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I used to take the approach of squeezing in any serum, treatment, or ingredient that sounded good.
Photo: Courtesy of Ilia
And suddenly I had amassed a mini Sephora in my bathroom and a22-step bedtime routine.
And so I sought to limit myself to only the essentials.
I couldnt help but add in atoneror essence, too, as a way to practice theK-beauty philosophy.
The results were shocking.
Within a week, my skin felt plumper, bouncier, and softer.
Ahead, a look at my simplified five-step skin care routine.
Step One: Cleanser
The French approach to cleansingor rather, not cleansingkick-started my simplified regimen.
Turns out notwashing my face in the morningwas a helpful way to keep my skin soft and balanced.
Its become my go-to in place of a morning face wash and is incredibly useful for removing mascara traces.
Just douse a cotton round, wipe, and go.
Its almost like an oil-meets-gel texture that lathers into a soft foam thats gentle on skin.
Both help skin absorb any skin care products that follow and promote plump, luminous skin.
Ilia
The Base Face Milk
ILIA
The Base Face Milk is one of my absolute favorite Ilia launches ever.
My skin seriously loves this stuff.
So, true to his advice, I prioritize incorporating it into my morning regimen.
Consistent with my hydration agenda, I also like to incorporate ahyaluronic-acid serum.
Each morning Ill use one or the other.
SkinCeuticals
Silymarin CF
BLUEMERCURY
SKINCEUTICALS
As an oily-skin girl, SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF works great for me.
This is when I incorporate the bestretinol creamsor any exfoliating treatment my skin might need.
I like to apply this on my forehead and cheeks only, where I tend to get blemishes.
(Remember: You do not have to use every product all over your face!)
This powerful antiaging ingredient is not to be dismissed.
(I think.)
My face moisturizer is essential to seal in all the goodness from the toners and serums that preceded it.
Through Centella asiatica and allantoin, this can alleviate redness and soothe stressed complexions.
What I like most is the jelly texture that gives me that enviable glass-skin look.
Step Five: Sunscreen
Im not particularly fussy aboutsunscreen.
The girlies in theVogueoffice can be heard gabbing about it all day long.
It has a mid-cream texture that imparts a subtle glownot to mention its safe for sensitive skin.
