I’m over 50 and I test anti-aging skincare for a living. Here’s what’s in my cart:

This skin-brightening, leave-on face mask with a pleasant citrus scent is like a hydrating treatment for skin all night long. It’s packed with Vitamin C, vegan, cruelty-free and made with natural ingredients. It has a jelly-like texture, is cooling to the touch and lightweight, making it suitable for oily skin. I’ve been using it every night for a week now and my skin looks and feels really fresh.

Approved by Jessica Alba, this golden eye mask is infused with hyaluronic acid, amino acids and seaweed to hydrate the delicate under-eye area, reduce dark circles and puffy bags, and smooth the look of fine lines. It’s also vegan, paraben-free and sulfate-free, gentle on most skin types, and comes in luxurious packaging that makes it the perfect gift.

Sorawave is of THE HOTTEST BRAND IN SKINCARE TECHNOLOGY: Combining light, heat and therapeutic massage, this multi-function wand helps reduce wrinkles, smooth scars, increase blood flow and even skin tone. The Radiant Renewal Wand is clinically proven and award-winning. Customers have seen results within weeks of consistent use (3 minutes per day).

The delicate skin under your eyes needs some extra nourishment, which is why experts often recommend treatments you apply before bed to help your skin stay healthy while you sleep. This peptide-rich eye skin-strengthening cream has over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, with 57% off!

This is a great deal on a popular face serum with over 14,000 five-star reviews, with raving users saying, “My aesthetician recommended this to me because I was getting fine lines and dark spots (I’m 59). It has improved the condition of my skin and has significantly faded my dark spots.”

Exfoliants are essential at any age to turn over dead skin cells and promote skin health and collagen production. But in your 40s, 50s and beyond, they’re especially important to keep your face from looking dull and tired. This Bliss serum is a great product for beginners. It’s gentle, effective, and suitable for all but the most sensitive skin types. It smells great, too.

TruSkin’s Vitamin C Solo Serum isn’t the only product getting rave reviews. I’ve been wanting to try the brand’s internet-famous super serum for months now. It’s packed with retinol, niacinamide, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid, and it aims to address a variety of aging-related skin concerns, like sagging skin and dark spots. Its claims are backed up by nearly 10,000 highly positive reviews.

Caffeine is clinically proven to reduce under-eye wrinkles and fade dark circles. This serum contains a high concentration of caffeine at 5% and a cooling metal rollerball applicator that improves blood flow to the area. With 3,500 five-star reviews (including before and after photos) and a price of under $20, it’s a great choice for skin care.

There are plenty of pricey treatments and potions aimed at reducing facial puffiness, encouraging collagen growth and improving the texture of aging skin, but the ancient technique of face rolling is the easiest, the least expensive and arguably the most relaxing. This high-quality jade roller and face massage tool set has over 25,000 five-star reviews.

As we reach middle age, our lips need extra moisture to look plump and youthful. Laneige lip masks are a lifesaver. Countless celebrities on TikTok (including Kelly Ripa, Brooke Shields, Kate Moss, Keke Palmer, and Kate Hudson) have endorsed them. Users say it works better than Aquaphor for dry lips and has changed their lives during winter for their chapped mouths. They also wax poetic about the texture, taste, and most importantly, results. This is a great product to add to your beauty arsenal and one of the best beauty products of 2023.

To keep aging skin from looking dull and lifeless, it’s important to find an exfoliating, regenerating mask that promotes cell turnover and sloughs off dead cells. This mask from Peter Thomas Roth is a tried-and-true favorite that I’ve been using for 20 years. It’s rare to find high-quality products from a luxury brand at such a deep discount, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better deal.

Perfect for spring and summer dresses and skirts, the best self tanners of 2024 are on sale at huge discounts. Easy to use, they’re great for smoothing the skin and fading the appearance of spider veins, bruises, and other blemishes, giving your legs an overall youthful appearance.