I like skincare that feels good, works easily into my routine, and doesn’t require 15 different steps. 😂 These are a mix of affordable staples, K-beauty favorites and a few little splurges I’d happily recommend to a friend. Pick what works for your ...
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🫧 1. CLEANSE & START FRESH
💦 2. HYDRATE, TONE & TREAT
💧 3. MOISTURIZE & GET THAT HEALTHY GLOW
☀️ 4. MORNING GLOW & SPF
🌙 5. NIGHTTIME RESET & LITTLE EXTRAS
🫧 1. CLEANSE & START FRESH
Everything starts with a good cleanse. I like cleansers that leave my face feeling fresh and clean without that tight, stripped feeling afterward.
One of those simple basics that just makes sense. It feels gentle and creamy, and I especially like it when I want to cleanse without my skin feeling dry afterward.
CeraVe, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, 12 fl oz, for Normal to ...
Another gentle one I’d recommend if you prefer that soft, hydrated feeling after washing your face. No complicated bells and whistles—just a really nice everyday cleanser.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
I love this when I want something affordable that still feels cute and fun sitting on my bathroom counter. 😂 The jelly texture feels refreshing and it fits perfectly into a simple everyday routine.
5.9 oz Creamy Jelly Cleanser - BYOMA
💦 2. HYDRATE, TONE & TREAT
This is my favorite part of skincare—the lightweight layers that make my skin feel fresh, hydrated and ready for everything else. I usually choose one toner or essence and then add a serum depending on what my skin feels like that day.
Light, refreshing and easy to layer. I like this when I want that extra splash of hydration after cleansing without putting something heavy on my face.
ANUA - Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner
Definitely my little luxury pick. 💜 I love the silky, watery feel and how it turns an ordinary skincare night into more of a treat-yourself moment.
The Essence - Skincare Boosting Treatment
This is the type of serum I reach for when I want to keep things simple. It’s lightweight, layers nicely and doesn’t make my routine feel like I have ten products sitting on my face.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule
My budget-friendly hydration pick. I like having something affordable in the routine because good skincare definitely doesn’t have to mean spending $100 on every bottle.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum - The Ordinary
This is my “give my skin a drink” step. 🌿💧 It feels light and refreshing instead of heavy, and I love it when my skin is looking a little dull or dehydrated and needs that extra layer of moisture before serum.
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner
💧 3. MOISTURIZE & GET THAT HEALTHY GLOW
Moisturizer is the step that pulls everything together for me. I love that plump, hydrated look, but I don’t want my face feeling like it’s covered in a thick layer of cream.
This is my “my skin needs a drink” moisturizer. 😂 I love the fresh gel texture—it gives me that juicy hydrated feeling without feeling super heavy.
Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
A cute budget-friendly option for everyday hydration. I especially like gel-creams because they give me moisture without that thick, greasy feeling.
BYOMA - 1.6 oz Moisturizing Gel Cream
This is my splurge pick when I want that rich, pampered skincare feeling. I wouldn’t say you need an expensive moisturizer, but this is a lovely little luxury if you feel like treating yourself. 💜
The Dewy Skin Cream
I love this for mornings because it feels fresh and lightweight instead of like I have a thick layer sitting on my face. Perfect when I want hydrated skin but still want my makeup to sit nicely on top. 💙
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Moisturizer
☀️ 4. MORNING GLOW & SPF
Living somewhere sunny made me take SPF much more seriously. ☀️ This is the part of my morning routine I really don’t want to skip. I prefer sunscreens that feel more like skincare and less like that thick old-school beach sunscreen.
One of my favorite types of sunscreen because it feels much more like a moisturizer. It sits nicely as the final step of my morning skincare and doesn’t make SPF feel like a chore.
Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice
I like this one especially on days when I’m wearing makeup. The smooth texture makes it feel almost like a primer and sunscreen in one.
The Unseen Sunscreen Collection
A great option when you want a more traditional facial SPF from a skincare brand. This is the kind of sunscreen I’d keep around for everyday errands, outdoor days and anytime I know I’ll be getting more sun.
Anthelios UV Control Sunscreen SPF 50
🌙 5. NIGHTTIME RESET & LITTLE EXTRAS
This is the fun part. 🌙 These aren’t all things I need every night—they’re the little extras I reach for when I want my nighttime routine to feel cozy, relaxing and a little more like an at-home spa.
I love this for those nights when my skin feels like it needs some extra TLC. Put it on, get into pajamas and let nighttime skincare do its thing. 🌙
Water Sleeping Mask Brighten & Hydrate
This somehow ends up everywhere—my purse, bedside table, bathroom. 😂 I love that it gives my lips that soft glossy look while still feeling like an actual lip-care product.
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays
Perfect for the bedside table. I put this on as my last step when my lips feel dry and want something richer than my everyday balm.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
Do I absolutely need a jade roller? No. Do I love using a cold one from the fridge while I’m relaxing? Absolutely. 😂 It’s one of those little things that makes my routine feel more like a mini spa moment.