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Best Overall:SkinCeuticals A.G.E.
Interrupter Advanced
SkinCeuticals
A.G.E.
it’s possible for you to apply it twice daily on your face,neck, and chest.
If you’re using it in the morning, prep withvitamin C serumand follow withsunscreen.
At nighttime, use it afteryour retinol.
For the full SkinCeuticals circuit, try out the brand’sSkin System.
Plus, the serum isn’t oily, which we always love.
It’ll protect your skin in the daytime against environmental aggressors for up to eight hours.
Be sure to follow up withSPFafter morning use.
(We know you were already going to.
Night Face Cream
Revision Skincare
D.E.J.
The Revision Skincare D.E.J.
For fans of this face cream, it comes in aretinol-free versiondesigned for daytime use.
As always, consistency is key.
No matter how you lait it on, this cream delivers.
This oil-free formulation won’t clog pores and deliversfirming peptidesalongside squalane, niacinamide, andceramidesto support skin barrier function.
Use it in the evenings after the brand’s best-sellingRetinol Reform serumfor a one-two punch against signs of aging.
Meanwhile, moisturizing-locking ingredients like polyglutamic and hyaluronic acid leave skin smoother and plumper on the spot.
Use this facial moisturizer in the morningandnight to get the most out of the formula.
This formula also containsglycerin, a moisture-retaining MVP.
Better yet, dermatologists regularly cite it as a product they religiouslyuse themselves.
Or, if you want to explore a lighter-weight option, try theeditor-approvedCharlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
To start, it’s a concoction of hyaluronic acid and sugars derived from honey locustsgasp.
This cream also containsgrapeseed oilandshea butter, two lipids known for their deep moisturizing abilities.
If you have especially dry skin, considerCaudalie’s Premier Cru The Rich Cream, anotherAllureBest of Beautywinner.
All that and a humble price tag to boot.
(In other words, it’s great for signs ofsun damage.)
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