4 Hidden Skincare Gems for Women Over 40

The Times calls this a “true hero product” for a reason: SOVERAL's Angel Balm is made from 100 percent organic ingredients, and it can function as both a deep pore cleanser and regenerative mask to soothe problem areas. It comes with two facecloths too, which help rejuvenate the skin and scrub away any dullness without leaving your features dry. $73, net-a-porter. (net-a-porter.com)

Around your 40s, it's common for your skin to produce less oil, making it feel dryer and stripped of moisture, so it’s that much more important to make sure you use a facial oil to hydrate your features, plumping up fine lines. This award-winning product (namely, Allure Magazine's 2012 Best of Beauty Award) has 11 essential oils, such as argan, jojoba and jasmine, which will provide your skin with a full dose of lasting hydration. RODIN recommends you apply a few drops to a clean face morning and night. $150, oliolusso.com. (oliolusso.com)

The delicate skin around your eyes is very sensitive and thin, and a crucial area to keep well hydrated. Just as its name implies, this eye cream lifts, firms and fight wrinkles for smoother, radiant skin. If that's not enough, consumers also found that it effectively reduces dark circles. $34.80, Amazon.com. (Amazon.com)

Unfortunately, aging affects more than just the skin on your face — it also appears on your hands. It’s essential to protect your mitts by using conditioning products to keep them as moisturized as possible, and this anti-aging hand cream does exactly that. It contains adenosine, which is a potent anti-wrinkle ingredient that helps improve your skin’s elasticity, and its peach and apricot extracts — as well as its adorable packaging — will brighten any room. And did we also mention it's super budget-friendly? $6.60, Amazon.com. (Amazon.com)