Lazy beauty lovers, listen up: You're no doubt overwhelmed by the rise of 12-step skin regimens. So you'll be relieved to know that the Marie Kondo effect has finally made it to your medicine cabinet. Say hello to skip-care: the latest k-beauty trend that says five steps are as good as 12 when you choose products that do double the work. Here, a few of our favorite multi-functional formulas to help whittle down your routine.
‘Skip-Care’ Is the Lazy Skin-Care Trend of Our Dreams
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Published Nov 20, 2018
Tatcha
Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil
Removing makeup and cleansing are two steps we’re happy to combine. That’s why we look to this single-ingredient cleanser to melt away makeup and impurities all in one go. And camellia oil strikes the perfect balance: It retains your skin’s natural moisture without leaving an oily residue.
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Dermstore
Skinceuticals Ce Ferulic
Vitamin C’s brightening properties give dull skin a much-needed boost, especially when combined with free-radical-fighting vitamin E and ferulic acid. So if tackling sun damage, dark spots and unevenness are a concern, this daytime antioxidant blend is your new BFF.
Drunk Elephant
Drunk Elephant T.l.c. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
This night treatment does double duty with both AHAs and BHAs to exfoliate your skin (without any hard scrubs). Glycolic acid works to smooth your skin’s surface, while salicylic acid controls pesky breakouts.
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Biossance
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer
Squalane is the natural beauty ingredient of the moment, and for good reason: The plant-derived oil locks in moisture and works to strengthen your skin’s protective barrier, making it perfect for parched winter skin. And while this gel formula is lightweight, it delivers the same heavy-duty hydration as rich night cream.
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Dermstore
Eltamd Uv Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-spectrum Spf 46
This celeb favorite is fragrance- and paraben-free and won’t make you break out (our biggest gripe with most sunscreens). Vitamin B3 and skin-plumping hyaluronic acid also star in this natural formula (you know, in case you needed some more moisture).