The 10 Best Anti-Aging Serums to Use Right Now, According to Experts

Astarita notes that peptides are "messenger cells" that communicate with your skin cells to diminish the production of excess pigment or to speed cell turnover, which makes them an essential part of any anti-aging skincare routine. 

This lightweight serum from The INKEY List does just that while boosting collagen production and firming up the skin.

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If you want your skin to improve overnight, this is the bottle to reach for. Many products provide results over time, but we saw a substantial improvement in skin texture and tone after just one use. It's great for anti-aging as well as fighting acne for a clear complexion overall.

This serum is a tried-and-true favorite of both our editors and our experts for its powerful blend of antioxidants that work together to significantly improve fine lines and wrinkles. 

Dr. Engelman also notes that this serum also helps neutralize free-radical damage and reverses environmental aging, and calls this serum the “gold standard” of topical antioxidants.

If your main skin concern is dark spots, this is the anti-aging serum for you. It contains the patented ingredient Viniferine which was designed to brighten and lighten dark spots while evening out the skin tone.

While we love having all of these corrective anti-aging serums at our fingertips, the ultimate secret weapon is sunscreen, which Dr. Engelman also believes. That's why we love this anti-aging sunscreen serum from Supergoop! Its lightweight formula blends in easily for daily wear, even under makeup.

This daily serum also comes highly recommended by Dr. Engelmen for its impressive formula that contains cell-strengthening ceramides for renewal and repair. It also contains advanced idebenone technology, which Dr. Engelman notes tops the list of powerful antioxidants for the most protection and repair of your skin.

Another longtime favorite of our editorial team, the Vital C anti-aging serum from Image Skincare is one we can't live without. Beyond its creamy consistency and effective formula full of vitamins and antioxidants, it smells like fresh oranges. It'll keep your skin soft and is the perfect pick-me-up for your morning skincare routine. 

Many of Dr. Dennis Gross' anti-aging products have reached cult status. This one is a customer and editor favorite thanks to its effective formula that contains adipic and salicylic acid, which both help clear blocked pores and minimize their appearance.

Hyaluronic acid is a game-changer for any anti-aging routine thanks to its hydrating properties. Dr. Engelman loves this serum for its combination of five different hyaluronic acid molecules to penetrate your skin's various layers. 

Plus, she notes that the Time Release HA, a SkinMedica proprietary ingredient, releases this hydrating ingredient throughout the day for a quenched feel for hours on end.

Craving that “glass skin” look? The latest anti-aging serum from Naturally Serious will give you that coveted glow. Ingredients like Mediterranean lavender and Persian silk tree help to improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.

This serum is illuminating and also gives your skin an incredible dewy and youthful look.