Routine by concern
Anti-ageing Korean skincare routine
The anti-ageing Korean routine rests on two pillars: sunscreen every morning, and a few proven actives in the evening, introduced gradually. Here, step by step, is the routine the Mimi Seoul skin diagnosis recommends.
Preserve firmness and smooth fine lines
Over time, skin produces less collagen and renews more slowly: fine lines deepen and firmness fades. Sun protection and a few proven actives make the difference.
Actives to look for
Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
help smooth the look of wrinkles
Peptides
support skin firmness
Niacinamide
strengthens the barrier and evens the tone
Bakuchiol
a gentle alternative to retinol
Morning and evening
The routine, step by step
This is the balanced routine our skin diagnosis builds. It then adapts it to your other answers: concerns, number of steps, ingredients to avoid.
Morning
- 1
Gentle cleanser
Gentle gel or foam cleanser
- 2
Toner
Hydrating, alcohol-free toner
- 3
Targeted serum
Peptide serum
Anti-ageing: to support firmness, under your sunscreen.
- 4
Eye care
Peptide eye cream
Anti-ageing: the first area to show lines.
- 5
Moisturiser
All-round moisturiser
Anti-ageing: choose a formula that contains ceramides or peptides.
- 6
Sunscreen
SPF 50 sunscreen
Anti-ageing: the most useful step against visible signs of ageing.
Evening
- 1
Cleansing oil
Cleansing oil or balm
- 2
Gentle cleanser
Gentle gel or foam cleanser
- 3
Toner
Hydrating, alcohol-free toner
- 4
Targeted serum
Retinal or retinol serum
Anti-ageing: in the evening, two or three times a week to start.
- 5
Eye care
Peptide eye cream
Anti-ageing: the first area to show lines.
- 6
Moisturiser
All-round moisturiser
Anti-ageing: choose a formula that contains ceramides or peptides.
How long does it take?
First visible results in 8 to 12 weeks.
Our tips
- Apply your products from the most fluid to the richest, leaving about thirty seconds between steps.
- Introduce retinol gradually (two or three evenings a week) and never combine it with an exfoliant on the same night.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to our advisor before using any retinoid.
Your questions
Which actives help with fine lines and firmness?
Retinoids (retinol, retinal): help smooth the look of wrinkles. Peptides: support skin firmness. Niacinamide: strengthens the barrier and evens the tone. Bakuchiol: a gentle alternative to retinol.
How long before I see results on fine lines and firmness?
First visible results in 8 to 12 weeks.
Is this routine right for me?
It is a starting point. The free Mimi Seoul skin diagnosis tailors it to your skin in two minutes (skin type, priorities, number of steps, ingredients to avoid), then an expert advisor fine-tunes it with you in our Paris store.
Your routine, made to measure
Two minutes, seven questions: the free skin diagnosis tailors this routine to your skin and emails it to you.
Cosmetic advice that does not replace a dermatologist's opinion. Product types and actives, with no brand imposed: our advisor guides you in store based on the latest arrivals.