formula that specifically targets the face and neck with moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

How we chose the best moisturizers for mature skin

Meet the experts

Karen Kagha, MD is a board-certified dermatologist in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA, Michele Green, MD, is a cosmetic dermatologist in New York City.

How does your skin change as you get older?

“As we age, the skin becomes drier and thinner, requiring us to add more moisture,” explains Karen Kagha, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Boston. As you age, you may also start to notice fine lines and wrinkles, sun spots, dull or sagging skin, and dark under-eye circles.

What ingredients should you look for in a moisturizer for mature skin

If you're looking for a hardworking moisturizer that not only hydrate, but also help address the concerns associated with aging skin look for products with ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, as well as retinol, vitamin C, and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)."Ceramides are fats or lipids found in high concentrations in your outer skin layer," says Michele Green, MD, a cosmetic dermatologist in New York City. "They are essential in improving the health of your skin cells and creating a skin barrier that locks in moisture and protects your skin from environmental damage."Hyaluronic acid is also an intensive hydrant—it can hold 1,000 times its weight in water—and works hard to strengthen the skin while improving the skin’s elasticity, says Dr. Green. The other ingredients address more targeted concerns, like exfoliating, smoothing wrinkles, minimizing discoloration, and brightening skin.

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