MINIMALISTIC SKINCARE ROUTINE

Typically focuses on essential steps to maintain healthy skin without overwhelming complexity.

Time to complete: This Minimalistic Skincare Routine should take 5-10 minutes, depending on how thorough you are with each step.

Ideas:

1. Cleanser: Use a cleanser suitable for your skin type to remove dirt and impurities.
2. Toner: Use a toner suitable for your skin type to remove the extra impurities and balance your skin's pH level.
3. Moisturizer: Apply a suitable moisturizer to hydrate and protect your skin.
4. Sunscreen: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ to protect your skin.
5. Optional: Spot treatment for acne or specific skin concerns.

Steps:

1. Cleanse your face with the chosen cleanser.
2. Tone your skin with the chosen toner, rinse, and tone again.
3. Apply a pea-sized amount of moisturizer evenly onto your face.
4. If it’s daytime, apply sunscreen as the last step in your routine.
5. Optional: Apply spot treatment for acne or specific concerns to targeted areas.
6. Remember to drink water and maintain a healthy lifestyle for overall skin health.

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CORE SKINCARE ROUTINE

includes fundamental steps that cater to most skin types and concerns.

Time to complete: This Core routine should take around 10-12 minutes to complete, making it manageable for daily use. Adjustments can be made based on individual skin needs and preferences.

Ideas:

1. Cleanser: Choose a cleanser that removes dirt, oil, and makeup for your skin type.
2. Toner: Choose a toner suitable for your skin type to remove extra impurities and balance your skin's pH level.
3. Exfoliant: Use it for specific skin concerns (e.g., acne, pigmentation, anti-aging) – once or twice a week
4. Serum: Use a serum daily (morning or evening) for specific skin concerns (e.g., acne, pigmentation, anti-aging)
5. Cream: Choose a cream that matches your skin type to hydrate, nourish, and protect your skin barrier.
6. Sunscreen: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ daily to shield your skin from harmful UV rays.

Steps:

1. Start by cleansing your face with the chosen cleanser.
2. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
3. Tone your skin with a toner using cotton pads and then rinse. Use a toner again to balance your skin's pH level.
4. Use an exfoliant once or twice a week for specific skin concerns (e.g., acne, pigmentation, anti-aging).
5. Apply a serum (morning or evening) for specific skin concerns (e.g., acne, pigmentation, anti-aging)
6. Use a cream that matches your skin type.
7. Finish your routine by applying sunscreen liberally to all exposed skin if it's daytime.

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LUXURIOUS SKINCARE ROUTINE

more elaborate and indulgent, often incorporating additional steps and high-quality products for a pampering experience. The best results always come from the deluxe routine.

Time to complete: A luxurious skincare routine can take around 20-30 minutes to complete, allowing ample time for relaxation and indulgence. 

Ideas:

1. Double Cleansing: Start with an oil-based cleanser to remove makeup and impurities, followed by a cleanser for a thorough cleanse.
2. Double Toning: Always double-tone with a toner to remove the extra impurities and to balance the pH level of your skin.
3. Exfoliation: Use a different type of exfoliant to slough off dead skin cells and promote skin renewal.
4. Multi Mask — You give yourself a mini facial at home when you double or triple mask. Applying masks one after another can double or triple the effect because of the different ways each mask works on the skin. You can also use two or three masks on different areas of your face. Double or triple masking is part of the luxurious skincare routine.
5. Serums: Apply a potent serum tailored to your specific skin concerns, such as hydration, brightening, protection, or anti-aging.
6. Eye cream: Gently pat on eye cream to address fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness in the delicate eye area.
7. Face Oils: Finish with a few drops of a luxurious oil to seal in moisture and give your skin a healthy glow.
8. Cream: Opt for a rich and indulgent cream to deeply hydrate and nourish your skin, leaving it soft and supple.
9. Neck and decollete Cream - incorporating a neck and decollete cream into your luxurious skincare routine adds an extra step. Still, it can help target the unique needs of the delicate skin on your neck and decollete, keeping it looking firm, smooth, and youthful.
10. Body Oils: Incorporating body oils into your skincare routine can indeed add a luxurious touch, providing hydration, nourishment, and a beautiful glow to your skin.

Steps:

1. Begin by double cleansing, starting with the oil-based cleanser followed by the second cleanser: AM and PM
2. Double tone with a toner using cotton pads: AM and PM
3. Exfoliate your skin using your chosen exfoliant, taking care not to overdo it, especially if you have sensitive skin: two or three times a week
4. Double or triple masking: Choose two or three masks that address your skin concerns (e.g., deep cleaning, hydration, nourishing, purifying). Apply the first mask to your cleansed face, focusing on the areas where you want to target specific concerns. For example, apply a purifying mask on blemishes or a T-zone to absorb excess oil, then apply the second moisturizing one on the rest of the face to hydrate your skin. Allow the masks to work their magic for the recommended time, depending on the mask instructions. Take this time to relax and unwind while the masks do their job. Remove them after the specified time with lukewarm water. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Follow up with your regular skincare routine.
5. Apply a few drops of serum to your face and neck, gently massaging it in with upward motions: AM and PM
6. Dab a small amount of eye cream around the eye area, using your ring finger for gentle application: AM and PM
7. Face oil: Finish by pressing a few drops of facial oil into your face, neck, and decollete.
8. Apply your chosen cream generously to lock in hydration and nutrients.
9. Neck and Decollete Cream:
10. Body oil: Dispense a small amount of body oil into your palms and warm it by rubbing your hands together. Then, massage the oil into your skin using long, sweeping motions. Pay extra attention to areas prone to dryness, such as elbows, knees, and heels. Enjoy the sensory experience and indulge in the luxurious feel of the oil as it nourishes and hydrates your skin. Allow the body oil to absorb fully into your skin before getting dressed. Take a moment to appreciate the velvety feel of your skin.
11. Layering Body products: For an extra indulgent experience, you can layer additional body products on top of the body oil, such as a body lotion or cream, to lock in moisture and leave your skin feeling pampered, hydrated, and radiant.
12. Apply a sunscreen SPF 30 + to protect against UV damage.

Weekdays are busy. We all know there is insufficient time for everything we want to do, so stick with your core skincare routines. Even minimalistic care is better than no care when pressed for time. Weekends, on the other hand, are calling for pampering - indulge in a Luxurious Skincare routine.