While we’re in no way “anti” ageing, treating yourself to one of the best moisturisers for mature skin is a great first step for anyone looking to switch up their skincare routine so that it better reflects their age. After all, just as you amend your diet as your body’s needs change, your skin deserves a tailored approach, too.
Arming yourself with the best moisture cream for mature skin could not only boost your confidence, but help your skin to age comfortably without painful dryness, environmental damage, or premature fine lines.
According to Dr Alia Ahmed, we naturally produce less collagen and elastin as we get older, which leads to a loss of skin support and structure. “The skin becomes more likely to lose moisture and finds it hard to keep itself hydrated,” she explains.
Hormonal changes, especially in women, also contribute to skin-thinning and reduced oil production, which can “manifest as fine lines, wrinkles, loss of suppleness, sensitive and dry skin.” So, it makes sense that we might pick richer, more hydrating and collagen-boosting formulas as we grow. Formulas made specifically for mature skin are better equipped to handle these changes, ensuring your skin always looks and feels its utmost best.
Ahead, we’ve scoured the beauty-sphere and consulted our not-so-little black book of experts to bring you a definitive list of best moisturisers for mature skin recommended by experts – from hydrating and plumping gel-cream formulas that’ll instantly quench upon contact, to luxuriously rich and velvety night creams that provide serious overnight renewal.
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Glamour’s best moisturisers for mature skin, at a glance:
Elizabeth Arden Retinol and HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin Renewing Water Cream
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Face Moisturiser, Triple Action Anti-Ageing Day Cream
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Meet the experts:
How I tested the best moisturisers for mature skin:
We want to be certain that you can trust our reviews. So, to compile this guide to the best moisturisers with mature skin, I’ve not only tested in-house, but called on experts for their recommendations, too.
When deciding which products deserved a spot in this edit, I assessed everything from ease of application and fragrance, to the consistency and texture of each formula. In terms of efficacy, I was looking for moisturisers that noticeably plump out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, evened out my skin tone and any patches of hyperpigmentation, and give me a lit-from-within glow – so I rigorously scrutinised the ingredients in every single formula before applying.
Find out more about how we test beauty products here.
Why you can trust me:
A beauty journalist with decades’ worth of experience, I’ve reviewed countless skincare products in my time – from retinol serums, to the very best eye creams. And when it comes to anti-ageing creams, I’ve also been lucky enough to try out a wide range of different classic formulas and new releases over the years.
In terms of ingredients, I truly know my stuff. Passionate about diving down into the details of every single formula I review, I only ever pick out products that contain key active ingredients that actually back up their anti-ageing claims – like peptides, ceramides, and niacinamide, to name a few.
Plus, I’m never afraid to call on the experts to make sure I’m on the right track with my product recommendations. For this piece, I’ve quizzed dermatologists, aesthetics nurses, and surgeons on what I should be looking out for, and which specific creams they personally recommend for mature skin.
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