It’s almost Fashion Week!
I’m keeping my trips into the city to a minimum at the moment, but still: this time of year is busy in StyleLand. And also a time when I would prefer to at least appear as though I’ve put in a tiny bit of effort – meaning switching out my t-shirts and sweatpants for things like heels, and clothing that has most definitely been washed recently, and maybe even some dramatic makeup.
And so it’s also a time when everything that can be streamlined should be. My skincare routine, for example? There’s no time right now for labor-intensive procedures or multiple products – let’s just get it done, get the makeup off, and get into bed.
Now, please.
When time is of the essence, here’s the barest-bones skincare routine ever (just two products!):
Morning:
If my skin isn’t feeling oily (which it rarely does at this time of the year), it’s fine to skip the AM face wash once in awhile. What not to skip: moisturizer. Ever. Go for a product that’s targeted at long-lasting hydration, like Simple Skincare Nourishing 24Hr Day/Night Cream, and then rub the excess into hands and cuticles to spruce them up, as well.
Evening:
Even when you’re exhausted and want nothing more than to fall instantly into bed, makeup removal is a must (I learned this the hard way in my twenties, when I constantly went to sleep in full makeup…and constantly bore a slight resemblance to a troll come morning). How to make sure you get every single speck off in one step: go for an exfoliating cleanser like this Smoothing Facial Scrub – it evens out skin texture and primes skin to absorb extra moisture overnight (extra helpful during the fall season, when most people’s skin starts requiring a little more hydration thanks to dryer weather and heavier face makeup application).
Another dose of Nourishing 24Hr Day/Night Cream, and you’re done.
Two products! Doesn’t get faster or easier than that.
