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Amazon is rolling out its Black Friday deals earlier than usual, and the beauty discounts are already stacking up. To help you narrow down the best deals, REAL SIMPLE spoke with Dr. Marissa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist who treats patients with mature skin, about the anti-aging skin care products to buy from the annual event.
Garshick's top picks include anti-aging creams, serums, and cleansers from popular brands like Kiehl's, Eucerin, Bioderma, and Cosrx. Many of her recommendations are also writer-loved products, like these Clean Skin Club towels and the TruSkin Vitamin C serum. Even better? Everything is under $50 and up to 56 percent off at Amazon right now.
According to Garshick, this Bioderma micellar water is a gentle makeup remover that's a great option for those with sensitive skin. "It can be used as the first step as part of a double cleanse or used on its own to help cleanse the skin without leading to dryness or irritation," she shared.
"These single-use towels can be a helpful way to reduce irritation and redness, which can be especially helpful for someone trying to deal with aging skin," shared Garshick. She added that the towels are gentle on the skin and don't cause irritation.
Garshick pointed out that this Eucerin dual serum is good for anyone dealing with dark spots, since it's made with thiamidol to brighten the skin and improve overall skin tone. She also noted that the lightweight serum contains hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and nourish the skin.
When it comes to retinol, Garshick explained that this Kiehl's serum has a fragrance-free and paraben-free formula, making it a good option for those with sensitive skin. "This retinol serum helps to firm the skin and improve overall texture while also reducing wrinkles and evening the skin tone." She added that it also contains peptides and ceramides, which help minimize dryness and irritation.
Speaking of retinol, if your skin isn't familiar with the anti-aging ingredient or doesn't typically tolerate it, Garhsick recommends this No. 7 serum as an alternative. "This serum incorporates pepticology, a patent-pending peptide technology, to boost collagen and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and firm the skin, while also using hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, and antioxidants to support the skin barrier and brighten the skin."
This IT tinted cosmetics cream is packed with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E, along with SPF 50, to triple as a hydrating foundation, anti-aging serum, and sunscreen. "It helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, boosts hydration and moisturizes the skin while also providing cosmetic coverage and protecting the skin against UV damage," said Garshick.
Not only is this TruSkin serum packed with vitamin C, but it also contains vitamin E and hyaluronic acid to help brighten, even, and nourish the skin, according to Garshick. So those with sensitive skin can use it, and its lightweight formula won't leave the skin feeling greasy or sticky. Garshick also noted that it can be used every day in the morning, layered underneath sunscreen.
Garshick highlighted that this Cosrx serum is a great way to boost collagen, since it contains peptides to improve skin elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. She shared that the gentle and skin-calming serum can be applied after cleansing and before moisturizing.
This First Aid cream set offers a boost of hydration for your face and body, without leaving the skin feeling greasy, per Garshick. "I especially love that it is great even for those with sensitive skin and is fragrance-free," she shared. It comes with a 6-ounce jar to use at home, and a 1-ounce bottle you can conveniently take with you on the go.
"Combining lactic acid with a patented tri-enzyme technology, these pads help to gently but effectively remove dead skin cells, leaving the skin feeling softer and smoother," Garshick shared, adding that it also helps brighten the skin and improve the look of dark spots by evening out the skin tone.