Top 10 anti-aging skin care products

SkinCeuticals Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Essence, Helena Black Bandage Cream, Proya Ruby Essence 2.0, Estee Lauder Small Brown Bottle Essence, Shiseido Juewei Water Emulsion, Lancôme Pure Cream, Obagi Prototype VC Essence, Kiehl's Purple Glass A Cream, La Roche-Posay Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Essence, Clarins Double Extract Essence.

Let me start by saying, there is no absolute "first or second" in this ranking. I ranked it based on everyone's daily usage rate and repurchase rate. If you have to say which one beats them all, it's really unnecessary. I have stepped on many pitfalls myself - following the trend before has given me a clue. My mother who has sensitive skin bought SkinCeuticals A 0.5% concentration. After applying it once, her skin became red and irritated. She left it unused for half a year. Finally, she gave it to my cousin who has sensitive skin. After using it for three months, most of the fine lines at the end of her eyes have faded. Who are you going to talk to?

Oh, by the way, I have to mention here that there are two schools of thought in the anti-aging circle today: one is a group that pursues powerful drugs with ingredients, and the higher the concentration of retinol, Bosein, and peptides, the more they like it; the other is a moderate group that is afraid of irritation and prefers skin-nourishing anti-aging products that are alcohol-free and without high-efficiency ingredients. Both of these are actually correct. The core depends on your skin’s tolerance.

Talking about these 10 models, I will tell you my actual experience of using them one by one to save you from buying blindly. I really love the black bandage, but it is too expensive. It contains 30% Bose, with a texture like melted dark chocolate. It is matte when applied. After my last Thermage treatment, my face was red and stinging. I put it down after two days of applying it. Even the nurse from the medical aesthetics department told me that after the treatment, I use it to repair and resist aging, and the effect can be doubled. I usually only dare to use it after medical aesthetics or when my face is so shabby that I can’t look at it after a long night. I really can’t bear to dig it out.

Proya Ruby is a true domestic product. The oil-skinned girl in the editorial department who was born in 1998 stayed up late every day to finish the manuscript, and her face was as slumped as a flattened bun. Every time she used it, her face would bounce back the next day. The 2.0 version has added soothing ingredients, so it is not easy for novices to use it. The price is more than 100 yuan, and it is really enough to fight against aging. Many girls around me who have just graduated have stocked up on two or three bottles.

The most controversial one is probably Clarins Double Extract, right? When I read Xiaohongshu, I often see people saying it is an IQ tax. I used it on oily and acne-prone skin, and my face became acne-prone. However, I had allergies during the change of seasons a while ago, and my face was red, dry, and collapsed. I stopped all A-alcohol VC and only applied Double Extract. I recovered within a week, and the yellowish odor has gone away a lot. It is a great product for dry and sensitive skin when changing seasons. If you have oily-acne skin and want to try it, just buy a sample and try it first. Don’t just make a big bottle, which is a waste of money.

Obagi's VC is highly recommended by my friend who is a medical cosmetologist. She said that after giving her clients photon treatment, she will let them use Obagi VC with a concentration of 10%. The anti-black rate can be reduced by half. The anti-oxidation effect of the prototype VC is really great. If you apply it in the morning and go out, your face will not be dark and yellow at the end of the day. You just have to pay attention to avoid light, use it as soon as possible after opening it, and it will be useless if it turns yellow after being left for a long time.

If you have sensitive skin and cannot take strong medicines, the small brown bottle of Estee Lauder can really be used with your eyes closed. My mother has been using it for almost 10 years. Although there is no immediate effect, after long-term use, her skin condition is much better than that of her peers. There are almost no fine lines. It is just too moisturizing. Oily skin may feel stuffy if used in summer.

Oh, by the way, there is also Kiehl's Purple A, which is very cost-effective. It costs more than 200 yuan. It contains Bose infused with peptides. I bought a bottle for my dad. He is a grown man who doesn't know anything about skin care, so he just applied a layer of it after washing his face every day. After using it for more than half a year, the wrinkles on his forehead have faded a bit, but the texture is a bit thick. If you have oily skin, you may feel muddy if you apply it in the summer, but it is just right for winter.

My best friend has used two sets of Shiseido Yuewei Water Emulsion. She uses it for oil-combination and anti-aging, and the dry lines at the corners of her mouth have been eliminated. However, the smell of alcohol is a bit strong, so don’t touch it if you have sensitive skin. It’s really good for those with tolerant skin. La Roche-Posay's retinol essence is specially made for novices. It has a low concentration and is added with soothing ingredients. The first time I used it, it was alcohol A. It didn't sting at all. After you build up your tolerance, you can switch to a higher concentration one. It's suitable for those who are new to anti-aging. I can't live without Lancôme Pure Face Cream in the winter. I use it on dry skin all day long and my face is moisturized. It has a light rose smell and has anti-aging and anti-yellowing effects. It's too oily to use in summer, so I usually only use it in autumn and winter.

One final word, there really is no universal ranking list. I followed the trend and bought a popular anti-aging essence from a niche market, which cost me a small sum of two thousand. In the end, I became depressed and kept silent, and let it gather dust until it expired. No matter how good something is used by others, it is useless if it is not suitable for your skin type. Before buying, figure out what skin type you have and what effect you want, and then choose accordingly. It is better than anything else.