We all know that person. You know, the one who looks like they’re 20, but they’re actually 40 or 50. The person who looks youthfully preserved in time and doesn’t really seem to have changed in the years that you’ve known them. They probably get asked for ID all the time. And all you want to ask them is for their exact beauty-and-skincare routine—and also maybe what kind of witchcraft and sorcery they’ve been doing.
Listen, I know getting older is just a part of life. There’s no stopping it, but there’s also no shame in ageing, either. I always like to think of it as getting wiser and more comfortable with myself each year. But I also don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to protect your skin from sun damage, which can also lead to loss of elasticity, more sensitivity, fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, etc. You don’t really need to look far for products that will help in that department. There’s no shortage of lotions, serums, eye creams, and oils to keep your skin looking its best as you get older. But the downside is a lot of them are expensive, and some might flat-out not work.
So if you’re looking for the products to help you age gracefully (and that are actually effective), I did the research for you and rounded up the skincare buys of both editors and celebs alike. See my homework below.