This Drugstore Moisturizer Outperformed a $440 Anti-Aging Cream in Our Tests

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process.Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, committing to a consistent skincare routine that includes an effective anti-aging cream can help smooth wrinkles and tackle dehydration that can occur over time. "While seeing a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles is the main benefits of anti-aging topicals, many of these products are multi-purpose and also help to moisturize and hydrate skin, target dark spots or help with other concerns," explains Kathleen S. Viscusi, M.D., dermatologist and co-founder of Dermatology and Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta in Marietta, Georgia. In addition, "anti-aging creams are usually packed with antioxidants and brightening agents that help decrease skin inflammation," says Naana Boakye, M.D., a dermatologist in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. With so many creams and moisturizers ou...