Cleanser Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser ($7; walmart.com) A sad fact of aging is the realization that wrinkles and pimples are not mutually exclusive. This cleanser tackles both with acne-fighting salicylic acid and skin-smoothing alpha hydroxy acid, which brightens dull skin by exfoliating away dead skin cells. MORE: 10 Highly Effective Solutions For AdultAcne Antioxidant ProductLa Roche-Posay Active C Anti-Wrinkle Dermatological Treatment ($50; cvs.com) Vitamin C should be at the top of your antioxidant shopping list. It helps reduce inflammation, evens out skin tone, and shields the skin from environmental threats like UV exposure and pollution, says Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. This tube packs L-ascorbic acid, a form of vitamin C stable enough not to lose its potency before you use it. MORE: Are You Applying Your Eye Cream The Right Way? Don’t Be Too Sure… Night SerumIndeed Labs Retinol Reface ($30; walgreens.com) Retinol is the gold-standard wrinkle-reducing ingredient—its ability to increase collagen production and cell turnover makes it a dermatologist favorite. But there are different forms of the vitamin A precursor, and they have slightly different strengths. You’ll find it in one of its strongest over-the-counter forms, “retinol,” in this new nighttime treatment, along with skin-firming peptides. Tip: Look for the words “retinol” or “retinaldehyde” on the label to get the most potent form of the ingredient, explains Zeichner. If you have sensitive skin, search for “retinal esters,” a more gentle form of the ingredient less likely to cause redness and irritation. MORE: 10 Smoothies For Pretty Skin
