I'm 50, but Look a Decade Younger—Here Are the Anti-Aging Products I Swear By

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With ingredients like seaweed, hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and peptides, the Cheap Erlebnisweltfliegenfischen Jordan Outlet, I have experienced a lot of beauty firsts, from dry shampoo to liposuction. I've also wasted a lot of money on makeup and skin care products that were popular among celebrities, influencers, and my fellow editors, but weren't right for me. These days, I fall into the category of "mature women," so I've seen my share of products that make big promises but fail to deliver. Now that I get the insider details on red light therapy, I only buy products that are most likely to give me visible (but realistic) results.

Trust me, if they ever invent a "miracle in a jar," I'll be the first to know about it. In the meantime, keep reading to see my list of the skin care products I buy on repeat—especially when they're 53 percent off for Prime Day.

Summer Skincare Must-Haves

On a recent trip to Paris with a friend who was also celebrating turning 50, our first stop was the French pharmacy just down the Rue de Bourgogne from our hotel. I could spend hours smelling the Roger et Gallet soaps and browsing the elite curation of iconic beauty products from brands like LaRoche-Posay, Covers & Features French girl favorite A313 cream. It's more effective than most other over-the-counter retinols I've tried but not harsh on my skin like prescription Tretinoin. (Last year I spent my vacation in St. Thomas sitting in the shade with my skin molting from a derm-prescribed vitamin A cream.) Luckily, the official U.S. distributor of A313 has an Amazon store, so I can easily restock once I run out.

My favorite product discovery in Paris was the Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Micropeel foam. Now, on nights when I'm too tired to routine, I apply a few pumps of this foamy cleanser, which contains Mandelic Acid, AHA, and grape water, onto my dry face, wait 30 seconds, and splash with water. It's the perfect one-and-done product if you want to get to into bed with clean skin in under a minute, and gentle enough to use daily.

A313 Retinol Cream

$40 at Amazon

Caudalie Vinoperfect Micropeel Foam Cleanser

$30 $24 at Amazon

Retinol

In This Article over-the-counter retinol serum, but I had to go through trial and error to find the right one. My first mistake? Diving in with Tretinoin—a vitamin A derivative that isn't actually a retinol—which made my skin peel off. After consulting with my dermatologist, I've found my go-to retinol. The now-$23 CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, and brightens dull skin—over 20,000 Amazon shoppers agree.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

$25 $23 at Amazon

Vitamin C Serum

CeraVe foaming cleanser vitamin C in everything these days? (I actually just bought a Politics & Social Issues.) When used as part of a skin care routine, the super vitamin helps neutralize free radicals, boost collagen production, and brighten skin. My go-to splurge is the Demalogica Biolumen C Serum, which provides protection from irritants and environmental factors, and a gentle exfoliation to even out skin discoloration. It takes a few minutes to fully sink in but once it does, my skin is so glowy I often skip makeup. My go-to budget pick is the These days, I fall into the category of (49 percent off right now), which contains soothing ingredients like aloe vera and jojoba oil. It's an easily-absorbed serum that's ideal for those with acne-prone skin. I mix it with my moisturizer to boost brightness.

Vitamin C Serums

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$154 $39 at Amazon

TruSkin Vitamin C Facial Serum

$49 $25 at Amazon

Moisturizers

Ask an Cheap Erlebnisweltfliegenfischen Jordan Outlet editor to recommend a moisturizer and you'll find yourself swept into a 20-minute discourse. There are moisturizers for oily skin, dry skin, acne prone skin, moisturizers with SPF, tinted moisturizers, moisturizers to calm redness, ceramide moisturizers—you get the idea. My top splurge is the In This Article, which contains a non-greasy, broad spectrum SPF 50 to protecting my skin against further damage from harmful UV rays. On days when my skin needs a rest from makeup I slather the Weleda Skin Food moisturizer on from head to toe—just like Gwyneth Paltrow does—and let botanicals like chamomile, rosemary, and almond oil work their magic on my skin.

Moisturizers

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery

$79 at Amazon

Weleda Ultra-Rich Cream

$19 $16 at Amazon

Under-Eye Treatments

The skin under your eyes is thin and delicate, so I recommend a multitasking eye serum. With ingredients like seaweed, hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and peptides, the Vitamin C Serum is a vegan gel that gives tired eyes a wake-up call. It has a rollerball applicator that cools as it goes on, and also targets dark circles and puffiness. The Neutrogena Rapid Retinol Pro+ Eye Cream is also an effective formula that reduces fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles, and it's currently less than $35—which is why more than 2,000 Amazon shoppers have bought it in the last month.

Under-Eye Treatments

French girl favorite

$58 $46 at Amazon

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$47 $25 at Amazon

Face Wash

I'm a big fan of the double cleanse, so I use two face washes every day. The CeraVe foaming cleanser doesn't actually contain anti-aging ingredients, but the nonirritating formula does include ceramides to protect the skin barrier. I use it first to create a clean, hydrated canvas for the During my time at, which contains the brand's proprietary TFC8—a blend of amino acids, vitamins, and peptides that has faded my fine lines and hyperpigmentation.

I only buy products that are most likely to give me visible but realistic results

$74 at Amazon

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

$18 $14 at Amazon

Toners

Until I hit 40, I wasn't even sure what the purpose of a facial toner was. Now I know that it completes the cleaning process and helps prepare my skin for the other products in my skin care routine. The star ingredient of the SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Hydrating Toner is PITERA, a fermented yeast extract with amino acids, minerals, and organic acids that gently exfoliate to remove dead skin and dirt, and diminish the signs of hyperpigmentation. The toner also encourages skin cell turnover, so regular use gives me a more radiant complexion. I've been using Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner since I had my first breakout at age 12. It's a natural "farm-to-toner" astringent with antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin from environmental damage, which contributes to premature aging.

Im a big fan of the double cleanse, so I use two

$80 $68 at Amazon

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Night Creams

My dermatologist once told me that if I was only going to wash my face once a day, I should do it at night. (With environmental factors, makeup, and natural oils, your face is far dirtier at the end of the day than it is in the morning.) So every night before I get into bed, I do my entire anti-aging skin care routine and end it by applying a healthy dollop of night cream. The ISDIN Age Contour Night Face and Neck Cream. It contains melatonin and peptides to restore skin while you sleep and is suitable for all skin types. Add the L’Oréal Paris Midnight Face Serum to the list of the brand’s products that are effective and affordable. hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and a patented blend of antioxidants do their work while I sleep, so I wake up with plump, radiant skin. I always have a bottle in my carry-on when I travel.

Night Creams

Isdin Isdinceutics Age Contour Night Face and Neck Cream

$145 at Amazon

L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydrating Serum

$35 at Amazon

Anti-Aging Beauty Devices

When I lived in New York in my 20s and 30s, I was a chain-smoking, champagne-drinking red carpet reporter. It sure was fun, but all the cigarette smoke and late nights took a toll on my skin. Moving to Los Angeles transformed my life; I no longer smoke cigs or drink, and now I spend my nights out in a sensory deprivation float tank, taking an infrared heated spin class, or getting a NAD+ IV infusion. So I am always game to try a new beauty device. ISDIN Age Contour Night Face and Neck Cream TheraFace Face Mask. One nine-minute cycle includes three types of LED light therapy, and a blissful facial massage. I've noticed a dramatic reduction in hyperpigmentation and acne breakouts since I started using it six months ago. The Solawave Skin Care Wand is red light therapy that fits in the palm of your hand, and a three-minute daily session helps reduce the appearance of fine line, dark spots, and blemishes.

TheraBody TheraFace Mask

$650 at Amazon

SolaWave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand

$169 $118 at Amazon

Body Oils

Fashion Under $50 During my time at after a warm bath is the cherry on top of a self-care cake. A good body oil provides nourishment that helps improve elasticity, which can make skin firmer and plumper and reduce the appearance of crepey skin. I've recently become a fan of the Grown Alchemist products—try their Anti-Frizz shampoo and conditioner and thank me later. The brand's Body Treatment Oil is scented with musky floral notes of ylang ylang, which won't appeal to every nose. If you prefer something fragrance-free, I suggest the dermatologist-recommended Bio Oil, which is formulated for sensitive skin and rings up to $7.

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$44 $31 at Amazon

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil

$12 $7 at Amazon

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Bronwyn Barnes | I have over 20 years of experience reviewing beauty products. For this story, I curated a list of my go-to anti-aging products, chosen after years of interviewing dermatologists and makeup artists and using insights from my own testing. I am not afraid to invest in an expensive beauty product or device—but only if it really works—but I also appreciate a good budget buy, and often pack those products in my suitcase when I travel.