Ask Cult Concierge: The Best Skin Care Routine For Fine Lines & Wrinkles
The collagen in our skin reduces as we age, leading to loss of elasticity and plumpness. Environmental factors such as UV rays and pollution speed up this process, leading to skin sagging and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time, but using products such as vitamin C, vitamin A and daily SPF can help to encourage collagen production, helping to keep skin plump and firm - just how we like it!
Skin looks at its best when it’s hydrated, which is why using products that have ingredients such as hyaluronic acid (which holds 1000x its weight in water) are perfect for plumping the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and helping our complexions to look youthful and dewy.
In this guide we’ve outlined our recommended morning and evening anti-ageing {skin care} routine, including the best anti-ageing products for {fine lines and wrinkles} at every step. Many of the products from the morning routine can be repeated in the evening - so you only need to invest in a few products to give your skin the TLC it deserves.
MORNING SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR ANTI-AGEING
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STEP ONE: CLEANSE
Begin your morning routine with {Then I Met You’s} {Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel}. This easy-to-use, gentle gel cleanser clarifies your pores and counters breakouts all while flooding your skin with hydrating glycerin and sodium hyaluronate. It boasts green tea - a soothing antioxidant - alongside gently exfoliating enzymes and comforting amino acids to encourage clear, calm, youthful-looking skin.
STEP TWO: PRIME
Next up is {Allies of Skin’s} {Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist}. Packed full of probiotics, this mist acts like a primer for the rest of your skin care, ensuring that your entire routine works more effectively. Spray this onto your skin and apply the next step while your skin is still damp for the best results.
STEP THREE: EYE SERUM
Signs of ageing can often be seen around the eyes, so an eye cream is an important part of an anti-ageing skin care routine. One of the best eye creams for wrinkles and fine lines is {Sunday Riley’s} {5 Stars Retinoid and Niacinamide Eye Serum}. Five stars in more ways than one, this eye cream contains a 6% retinoid complex to support collagen production and is paired with niacinamide and centella asiatica to soothe and rehydrate the delicate eye area.
STEP FOUR: SERUM
Lock in extra moisture with {Drunk Elephant’s} {B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum}. The hyaluronic acid in this serum will hold onto the moisturiser from the mist and really plump the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while pineapple ceramide is great for calming inflamed or irritated complexions.
STEP FIVE: MOISTURISE
Brighten your skin, encourage collagen production and provide antioxidant protection with vitamin C-rich {C+Collagen Deep Cream} from {Dr Dennis Gross Skincare} - one of the best anti-ageing moisturisers. It’s perfect for looking after your skin and helping it to stay firm, and it also contains collagen amino acids to instantly hydrate and add a dewy glow to your complexion.
STEP SIX: SPF
Since sun exposure plays a big part in speeding up the ageing process, this is perhaps the most important part of your morning routine. Use a high-factor SPF like {Murad’s} {City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF50 PA ++++}. This mineral sunscreen protects the skin from both UV rays and blue light, minimising the impact of environmental damage on your skin.
EVENING SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR ANTI-AGEING
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STEP ONE: CLEANSE
When the evening comes around, use {ALGENIST’s} {Genius Ultimate Anti-Ageing Melting Cleanser} to break down make up and SPF. The brand’s signature regenerating alguronic acid is the star ingredient of this gel to oil cleanser perfect for nourishing and supporting the skin at the end of the day.
Follow with {Then I Met You’s} {Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel} for an indulgent double cleanse.
STEP TWO: PRIME
Use your {Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist} again to prime your face for the rest of the routine.
STEP THREE: EYE SERUM
Apply your trusty {5 Stars Retinoid and Niacinamide Eye Serum} again to soothe and rehydrate your delicate eye area after a long day. Using this anti-ageing eye serum in the evening will help with overnight restoration.
STEP FOUR: SERUM
Next up is {Medik8’s} {Crystal Retinal 3 Serum}. This is the perfect product for beginners who want the benefits of retinoids without the irritation and flaking. Retinal is said to work 11x faster than standard retinol to smooth the appearance of lines and firm the skin by stimulating cells to produce collagen.
STEP FIVE: MOISTURISE
End your evening routine with your Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare's {C+Collagen Deep Cream} to wake up to brightened and energised skin.
