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They address fine lines, uneven skin texture, and skin firmness.
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Its natural to have complex feelings about noticing signs of aging.
Anti-aging serums are a great place to start.
Sheila Malek Kassir, M.D.
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Take this fromLa Roche-Posay, for example.
The serum is incredibly lightweight and fast-absorbing and layers seamlessly with other skincare products.
After eight weeks of nightly use, our testers were thrilled with the results.
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What sets this one apart is how gentle it feels (for retinol!)
when using an appropriate amount.
It doesnt dry my skin out to an insane degree like others can.
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Another bonus: The serum has a really great texture thats super easy to apply and spread around."
Peptides are a hero ingredient that smooth fine lines and improvecollagenproduction.
Stacey, tester over 40:My over-40 skin was feeling very dry.
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Now, when I wake up in the morning, my skin feels so soft and hydrated.
This product did help reduce fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes and mouth.
My skin is visibly more plump and supple.
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According to our tester, it does.
After just 10 days, she noticed an improvement in fine lines on her forehead.
She also noted that her skin felt smoother overall with consistent use.
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Lauren, tester over 40:“My skin looks brighter and seems a bit smoother!
As my Botox is wearing off, it’s helping to keep my forehead looking smooth.”
We loved this serum throughout testing.
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It layered nicely underneath moisturizer and made a visible improvement in the appearance offine lines.
It also boosted the skins moisture and helped increase firmness.
It layered nicely in our tester’s skincare routine and didnt cause sensitivity or irritation.
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We found that using it just once daily during the testing period helped to significantly smooth the skin.
My skin looked better to me at the end of the testing periodit felt smoother and looked more even.
It was rather gentle for a retinol and it wasn’t irritating in any way.
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Our tester noticed that consistent use improved her skins radiance, hydration, and feel.
This popular one from Clarins is great because its chock full of peptides known to help plump skin.
She loved how it added a moisturizing layer to her winter skincare routine.
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It’s worth noting that if you prefer a lighter serum, it comes in a morelightweight version.
After using it at night consistently, our tester noticed she was waking up with plumper-looking skin.
And if you already have dry skin, it can make using these products challenging.
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Introducing this serum into her routine didnt cause dryness or sensitivity.
After using it for just 10 days, our tester began to notice visible results.
Her skin felt smoother, and she noted that her usually very dark under-eye area looked a bit brighter.
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She also appreciated the formula’s lotion-like texture that didn’t dry out her skin.
It also layered beautifully in her skincare routine without pilling or taking too long to absorb.
Its calming and enjoyable to apply, leaving the skin feeling silky and supple.
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During testing, we found that it improved skin texture and made the complexion look more glowy and even.
It has a lightweight consistency that layers beautifully underneath a moisturizer.
It helped smooth skin texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines after just eight weeks.
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To determine which anti-aging serum is right for you, we suggest keeping the following factors in mind.
Dr. Kassir agrees, noting that collagen production starts decreasing in our 20s.
This way, those active ingredients can really get to work deep down into your skin overnight.
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But, of course, its always best to follow the instructions on the specific serum youre using.
As is true with all skincare products, not every anti-aging serum is for everyone.
If youre pregnant or breastfeeding, its recommended to avoid using products containing retinol.
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Instead, be sure to choose something thats gentle and contains hydrating ingredients.
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