In what order should you apply your anti-aging skincare products?

Have you ever stood in front of your bathroom bottles wondering, "Where do I start? What's the right order to apply my anti-aging skincare ?" We often buy professional or organic cosmetics hoping for miracles, but if we use them in the wrong order, it doesn't work very well!

Having beautiful mature skin after 30, 40, or 50 isn't necessarily complicated. It's not a war against wrinkles either. It's simply about learning to give your skin what it needs, at the right time, to prevent aging and correct existing signs of it.

In this guide, we will see together how to organize your beauty routine in a simple, natural and above all effective way, for a true anti-aging routine that will give you a radiant glow .

The golden rule: From the thickest texture to the most liquid, for deep hydration

This is the most important rule to remember for all your anti-aging skincare . Imagine your skin is a sponge. If you pour thick oil on it, water won't be able to penetrate it. It's the same for skincare!

We always start with the lightest products and finish with the richest or thickest ones (creams and oils, with their rich texture ). Why? Because light products penetrate the skin quickly to deeply nourish and regenerate it, while creams remain a little closer to the surface to protect it like a light coat.

If you apply your anti-aging cream before your anti-aging serum , the latter will remain trapped on the surface and you will have wasted the precious active ingredients that help to plump , firm and smooth your skin.

Step 1: Cleansing, for skin that breathes and good skin preparation

This is the foundation of any daily routine . Throughout the day, our face accumulates pollution, dust, and perspiration. The first step is cleansing .

How to do it right? In the morning , a gentle cleansing is enough to wake up your face . In the evening , it's the most important step: you have to remove everything. Even if you don't wear makeup, your skin needs to be free of the day's impurities.

• Tip: Use a gentle product. If your skin feels tight after washing, your cleanser is too harsh. Skin that feels good stays supple longer. This is the foundation of preventing aging.

Step 2: The lotion or toner, the forgotten little boost

Many people think that lotion is useless. Yet, it prepares the skin and helps to tone it. Tap water often contains limescale, which can irritate the skin. Lotion helps to remove this limescale and restore comfort.

Why is this helpful? Slightly damp skin absorbs anti-aging products much better than completely dry skin. By applying a lotion (or a floral water like rosewater), you help your anti-aging serum penetrate twice as fast. It also helps revitalize your skin.

• The trick: Don't rub your face with a cotton pad. Gently pat it with clean hands. It's more eco-friendly and much gentler on your skin, especially if you have sensitive or dehydrated areas.

Step 3: Anti-aging serum, the true "medicine" for skin

Anti-aging serum is the most powerful product in your anti-aging routine . It contains the highest concentration of active ingredients to target wrinkles , dark spots, and loss of firmness . It's a true anti-aging booster for improved skin texture .

At Nohèm, our anti-aging serum uses nature's treasures for optimal cell protection :

• Brown algae: It helps the skin to stay firm thanks to its firming care action.
• Edelweiss: This is a mountain flower that protects the skin against aging, with a powerful antioxidant effect.
• Glyalis: It restores plumpness to the skin for an immediate plumping treatment effect.

The trick: You don't need much, just a few drops are enough. Warm them between your hands and massage your face from the center outwards, and never forget your neck and décolletage !

Step 4: The anti-aging eye contour, where it all happens

Did you know that the skin around your eyes is as thin as tissue paper? That's why it wrinkles more quickly, and why expression lines and fine lines appear first. Regular face creams are often too heavy for this specific area and can cause puffiness around the eyes in the morning .

Therefore, a specific anti-aging eye contour cream is needed, very light but nourishing, to smooth and hydrate this sensitive area .

• The right technique: Use your ring finger (the finger with the least strength) and gently tap on your orbital bone, from the inner corner outwards. Never pull on the skin; this creates fine lines!

Step 5: Anti-aging cream, your anti-aging moisturizing shield

Anti-aging cream is all about comfort. Its role is to nourish the skin and create a barrier to prevent moisture loss. It's an essential anti-aging moisturizer .

• In the morning: Choose an anti-aging cream that moisturizes and protects . It will serve as a base for your makeup and protect you from the wind or cold.
• In the evening: This is when the skin repairs itself. You can use a slightly richer, more "comforting" anti-aging cream to help your cells regenerate while you sleep. It's a truly restructuring treatment .

Step 6: Anti-aging oil, for skin that is really dehydrated

If you have very dry , mature skin or feel it lacks radiance , anti-aging oil is your best friend. It provides the oil (the good kind!) that skin needs to stay supple and for intense skin repair .

• How to use it? You can add two drops to your cream, or apply it at the very end, after the cream, to "seal the door" and lock in all the moisture . It's an excellent step for layering .

Morning routine vs. evening routine: adapting your rituals

Your skin's needs vary depending on the time of day. Adapting your daily routine is essential.

In the morning (protect and add radiance)

The goal is to protect the skin against UV rays, blue light, and pollution. This is the routine to follow before applying makeup .

1. Light cleaning.
2. A quick spritz of lotion.
3. The anti-aging serum for radiance and antioxidant effect.
4. Anti-aging eye contour cream.
5. The anti-aging day cream , an anti-aging moisturizing treatment .
6. The secret to beautiful skin: Sunscreen. The sun is the primary cause of wrinkles!

In the evening (repair and regenerate)

While you sleep, your skin is working. It's the perfect time for a restructuring treatment and to use richer or regenerating active ingredients. This is your evening routine .

1. Complete cleaning (essential!).
2. The lotion.
3. The anti-aging serum to repair wrinkles, a plumping treatment .
4. Anti-aging eye contour cream.
5. A good nourishing anti-aging cream .
6. An anti-aging oil if needed.
   
   

Small gestures that change everything: verbs of application

Applying your skincare products shouldn't take more than 3 minutes. But those 3 minutes can become a truly blissful moment.

1. Massage upwards: Gravity pulls everything downwards, so we do the opposite! Always massage from bottom to top to "lift" the features and promote a lifting effect .
2. Warm the products: The warmth of your hands helps the products to penetrate better and spread evenly on the skin.
3. Breathe: Natural products smell good. Take a deep breath; it relaxes facial muscles, and a relaxed face immediately looks younger.

Massage accessories: the perfect little extra to stimulate the skin

If you want to go further, you can use tools like the obsidian stick (a small stone stick) or the Gua Sha (made of white jade).

• What's it for? It helps stimulate blood circulation, reduce puffiness in the morning , and tone the skin. It's very refreshing and pleasant. Use them after applying your anti-aging oil or cream so they glide on smoothly.

Be kind to yourself

Having a natural and structured anti-aging routine isn't a chore, it's an investment in your future. By choosing natural ingredients and respecting your skin's natural rhythms, you're giving it much more than just deep hydration : you're giving it vitality and lasting radiance .

The key? Consistency and enjoyment. A beauty routine practiced with pleasure will always be more effective than a treatment applied in haste. Take this time for yourself. Your skin will reward you with its radiance , firmness , and the serenity that emanates from confident beauty. It's an excellent way to prevent aging .

Because taking care of your skin is, above all, about giving yourself a moment of tenderness each day.