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✨ My Favorite Skincare Routine — Morning & Night

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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

Everything starts with a good cleanse. I like cleansers that leave my face feeling fresh and clean without that tight, stripped feeling afterward.
 
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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 ...
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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.
Jade Roller