A Beauty Director Just Gave Me the Tea on These Anti-Aging Products—I'm Impressed

I've been an editor for more than five years, and I've learned so much from my fellow editors. They have access to the best-kept beauty secrets and elite recommendations from estheticians, founders, and dermatologists. I'm big on swapping notes, so I asked Executive Director Caitie Bellamy, who has over a decade of experience in the beauty world, to share her recommendations with me. I'm not surprised that Rodan + Fields was high on her list of the best anti-aging products out there. All Rodan + Fields products are dermatologist-designed, keeping effectiveness at the forefront of product development. Not to mention that it's the number-one female-dermatologist-founded skincare brand in the U.S. We did a deep dive into Caitie's top picks below.

Multifunctional Use

I've been learning a lot about the effects of perimenopause on your skin from my colleagues. One thing Caitie told me really stuck with me: "Declining estrogen can cause you to look tired even when you've gotten enough sleep." The Rodan + Fields Redefine Multi Function Eye Cream actively addresses this and targets all signs of aging around the eyes with vitamins C and F, peptides, and grape and daisy botanical extracts that work together to visibly firm, lift, and strengthen the delicate skin around your eyes.

Anti-Aging Properties

We're familiar with some of the signs of premature skin aging: fine lines, wrinkles, and duller, textured skin. Pure C Serum is the perfect solution for those skin concerns. "I love that it uses the purest, most potent form of vitamin C to really make a difference in your skin. It's called Pure C for a reason," Caitie tells me. This is your sign to take your vitamin C routine up a notch and get visibly firmer, smoother, brighter skin.

Clinically Tested

Contrary to popular belief, "the effects of perimenopause are more than just hot flashes and mood swings," Caitie says. "Estrogen loss leads to moisture loss in the skin as well, and the Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum restores that hydration." It contains both glycerin and hyaluronic acid that lock moisture into your skin while strengthening the skin barrier within hours. Clinical studies show a 200% increase in hydration after just one use, and this hydration lasts up to eight hours.