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Skin noticeably improves with these winners.
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It’s excellent for firming and smoothing the skin (and very hydrating, too).
But if you want to slow it down, there are wrinkle creams that can help.
The key is to A: be realistic about your expectations and B: be patient.
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Diane Madfes, M.D.And always remember to protect yourself from futuresun damagewith UV blockers and DNA repair enzymes.
Thats why wetested21 wrinkle creams for eight weeks, spending nearly 700 hours working them into the skin.
These 13 were the (wrinkle) cream of the crop.
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Lisa, tester with dry skin:Within the first week, I experienced increased hydration.
I recommended this to my mother immediately!"
It boasts two skincare heavy-hitterswrinkle-smoothingretinoland hydratinghyaluronic acid.
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It left the skin more hydrated, smoother, and plumper when used at night.
Brenda, tester with combination skin:This is a nice rich cream.
It only takes a small amount, and it spreads evenly.
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It absorbs into the skin quickly and does not leave a greasy residue.
Even though the consistency looked pretty thick, she felt it still absorbed quickly and wasnt displeasingly goopy.
Linda, tester with combination skin:“The cream was hydrating and lasted all day.
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I applied it in the morning and evening before bed.
It was not greasy or oily.
My skin is more plump, supple, and hydrated 24/7.
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I do have a glow that I believe was visible to others.”
As an added benefit, it also tamped down unwantedredness.
She used it in the morning as directed and appreciated that it layered nicely under makeup sans pilling.
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While it didnt affect our testers skin, some reviewers found it a bit intense for sensitive skin.
It definitely did what it claimed to do.
My skin feels plumper and silky smooth.
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I would say the hydration lasts all day and into the next.
Either way, the mousse-like formula soaked into the skin beautifully.
There was an immediate improvement in our testersskin textureand brightness, credit to the retinol in the mix.
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(And no, it didnt cause any irritation.)
I havent noticed a dramatic change in wrinkles, but the vibrancy of my skin has markedly improved.
Our testers loved how quickly it absorbed (especially those with extra dry skin).
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In the morning, they noticed calmer, less red skin that was so soft to the touch.
While it is a smaller tube, we love it for on-the-go program.
It plays well with other skincare products and is a perfect base under makeup.
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I find that this cream does all three.
Upon software, my skin immediately feels like it is giving a sigh of relief.
(We attributed that to the formula’s hydratingdimethiconeandsqualane.)
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It also worked great under other skincare and makeup products.
My skin appeared more filled and supple, too.
Overall, I think my skin is smoother.
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However, it may not be moisturizing enough to use during colder, drier winter weather.
It left skin looking visibly hydrated and glowier, something our tester even noticed in photos.
This ones the most expensive we tried, and the results are worth the splurge.
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The first thing our tester noticed was an improvement in the texture of her skin.
It felt wonderful after every use: soft, smooth, plump; insert other positive adjectives here.
Our tester loved how gentle it is while still being very effective.
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We did lament the expensive price, although the efficacy made it well worth it.
I have deep wrinkles on my forehead and its starting to work on those, too.
This product was made for my aging skin.
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It is best used solo, as it starts to pill when layered with other products.
If the productdoesn’tcontain a retinoid, it’s possible for you to use about a nickel-size amount.
The best way to improve wrinkles is to keep your skin moisturized.
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When skin is well-moisturized, wrinkles are less noticeable.
In other words, moisturizers temporarily plump the skin, making lines and wrinkles appear less visible.
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