Anti-aging skincare routine (40s, combination & sensitive skin) with product suggestions

🌙 Night Routine (Key for Anti-aging)

1. Gentle Cleanser

• Purpose: Remove dirt & makeup without stripping.

• Suggested:

• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser

  
  
  

• Avène Cleanance Hydra Soothing Cleansing Cream

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1. Optional Soothing Serum

   • Niacinamide 5% → balances oil & reduces redness.

   • Suggested: The Ordinary Niacinamide 5% 

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2. Anti-aging Active (2–3x/week to start)

• For sensitive skin → avoid strong retinol, use gentler options:

• Avène RetrinAL 0.1 (Retinaldehyde)

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• By Wishtrend Bakuchiol Skin Prep Water

1. Moisturizer (Barrier Repair)

• Hydration + ceramides to calm sensitivity.

• Suggested:

• CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

• Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Skin Cream

☀️ Morning Routine

1. Quick Cleanse

• Use Micellar Water or gentle wash.

• Suggested: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

1. Antioxidant Serum

• Low-strength Vitamin C (gentle formulas).

• Suggested:

• La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 Serum (Ascorbic Acid 10%)

• SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel (more advanced, pricey)

1. Lightweight Moisturizer

• Gel-cream, soothing for combination skin.

• Suggested:

• Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Gel

• Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel

1. Sunscreen (SPF 50+)

• Must be mineral/physical for sensitive skin.

• Suggested:

• EltaMD UV Physical SPF 41 (Tinted Mineral)

• La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral SPF 50

🧴 Weekly / Monthly Add-ons

• Hydrating Mask (1–2x/week):

  • Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

  • Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask

• Gentle Exfoliation (every 2 weeks):

• PHA or mild lactic acid.

• Suggested: The Inkey List PHA Toner or The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA

📌 Golden Rules

• Stick with gentle, fragrance-free formulas.

• Introduce new actives slowly (patch test).

• Sunscreen is the #1 anti-aging step.

• Consistency matters more than strength.