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Sephora reviewers swear by these 11 'holy grail' anti-aging products

With 1,000+ reviews each, shoppers promise these "holy grail" products are worth their weight in gold.

Best anti-aging products on Sephora, fresh black tea age renewal cream, origins ginzing cream, it confident in a cream, anti aging bestsellers sephora canada, (photos via Sephora)
Best anti-aging products on Sephora (photos via Sephora)

Anti-aging means different things to different people. For some, genetics, sleep and sunscreen are the secrets to eternal youth, whereas for others, they're only just the start.

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  • Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads

    $124
  • Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment

    $162
  • Tatcha The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer

    $91
  • IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer

    $80
  • Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum

    $122
  • Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Energy-Boosting Cream

    $45
  • Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum

    $139
  • Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream

    $95
  • Fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix

    $125
  • Sulwhasoo Anti-Aging First Care Activating Serum

    $120
  • Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate

    $95
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If you would prefer to supplement your eight hours with, dare I say, a retinol, then I would wager at least some of Sephora's anti-aging best-sellers have made their way to your wish list.

Whether you're looking to firm, brighten, protect or regenerate your skin, Sephora is home to dozens of anti-aging favourites, many of which come backed by thousands of reviews.

With more than 1,000 reviews each and average ratings of four stars or higher, reviewers promise these "holy grail" skincare products are worth their weight in gold.

Scroll down to see the anti-aging must-haves from Sephora that reviewers swear by.

1. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel

  • Reviews: 7,500+

  • Average rating: 4.5 stars

  • The details: Dr. Dennis Gross's cult-favourite daily peel pads are a tried-and-true skincare staple for thousands. The two-step AHA/BHA peel pads are pre-dosed with seven acids to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, pores and shine.

  • Promising review: According to one reviewer, the pads are the "best chemical peel [on] the market." A "tiny holy grail," says another.

These AHA/BHA peel pads are available in a mini, standard and value pack.

$124 at Sephora

2. Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment

  • Reviews: 5,700+

  • Average rating: 4.4 stars

  • The details: An AHA serum with lactic acid, this celeb-favourite from Sunday Riley targets the look of pores, hyperpigmentation and dark spots while clinically improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

  • Promising review: It's my "ride or die" serum, according to one shopper. "I thought it was over-hyped and too pricey, but when I finally tried it, I was in awe," they write. It "instantly plumped my skin and gave it a beautiful radiance." Adding, "my pores look clean and visibly smaller because they aren't as clogged."

Sunday Riley's AHA serum is available in two sizes: 30 mL and 50 mL.
$162 at Sephora

3. Tatcha The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer

  • Reviews: 4,300+

  • Average rating: 4 stars

  • The details: Allegedly one of Meghan Markle's go-to skincare brands, this oil-free, anti-aging water cream is packed with powerful botanicals to hydrate and promote poreless-looking skin.

  • Promising review: "Hands down my favourite moisturizer," raves one shopper. "It will forever be my favourite. So hydrating and non-greasy. It's light and feels fresh and almost cooling on my skin."

This oil-free, anti-aging water cream comes in three sizes: 10 mL, 50 mL and 75 mL.
$91 at Sephora

4. IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer

  • Reviews: 3,800+

  • Average rating: 4.6 stars

  • The details: This ultra-hydrating face moisturizer from IT Cosmetics is said to reverse 10 visible signs of aging in just two weeks. Rich in niacinamide, squalane and peptide-lipid complex, the $80 moisturizer targets dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, and loss of firmness and elasticity.

  • Promising review: It's a "holy grail," writes one shopper. One of the "top three moisturizers on the market." Another reviewer adds it's "thick enough for nighttime and absorbs quickly for the day time."

In an 8-week consumer-panel survey of 86 women, 94 per cent said their skin looked younger.

$80 at Sephora

5. Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum

  • Reviews: 3,500+

  • Average rating: 4.3 stars

  • The details: This AHA/BHA night serum resurfaces congested skin by lifting away dead skin cells. According to the brand, the serum will help visibly improve skin tone, texture, fine lines, wrinkles and pores.

  • Promising review: It's a "holy grail" product, according to one shopper. "I tried to go a few days without it and my skin is breaking out like crazy. [No] dupes work the same."

This potent AHA/BHA night serum is available in a 30 mL and 50 mL bottle.

$122 at Sephora

6. Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Energy-Boosting Cream

  • Reviews: 3,100+

  • Average rating: 4.4 stars

  • The details: A super-rich, energy-boosting cream, this vegan moisturizer helps wake up dull, dry-to-extra-dry skin with lasting, 72-hour hydration.

  • Promising review: "This stuff is the best," raves one Sephora shopper. It's made a "big difference" in my skin and now it is "well hydrated and glowing."

This energy-boosting cream moisturizer comes in a 50 mL container.
$45 at Sephora

7. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum

  • Reviews: 2,400+

  • Average rating: 4 stars

  • The details: This hyaluronic acid-rich anti-aging serum fights fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, loss of firmness and elasticity. According to a four-week consumer testing survey, 8 out of 10 people saw their wrinkles diminish.

  • Promising review: "This stuff is like liquid gold," writes one shopper. "I know it's expensive, but you only need a small amount. I have been using it for over 20 years; I'm in my 50s, but I can pass for 40s. I credit this and good genes."

This anti-aging super serum is available in four sizes, including standard and value.
$139 at Sephora

8. Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream

  • Reviews: 1,900+

  • Average rating: 4.2 stars

  • The details: Clinique's anti-aging cream is formulated with CL1870 Peptide Complex to target the look of wrinkles. In a four-week consumer test, 85 per cent of users saw reduced lines and wrinkles, and 92 per cent said their skin looked rejuvenated.

  • Promising review: According to one reviewer, it's a "great anti-aging cream to add to [your] routine." It applies "beautifully and absorbs without leaving a sticky residue," they say.

In a four-week consumer test, participants noted healthier, firmer and smoother skin after using Clinique's Smart Clinical Repair.

$95 at Sephora

9. Fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix

  • Reviews: 1,400+

  • Average rating: 4.8 stars

  • The details: This high-performance face cream reduces the look of deep-set wrinkles while improving firmness and radiance. In an eight-week self-assessment, participants said their wrinkles were 7X smoother and found their skin 5X visibly firmer. The face cream is powered by a retinol-like blend, making it gentle enough for sensitive skin.

  • Promising review: "Best cream ever!!!" lauds one Sephora shopper. "I’m 46 and this does exactly everything it says it will do. Put it this way: I never buy the same cream twice and I’ve purchased this three times so far."

This top-rated age renewal cream is good for normal, oily, dry and combination skin.  

$125 at Sephora

10. Sulwhasoo Anti-Aging First Care Activating Serum

  • Reviews: 1,200+

  • Average rating: 4.6 stars

  • The details: Sulwhasoo's bestselling First Care Activating Serum supports the skin barrier and addresses premature visible signs of aging. After four weeks of use, 96 per cent of users agree their skin texture feels smoother and 92 per cent agree their skin looks clear and bright (based on an independent consumer study).

  • Promising review: It's "one of my favourite K-beauty products that I keep repurchasing," writes one shopper. "It has a very light consistency" and adds "nice hydration."

This K-beauty serum targets fine lines and wrinkles, dullness and loss of firmness and elasticity. 

$120 at Sephora

11. Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate

  • Reviews: 1,000+

  • Average rating: 4.4 stars

  • The details: This luxe eye cream comes backed by impressive clinical results. After a seven-week trial, 100 per cent of participants felt wrinkles and fine lines around their eyes were less visible. After four weeks, users noted more radiant, resilient and smoother skin. Shiseido's Ultimune Eye targets dark circles and supports natural collagen production for a more youthful appearance.

  • Promising review: "This stuff is magical," notes one reviewer. "When I tell you I LOVE this stuff. I have purchased over 20 different eye creams and this is IT. This is the one. So moisturizing, looks great under makeup, and I notice such a difference in my undereyes. Worth every penny!"

Sephora reviewers say this eye cream has "magic powers because, wow."

$95 at Sephora

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