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6 Anti-Aging Drugstore Moisturizers That Work Better Than Botox

August 4, 2018 by Emily Belfiore
shefinds | Beauty
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Who says that you have to shell out a lot of cash to get the best skincare products? Here at SheFinds, we’re huge fans of drugstore skincare products and prefer them over most high-end brands and products because of their effective formulas and, of course, low price tags. There are a few tests each anti-aging drugstore moisturizer have to pass in order to provide the results they promise. To start, they have to be designed with the right anti-aging skincare ingredients.

Important anti-aging moisturizer ingredients always include antioxidants, vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, SPF.

The thickness of your moisturizer also plays a huge role. WebMD suggests using a thick ointment or cream if you’ve got dry or itchy skin. For those with oily skin, it’s best to use a lightweight, water-based formula. Florida dermatologist Andrea Cambio, MD, says, “Choose a light moisturizer for day and a heavier one for nighttime.”

Keep scrolling to see which drugstore anti-aging moisturizers we love to use to help keep our skin healthy and looking radiant and youthful:

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Affordable drugstore moisturizer for radiant skin.

Aveeno® Absolutely Ageless Daily Moisturizer ($18.79) 

Lightweight formula of popular drugstore moisturizer.

RoC Multi Correxion 5 In 1 Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer ($16.99) 

Hydrating drugstore moisturizer with nourishing ingredients.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal ($31) 

Creamy texture of drugstore moisturizer in use.

Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Wrinkle Reducer 2-in-1 Serum Moisturizer ($12.99) 

Before and after results with drugstore moisturizer.

Burt's Bees Renewal Firming Day Lotion ($9.89) 

User-friendly packaging of drugstore moisturizer product.

Olay Total Effect 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Daily Face Moisturizer ($16.89) 

best drugstore moisturizers for mature skin

Cetaphil Daily Face Moisturizer ($13.94)

best drugstore moisturizers for mature skin

Avène Hydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating Cream ($32.23)

best drugstore moisturizers for mature skin

Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream ($6.59)

best drugstore moisturizers for mature skin

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Water Gel Face Moisturizer ($16.19)

best drugstore moisturizers for mature skin

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream  ($24.47)

best drugstore moisturizers for mature skin

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream ($13.61)

Author:

Associate Editor

Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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