If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Living Beauty 10 Anti-Aging Creams and Serums Dermatologists Always Recommend These dermatologist-recommended products will help keep your skin looking its best. By Blythe Copeland Blythe Copeland Blythe Copeland is a contributing writer with more than a decade of experience as a freelance lifestyle writer. Editorial Guidelines Published on April 8, 2024 04:15PM EDT Photo: Courtesy of Amazon / PCA Skin A healthy aging skin routine targets dryness, wrinkles, inflammation, dark spots, and other skincare concerns with a range of products: daytime moisturizers, serums, night creams, sunscreen, and more. But wading through the seemingly infinite options available over the counter is an exercise in confusion—unless you have these expert suggestions to guide you. We asked three dermatologists to suggest their favorite anti-aging products, from hyaluronic acid serums and moisture-rich night creams to UV-defying sunscreens and under-$15 moisturizers. Create your own stress-free routine with these go-to solutions to protect and preserve your skin. Carolyn Jacob, MD, of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology Ivy Lee, MD, FAAD Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD, FACMS, of Memorial Sloan Kettering 14 Best Anti-Aging Cleansers That Combat Fine Lines and Wrinkles 01 of 10 Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Courtesy of Amazon This go-to anti-wrinkle cream includes hyaluronic acid and retinol to moisturize skin while working against dark spots, fine lines, and other signs of aging, says Carolyn Jacob, MD, a dermatologist at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology; she also likes its accessible price point. $25 at Amazon 02 of 10 PCA Skin Intensive Brightening Treatment Courtesy of PCA Dr. Jacob says that in addition to its 0.5 percent retinol formulation, this product "contains a brightening agent known as hexylresorcinol, which helps to clarify skin while delivering vitamin A in a non-irritating cream." $118 at Pcaskin.com 03 of 10 Alastin Skincare C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum Courtesy of Alastin Skincare The antioxidants and vitamin C in this gentle serum reduce the effects of free radicals, soothe redness, stimulate collagen, and brighten skin, says Dr. Jacob. "It contains a novel form of Vitamin C, which also preserves elastic tissue in the skin—for brighter skin and more elastin," she says. $205 at Amazon 04 of 10 CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Courtesy of Amazon This low-effort morning moisturizer is made with zinc oxide to provide broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection, ceramides for added moisturizing, niacinamide to decrease redness, and hyaluronic acid to battle stress, says Dr. Jacob. $14 at Amazon 05 of 10 Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar Courtesy of Alastin Though this treatment is often recommended for pre- and post-cosmetic treatments, it also improves skin without additional procedures. "This moisturizing, silky nectar can be used to strengthen the skin, decrease the breakdown of collagen and elastic tissue, and enhance any in-office treatment for rejuvenating skin," says Dr. Jacob. "It contains antioxidants, is preservative-free, and clears damage and debris surrounding the collagen, allowing new healthy collagen to grow." $247 at Amazon 06 of 10 EltaMD UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Courtesy of Amazon California-based dermatologist Ivy Lee, MD, FAAD, recommends this tinted sunscreen to all of her patients. "[It] includes titanium dioxide and zinc oxide that reflects and scatters ultraviolet rays; vitamin C and E that function as antioxidants that minimize free radical damage; [and] hyaluronic acid that moisturizes the skin," she says. "The tint helps block blue light and prevent pigmentary changes, and evens out skin tone as a light foundation does." $43 at Amazon 07 of 10 AlphaRet Overnight Cream by SkinBetter Science Courtesy of Skin Better For skin that's sensitive to retinoids, Dr. Lee suggests this overnight cream with moisturizing squalane, ceramide, and hyaluronic acid. "What makes this magical is that AlphaRet combines alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), glycolic acid, and lactic acid, which are gentle exfoliants, with retinoids that accelerate cellular turnover (hence the mild scaling!) and build collagen," she says. $140 at Skinbetter.com 08 of 10 La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Courtesy of Amazon Pure hyaluronic acid in this face and neck serum—plus glycerin and B5—"offers intense moisturization without a heavy feel," says Dr. Lee. "This is a phenomenal moisturizer that I layer over my evening retinoid." $40 at Amazon 09 of 10 Differin Gel Courtesy of Amazon Prescription retinoids are "the gold standards for efficacy," says Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD, FACMS, a dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City, but he puts Differin Gel at the top of his over-the-counter list. "For aging purposes, retinoids help with cellular turnover and new skin cell and dermal matrix development," he says. This will make you dry and slightly sun-sensitive, so it is important to use sunscreen and night cream." $11 at Amazon 10 of 10 Dr. Rossi Derm MD The Night Synthesis Courtesy of Derm DM Dr. Rossi also created his own line of peptide-based skincare for sensitive skin, which includes a sheer, mineral-based SPF 30 daytime sunscreen, an exfoliating and moisturizing lactic acid essence, and Night Synthesis—an "ultra-rich creme barrier" that moisturizes and soothes inflammation. $198 at Rossidermmd.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Good Things Shop Martha's Prime Day Deals Now, Including Bedding, Cookware, Home Décor, and More Le Creuset Is Retiring This Popular Color—Shop the Final Sale Now 20 Entertaining Essentials That Make Dining Al Fresco More Enjoyable