Editor Tip: Thanks to its texture, “it has a slightly cooling-on-contact, which makes it perfect for early-morning wake-up calls (or, you know, those days when you have to go to work),” says Allure associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen.
Key Ingredients: Kale, hyaluronic acid, green tea | Who It’s For: People with oily or acne-prone skin
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes skin aging?
As we age, our skin experiences two forms of aging: extrinsic aging (which refers to external or environmental causes of aging like pollution, smoke, and, most commonly, sun exposure) and intrinsic aging (or chronological aging, a genetically determined process that leads to loss of collagen and elastin in the skin). “Both types of aging lead to wrinkles, sagging, and other signs of maturity,” says Nashville-based board-certified dermatologist Natalie M. Curcio, MD. Your skin is also likely to become drier with aging, which is due to decreased sebum production and cumulative sun damage, says Ava Shamban, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Los Angeles.
When will I start seeing results from wrinkle creams?
You won’t see results from most, if not all, skin-care products overnight, so your expectations have to be realistic. “If you are looking for benefits, including the improvement in skin tone, texture, redness, and reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, it usually takes 8 to 12 weeks of twice-daily application with a moisturizer to see results,” says Dr. Curcio. In other words, patience is truly a virtue. Finally, the earlier you start using wrinkle cream, the better. “Used early and consistently, a wrinkle cream can reduce the appearance of many of the fine lines and wrinkles we see developing in our 30s that become more permanent in our 40s and 50s,” says Dr. Shamban.
What in-office treatments target wrinkles?
If you’re looking for a more intensive method of minimizing wrinkles, Ontario-based board-certified dermatologist Patricia Oyetakin, MD, recommends combining your topical products with cosmetic procedures like Botox or laser resurfacing. You’ll also come out ontop if you pair them with other good skin-care habits, like regular exfoliation.
How we test and review products
When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies. In addition to testing each and every product that’s included in each and every review, we rely on experts who shape their fields, including dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and medicine, to help us vet the ingredients and formulas.
For our list of the best wrinkle creams, we considered each product’s performance across five primary categories: product ingredients and efficacy, packaging, fragrance, texture, and product wear. Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors — along with special consideration from board-certified dermatologists of various ages. To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
Our staff and testers
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