SPOT.ph Picks: The Best Anti-Aging Moisturizers for a Youthful Glow

(SPOT.ph) Like it or not, we’re all getting older by the second. Plus, the stress you encounter at work (and shall we mention the hellish commute you have to go through on the daily) can really take a toll on your skin. But hey, with the right skincare products, your face doesn’t have to reflect your actual age or the amount of problems you have. Add in a healthy lifestyle and you'll have a better chance of staying fresh-faced for a long, long time. If you’ve been wanting to incorporate anti-aging products to your skincare routine, you’re in the right place.

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Here are 10 must-try anti-aging moisturizers that can help you cop that youthful glow:

Repairative Moisturizer (P6,630) from Tata Harper

This silky, lightweight moisturizer from Tata Harper leaves skin looking dewy and radiant all day long. Packed with active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, their very own Estate Grown Beauty Complex (a blend of Arnica, Borage, Alfalfa, Elderberry, Meadowsweet, and Calendula), and buckbean, this moisturizer encourages a plumping effect that hydrates skin while minimizing the appearance of laugh lines and wrinkles.

Available on Sephora.ph.

Lait-Crème Concentré (P1,390) from Embryolisse

This cult-favorite from French skincare brand Embryolisse promises to restore, nourish, and protect your skin from pollutants, perfect for those who suffer from dry and sensitive skin. It has a lightweight texture that’s quickly absorbed by skin, leaving it feeling smooth and plump minus the sticky feeling.

Available on Today’s Skin.

Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream (P1,230) from Sunday Riley

This cream from Sunday Riley provides great hydration thanks to its hyaluronic acid and tamarind extracts, keeping skin moisturized. This cream is also enriched with papaya enzymes that exfoliate skin as well as alpha-arbutin which brightens the appearance of dark spots caused by skin aging. Its claim to fame? It promises to increase hydration by up to 68% in as fast as 15 minutes—and its effect lasts for up to 24 hours.

Available on Sephora.ph. 

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA (P850) from The Ordinary

The Ordinary became a cult-favorite skincare brand because of their accessible price points and their highly concentrated products that target specific skin issues. This non-greasy moisturizer is formulated with special hydrating compounds that give long-lasting skin moisture such as hyaluronic acid, multiple amino acids, and more. It's also packed with ceramide precursors, allowing skin to produce more ceramides which help form a protective layer that prevents moisture loss. It doesn’t matter if you are in your 20s or your 40s—this moisturizer fights against unwanted lines wrinkles on your face!

Available on Today’s Skin. 

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream (P1,899) from Olay

Olay’s Micro-Sculpting Cream is a drugstore-favorite that contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid, amino-peptides, and vitamin B3, which all offer long-term lifting and plumping benefits. Since before you were even born, Olay has been considered a solid choice in skincare—we bet your mom has a pot of this cream in her vanity!

Available at leading drugstores and department stores.

R.N.A. Power Radical New Age Cream (P7,337) from SK-II

SK-II is known for PITERA™ , which is present in all their products. It's a rich blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids that helps even out skin tone, minimize darks spots, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and boost radiance. Not only does this face cream help you get a bright and glowing complexion, it also has SK-II's Radical New Age formula, which is made up of hydrolyzed soy and yeast proteins that improve the appearance of skin’s firmness while keeping skin hydrated.

Available on Sephora.ph.

Skin Caviar Luxe Cream (P29,400) from La Prairie

Who says the Swiss are only known for their luxury watches and chocolates? Luxury skincare brand La Prairie is popular for their Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, which has firming and texture-refining properties, keeping your skin nourished and hydrated. But before you come at us for that ridiculously high price tag, hear us out: Apart from keeping your skin hydrated, this cream claims to lift and firm skin thanks to its caviar extracts. In case you didn't know, caviar extract is rich with antioxidant properties and amino acids which are essential components of collagen—and collagen promotes skin elasticity, which is what you need if you want to maintain a youthful look!

Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source. 

Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream (P2,697) from Fresh

The Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream from Fresh promises to provide round-the-clock moisture while soothing and nourishing skin at the same time. It’s formulated with rosewater, rose flower oil, angelica leaf extract, and vitamin E, which all work to attract and seal in moisture, combating skin against dryness and aging. Plus, you’ll love how this face cream will leave your skin with a subtle floral scent. 

Available on Sephora.ph.

Crème De La Mer (P19,300) from La Mer

While it’s mostly well-known for its hefty price tag, this popular white pot from La Mer is probably on every skincare junkie’s wishlist because of its rave reviews. This face cream claims to heal dry skin and visibly soften lines and wrinkles, uncovering skin that’s smooth and soft-to-the-touch. The secret is in its Miracle Broth, which is a blend of ingredients like sea kelp, calcium, iron, vitamins C, E, and B12 as well as oils of citrus, eucalyptus, wheat germ, alfalfa, and sunflower, among others.

Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source. 

Protini Polypeptide Cream (P4,010) from Drunk Elephant

Drunk Elephant’s Protini Polypeptide Cream is abundant with proteins and other nutrients. These ingredients help visibly improve the tone, texture, and firmness of your skin while reducing the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and signs of sun-damage. Its claim to fame? It can deliver results upon first application.

Available on Sephora.ph.