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5-Minute Skincare Routine for Busy Women

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Pretty Smart Finds | Tech, Study & Self-Care

This simple skincare routine is perfect for busy women who don’t have time for complicated steps. These quick, reliable products help keep skin feeling fresh, healthy, and easy to maintain day to day.

Sections

1st Cleanser

Serums

Moisturizer

Eyes

Lips

Primer

1st Cleanser

My goal is to curate cleansers that are easy and efficient to use for the busy lifestyle, while giving quality results here are some options I highly recommend.

This gentle foaming cleanser is essential. It removes dirt and makeup without leaving my skin feeling stripped. I find using a pump cleanser is ideal when I cleanse my face while in the shower.

Beyond Glow Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Vitamins + Kiwi | Avon

My quick go-to for removing makeup, cleansing skin, and boosting brightness. Perfect for busy days when you need something fast, simple, and effective. Perfect for travel. Yes I do make it foam like the picture :)

Kojic Acid & Turmeric Cleansing Pads, 50 Pcs

For those days when I apply additional makeup, this balm cleanser easily melts away makeup at the end of the day and leaves skin SOFT and CLEAN.

Beyond Glow Melting Balm Cleanser with Enzyme + Mango Butter | Avon

Serums

After a nice cleanser, I pat dry, then apply a nice light layer of serum. I let the serum set in for a few mins. Here are my favorites, In the summer I use Vitamin C and the winter my skin is quite dry and the Cerave aids with moisturizing.

I use this in the morning when my skin looks tired. It helps brighten my complexion quickly without adding extra steps.

Anew Vitamin C Brightening Serum | Avon

I use this when my skin feels dry or tight. It adds quick hydration without feeling heavy, especially during the cold weather season.

Cerave Hyaluronic Acid Serum with B5 & Ceramides

Moisturizer

After allowing a serum to absorb, I apply a moisturizer, 90% of the time I reach for one with SPF 30

I use this to lock in moisture and keep my skin feeling soft throughout the day without feeling heavy.

CeraVe Ultra-Light Hydrating Gel Moisturizer

I apply this after serum. Daily SPF is non-negotiable for me, indoors or outdoors, and I love the lightweight tinted finish. It does not clog my pores either. Its a fast way to get glowing skin while protecting it at the same time.

Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30

Eyes

Oh the eyes, I struggle with dry eyes and strain from long hours in the tech world. I have found that caring for your eyes is crucial, (especially as you get older) Lid wipes are so refreshing, I promise! followed by a good eye cream. am & pm

I use this morning and night when my under-eye area feels tired, it adds a quick boost of hydration with minimal effort.

Anew Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream | Avon

A nice all-in-one eye cream that helps smooth and refresh tired under-eyes. I like using this when my eye area needs extra care.

RoC Derm Correxion Dual Eye Cream

I use these after a long day of screen time. They are great for removing eye makeup as well.

Eyelid Cleansing Wipes

Lips

Here are some lip colors that I absolutely adore.

My go-to for quick lip hydration and shine. Perfect when I want something simple, glossy, and low-maintenance. I always keep a lip glaze in my purse, just in case.

MAYBELLINE Lifter Glaze Oil Balm Pink Drip

I like using this when my lips feel dry and need a quick refresh. It has a nice cooling feel and leaves my lips soft, hydrated, and glossy.

Beyond Glow LipCerin Plump & Cool Lip Care | von.ca Product Page

Primer

When my skin care routine is complete and I opt for applying makeup, I use a good primer first.

My go-to affordable primer for smoothing pores and helping makeup apply more evenly.

e.l.f. cosmetics Poreless Face Primer

Sets

I love having a few skin care sets to make my routine easy, especially when they are travel size. They are great for gifting as well.

When I get breakouts, I often reach for the Ordinary. This acne kit helps with my daily skin care routine.

The Acne Set - The Ordinary | Sephora

Avon

I have always had Avon in my life, so has my mother and my mothers mother. Here there are some brands that you will recognize from other retailors like Sephora and you may find some classics that just linger.

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