A true minimalist at heart, and a fan of the KonMari method, I’m forever on the hunt for genius beauty products to simplify my skin care routine. For non-diehard KonMari fans, the KonMari method is all about identifying things that make you happy and letting go of what doesn’t bring joy to your life. So I thought why not adopt this way of thinking to myskin care routine.
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I went to task with ditching products that weren’t making my skin happy and keeping those that were effective and nourishing. Since doing so, I’ve discovered there are so many upsides to rethinking and simplifying your skin care routine. Most importantly? It becomes a major time saver! But it also makes you think long and hard about the most effective products for your skin type. I also found that by reducing the number of products I’m using, there were fewer ingredients for my skin to be irritated by.
While this way of thinking isn’t for everyone – hello Korean skin care routines – the results are showing on my skin. By sticking to a minimalist routine, founded on the KonMari method, my skin is much easier to manage. Genius!
Old skin care routine
AM
- Gentle gel cleanser
- Physical exfoliator once a week
- Micellar water
- Exfoliating toner
- Vitamin C serum
- Salicylic acid treatment
- Moisturiser
- SPF 50
- Lip balm
PM
- Clarifying cleanser
- Micellar water
- Eye cream
- Salicylic acid treatment
- Moisturiser
- Lip balm
- AHA peel twice a week
- Mask once a week
New skin care routine
AM & PM
- Gentle gel cleanser
- Micellar Water
- Hydrating mist
- Eye cream
- Brightening serum
- Moisturiser
- SPF AM only
- Lip balm
- Exfoliating face mask once a week
Flick through this gallery for genius, multitasking beauty products to save you loads of time.
Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes
When you don’t have time or access to water, use a facial wipe. These ones are 100% alcohol-free and can even wipe away waterproof mascara.
Garnier Pure Active 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub and Mask
This beauty product is the ultimate multi-tasking genius! Not only does it cleanse skin but contains exfoliating beads to help resurface the skin. When left to dry, it acts as a mattifying face mask.
Neutrogena’s Deep Clean ® Cream Cleanser
When your skin’s breaking out, instead of applying several products to your face, turn to a cleanser containing salicylic acid that helps remove a build up of dirt from pores.
John Plunkett Superfade UV Day Shield SPF30+
We all know that an SPF is a must, so why not combine your facial moisturiser with a UV shield. This moisturiser is not only SPF 30+ but contains elastin, avocado oil, calendula oil, vitamins A, C, and E, to help nourish your skin.
Dr. LeWinn’s Eternal Youth Day & Night Cream
Save time by using the same moisturiser day and night. If you’re after an anti-ageing treatment, seek out a vitamin A infused moisturiser like this Dr. LeWinn’s Eternal Youth Day & Night Cream.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Bouncy Sleeping Mask
Don’t have time to mask. Go for one that you can wear while you’re sleeping. This The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Bouncy Sleeping Mask contains Edelweiss plant stem cells for their potent skin cell renewing properties.
BIODERMA Sensibio H2O
When your cleanser can’t do the job of removing makeup, this micellar water is the perfect backup. It doesn’t require water and is gentle on the skin.
Alpha-H Age Delay Intensive Eye & Lip Treatment Cream
Treat your eyes and lips in one hit with this nourishing blend of vitamins A, C, and E with essential fatty acids.
I spent hours putting my things on order I got them so I am gradually getting through them quite well now
My current skincare routine unfortunately looks more like the old skin care routine in this article. Need to take small steps to work towards using less steps.