The other morning, I opened my bathroom cabinet and realized I own upward of a dozen antiaging products that all claim to be wrinkle fighting, fine line reducing and incredibly moisturizing. And yet I still feel like I don’t have enough. I blame these dumb thoughts on the fact that we’re living in a time when the world is completely and utterly obsessed with looking younger, which means the beauty world is flooded with wrinkle-killing “miracle workers.” And even for someone who has a new product land on her desk each morning, it’s hard to weed out the truly effective formulas from the straight-up ridiculous ones, which is why we decided to go to a group of real women who, sorry to say it, kind of know best: moms.
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Yes, we talked to nine real moms, from dermatologists to beauty vloggers, to find out the antiaging routines they swear by. And no, this isn’t just a list of nine different retinoids — these antiaging products are actually formulated to target different parts of your body, like a brightening drugstore cream for your eyes, an antiaging treatment for your hair and a line-plumping serum for your lips. Basically, if you’re on the wrinkle-hating bandwagon like I am, you’re going to want to incorporate these into your beauty routine, stat. So make a little room in your cabinet tonight, and shop these products.
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To brighten dark marks & prevent fine lines…
“I use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum every morning before I apply my moisturizer. It’s formulated with super-effective antiaging ingredients, like antioxidants and vitamins C and E, and it leaves my skin noticeably firmer, brighter and softer. It just feels like an overall much-needed rejuvenation, and even my mom uses it!” — Sunny Hatchett, full-time mother of two (ages 8 months and 10)
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum (SkinCeuticals, $165)
To gently stimulate collagen & reduce wrinkles…
“Since my skin is both oily and dry, I try to use an antiaging oil every other night. One of my favorites right now is Sunday Riley’s retinol-based Luna Sleeping Night Oil, which I apply after cleansing, toning and moisturizing my skin. I also keep in mind that having great skin isn’t just about product — I really try to drink as much water as possible throughout the day to stay super-hydrated.” — Claudia Felix Garay, fashion blogger of The Penny Closet and mother to an 8-month-old
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil (Sephora, $105)
For an all-natural glow…
“I used to live in South East Asia, where so many women with incredibly beautiful skin use coconut oil in their regular beauty regimens. So I don’t use retinoids — I just rely on water, sleep and coconut oil as my antiaging routine. I used to basically dip my body in coconut oil when I was pregnant, and I didn’t get any stretch marks. I also use it as a makeup remover and massage it over my face to reduce puffiness and to deeply moisturize it.” — Amanda, vlogger at AmandaMuse and mother of two (ages 5 and 3)
Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil (Walgreens, $12.99)
For fuller, line-free lips…
“Although I regularly do Botox and fillers on my patients, I’ve never done any of it on myself. I just started using SkinMedica’s new lip plumper because I like the fact that there’s a product that enhances and plumps your lips without needles. In addition to fuller, softer lips, it also really brings out your lip’s natural rosiness. I don’t wear lipstick that often because it’s hard to apply throughout the day at work, but this product gives me color and fullness all at once.” — Mona Gohara, Yale dermatologist and mother of two (ages 10 and 8)
SkinMedica Ha5 Smooth & Plump Lip System (Dermstore, $68)
For subtle firming & brightening…
“I laugh a lot, so I have a lot of laugh lines around my eyes and the bridge of my nose, and I’ve found CeraVe’s Eye Repair Cream to be really effective for firming and brightening. It’s super-easy to apply, and a little bit of the lightweight formula goes a long way.” — Tiffany Brown, makeup artist, style blogger and mother of two (ages 6 and 3)
CeraVe Anti-Aging Eye Repair Cream (Target, $10.79)
To protect & hydrate color-treated hair…
“While I don’t even want to think about getting older, I’ve unfortunately already spotted a couple of gray hairs. And since I started coloring my hair, my already frizzy, high-maintenance hair has also become super-dry, so I rely on Moroccan oil for total hydration. It’s also incredibly healing, and I’ve noticed that it’s significantly reduced the amount of hair that breaks in between coloring and styling.” — Cori Zeichner, full-time mom of two (ages 6 and 4) and beauty blogger of The Derm Wife
Moroccanoil Original Treatment (Moroccanoil, $44)
To quickly plump & moisturize skin…
“I’m a big fan of sheet masks because they’re so easy and affordable. My go-to is Leaders Insolution’s Collagen Boosting Renewal Mask, which is amazing for firming, minimizing fine lines and giving your skin a healthy glow. I try to use it once a week after a bath or shower, and I leave it on for at least 10 minutes. Then I gently pat my face with a warm towel and my skin will already look noticeably healthier.” — Samantha Robinson, beauty vlogger at Saaammage and mother of two (ages 3 and 5)
Leaders Insolution Collagen Boosting Renewal Mask (Leaders Insolution, $5)
To fade dark spots & protect against wrinkles…
“A long time ago, my local health food store recommended I experiment with Phase 2 Scar Serum by Inesscents. It’s loaded with antiaging ingredients like calendula flower, sunflower oil and vitamins E and A. At night, I pour a few drops onto a cotton ball and pat it under my eyes and then mix in a couple drops with my moisturizer.” — Brittanny Travers, full-time mom to a 20-month-old
Phase 2 Scar Serum (Inesscents, $14.99)
To instantly smooth & soften skin…
“I feel like serums have become really popular over the past few years, and I honestly thought they were a rip off until I tried the Trish McEvoy Booster Serum. I swear that almost immediately after putting it on, my lines are smoother and my skin feels much softer. It’s a bit of a splurge and the bottles are small, but I try to make it last as long as possible and only use it in the morning underneath my moisturizer.” — Courtney Maron, managing director of media investment and mother of two (ages 3 and 5)
Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Serum (Trish McEvoy, $128.50)
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