The efficacy of anti-aging creams and wrinkle creams entirely depends on which active ingredients are used in the product and how that interacts with your skin. Many facial creams are marketed as anti-aging products, but what really matters are the anti-aging qualities of the ingredients.
Retinoids, hydroxy acids and hyaluronic acid have been clinically proven to counteract certain effects of aging like wrinkles, lack of skin elasticity and sun damage. Vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) have also been studied for their anti-aging properties. Many effective prescription and over-the-counter wrinkle creams have a combination of active ingredients to target the many causes and signs of skin aging.