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Skincare For the Serious Minimalists
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items You don't need to have a 15-step skincare routine for great skin; it's all about consistency. Here are products to make skincare simple and doable for anyone
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Cleansers
Toners/Essences
Exfoliators
Serums
Moisturizers
Eye/Lip
Cleansers
A cleanser can contain active ingredients like AHA/BHA, vitamin C, retinol etc to not only cleanse but exfoliate and treat certain concerns with your skin
This cleanser is not just an oil cleanser but also foams up if you like the double-cleanse effect but with just one cleanser. You can also use this as your body cleanser!
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil
Removes makeup, daily pollutants, and grime for a healthy-looking radiance. The brightening, buttery formula can be used as a cleanser, deep cleansing mask, or a hydrating makeup remover.
ELEMIS Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter
Contains gentle physical and chemical exfoliants that remove dead skin cells and help unclog pores. Washes away dirt, makeup, sunscreen and other impurities without over-drying. Leaves skin feeling soft, nourished and refreshed. Exfoliates, retexturi...
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse
This anti-oxidant rich cleansing oil nourishes and instantly dissolves makeup, including waterproof makeup. Enriched with castor oil to enhance lash growth. Perfect for effective and fast makeup removal without using cotton pads.
Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil | CAUDALIE®
A gentle cleansing lotion that is effective in removing excess oils, make-up and other impurities without stripping the natural oils from the skin, leaving the skin soft and refreshed.
Environ Mild Cleansing Lotion | Skin EssentiA Range
Designed to do away with the need for a multi-step cleanse, this product starts off as a balm–melting away makeup, debris, and SPF, emulsifies with water and takes on a milky consistency, then rinses clean like a gel. Deposits antioxidants, long-chai...
U Beauty | The MANTLE Skin Conditioning Wash
Toners/Essences
Can contain multiple ingredients that can exfoliate, hydrate and treat the skin
Deeply purifying, brightening and hydrating toner for face removes impurities, hydrate and leaves your skin glowing! This natural toner will also moisturize, calm and soothe your skin as well as minimize the appearance of pores. Featuring powerful natural ingredients such as Cranberry Extract, Rice Extract, Witch Hazel, Grape Seed Extract, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
Arcona Cranberry Extract and Rice Toner
This is a great toner that works at all the skin layers and provides immediate deep hydration. It has multiple capabilities like enhancing the ability of the skin to reduce inflammation as well as stimulates cell regeneration. I recommend this for several reasons: Daily anti-aging care, antioxidant protection, intensive hydration and Lifting and firming.
Forlle'd | Hyalogy P-effect Refining Lotion -
Exfoliators
In a few easy swipes, deep clean, exfoliate, brighten & even skin tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles and protect against blue light and free radicals with our Detox Anti-Aging Pads! Used for both men and women.
NassifMD Exfoliating Detox Pads
These self-foaming pads are infused with skin-conditioning cleansers like glycerin. Textured on one side to gently exfoliate dirt, oil & complexion-dulling impurities. Smooth on the other to gently cleanse & remove make-up around the delicate...
RoC Resurfacing Disks, Hypoallergenic Exfoliating Makeup Remover Pads $15
You don't need separate toners and serum to take on spots, blackheads and blemishes, you just need this 2-in-1! The leave-on treatment is a game-changer for clogged pores and stubborn spots.
Bliss Clear Genius Clarifying Toner + Serum
This is a great blend of AHA's/BHA's and can target multiple concerns in one serum and for all skin types - discoloration, blemishes, fine lines & wrinkles and more. I also love that is contains Bakuchiol which is an alternative to retinol for th...
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Serum
Serums
Delivers targeted, multi-benefit skincare in a single lightweight formula, simplifying routines while addressing key skin concerns.
8-in-1 Formula - that replaces your toner, Vitamin C, Vitamin E serums, AHA exfoliant, antioxidant complex, retinol,and hyaluronic acid in one step—for a streamlined yet effective routine
U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Serum
Daily 2-in-1 anti-aging face serum with sunscreen to help decrease the risk of early signs of aging caused by the sun. Formulated with Cell-Ox Shield antioxidant technology to protect skin from free radicals.. Suitable for sensitive skin.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum with SPF
Yes - this is slightly pricey but if your looking for a serum that treat everything - this is it. It has the retinol, it has the peptides, it has growth factors, it has hyaluronic acid and more. It's the ultimate anti-aging serum.
Dr.Diamond Metacine | InstaFacial ® Emulsion Retinopro Growth Factor Night Cream
I highly recommend this active serum for my minimalists who want an anti-aging serum that does it. This has : glycolic acid, retinol, peptides and antioxidants! Great for those who are looking for more luminous, firmer skin
Alpha-H | Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum
I really like how this serum packs a punch but also keeps sensitive skin in mind. Contains ingredients to combat irritation from retinol. I highly recommend this for skin types that typically can't tolerate actives but want something that will help w...
RETINOL REMIX 1% RETINOL TREATMENT With Peptide & Tranexamic Acid | iNNBEAUTY PROJECT
Moisturizers
The core step to lock in hydration, protect the skin barrier, and keep the complexion balanced, eliminating the need for multiple products while maintaining healthy, comfortable skin.
An anti-aging moisturizer that is packed with lactic acid to help exfoliate and vitamin C to brighten. No need to buy separate products.
Dr Dennis Gross Vitamin C Lactic Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer
Works while you sleep to soften the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and rough texture. By morning, skin looks smoother, plumper and more radiant – like you had a rejuvenating facial while you slept! Get the ultimate beauty sleep for your skin.
Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream - Pacifica
A gel-based moisturizer for those who don't require a heavy cream or have oily/combo skin. This also includes your daily antioxidant to help brighten and defend against daily environmental aggressors
Glow Baby Hydrodew Moisture Gel - Pacifica
Niacinimide + Bakuchiol - Niacinimide for smoother and more even toned skin, and bakuchiol, a botanical and gentler alternative to retinol, this night cream supports the skin's barrier function, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and uneve...
The Outset Restorative Niacinimide and Bakuchiol Night Cream
A lightweight, one-and-done moisturizer formulated for all skin types Made with barrier-strengthening ingredients, including a 3% ceramide complex, 2% niacinamide, and a 1% pre-biotic lactobacillus ferment Soothes skin with 0.5% Silymarin, also known...
Chemist Confessions Mr. Reliable Lightweight Moisturizer
This moisturizer is excellent for anyone addressing signs of aging, particularly wrinkles, and it’s equally beneficial for those dealing with breakouts, clogged pores, or uneven skin texture.
VICHY Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Moisturiser 50ml
Multi-corrective anti-wrinkle day/night cream for women and men delivers deep hydration, and locks the moisture in place to help fight against fatigue, stress, pollutants & screen-emitted blue light to help promote smooth, supple, and glowing ski...
Onekind Mega Multitasker All-Day Moisturizer
Eye/Lip
Five-in-One Lip Treatment: Cushion and support your lips with powerful clean skin-care ingredients as you treat them to sheer color and luxurious texture. This unique five-in-one treatment works as a lip balm, gloss, plumper, mask, and oil
goop Beauty Hydra-Barrier Gel Gloss
One of my new favorite products. Eye Masks are all the rage and this one treats E V E R Y concern with the area with just a couple eye gel pads. Well, they do contain some amazing active ingredients like: peptides, hyaluronic acids, DNA repair, plant...
High Performance Eye Mask | Dr. MACRENE Actives
SPF
Provides essential UV protection in a lightweight, multitasking formula that fits seamlessly into a simple, streamlined routine.
If you like to have some color and/or light coverage on your skin WHILE protecting your skin - this SPF is for you.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40+
This SPF is great because it's not just a moisturizer and SPF but it also includes a tint (if wanted) and your daily antioxidant. It's basically 4 steps in one product!
Revision Intellishade® Original
The perfect way to prep your face, this SPF primer melts into skin, leaving every shade of complexion a golden veil of SPF 50 that smoothes uneven skin tone. Formulated with holy-grail ingredient Niacinamide to reduce the appearance of large pores wh...
INDIE LEE Daily SPF 50 Primer
Designed to work well over makeup, fit neatly in your bag, and provide instantaneous hits of refreshment and protection as you go about your day.
Vacation® Super Spritz | SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Mist
This tint is everything. It protects, it moisturizes and gives the skin a sheer tint of color. I love all the skin-rich ingredients included in this formula.
holi (sun) spf 50 dewy tinted skin drops
I recommend this for those who desire an easy skincare routine. This SPF can be mixed in with any moisturizer to get the sun protection you need. It also contains ingredients to help plump and hydrate the skin as well as soothe it. Works for any skin...
Dr. Barbara Sturm | Sun Drops SPF 50
This SPF in gel form is great for anyone who doesn't want to feel anything on their face. For my minimalists it provides your daily protection but it can also be used as a primer for makeup. I love how it also has antioxidants to battle damaging free...
Allies of Skin Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 50
Body
I recommend this product for minimalists because it can be used on the face or body - which is not easy to find - and also treat concerns that happen all over skin - like discoloration. Oh and is no more than $14 a bottle
The Ordinary | Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion
I recommend this for anyone who wants something that is more than a just a deodorant. This helps to exfoliate, prevent ingrowns, brightens and reduces odor.
5% AHA Serum Deodorant | Saltair
Misc
Extras to make your skincare routine simple
I recommend these self-tanning drops because they can be mixed in to your everyday moisturizer making it super easy to apply. You can use to slowly build a gradual tan or if you just need a bronzed look for the day
Caudalie Self-Tan Sun Drops 15ml
I love how this balm serves multiple purposes. It can be used as a moisturizer or as something to seal in a moisturizer. I also recommend this for those who struggle with oily skin as it helps to balance it. I also recommend this for those who deal w...
Jouer Hydrate + Repair Skin Barrier Balm
I recommend this for those who are needing a quick fix fir their face - boosts hydration, tightens skin and smoothes lines
Patchology | Hydrogel Face Mask Depuffing, Firming & Fine Lines | Cool On Ice