Skin Care Products That Reviewers With Mature Skin Say Actually Make A Difference
DerMend moisturizing cream, SimplyVital skin cream and TruSkin vitamin C serum. Amazon
The skin care industry offers shoppers with mature skin a near-endless array of options — I can’t count how many anti-aging products have popped up over the years, claiming to reduce or even erase wrinkles and fine lines. But how many of them actually work?
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, and there’s no medical reason to be concerned about them. Still, it’s totally normal if you’re concerned about the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines or crepey skin. If that’s the case, you’re in luck: According to online reviewers who are in the same boat, there are products for mature skin available at retailers like Amazon, Target and Ulta that really do work.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the cream of the crop when it comes to products for your mature skin. Check out reviewers’ favorite options for keeping their skin moisturized and supple, from body creams to facial serums.
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Gold Bond Age Renew Crepe Corrector body and face lotion
Target
Gold Bond Age Renew Crepe Corrector body and face lotion
We’ve covered this affordable face and body cream from Gold Bond before, and it doesn’t seem like its popularity is going away any time soon. If you’re dealing with thin, fragile, “crepey” skin, this non-greasy, fast-absorbing product is specifically formulated to firm and hydrate the skin with seven moisturizers and three vitamins. You can use this on your face as well as your neck, arms, the backs of your hands or wherever else you notice your skin looking dry, thinner and more fragile.
Promising Amazon review: “If you are looking for a truly budget friendly, and exceptionally versatile line of facial & body care, this is it. I have used the Crepe erase on my arms and legs for 2 weeks and I see a real game changer. Are my arms and legs devoid of all crepiness? NO! Don’t let any brand tell you that they can make any natural aging bodily changes disappear. However, this cream, when used consistently will provide a temporary plumpness to those crinkled areas. Sufficient to give you confidence to wear short sleeves, or straps, along with shorts or swimsuit. I am 65, I am happy and grateful to have reached my mature age, nevertheless, I want and will give my skin all the effective products to keep them as supple as is possible.” — marihad t arrus
$7+ at Amazon
$12 at Target
$12 at Walmart
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA liquid exfoliant
Amazon
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA liquid exfoliant
Containing beta hydroxy acid (BHA) to help clear the buildup of dead skin, this Paula’s Choice exfoliant can reduce enlarged pores, as well as blackheads and whiteheads. It can also smooth your skin’s texture while improving the skin barrier. You can grab this in a travel size or a full 4-ounce bottle.
Promising Amazon review: “I’ve been using this stuff for about 6 weeks and my skin did a lot of purging for the first couple of weeks like a lot the the “bad” reviews on here said, but it was helping get all the gunk out from under my skin including some really tough white heads and hard little bumps in my skin so I was happy to ride it out. Now after six weeks of using at night, I can see a huge difference in my skin, especially in the pore size on my cheeks and nose. I’ve always had large pores and a few acne scars here and there since I was a teenager and it’s made me self conscious my whole adult life, but for the first time EVER, I look at my skin and all I see is smooth, healthy skin! I am early 40s and the fine lines in my forehead and around my eyes are virtually gone too. I’m amazed! Looks like I have a filter on! So happy I found this product!” — MF
$13+ at Amazon
$14 at Sephora
$14+ at Dermstore
Revision Skincare YouthFull lip replenisher
Amazon
Revision Skincare YouthFull lip replenisher
Don’t forget that your lips are part of your skin, too — and if you’re worried about the look of visibly aging lips, I’ve noticed few products with more fanfare than this ultra-popular moisturizing lip plumper, which former HuffPost editor Janie Campbellpreviously vouched for.
“I kept going with overnight use, and within days felt like this it was making a real difference,” she wrote. “I was honestly floored when I woke up each morning, and kept being reminded during the day when [my lips] just felt so freshly smooth all the time. And given how little of it I have to squeeze out to give my lips a solid coat, I feel like this one tube is going to last for an almost comically long time (a relief given that $40 is way more than I typically spend on a lip balm).”
Among other ingredients, this contains hyaluronic acid for ultimate hydration, as well as vitamin E and shea butter. The formula is long-wearing as well as plumping, and can restore your lips’ volume while also smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles.
Promising Amazon review: “I am 52 and my lips were always burning because they are dry, so I constantly had to put on lip balm. I wanted something to treat my aging lips while providing moisture and long lasting shine. This is the best product that I have found so far, and I will continue to buy it even though it is more costly.” — Michelle
$42 at Amazon
$42 at Dermstore
Sunday Riley A+ high-dose retinoid serum
Amazon
Sunday Riley A+ high-dose retinoid serum
This retinoid serum is pretty pricey compared to other options on this list, but it comes with a stamp of approval from shopping writer Tessa Flores, who previously covered her experience using the product for HuffPost. “After using this product consistently for two months, I’m noticing a significant reduction of my keratosis pilaris in that the texture is smoother, less red and with fewer clogged hair follicles,” she wrote. “I’ve also noticed less congestion in my T-zone, fewer sun freckles and an overall increase in skin plumpness — all without those telltale signs of retinol-induced irritation.”
The serum contains a 6.5% retinoid blend to help even skin tone and combat signs of aging like wrinkles and enlarged pores. You can grab it in three sizes.
Promising Amazon review: “Great product. I’m 47, acne prone and a bit oily still; been using RetinA for years. This is great. Not harsh, doesn’t make you red or peel, great price. This is my 3rd bottle and will continue to use.” — JENNIFER
$81 at Amazon
$85 at Ulta
$85 at Dermstore
CeraVe Skin Renewing retinol serum
Amazon
CeraVe Skin Renewing retinol serum
If you can’t stomach spending $85 on a retinoid serum, no worries — there are affordable alternatives that reviewers also love, like this retinol serum from CeraVe. In addition to retinol, it contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide for a moisturizing boost. The retinol can help with wrinkles and fine lines, and the product is sensitive skin-friendly, as it’s fragrance-free and noncomedogenic with a gentle formula.
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Promising Amazon review: “I am almost 70 and I see a noticeable difference after two weeks. I had slight flaking the first week, but that stopped. My skin is firmer, softer, and the wrinkles less noticable. I will be ordering again.” — Marilyn
$19 at Amazon (with coupon) regularly $25
$23 at Target
$27 at Ulta
Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin 96% power repairing essence
Amazon
Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin 96% power repairing essence
The Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence is consistently an Amazon bestseller, and is considered one of the best and most well-known Korean beauty products sold on the site. Snail mucin is the slimy secretion snails produce, and while it can sound kind of gross, it has hydrating and lubricating properties. This essence, which is 96.3% mucin, is fast-absorbing, lightweight and unscented. It aims to soothe damaged skin, reduce the appearance of dark spots and address fine lines.
Promising Amazon review: “I ran out and decided to try other products and none give me the dewy glow that this does. It’s super hydrating and absorbs easily allowing you to layer other products. It’s not sticky and doesn’t pill. It’s pure hydration! I keep coming back to this because my mature skin loves it and soaks it up! Highly recommend!” — DulceCeleste
$20 at Amazon
$25 at Ulta
$25 at Dermstore
DerMend specialized fragile skin moisturizing cream
Amazon
DerMend specialized fragile skin moisturizing cream
This moisturizing cream contains all kinds of skin-nourishing ingredients: hyaluronic acid and ceramides for hydration, glycolic acid to exfoliate and retinol plus niacinamides to help improve the appearance of crepey wrinkles. It can be used on both the face and body, and can smooth and tighten sagging in addition to its hydrating qualities.
The cream also comes dermatologist-recommended: Multiple reviewers say the reason they bought it in the first place was because their doctors told them to.
Reviewers also noted that while results aren’t instantaneous, sometimes taking several weeks for visible improvements, the improvements are noticeable and worth both the effort and the slightly higher price. Plus, a little goes a long way with this stuff.
Promising review: “My doctor suggested I try this for my arms, which were always looking so bad. I wore long sleeves constantly. This has made my skin completely turn around. I can actually wear short sleeves again. It may be expensive, but it works as well worth the price.” — Boonester
$28 at Amazon (regularly $31)
TruSkin vitamin C facial serum
Amazon
TruSkin vitamin C facial serum
You may have heard of the Truskin Vitamin C serum, which we noticed is a top seller, especially during major sales like Amazon Prime Day. The vitamin C can assist in brightening and evening your skin tone, not to mention supporting your skin’s collagen production. Other soothing ingredients like vitamin E and jojoba oil deliver a boost of hydration and can nourish and calm your skin. If you’re concerned about dark spots and dark circles, in addition to fine lines or wrinkles, the formula of this serum can help.
Promising Amazon review: “Since adding this vitamin c serum to my morning & evening skincare routine, I have noticed that my complexion appears clearer and brighter. Discolorations from the sun on my forehead have faded almost completely after four weeks.
I was dubious at first, as I have mature, sensitive skin and only use products that my dermatologist recommends. Yet, this serum absorbs right into the skin as soon as applied, is so gentle and lightweight, and works well with my other medical grade serums. This has become a staple product for me.” — cml
1 ounce: $22 at Amazon
1 ounce: $22 at Target
0.4 ounces: $9 at Walmart
Grace & Stella gel under-eye patches
Amazon
Grace & Stella gel under-eye patches
Show your under-eyes some love with these Grace & Stella patches, which come in several different colors (each corresponding to a different skin care concern) like the restoring purple and energizing gold. The anti-aging patches come in packs of 24 and can brighten and moisturize the skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, depending on the specific version you choose. Reviewers say their skin feels tighter after just a few uses, and that these patches can hide how tired they might feel.
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Promising Amazon review: “I’m 60 years old and started getting bags under my eyes every morning when I woke up. I used these patches and my bags were gone! I can’t believe that I actually look younger. Highly recommend these!” — Amazon Customer
Purple: $18 with coupon at Amazon (regularly $23)
Gold: $30 at Target
La Roche-Posay Toleriane double repair face moisturizer
Amazon
La Roche-Posay Toleriane double repair face moisturizer
This La Roche-Posay moisturizer comes highly recommended by multiple HuffPosters for its lightweight, non-greasy hydration. This is formulated for all skin types, but several reviews mention its gentleness on mature skin specifically. The moisturizer is oil- and fragrance-free, offers 48-hour hydration and claims to restore the skin barrier within an hour. You can get it with or without SPF, and there’s even an option to bundle it with a travel-size cleanser.
Promising Amazon review: “I have somewhat dry and sensitive mature skin and this stuff is a dream. It’s not sticky and wears well under makeup or on it’s own. Any white cast fades easily upon application. No real fragrance, either.” — Laurieuhoo
$24 at Amazon
$27 at Target
$25 at Ulta
SimplyVital collagen, retinol and hyaluronic acid cream
Amazon
SimplyVital collagen, retinol and hyaluronic acid cream
A bestseller in Amazon’s neck and décolleté moisturizers category, this SimplyVital cream packs a punch thanks to a blend of ingredients that includes collagen, retinol and hyaluronic acid. The cream can smooth the skin’s surface, improve elasticity and deliver deep hydration. Plus, the tub — which comes in two sizes — is mess-free with its inner cover; you just press out the needed amount while the rest stays protected underneath, rather than digging your fingers into the entire supply each time.
Promising review: “I am loving this product for much! As a 42 year old mom with dry skin, I can say that this product has improved my skin in just 2 weeks. I apply it nightly and I have been waking up with refreshed smoother skin. The pump is so fun to use and it works well with my tanning drops.” — Jamie
$19 at Amazon (regularly $23)
EltaMD UV Clear tinted face sunscreen with SPF 46
Amazon
EltaMD UV Clear tinted face sunscreen with SPF 46
This EltaMD tinted sunscreen comes dermatologist-recommended for preventing the development of crepey skin on your neck due to sun damage. Available in two sheer shades, this zinc oxide sunscreen contains SPF 46 and is oil-free. It can reduce discoloration and visible signs of aging while still protecting your skin from UVA and UVB rays. If you find most sunscreen to leave a white cast and cause breakouts, this formula might be for you — it’s friendly to both sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Promising Amazon review: “This is a great product. Originally recommended by my dermatologist I’ve been using it for 10+ years. My skin is oily in hot Summer climates and combination to dry in arid climates. This product is never greasy or pore clogging. My husband uses the un-tinted now and I like the tinted. If you’re looking for a high SPF that is light and does the job this is it. The Niaminacin worked for me initially as an anti acne but the anti aging benefits of it are a bonus now. This product is great, goes a long ways and doesn’t break the bank.” — E. C. Wright
$44+ at Amazon
$46 at Dermstore
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