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Drugstore Retinol Cream
If we've heard it once, we've heard it a million times: Retinoids are the number one favorite anti-aging ingredient of dermatologists. Period. End of discussion. The catch: Because they're so potent, they can be rough on skin and often very drying. Now, this tried-and-true drugstore retinoid line has formulated their beloved retinol in a lusciously thick cream, which not only delivers anti-aging benefits, but up to 24 hours of hydration, too. It's sure to score a permanent spot in your nighttime routine.
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Drugstore Antioxidant Serum
As important as sunscreen is, even if your application is textbook perfection, some UV rays will reach your skin — as will pollutants, smoke and other nasties — forming damaging and aging free radicals. That's where antioxidants come in, acting like little Pac Men to scavenger up those bad boys, and offering an extra layer of defense. Skin docs routinely advise layering an antioxidant serum underneath your sunscreen every morning, but many of these can be crazy expensive. This popular standby is a fraction of the price, yet still effective.
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Drugstore Dark Spot Treatment
It's not just lines and wrinkles that contribute to an aged appearance; uneven tone and dark marks can make you look older, too. Happily, this formula contains two percent hydroquinone, the most powerful concentration of the potent spot-fighter that's available over the counter. See spots run.
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Drugstore Peptide Cream
Peptides are another fave anti-ager; made up of amino acids, they work to help build protein (and more protein equals stronger, smoother skin). Also nice: Unlike retinoids, peptides are safe to use when you're pregnant. Olay Regenerist has been a tried-and-true drugstore staple for years, but now it's been reinvented into a lusciously whipped cream that still has the same benefits, along with an extra pleasing texture.
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Drugstore Eye Cream
Give your peepers a little TLC. Packed with hyaluronic acid, which draws water to the skin, this standout is ideal for smoothing away the look of pesky finelines and wrinkles. The gel formula is also light enough that you can use it in under makeup, which is not always the case with many other eye creams.
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