20 Cheap Anti-Aging Products That Reviewers Swear By

Plenty of products claim to minimize wrinkles, dry skin, dark spots, and other not-so-sweet side effects of aging. But many also come with eye-popping price tags that make an anti-aging skincare regimen seem out of reach. It doesn't have to be, though. Once you've tackled our other tips for turning back the clock, try one of the following cheap anti-aging products. None will set you back more than $20, and many have devotees who swear they're just as good as — or better than — pricier brands.

Price: $16 | Buy it at Target
Perfect for crow's feet or that wrinkle that seemed to just pop up overnight, this RoC serum leaves no greasy residue as it works to smooth out skin using retinol, magnesium, copper, and zinc.
Sample reviewer rave: "I am 65 years old and this serum works! I have been using this formula for about six weeks, and the results are positive. I only wish I had started using this product in my 50s."

Price: $10 | Buy it at Walmart
Annoying brown spots and uneven skin tone go hand in hand with aging. The Total Soy Complex and light-reflecting minerals in this Aveeno cream team up to banish both on the cheap.
Sample reviewer rave: "I never thought I would walk out of the house without foundation on again, but I am! My face is back to one color!"

Price: $8 | Buy it at Walmart
Looking alert and well-rested is one of the easiest ways to turn back the clock. This oil-free blend of caffeine, mint extract, and haloxyl helps banish puffiness and dark circles in a convenient roll-on formula.
Sample reviewer rave: "I had been using Clinique eye cream and I like the roll-on better, which is saying a lot, given the price difference! I will be using this from now on."

Price: $10 | Buy it at Ulta
Bring those newer skin cells to the surface with this Olay moisturizer, made with hyaluronic acid, amino-peptides, and Vitamin B3. Devotees say it smells wonderful and leaves skin soft and supple.
Sample reviewer rave: "I can definitely feel my skin is getting softer and younger. I am 47 years old and get compliments from my family and friends for looking much younger than that."

Price: $18 | Buy it at Ulta
When your dry, dull complexion needs a pick-me-up, this lightly scented, non-greasy collagen mask can moisturize and plump up any skin cells in need.
Sample reviewer rave: "This mask does exactly what it says it does. The first time I used it, it made my skin look and feel hydrated, plump, and glowy."

Price: $6 | Buy it at Walmart
Dry, cracked hands can become a problem as you age, so don't forget to show them a little love too. This budget-friendly Aveeno hand cream is formulated specially with southernwood extract to restore skin's moisture barrier.
Sample reviewer rave: "My hands are very dry, especially in winter, and after applying this, my hands feel amazingly good. Nourished, smooth, not greasy."

Price: $13 | Buy it at Walmart
Keep it real with this 99 percent natural serum, featuring apple and hibiscus to hydrate skin cells and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Sample reviewer rave: "I am 55, and my eyes were tired and slightly discolored underneath. I have been using Burt's Bees for about three weeks, and my eyes are softer and brighter. I love it; didn't have to spend a fortune to get results I can actually see."

Price: $13 | Buy it at Target
This unscented, fast-absorbing, vitamin-rich formula tackles aging on all fronts by smoothing lines and wrinkles, minimizing pores, and brightening and evening out skin tone.
Sample reviewer rave: "I always find myself coming back to this stuff. I've tried $200 creams, but they never work as well."

Price: $5 | Buy it at Ulta
Why not add some whimsy to your skincare routine with this anti-aging sheet mask? It has a cat design that makes it cute enough for a spa day with friends, but the vitamin-rich limewater leaves skin soft, smooth, and dewy.
Sample reviewer rave: "I wasn't expecting to love this mask as much as I did! I thought it would just be fun, but it actually worked. I was so surprised to see that the lines between my brows were less noticeable."

Price: $19 | Buy it at Target
Shake up your nighttime beauty routine with this hypoallergenic Aveeno cream. It firms and hydrates with vitamins and antioxidants derived from blackberries to leave skin looking fresh and youthful.
Sample reviewer rave: "I use this cream every night on my face and neck. My favorite thing is the sweet, natural smell and the clean finish. It isn't sticky or greasy."

Price: $20 | Buy it at Amazon
This plant-based serum combines Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid to even out skin tone, tame breakouts, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles without any artificial colors, fragrances, or stabilizers.
Sample reviewer rave: "Two weeks of using this serum, and my 17-year-old tells me I look like I am in my 20s rather than 30s. Fine lines are going away. Acne scars fading. Pigmentation evening out. Even my neck and jawline are smoother."

Price: $5.50 | Buy it at Walmart
Your daily glow doesn't have to cost a pretty penny. This St. Ives moisturizer includes safflower seed oil with collagen and elastin proteins that can help smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Sample reviewer rave: "St. Ives saved my skin and my bank account. This stuff soaks into your skin. It's not sticky. It has a light, pleasant scent. It makes your skin super-soft and doesn't cause breakouts."

Price: $9.50 | Buy it at Amazon
Got dry, sensitive skin? This rich, fragrance-free Eucerin cream relies on a gentle formula including Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, and Beta-carotene to tame fine lines and wrinkles.
Sample reviewer rave: "There are products on the market that are selling for five times what this cost, and this is every bit as good. I'm 70 years old and look 10 to 20 years younger."

Price: $16 | Buy it at Amazon
Tackle those annoying crow's feet and other wrinkles with the Retinol SA, retinol-boosting glucose complex, and hyaluronic acid in this Neutrogena eye cream.
Sample reviewer rave: "I've recently tried some different eye serums and creams, and some were quite pricey. I came back to this one. I simply cannot find one that works as well as this one and that doesn't cause any skin irritation. The tube lasts me a long time, too."

Price: $20 | Buy it at Ulta
Just a couple of drops of this L'Oreal serum in the morning and evening will help turn back the clock. It includes bio-peptides and ceramides that help restore dull, sun-damaged skin.
Sample reviewer rave: "At last, a non-slick serum that delivers! It disappears like magic and works wonders on restoring mature signs around the eyes and mouth, especially."

Price: $4 | Buy it at Walmart
For many women, menopause leads to dry, depleted, easier-to-damage skin all over the body. This rich daily-use lotion includes moisturizers, Vitamin B3, and microdroplets of Vaseline jelly to help soften rough areas.
Sample reviewer rave: "I had extremely crepe skin on my arms and it looked like tissue paper. After using this product for just two weeks my arms look great, they feel soft, and the horrible wrinkles are disappearing."

Price: $15 | Buy it at Target
Sweep this rosemary-scented tonic on before moisturizer and makeup. It features a time-release retinol that helps create a more youthful glow all day long.
Sample reviewer rave: "I've noticed since using it my skin tone and texture has improved significantly. I have these stubborn little bumps near my jaw line, along with some redness in my cheeks which are now pretty much gone."

Price: $15 | Buy it at Amazon
Quench your skin's thirst with this Neutrogena gel, made with hyaluronic acid that can help dry skin become more absorbent naturally. It's oil- and fragrance-free and easy to layer under makeup or another moisturizer.
Sample reviewer rave: "My skin gets so dry that in some parts, particularly the corners of my nose, it peels, itches, and burns; ever since I started using this gel cream I've noticed a huge difference, even from the first time I used it. It keeps my face soft and moisturized the entire day."

Price: $20 | Buy it at Amazon
Designed to moisturize without drying out skin, this retinol cream targets everything from fine lines to undereye circles. It's manufactured in small batches and has a fresh aloe vera and green tea scent.
Sample reviewer rave: "My makeup stays on longer, looks more even, and my skin appears brighter and smoother!"

Price: $28 | Buy it at Amazon
Tired of those tiny pots of anti-aging creams? Get a 14-ounce container of Pond's for the same price or less. It uses alpha hydroxy acids and collagen to smooth out lines with daily use.
Sample reviewer rave: "The ingredients and quality of this product match those that cost 20 times as much in the department stores. This size is huge and will easily last you for a very long time."