Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Reviewers say that Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream is one of the best retinol treatments available at the drugstore and is comparable to significantly pricier department store brands. Experts say retinol -- a form of vitamin A -- can help soften the appearance of fine lines over time, though they also point out that no moisturizer can eliminate them completely. Critics point out that the best protection against wrinkles comes from broad-spectrum UV protection, which this cream does not contain. Experts therefore recommend using Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream at night or in conjunction with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Some websites call this version the "night formula," in contrast with Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream SPF 15 (*est. $14 fro 1.4 oz.), which has UVB protection, but no UVA sunscreen. For a lightweight all-purpose daily moisturizer with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, we found the best reviews for Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 (*est. $19 for 2.5 oz.).

We found the best review of Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream at Paula Begoun's website, Beautypedia.com. Begoun bases her rating of this and other products on scientific research and testing of ingredients. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com, Drugstore.com and TotalBeauty.com, though not as objective, provide useful real-world opinion of the moisturizer.