The Ordinary Anti-Ageing Routine: Best Products for Mature Skin
Wondering which The Ordinary products are best for the visible signs of ageing? This guide covers The Ordinary’s recommended anti-ageing routine, including the best products for fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, dehydration and dull skin. You’ll also find layering tips, product recommendations and advice to help you build an effective skincare routine.
You can also build your very own personalised skincare routine here.
General signs of ageing & best products for fine lines & wrinkles
- Squalane Cleanser 50ml, 150ml & 240ml
- Multi-Peptide + HA Serum 30ml & 60ml
- Granactive Retinoid 2%
- Natural Moisturizing Factors 30ml & 100ml
Best for beginners: The Ordinary’s four-step anti-ageing routine is an excellent place to start. If you’re new to active skincare, introduce one product at a time, use sunscreen every morning, and be consistent—results usually take several weeks rather than days.
This is how your The Ordinary Signs of Ageing routine will look like;
| Morning Routine ☀️ | Evening Routine 🌙 |
|---|---|
| Squalane Cleanser Multi-Peptide Serum + HA Natural Moisturizing Factors SPF | Squalane Cleanser Multi-Peptide Serum + HA Retinoid |
Your step-by-step guide to applying your Signs of Ageing Skincare Routine.
- Start with The Squalane Cleanser. This needs to be rubbed between the palms of your hands for about 20 seconds until you feel the consistency change to a balm.
- Once clean and dry, apply a couple of drops of the Multi-Peptide Serum + HA to the palms of your hands and pat or massage into your skin until fully absorbed.
- Then, apply a pea-sized amount of Natural Moisturizing Factors followed by your SPF.
- Do the same for your evening routine using the cleanser, Multi-Petide Serum + HA and Retinoid.
The Ordinary General Signs of Ageing Regimen
Squalane Cleanser
A quick look at The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
- Available in 2 sizes, 50ml & 150ml
- This is a fabulous cleanser and make-up remover.
- Squalane Cleanser starts out with a white creamy consistency. Once rubbed between your palms, you will see and feel it change into a clear oil. This could take anything from 10 to 30 seconds. Check more The Ordinary & NIOD Cleansers.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (Buffet)
A quick look at Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (Buffet)
- Multi-Peptide Serum HA targets multiple signs of ageing and firming.
- Use morning and evening.
- Available in 2 sizes. 30ml & 60ml
Other Similar Products
Natural Moisturising Factors
- Natural Moisturising Factors is available in 30ml & 100ml
- Targets hydration
- There are now three Natural Moisturizing Factors. Beta Glucan is a clear gel, lightweight moisturizer, and PhytoCeramides is rich and super hydrating.
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
A quick look at Granactive Retinoid 2%
- Targets general signs of ageing and textural irregularities.
- Best used in the PM
- 3 months period after opening
- Keep Refrigerated
- 30ml
- Retinol/Retinoid Guide
General Signs of Ageing Regimen Guide
What do signs of ageing look and feel like?
As we age, our skin naturally produces less collagen, elastin and oil. This can lead to fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, uneven skin tone, pigmentation, dryness and a rougher skin texture. While we can’t stop the ageing process, the right skincare routine can help improve the appearance of these visible signs and keep your skin looking healthy.
The Best The Ordinary Products For Signs Of Aging & Mature Skin
🧴 The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF45 – Sunscreen is the single most effective preventative treatment for ageing.
🌙 Retinoids. Granactive Retinoid or Retinol can improve all signs of ageing.
🍊 Vitamin C. Any of the Vitamin C products could improve the signs of ageing; the Ordinary has a great selection: 23% Vitamin C Suspension and 100% Ascorbic Acid Powder.
💙 Multi-Peptide Serum + HA and the other peptides, Matrixyl and Argireline, can rebuild lost collagen and help firm the skin.
✨ Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner Glycolic acid has good evidence to show that it can improve skin texture and reduce wrinkles.
Which products should I avoid?
There are no specific The Ordinary products that should be avoided for ageing skin. However, using too many active ingredients at once can lead to irritation, redness and a weakened skin barrier. Introduce new products gradually, avoid combining products that conflict, and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning to help protect against premature skin ageing.
The Ordinary Skincare Routines
You can find lots more The Ordinary Regimens here and you can also create your very own personalised skincare routine. We also have the Nicola Kilners very own skincare routine and a very popular skincare routine for redness and rosacea.
