No bells or whistles here – I stripped back my skincare routine to just these 3 products for autumn
Forget an 12-step routine, this trio of formulas has left my skin stronger, nourished, and radiant
With the colder weather setting in, it's common for the needs of our complexion to change, making now the perfect time to make some alterations to your skincare routine.
As someone with fairly sensitive-prone skin, an extensive 12-step routine is never going to work for me, so I stick by the age-old saying of 'less is more'. So, when my skin decided to have a minor freak-out as the temperatures dipped, I decided to strip it all back to basics.
I'm talking a no-bells-or-whistles regime equipped with just three formulas: one of the best cleansers for a gentle wash, a calming K-beauty serum, and the best face moisturiser for nourishment.
The clue is in the name with this ultra-gentle cleanser, which is infused with hero ingredients, such as glycerin, niacinamide and panthenol. This multi-action formula washes away dirt, makeup and grime, while leaving the skin looking balanced, feeling hydrated and protected against the five visible signs of skin sensitivity.
This calming, fragrance-free serum is equipped with centella extract and niacinamide to help soothe and brighten the skin. Working to nourish and support the skin’s natural moisture barrier, you can wave goodbye to redness and say hello to a radiant complexion.
Designed with sensitive, redness-prone skin in mind, Dr. Althea's 345 Relief Cream works to calm, comfort, soothe, and hydrate the complexion. Its velvety soft texture visibly reduces redness, while offering long-lasting moisture and relief for balanced and refreshed skin.
I'm not proud of it, but I'll admit that I once fell for the hype of having a multi-step skincare regimen – but my skin certainly didn't like me for it. For context, I have classic combination skin, which is naturally dull, sensitive, and prone to irritation.
So, as you can imagine, the more formulas and active ingredients I incorporate into my routine, the more likely I am to experience flare-ups, breakouts, itching, and dryness. Hence why I took the route of paring back my daily routine to include just three gentle yet effective formulas.
If you know me in real life, you'll know there's a handful of beauty buys that I will forever harp on about to anyone I meet. Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser is one that makes that list. It's the most kind-to-skin cleanser I've ever tried, working to clean my complexion without stripping it of its essential moisture. In fact, I've converted so many people to use this buy.
As for serums, I've ditched most of the active ingredients that were once in my routine, instead swapping them out for Purito's Centella Serum. This soothing, lightweight formula is designed to calm, hydrate, and repair the skin – especially ideal for sensitive types. Not to mention, it leaves the complexion looking plump, smooth, and radiant.
Finally, I lock in the moisture with another K-beauty buy, Dr.Althea's bestselling 345 Relief Cream (a favourite of Demi Moore, may I add). This trending Korean moisturiser boasts a lightweight, fragrance-free formula that delivers long-lasting hydration, soothes the skin, and regulates sebum production. It immediately brightens my skin and unlocks an even-looking complexion and enviable dewy radiance.
No bells or whistles here, just simple and effective skincare!
