SkinCeuticals educator Cori Ramos is here with the latest skin care intel.

Let's face it, we all want to look our best as we age, and adding an anti-aging cream to your daily skin care routine can go a long way to help. SkinCeuticals has two highly praised creams— A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Corrective Cream and Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Anti-Aging Cream—both of which target two different natural processes in the skin known to accelerate visible signs of aging. These corrective creams feature powerful ingredients in high concentrations that can improve the appearance of existing concerns and help prevent new ones from forming. Whether you're just starting to see the first signs of aging or looking to combat more advanced signs, read on to find out which cream might be the perfect addition to your daily skin care lineup:

• Should I use SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced or Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2?

• How does SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced work?

• How does SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 work?

• How to use SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced and Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 together

Should I use SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced or Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2?

It can be difficult to decide which anti-aging cream is best suited for you and your skin, but knowing how a formula works, what it addresses and the benefit of daily application is key to achieving your best results. Before we dive into the specifics of both of these two face creams, one overall takeaway is we recommend SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Corrective Cream for collagen decline and deep wrinkles, while we recommend Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 for skin barrier support and age-related lipid loss.

How does SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced work?

If collagen decline and deep wrinkles are your primary concern, SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced could be a good fit for you. Collagen is a vital structural protein that provides our skin with a bouncy, firm and youthful look. While collagen production naturally slows down with age, other key processes also impact collagen decline and accelerate visible signs of aging, one of which is glycation. This natural, multi-phase process occurs when excess sugar molecules bind to proteins, including collagen and elastin, forming damaging byproducts known as advanced glycation end-products, or A.G.E. for short.

Glycation causes once flexible and resilient collagen fibers to become rigid and brittle, ultimately leading to wrinkling, dullness and sagging. Luckily, SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced is a groundbreaking corrective cream designed to target the complete multi-phase glycation process known to visibly age skin.

Backed by more than fifteen years of glycation research and expertise, SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced is formulated with a high concentration of potent ingredients such as Proxylane and wild fruit flavonoids that work to support skin’s integrity while defending against glycation. This formula was recently reformulated and also includes new ingredients such as glycyrrhetinic acid, HEPES and niacinamide, which work together to enhance skin's natural radiance, promote even cell turnover and support the skin's moisture barrier.

Not only does this formula help to interrupt the glycation process, it also visibly smooths five key wrinkle types, including forehead wrinkles, nasolabial folds, marionette wrinkles, glabellar wrinkles and crow's feet. Incorporating an anti-glycation formula like A.G.E Interrupter Advanced into your daily routine can help address collagen decline to visibly smooth wrinkles and restore skin firmness and defend against future signs of aging caused by A.G.E. formation.

You can use SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced twice daily as part of your morning and evening skin care routines. You can start by massaging a thin, even layer of A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced onto the entire face, neck and chest. When using in the morning, apply this cream after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serum and before your SkinCeuticals sunscreen. When using with a retinol at night, apply after retinol application.

How does SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 work?

If skin barrier support and age-related lipid loss are a concern for you, then SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 could be a good fit. Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is a patented corrective cream that addresses age-related lipid loss while supporting healthy skin barrier function. The skin barrier is a critical component of overall skin health and is made up of essential lipids such as ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids. These lipids work together to create a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss and protects the skin from external stressors. Unfortunately, as we age, our skin becomes more vulnerable to depletion of these essential lipids, leading to a weakened skin barrier and visible signs of aging. If you're experiencing skin roughness, uncomfortable tightness, dullness or loss of facial fullness, incorporating Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 into your daily skin care regimen can help address these concerns. This innovative formula boasts an optimal and patented ratio of 2% ceramides, 4% natural cholesterol and 2% fatty acids, which work together to restore skin lipids and improve the look of skin fullness, texture and overall radiance. The unique lipid combination helps support the skin barrier and nourish dry or dehydrated skin, while the fast-absorbing, lightweight luxurious texture makes it ideal for all skin types, even sensitive skin. By incorporating Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 into your daily skin care routine, you can address age-related lipid loss and maintain a healthy skin barrier, leaving your skin looking and feeling rejuvenated. To use, apply a small amount of Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 once or twice daily to your face, neck and chest. When using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serum and before your SkinCeuticals sunscreen. If using with a retinol at night, apply after your retinol application.

How to use SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced and Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 together

If you are concerned about or experiencing both age-related skin changes described above, you have the option of layering both formulas for enhanced results.

Here’s how: After your antioxidant and corrective serums, apply A.G.E Interrupter Advanced first then follow with Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2. Your skin is an amazing, albeit complex, organ that works hard to protect you as you age, and SkinCeuticals makes it easy to support your skin, every step of the way.

You can learn more about how vitamin C works alongside other effective ingredients in SkinCeuticals’ top antioxidant face serums on the LovelySkin Blog.