14 Skin Care Products That Will Make You Look Younger

By Holly Dawsey
Updated January 18, 2021
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Credit: Sephora.com
These face savers pass the test of dermatologists—they're that good.
Start Slideshow

1 of 15

The best products for your face

Credit: Lisa Shin

Zap zits, smooth fine lines, brighten eyes—the following products do all that and more, and they're dermatologist-approved. These are the best skin care products of 2015, as chosen by Health editors, celebrity makeup artists, beauty bloggers, and MDs.

The Experts:
Ilana Blitzer, Health beauty director; Paul Cucinello, celebrity hair stylist in Los Angeles and New York City; Francesca Fusco, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City; Suzy Gerstein, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Julie Kandalec, celebrity manicurist and creative director of Paintbox in New York City; Joanna Simkin, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Alexis Wolfer, founder of TheBeautyBean.com; Jessica Wu, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Souther California School of Medicine in Los Angeles

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 15

Acne Treatment

Credit: Amazon.com

Benzac Intensive Spot Treatment

($10; amazon.com)

"The gel sinks in fast and goes deep to kill bacteria without overly drying," says dermatologistJessica Wu, MD.

3 of 15

Facial Mask

Credit: Sephora.com

Brightening Hydrogel Mask

($8; sephora.com)

Vitamins and peptides deliver instant radiance. "It’s like a quickie for skin!" jokes Ilana Blitzer, Health's beauty director.

Advertisement

4 of 15

SPF for face

Credit: Amazon.com

Skinceuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50

($24; amazon.com)

A physical block with a barely-there feel? "I'm impressed," Dr. Wu says. "It left my skin velvety." The mattifying tint doubles as foundation.

5 of 15

High-tech tool

Credit: Sephora.com

Foreo Luna

($139; sephora.com)

One side has silicone bristles to amp up your cleanse; the other has a massage pad. "The pulses mimic office devices I use to tighten skin," says dermatologist Francesca Fusco, MD.

6 of 15

At-home peel

Credit: Sephora.com

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta MediSpa Peel

($110; sephora.com)

An impressive 15 acids improve texture and tone. Raves Dr. Fusco, "You'd think it was made from the Fountain of Youth."

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 15

Day cream

Credit: Amazon.com

Burt’s Bees Renewal Firming Day Lotion with SPF

($16; amazon.com)

The featherweight formula gives serious hydration plus potent anti-agers, Dr. Wu says.

8 of 15

NIght cream

Credit: Walmart.com

Garnier Ultra-Lift Miracle Sleeping Cream

($17; ulta.com)

Found: a nongreasy rejuvenator. "When I awoke," reports beauty blogger Alexis Wolfer, "it looked like I had spent a week relaxing at a spa."

9 of 15

Anti-ager

Credit: Amazon.com

Vichy Liftactiv Supreme

($35; amazon.com)

It firms right away (adenosine pulls skin taut), our testers say, and over time (rhamnose stimulates collagen).

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 15

Gentle cleanser

Credit: Amazon.com

Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water

($6; amazon.com)

This dissolves dirt and makeup and is incredibly soothing. "Bonus: no rinsing!" Blitzer says.

11 of 15

Brightener

Credit: Sephora.com

SK-II Power Brightening Specialist

($205; sephora.com)

The lightener's licorice and oat improve dark spots in weeks. "And it repairs damage that can lead to new spots," Dr. Fusco says. Win-win.

12 of 15

Serum

Credit: Amazon.com

SkinMedica GlyPro Antioxidant Serum

($63; amazon.com)

This serum speeds up cell turnover. "One drop a day helps reduce signs of aging," Dr. Fusco notes.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 15

Eye cream

Credit: Sephora.com

Clarins Total Eye Concentrate

($83; sephora.com)

A one-two punch that softens lines and depuffs, Dr. Wu says.

14 of 15

Neck cream

Credit: Nordstrom.com

Prevage Neck and Décolleté Firm & Repair Cream

($115; nordstrom.com)

"Like a good push-up bra," Blitzer points out, "this concentrate will give skin a little lift."

15 of 15

Cleanser

Credit: Sephora.com

GlamGlow YouthCleanse

($39; sephora.com)

Wolfer is a fan: “My skin felt so clean and got brighter in weeks.”

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next

By Holly Dawsey