Evening Skincare Routine for 40+ Skin
Create your own evening ritual with these 5 easy steps!
Your skin changes significantly in midlife.
Oestrogen drops, collagen declines and the skin barrier weakens.
What worked in your 30s stops delivering results.
This evening routine supports hydration, firmness and repair, all backed by current dermatological research.
Each product mentioned is part of the LUMA Rituals range, created specifically for menopausal skin.
STEP 1: Start with a pH-balanced, gentle cleanser
Your skin barrier is naturally acidic, around pH 4.7.
Cleansers that are too alkaline (pH 7 or higher) disrupt this, leaving skin dry, tight or inflamed.
At midlife, your skin produces less oil and becomes more vulnerable to harsh surfactants like sulphates.
You need a gentle cleanser that respects the skin’s pH and doesn’t strip away moisture.
Choose one that is fragrance-free, non-foaming and labelled as pH-balanced or formulated for sensitive skin.
STEP 2: Apply Double Hydration Gel on damp skin
As skin ages, it loses the ability to hold water.
Hyaluronic acid helps pull moisture into the upper layers, but it works best when applied to damp skin.
The LUMA Rituals Double Hydration Gel contains both high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid.
The high weight hydrates the surface.
The low weight penetrates deeper to maintain elasticity and plumpness.
Pat your face with a clean towel but leave it slightly damp.
Then apply 1–2 pumps of the gel and press it in gently.
STEP 3: Follow with Collagen Boost Serum
Collagen declines rapidly during menopause, some studies show up to a 30% loss in the first five years.
This leads to sagging, fine lines and a loss of structure in the skin.
The LUMA Rituals Collagen Boost Serum uses peptides and firming actives that signal the skin to rebuild support structures.
Unlike synthetic collagen creams that sit on the surface, these ingredients stimulate your skin’s own collagen response.
Apply a thin layer to your face and neck.
Allow it to absorb fully before moving to the next step.
Or another great serum that we recommend for this step is our Peptide Serum.
STEP 4: Use Retinol Alternative Oil Serum
Traditional retinol is effective but often causes dryness, flaking and sensitivity, especially on mature skin with a thinner barrier.
LUMA Rituals uses a natural retinol alternative that delivers similar benefits, smoother skin, fewer fine lines and a more even tone, without irritation.
This oil-based formula also helps nourish and soften the skin overnight.
Use 3–4 drops after your serum.
Warm it in your hands and press it gently into the face and neck.
STEP 5: Seal everything in with Nourishing Rich Cream
Skin loses moisture while you sleep.
Barrier damage and hormonal shifts make this worse at midlife.
This well-formulated night cream helps prevent transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and restores essential lipids.
LUMA Rituals Nourishing Rich Cream is designed for this exact purpose.
It contains skin-mimicking ingredients like plant oils and vegan ceramides to reinforce the barrier and trap moisture inside.
Apply a generous amount as the final step.
Massage it in until fully absorbed.
This routine focuses on what mature skin actually needs:
• pH-balanced cleansing
• Deep hydration
• Collagen support
• Gentle cell renewal
• Overnight barrier repair
Every formula is designed without drying alcohols or common irritants and tested by women in midlife.
This is not anti-aging
This is pro-skin-health.
And it works!
And remember consistency > instant results!