A subject-matter of the invention is a cosmetic method for caring for wrinkled skin, for the purpose of softening the wrinkles, comprising the successive stages: (a) of topical application to the wrinkled areas of a first composition including a pulverulent phase comprising porous particles which comprise at least one antiwrinkle active principle at least partially absorbed in the said particles, the said composition being substantially devoid of solvent for the said active principle, and (b) of topical application to the skin of the face comprising at least the said areas of a second composition including a fatty and/or aqueous phase comprising a solvent for the said active principle.