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Between serums, oils, creams, masks and peels, it’s all too easy to get caught up in a 10-step skincare routine. But overloading your skin with active ingredients or constantly switching formulas can disrupt the skin barrier.
“It’s easy to fall into the trap of trying every new skincare trend, but the most effective approach to a healthy skin is maintaining a simple routine of products that work for your skin type,” says Tegan Brown, skincare expert at Lush.
What skincare products do we actually need?
Lucky for us (and our wallets), a simple routine is all that’s needed to keep skin happy and healthy.
Steps in your regime should be kept basic. “You really only need three: cleanse, tone and moisturise,” says Tegan.
The 3 Steps for a Simple Skincare Routine
Step 1: Cleanse
“A good cleanser is the foundation of any skincare routine,” says Tegan who suggests Lush’s Ultrabland Cleanser to “melt away makeup and impurities without stripping your skin’s natural oils.”
“The priority here is to use something nourishing that maintains a resilient, balanced and happy skin barrier,” she adds.
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Lush Ultrabland Cleanser
$44 at Lush
Formulated with a nourishing combination of almond, rose, and honey this gentle cleanser is suitable for all skin types.
Step 2: Tone
“I always recommend a toner to refresh and prep your skin ahead of the final step,” says Tegan.
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TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner
$48 at Adore Beauty
Beloved Korean beauty brand Tirtir’s milk toner refreshes and soothes the skin thanks to a hydrating blend of niacinamide, panthenol and rice bran extract.
Step 3: Moisturise
Complete your routine with a “restorative moisturiser that hydrates the skin by locking in moisture”, adds Tegan.
If you really want to streamline your routine, choose a cream containing SPF or a hybrid tinted moisturiser for days you want more coverage.
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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ SPF 50
$65 at Myer
A dynamic duo of hyaluronic acid and glycerin works to boost moisture and hydrate the skin.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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people4ocean SPF 50+ BIOACTIVE SHIELD Lightly Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
$55 at Adore Beauty
Hydrating and reef friendly with a luminous tint? This sunscreen truly does it all!
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Look out for multitasking products
“Multifunctional products are also an excellent, effective way to simplify your routine while still delivering the benefits your skin needs,” says Tegan.
Here are are few of our favourite hybrid products to have on your radar.
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Laneige Glowy Makeup Serum
$42 at Sephora
Laneige’s makeup boosting serum is a hybrid formula hydrates and balances oil levels in the skin while prepping it for long lasting makeup wear.
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MERIT Great Skin Double Cleanse Makeup Removing Cleanser
$51 at MERIT
Replace your usual two-step cleansing routine with Merit’s two-in-one formula, designed to remove makeup and impurities while gently exfoliating and hydrating the skin.
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Weleda Skin Food
$29.95 at Adore Beauty
A cult favourite- and for good reason! Weleda’s skin food isn’t just a face cream. This multitasker can be used as a face mask, as a primer, or use all over the body to soothe dry patches.
