New to skincare and overwhelmed? Start here. Four simple steps - cleanse, treat, moisturize, protect - with gentle, affordable products that are easy to find at dm, Rossmann or online. Some links are affiliate links (no extra cost to you).
Another Step 4 favorite: a watery SPF that disappears on the skin - no white cast, no greasy feel.
Fusion Water MAGIC SPF 50
Step 1: a gentle, creamy cleanser that removes the day without leaving skin tight. Perfect first product.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Step 2: a few drops after cleansing helps with oil, redness and bigger-looking pores. Budget-friendly and beginner-safe.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Step 3: rich but not greasy, with ceramides to keep your skin barrier happy. Works for face and body.
Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Step 4, every morning: SPF is the best anti-aging product there is. This one is light, invisible and sits well under makeup.
Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Face Sunscreen SPF 60 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Don't forget your lips! A thick layer before bed and you wake up with soft, smooth lips.
Lip Sleeping Mask
For breakout-prone beginners: a gentle foaming wash that keeps shine and blemishes in check.
Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
A hydrating serum for Step 2 if your skin feels dry or tight. Apply on damp skin, then moisturize.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Step 1 alternative for oily or combination skin: a gel cleanser that removes oil without stripping.
Foaming Facial Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
The easiest way to take off makeup before cleansing. Cheap, gentle and in every drugstore.
