Home / Guides

Skincare for Men Over 50: A Routine You Will Actually Keep

Short version: over 50 the skin is thinner, drier and slower to recover, and the eyes show it first. Gentle wash, hydration morning and night, eye cream, and do it every day. Ignore anything that promises to make you look 35.

What your skin needs now

Less stripping, more hydration, more consistency. The face wash matters more than it did at 30, because you cannot afford to lose oil. The night routine matters more, because that is when dry skin loses water. The eye cream matters more, because the skin around the eyes is thinnest and shows tiredness first.

What to ignore

Ten step routines, ingredient lists you need a chemistry degree for, and anything that says "look younger". Skin that is clean, hydrated and looked after every day looks good at 55. That is the aim. Not a different age, a better version of this one.

The routine, in order

Morning, 1 2 3. No.1 Day Cleanser, No.2 Day Serum, No.3 Day Moisturiser. About a minute. Together as the AM Routine Set, £50.

Night, 4 5 6. No.4 Night Cleanser, No.5 Eye Cream, No.6 Night Oil. About a minute. Together as the PM Routine Set, £50.

All six as the Full Routine Set, £49.99 (was £89), which is the cheapest way to own the lot. Made in the UK, vegan, cruelty free, dermatologist tested, and the full ingredient list is on every product page.

Keeping it going

The routine works because it is numbered. 1 2 3 next to the toothbrush in the morning. 4 5 6 next to the toothbrush at night. No decisions, no reading labels, no wondering what goes first. Two minutes and done.

Questions

Will I see a difference? You will feel it on day one, less tight after washing. You will see it after a few weeks of every day. Family usually notice before you do.

Is it worth it at my age? More than at any other age. The gap between looked after and not looked after skin gets wider every decade.

Sensitive skin? All six are dermatologist tested. No.5 and No.6 have no added fragrance; the others are lightly scented with natural essential oils. Full ingredients on every product page.