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Calling all skinimalists: here’s the ultimate ‘lazy girl’ skin care routine

05/15/2025 / Last Edited 05/30/2025

Author: Tara Vasquez

Streamline your skin care without sacrificing results: here’s a minimalist routine that works.

Calling all skinimalists: here’s the ultimate ‘lazy girl’ skin care routine

Story Highlights:

  • A basic skin care routine can simplify skin care without compromising results.

  • Morning essentials: cleanse, hydrate, and protect for a glowing start to your day.

  •  Evening focus: double cleanse, hydrate, and restore for overnight skin renewal.

 

Not everyone has the time – or the desire – for an elaborate skin care routine. So if you’re looking to simplify your skin care routine, remember: a well-thought-out minimalist approach can still deliver glowing skin. By focusing on just a few effective steps, you can meet your skin’s needs without overcomplicating your regimen.

 

Why simple steps can be more effective

Sometimes, less is more. A minimalist skin care routine allows you to prioritize essential steps and high-quality products, making each one count. Paring back can help you save time and boost your glow.

  • A gentle, effective cleanse: double cleansing helps to remove all traces of dirt, oil, and make-up from your skin, leaving it clean and refreshed.
  • Better absorption of skin care products: when skin is clean, products can penetrate deeper into its surface, increasing their effectiveness.
  • Fewer breakouts: double cleansing helps to unclog your pores and prevent the buildup of dirt and oil, reducing acne breakouts.
  • Brighter, more radiant skin: by removing all traces of make-up and impurities, double cleansing can help skin look brighter and healthier.

 

Morning routine: hydrate, protect, glow

Sometimes, less is more. A minimalist skin care routine allows you to prioritize essential steps and high-quality products, making each one count. Paring back can help you save time and boost your glow.

  • Cleanse: Use Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser to gently remove impurities while delivering long-lasting hydration. Formulated with positively-charged Hyaluronic Acid to help retain hydration, it delivers a glowing skin barrier and preps your skin for the rest of your routine.
  • Hydrate: Spritz on Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist to lock in moisture for skin that bounces back.
  • Treat: Pro-Collagen Banking Serum helps promote, protect, and preserve skin’s collagen today, so you have more for tomorrow.
  • Protect: Apply Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 for broad-spectrum UV protection and daily hydration. This multitasking sunscreen combats signs of skin aging while smoothing and moisturizing skin.

 

Evening routine: cleanse, nourish, restore

Sometimes, less is more. A minimalist skin care routine allows you to prioritize essential steps and high-quality products, making each one count. Paring back can help you save time and boost your glow.

 

Whether you’re a skin care ‘lazy girl’ or a dedicated minimalist, simplicity doesn’t mean sacrificing results. A few well-chosen steps can keep your skin healthy, radiant, and easy to care for – on your terms.

 

Want to learn more about which skin care products are right for you? Chat with one of our professional skin therapists for personalized recommendations.   

 

 

Tara Vasquez

Licensed Skin Therapist

Tara Vasquez is a licensed skin therapist with 19 years of industry experience and 14 years of dedicated service at Dermalogica. Starting her journey as an instructor, Tara has grown into the role of Senior Manager of Global Education, where she leads the development of brand curriculum and learning strategies that shape how Dermalogica educates professionals worldwide.