How to Build a Morning & Night Skincare Routine

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We all know the struggle of building a personalized morning and night skincare routine. The products are endless and everyone’s skin is so different, it can be hard to know what will work for you and where to begin.

I’ve done my research to save you the trouble of trying to figure it all out on your own, because this can be overwhelming.

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I tried to find affordable products that work with a wide range of skin types, but please know that this is just a starting point. Everyone has different skin standards so you may need to do some digging beyond these in order to find the exact products that work for you.

{See related: A Minimalist’s Guide to Skincare}

Before we get to the shopping guide, here are a few simple tips to always keep in mind when it comes to skincare.

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This product is probably the most important on my list only because the stress of a long day at shines through the bags and darkness under my eyes.

You should always pat in your eye cream rather than tugging at the skin under your eyes, so you don’t further pull at the delicate skin there.

Pro tip: use your ring finger (the skin is the softest and gentlest) to apply by soft tapping.

Moisturizer

Moisturizers tend to be a little heavier as they do the job of hydrating and sealing in hydration, so leave them for the last step before you put on sunscreen.

If you’re ever worried about moisturizer clashing with your makeup routine, try to stick to a lighter product in the morning and a denser one in the evening.