Your skin is constantly changing throughout your life, and it can be hard to keep updating your skincare routine.
As you mature, Adore Beauty cites three changes you will notice.
The rate your skin can exfoliate, and turnover cells will slow (which is why it’s essential to invest in a chemical exfoliator), as will your natural oil and sebum production (so, fewer pimples).
Finally, your skin’s collagen and structural proteins will harden and take longer to make.
Because your skin is making fewer oils, you’ll need a moisturiser more than ever to replenish and hydrate.
However, you can’t rely on a moisturiser to do all the work.
A chemical exfoliator will take you even closer to your skin goals, as will investing in serums filled with Vitamin A, Retinol, Alpha-Hydroxy Acids, and Vitamin C.
Even though it can sound like a lot navigating the world of serums, moisturisers are more straightforward and don’t have to be complicated – as long as it hydrates, it’s doing its job.
Here are nine products by renowned brands that will change your mature skin.
Mature Moisturiser
It’s a big claim to reduce the look of up to 10 years of wrinkles in 28 days*, but the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream does just that. Featuring high-performance niacinamide, the micro-sculpting cream is dermatologically tested, scientifically advanced and clinically proven to firm, plump and increase cell turnover for younger-looking skin.
*With regular use, Clinical study among 39 females, USA, Feb-Mar, 2016
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, $59.99, Chemist Warehouse
Mature Moisturiser
Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion provides 24hr hydration and relieves dry, itchy skin in 1 hour. Fragrance free and suitable for sensitive skin.
Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion, $6.99, Chemist Warehouse
Mature Moisturiser
This French pharmacy product promotes hydration via probiotics and has a lightweight texture perfect for combination and sensitive skin.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Prebiotic Moisturiser, $31.95, Adore Beauty.
Mature Moisturiser
This cream encourages firmer skin and restores hydration with retinol – which means it’s working harder than most moisturisers.
Intense Repair Cream, $36.80, Paula’s Choice.
Mature Moisturiser
Dermalogica’s intense moisturiser includes Chlorella Algae, which has prebiotic properties that help rebalance your skin.
Dermalogica New Intense Moisture Balance, on sale at $82.80, Adore Beauty.
Mature Moisturiser
This French pharmacy cream uses Gotu Kola extract to revive the skin’s vital functions. Plus, it’s sulphate free!
Weleda Evening Primrose Age Revitalising Day Cream, $35.60, Adore Beauty.
Mature Moisturiser
Neutrogena’s hydrating moisturiser is great for oily types that still want a boost of hyaluronic acid for smooth skin all day.
Neutrogena, Hydro Boost Water Gel, $36.00, iherb.
Mature Moisturiser
There is a reason CeraVe is a cult favourite! This product offers 24 hours of hydration, and it can be applied to your body and face.
CeraVe Moisturising, $23.99, Chemist Warehouse.
Mature Moisturiser
Laneige is famous for its waterbank range, and this cream will give your skin the rejuvenation boost it needs with hyaluronic acid.
Laneige Waterbank Moisture Cream, $52.00, Adore Beauty.