17 Best Wrinkle Creams of 2026 for Smoother, Clearer Skin

Every line on your face tells a story, but if you'd rather leave some of those stories untold, then the best wrinkle creams might help smoothen things out. We're not saying these recommendations will leave you completely wrinkle-free, but these are some of the best options for slowing down the signs of aging on the skin. When it comes to anti-aging skin care products-or any skin care in general-active ingredients are key. “I kind of like to break it down with anti-aging ingredients: What happens with age that these ingredients can prevent?" Dr. Muneeb Shah, also known as the “ DermDoctor ,” a board-certified dermatologist and founder of the new skincare brand Remedy , says. “So, loss of collagen and elastin, thinning of the epidermis, slowing down of skin cell turnover...anything that's going to support collagen and elastin is going to be beneficial with aging.” After months of testing anti-aging products (and some overall guidance from the good doctor), we narrowed down our medicine cabinet to the best wrinkle creams for nearly every skin type and issue. The Best Wrinkle Creams for Men, According to GQ Featured in this article The Best Wrinkle Cream Overall: Jaxon Lane Relax and Repair It's amazing how many research-backed anti-aging ingredients are contained in this $36 face moisturizer for men. It's proof that you don't have to spend $100 to start your own anti-aging skin care routine (there's a reason it won a GQ Grooming Award ). The ingredients include niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and botanical extracts from ginseng and Indian pennywort. Guys, especially those with sensitive skin types, will appreciate the lightweight formula, which is also fragrance-free. Key Ingredients Gotu kola, squalane, ceramides, hyaluronic acid Price Per Ounce $17.73 The Best Korean Skincare Wrinkle Cream: Cardon Hydro Boost Gel Moisturizer Cardon is a Korean skincare brand that's a favorite of ours here at GQ Recommends. The brand won back-to-back GQ Grooming Awards in 2022 and 2023 . We previously named this one of the best moisturizers for oily skin , but anyone can benefit from its potent formulation of niacinamide and botanicals. Apply this anti-aging moisturizer at night to the entire face and neck. For guys in their 20s and 30s who aren't quite ready for a retinol, make this your new everyday moisturizer. Key Ingredients Cactus extract, rosehip oil, niacinamide Price Per Ounce $20.59 The Best Wrinkle Cream for Eyes: Ursa Major Forest Alchemy Eye Cream Everyone who's worried about signs of aging on the skin seem to focus a lot of effort on making sure that the skin around their eyes stay smooth and plump. The eye area is arguably one of the first places that show signs of aging, so it's best to find a wrinkle cream that specifically targets that area. Having tested the best eye creams , we found Ursa Major's Forest Alchemy to be the best. A cocktail of hydrating and fortifying ingredients help to plump the skin around the eye area, which makes it feel...

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