An Anti-Aging Skincare Routine for Your 40s and Beyond

You may notice your skin becoming drier and duller in your 40s, so an anti-aging skincare routine after 40 is all about replenishing moisture with hydrating, nourishing formulas. Here’s one example of how a routine in your 40s and beyond might look.

Step 1: Cleanse

Once you reach 40, it’s a good idea to switch to a cleanser designed to hydrate and nourish your skin, rather than one that exfoliates or fights blemishes. Cream-based cleansers are often great for this, as they’re usually formulated with emollient ingredients to help smooth and soften the skin.

Step 2: Apply a hydrating serum

To help keep your skin as nourished as possible, try adding a hydrating serum to your anti-aging skincare routine. Look for formulas with hyaluronic acid, a humectant ingredient that helps plump and hydrate your skin. You’ll find hyaluronic acid in many of the serums we mentioned above, including the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Skin Care Cell Renewal Midnight Serum.

Step 3: Use an eye cream

Eye cream is a crucial component of any skincare routine for mature skin. These formulas moisturize and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet wrinkles. In your 40s, you can typically start applying eye cream as part of both your morning and nighttime routines (if you aren’t already doing so).

Step 4: Moisturize

As we mentioned before, moisturizer is essential in any anti-aging skincare routine. In the morning, try a brightening formula, such as the L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Triple Power Moisturizer with SPF 30, to help promote a radiant-looking complexion. In the evening, reach for a rich-textured cream, like the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream, Antioxidants to help replenish your skin while you sleep.

Step 5: Apply sunscreen

Sunscreen is non-negotiable in your 40s and beyond. This essential product will help you avoid the aging effects of sun damage, which include skin discoloration, wrinkles, and loose, sagging skin.