9. SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream
BEST ANTI-AGING CREAM FOR SAGGING SKIN
PROS
- Measurably firms skin
- Smooths texture
- Evens tone
CONS
- Not as strong moisturizing effects
The gentle yet powerful formula (retinol, glycolic acid) of this SkinBetter Science cream makes it a dermatologist and beauty expert go-to and a strong performer in GH Beauty Lab testing. Accoridng to Lab Visia imaging, the GH Beauty Award winner boosted skin’s firmness by 28% over four weeks and scored high for improving skin texture and tone.
Testers gave it top points for its texture that soaked in quickly and for not causing irritation or redness. It didn’t hydrate skin as well, though, so may require following up with a richer night cream or moisturizer. “My skin felt firmer and my fine lines were diminished,” a user remarked.
| Key ingredients | Retinol, glycolic acid, peptides |
|---|---|
| Best for | All skin types except very dry |
| Size | 1 oz. |
| How to use | Nightly after cleansing and before night cream |
10. Mary Kay TimeWise Antioxidant Moisturizer for Combination to Oily Skin
BEST ANTI-AGING CREAM FOR OILY SKIN
PROS
- Oil-free and won’t clog pores
CONS
- May not be rich enough for other skin types
Anti-aging creams don’t have to be heavy to be effective: This Good Housekeeping Seal star Mary Kay moisturizer is oil-free and non-comedogenic (not pore-clogging), created specially for oily and combination skin types. According GH Beauty Lab data evaluation, it significantly improved skin firmness, lines and crow’s feet starting after two weeks of use, plus 95% of users agreed it absorbs quickly and 79% agreed that it helps maintain skin’s moisture balance.
| Key ingredients | Niacinamide, peptides, antioxidants |
|---|---|
| Best for | Oily or combination skin |
| Size | 3 oz. |
| How to use | Daily morning and/or night after serum and before sunscreen |