Julia Roberts keeps skincare simple with easy 3-step routine - her low effort regime fits into even the busiest mornings

If you're looking to build a simple, but effective, skincare routine for busy mornings where time is just not on your side, you'll find ideal inspiration in Julia Roberts' 3-step regime.

Knowing how to build the right skincare routine can be tricky. There are so many products out there, from the best face moisturisers to the best serums, that it can be hard to know where to even start. Plus, while we'd all like to spend time lathering lotions and potions onto our skin each morning, most of the time we're in too much of a rush to do so.

But the perfect skincare routine doesn't have to be overwhelming or take more than even five minutes to do - and Julia Roberts' morning regime is proof of just that. Her 'low maintenance' skincare routine is finished in just three simple steps and her glowing complexion is proof that you don't have to miss out on a healthy, refreshed look to save time in the mornings.

When Viva asked her if her morning skincare routine was low or high maintenance, Julia joked, "Low, I could definitely go a little higher. If it were any more streamlined, I’d still be in bed."

Breaking down her minimal routine, she said, "I brush my teeth. That’s number one."

She added, "On a regular day, I’ll just brush my teeth, wash my face, and apply sunblock." To cleanse her skin, Julia relies on one of the best cleansers out there; the Mousse Radiance Clarifying Self-foaming Cleanse by Lancome. And, when she's not in a rush, she adds in another Lancome product to her routine for an extra boost of hydration.

"When I’m not in a rush, I use Hydra-Intense Masque. So if I’m living in the lap of luxury, that’s what I like to do," she said.

As for her SPF of choice, while there are plenty of face-friendly sunscreens out there to choose from, Julia told PEOPLE Magazine that she relies on Shade's SPF 30+ for total UV protection. She's not the only person to love the SPF, it's constantly sold out! However, as an alternative, the brand sells a handy SPF stick with even higher protection that boasts a similar formula.

Senior beauty editor for woman&home magazine Rhiannon Derbyshire subscribes to skincare minimalism, prioritising three steps; cleanse, moisturise, and protect with SPF.

"Keeping your skincare routine minimal can lead to healthier, happier skin. Plus, it has a whole host of other bonus benefits, like saving you time, money and - crucially - faff," she explained when breaking down the three products she uses in her skincare routine. "Skin minimalism is a great way of seeing how your skin behaves on its own, giving it a chance to recover without astringent ingredients."

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The actress's routine actually plays into a relatively big skincare trend; skincare minimalism. The idea behind the trend is to use less products, prioritising those simple steps that your skin needs rather than the trending products you want to add that, while fun, aren't strictly necessary.