The best anti-ageing cream for men

This lightweight formula is hypo-allergenic which means it is a great fit for even the most sensitive skin. For daily protection against aggressions and free radicals, this cream is powered by Matrixyl 3000 Plus to effectively and visibly reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and give younger-looking skin in a matter of weeks. With added SPF too for UV protection, this is a great choice of cream to add to your routine.
Tried by our tester Matthew: "Despite the cream having a thicker consistency than expected, it made me feel really refreshed and pampered - it felt luxurious really! My skin felt firmer and well protected. I also liked the handy pump application which helped me know how much to apply. It smelt a little like sunscreen, I imagine due to the SPF, but it was actually a nice scent and not too overwhelming. I would definitely use this again."

The award-winning Bulldog skincare range doesn't shy away from anti-ageing creams, and have made this Age Defender Moisturiser to help reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles after just four weeks. With a unique blend of five essential oils, this moisturiser is packed with amazing natural ingredients and antioxidants including rosemary, echinacea and vitamin E. Your skin will feel nourished, smooth and well hydrated.

One customer wrote, "The Bulldog range is fantastic. Ethical, natural, cruelty-free and works very well too. Lovely smell and amazing price when compared to what you get for the equivalent products that cost silly money. I'm glad I tried this range and have bought other products since. Recommended."

Perfect for dryer skin types, this hydrating but non-greasy moisturiser will quickly absorb into the skin helping it feel smoother, firmer and more radiant, great for tired-looking skin. Scented with peppermint for a refreshing lift, it helps reinforce the skin's defence against daily aggressions.

One customer wrote, "Don't worry about what some people think about 'men's' face and skin creams, this really does work even my wife saw the difference! Not only that, it has cleared up a razor soreness. She who must be obeyed said 'always fancied having a toy boy'... I am 84! Will use often."

This Nivea matte finish men's moisturiser has a light hydrating formula that offers your skin much needed moisture without any greasy residues. The specially formulated moisturiser is anti-grease, anti-shine, and fast-absorbing – for a matte skin look all day long. It regenerates your skin immediately after shaving and reinforces your skin's natural barrier to lock in the moisture. Your skin feels smooth, protected and refreshed.

One customer wrote, "I think Nivea Men Deep Matte Finish is the best daily cream a man could want. The freshness of the cream last for at least half a day and the smell is very pleasant. There is a nice cool feeling that the cream leaves after putting on the skin. I will definitely be buying this again and highly recommend it."

This all-day moisturiser helps combat the appearance of lines, wrinkles and dullness for a younger, more revitalised look. With skin-strengthening ingredients, this cream absorbs quickly as well as helping to visibly calm skin using soothing anti-irritant ingredients and powerful antioxidants. This cream would be a great option for more sensitive skin or if you're looking to protect your skin from aggressions in the air and pollution.

One customer said, "I have returned to Clinique after years away and it's a welcome return. This coupled with the regular soap has really benefitted my skin. Getting 100ml is also a bonus as it dramatically lifts the value for money. To make this product excellent it needs SPF as it is, after all, an anti-ageing product."

Designed for all skin types, this cream is packed with natural and certified organic ingredients including Aloe Leaf Juice, Green Tea and Hyaluronic Acid to help diminish the appearance of wrinkles and lines. This scented cream absorbs quickly into the skin to firm, smooth and tighten pores. Formulated specifically for men, it penetrates men's thicker skin and used twice daily, should last for up to 45 days.

One customer wrote, "The pot is fairly small, but the cream goes a long way. Just a small amount easily covers your face, and it has a refreshing, slightly minty smell which is nice. It is almost like mousse in texture and absorbs well into your skin. As of yet, I have had no dry skin around my eyes later in the day, and I have already noticed that my skin looks smoother/more even. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a refreshing, light face cream - particularly so if you want anti-ageing benefits."

Helping to protect the skin from harmful UV rays, as well as providing a nourishing base with almond oil, this moisturiser by skinChemist also has anti-ageing properties. Both mineral and chemical filters are combined to protect against the broad solar spectrum, not only protecting against UVB radiation that causes sunburn, but also against the entire ultraviolet spectrum. This works to prevent premature ageing of the skin, erythema and even skin cancer. The brand also offers SPF 30 Wrinkle Killer Moisturiser with a similar formula.

Tried by our tester with sensitive skin: "I tried both the SPF 50 and SPF 30 from the skinChemist Wrinkle Killer Face Cream range. It's so important to protect your skin and make it part of your daily routine. For best results, the packaging says to apply evenly, generously and on a thick layer to the face.

Unsurprisingly, I found that the SPF 50 formula was much thicker than the SPF 30 formula, so take that into consideration with what you're looking for. Personally, the SPF 30 formula works better on my skin.

It does apply white on the skin to begin with, because of its consistency, but rubbing into the face (especially in an upwards motion, which is better for wrinkles), easily solves this. It has a pleasing scent that doesn't irritate my sensitive skin, and leaves your face feeling plump and rejuvenated. A recommended buy."

This softening anti-ageing cream uses only the purest essential oils to provide super-powered antioxidants to protect your skin from the damage of stress, pollution and UV rays, topical circulatory stimulants and nutrient-rich extracts to hydrate and plump the skin. Suitable for all ages and skin types, this cream will energise your skin and make it feel brighter and revitalised.

Tried by our tester Matthew: "This moisturiser was extremely soft and felt really lovely on my skin. It felt a little heavy but it made my skin feel instantly plumped and smooth which helped create a more youthful appearance. The scent of the essential oils was quite therapeutic making it a cream I'd recommend to use before bed to help drift off and wake up feeling shiny and new."

With active ingredients Anogeissus and Hyaluronic Acid, this potent anti-ageing cream for men is great for helping to reduce the appearance of lines whilst delivering age-correcting moisture and SPF UV protection. Recommended for dry or combination skin types, the Anaogeissus is infused with elastin-optimizing Dill Seed Extract to help visibly diminish lines plus youth-extending Cassia alata.

One customer wrote, "A lovely, luxurious feeling moisturiser with the added bonus of SPF!"

Another natural marine cream, this natural skincare from Ishga is full of clean ingredients that'll transform any skin type whilst brightening, refreshing and smoothing the skin. With sensual aromatic oils of sandalwood and bergamot for scent, shea butter and extract of macadamia for nourishment and vitamin E to help plump and heal, your skin will feel as good as new!

Tried by our tester Matthew: "This has become one of my personal favourites. The cream was really lovely and almost cooling on application and the scent really lifted my spirit. It felt as natural as advertised and my skin felt instantly smoother. It absorbed quickly and I've gone on to use it for over a week now thanks to how nice it feels and how much better and well-nourished my skin feels for it."

A more expensive option on this list, but definitely worth it for the quality. Dermatologist-developed by New York's elite Dr Dennis Gross, this anti-ageing cream locks in the skin's moisture and protects the skin from antioxidants. Recommended for use on all skin types, this cream uses the power of retinol to help rejuvenate the face and smooth the appearance of lines and wrinkles whilst the Ferulic acid boosts the power of vitamins in the skin's repair.

One customer wrote, "I bought this product at the end of 2020 and I am extremely happy with it. I was not familiar at all with the brand and I have to admit, I was feeling a little sceptical about trying a pricey, unknown product for me, but I am so happy that I did.

"I have been poorly and going through a number of medical treatments that have been affecting my skin. My skin was very dry, tired, and dull-looking. In the past, I used a very expensive Ferulic acid product, and I have to say that it was brilliant. However, although I was familiar with ferulic acid, I thought that ferulic + retinol could be a good combination and I bought this product. To begin with, my skin was a little irritated for just say a week, but after that, I started noticing the changes. Amazing, product.

"I incorporated the night serum, and later on the eye product. So, if you are tempted, due to my experience my advice is to go for it. It is an amazing product, and Dr Dennis Gross is an amazing range."

Specially formulated for men, this clinically proven anti-ageing moisturiser harnesses the power of the sea to help firm, smooth and hydrate the skin. With a light texture that'll absorb effortlessly into the skin, this cream is power charged with Padina Pavonica, Ginkgo Biloba and Abysinne to help improve suppleness and elasticity for younger-looking skin.

One customer said, "Bought this for my husband as I’ve been using Elemis for years now. Definitely see the difference in his skin and would definitely recommend this for men. Husband wishes I bought it for him sooner."

Made for demanding, mature skin, this regenerating day cream provides the care and protection you really need to face the day which leaves your skin feeling radiant and smooth. It absorbs quickly and is packed with natural ingredients including anti-oxidant rich red clover, acerola berries, raspberry seed oil, and shea butter to support the skin's regenerative properties and protect against free radical damage.

Tried by our tester Matthew: "This cream was really soft and creamy but required a little more to get full coverage to my face. With the blend of botanicals in the ingredient list, these definitely came through in the scent and feel of the cream - making my skin feel naturally protected and fresh. The scent was a little too strong for me but I wouldn't mind using it before heading to bed. I also tried the serum - it was much looser and a little goes a long way. The scent was much more subtle which I liked and it made my skin feel instantly tighter, and a little tingly, which made me feel like it was really working to target my wrinkles. Cooling and penetrated into my skin well."

This anti-ageing moisturiser from Kiehl's is designed to target fine lines and wrinkles specifically for men's thicker and coarser skin. Formulated with Cypress Extract, it gently exfoliates to help smooth rough skin and easily absorbs to help visibly firm the skin for a more youthful appearance. With ingredients including caffeine and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA), the skin will feel stimulated, less dull and smoothed of imperfections.

Tried by our tester Matthew: "I really like the packaging of this at it gives a more masculine feel in line with auto repairs or polish, which helps identify it as a men's skincare brand. It absorbed well into my skin and the cream itself had a springy, soft consistency which made my skin feel instantly firmer. It has an almost menthol scent to it which I wasn't the biggest fan of, but it did help make my face feel more awake and skin feel lovely and fresh."

This youth activating serum concentrate for men has been formulated by Lancôme scientists, creating a range that helps reveal the skin's youthful characteristics which infuse the skin with life and radiating energy. Suitable for combination, dry, normal and oily skin, this cream should visibly rejuvenate your skin and help improve the evenness of skin tone and texture.

One reviewer wrote, "I've been using Lancome for over 30 years and Advanced Genifique Face serum really makes a difference in my skin's appearance, it helps reduce my fine lines and smooth out my skin."

Designed to help counteract sun damage, fine lines, pre-mature ageing and free radicals, this cream should be used before bed to work its magic as you sleep. With key ingredients such as vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract, the cream will hydrate your skin, fight anti-oxidants and defend against puffiness and signs of ageing.

Tried by our tester Matthew: "I really like the roller application which made it really easy to specifically target my fine lines, however, if I was looking to cover my full face, it might take some time! It was really cooling and soothing on my skin and made my face feel more awake than usual come morning. I would like to continue to use this but with targeted anti-ageing around my eyes."

Perfect for re-energising the skin with moisture, energy and hydration, this would definitely be good if you're skin is a little on the dry side or is feeling dull and needs a little lift. Full of vitality to meet the needs of stressed, tired and dull skin, this gel cream contains organic red ginseng extract to help boost the skin's natural energy, defend against skin aggressors and leave the skin feeling more refreshed.

Tried by our tester Matthew: "This has been another favourite that has made my skin feel instantly fresh, soothed, lifted and awake - definitely what I need at the start of the week. Because of this, I'd definitely aim to use it in the mornings to give me that boost I need and despite being a gel, I found it really comfortable to wear. I was worried a gel would be sticky and greasy but it was the complete opposite. Lovely and soft and absorbed well."

Formulated with Linseed Extract, this non-greasy gel moisturiser for men absorbs easily into skin to help visibly reduce lines and wrinkles for firmer, younger-looking skin. It softens the skin for 24-hour hydration and helps strengthen the skin for a more energised appearance. As men’s skin is thicker than women’s and also produces more oil, this moisturiser tailors to men's needs in this weightless, non-greasy texture gel.

Tried by our tester Matthew: "This gel was another strong contender for my bathroom shelf, providing another cooling and soft sensation against my skin that sunk in well and made my skin feel anew. It felt really light on my skin and made it feel more 'airy' for want of a better word like my skin was breathing and not feeling restricted by a heavier cream. The formula was non-greasy, non-sticky and the small pea-sized amount recommended was all that was needed to cover my whole face. I think this product will definitely go the distance making it great value for the price."

For an all-in-one kit this luxurious giftset of must-have skincare essentials to keep your skin looking clear and healthy is sure to impress. The simple and effective four step routine is designed to reduce the appearance of multiple signs of skin ageing, with a face wash, toner, serum and moisturiser. We're a big fan of the Skin Stix too - travel friendly, fuss-free instant hydration.

Tried by our tester Daniel: "I've always been bad at giving my skin some extra care, but this kit makes it so easy. The Face 4ward serum in particular is great as it soaks into the skin immediately, and I've already noticed a difference to fine lines on my face. I also really love the Hydrate in a Hurry stick, it's really cooling when you put it on, it smells great, and makes my skin feel really soft - even my partner has commented on it! Overall I was really impressed with the whole set, it's a great gift to encourage a bit of self care."