Skin guide/Anti-Aging
My playbook

Anti-Aging

Smoother texture, fewer fine lines, and skin that stays comfortable while you build a routine you can keep.

sunscreen first, everything else second
Best finds
For anti-aging
picked for this skin concern
  • ROUND LAB Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Ampoule
  • VT Reedle Shot 100
  • Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask (pink)
  • and more on my shelf
See them on my shelf →
Sound like you?
  • Fine lines and uneven texture
  • Skin that looks tired or dull
  • Wanting to prevent, not just fix
What I wish I knew sooner
  • Daily SPF matters more than any serum
  • Start a retinoid slowly, two nights a week
  • Real results take three months or more

My routine, step by step

Morning and night. Skip the steps marked as optional if you want to keep it simple.

Morning

fast and light
1
Cleanseoptional
Gentle cleanser or water only
daily
2
Antioxidantoptional
Vitamin C serum
daily
3
Moisturize
Barrier-supporting cream
daily
4
SPF
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher
daily

Night

slow and caring
1
Cleanse
Gentle cleanser, twice if you wore SPF or makeup
daily
2
Retinoid
Start with a low strength on dry skin
2 to 3 nights a week
3
Moisturize
Rich cream to buffer dryness
daily

The ingredients I'd start with

You don't need all of them. Pick one or two and give them time.

Retinoids
Also called: retinol, retinal, adapalene

The vitamin A family, best known for texture, acne and fine lines.

texture / fine lines / acne / cell turnover
Works at: Start low (around 0.1 to 0.3% retinol) and build up
go slowly
Read moreVitamin C
Also called: ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl glucoside

An antioxidant for brightening and extra daytime protection.

brightening / antioxidant / dullness
Works at: Ascorbic acid is usually used at about 10 to 20%
quite gentle
Read moreNiacinamide
Also called: niacinamide, nicotinamide, vitamin b3

A vitamin B3 that supports the barrier and evens the look of skin.

pore appearance / barrier support / uneven tone / oil control
Works at: Effective at 2 to 5%, many products go up to 10%
very gentle
Read morePeptides
Also called: signal peptides, copper peptides

Short chains of amino acids used in skin-firming products.

firmness / fine lines / gentle
Works at: Varies by peptide and formula
very gentle
Read moreHyaluronic Acid
Also called: hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate

A humectant that draws water into the surface of your skin.

hydration / plumping / tight skin
Works at: Usually 0.1 to 2%, and the molecular size matters more than the number
very gentle
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From my bathroom shelf

What's on my shelf for this

ROUND LAB Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Ampoule
ROUND LAB Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Ampoule
VT Reedle Shot 100
VT Reedle Shot 100
Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask (pink)
Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask (pink)
haruharu wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream
haruharu wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream
ROUND LAB Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Cream
ROUND LAB Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Cream
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream

Keep reading

My morning skincare routine for dry skin in winter→All skin goals→

This is general information from my own experience and reading, not medical advice. If your skin is painful, very irritated or not improving, please see a dermatologist.