Less is More: Rethinking Your Beauty Routine

There’s been a trend sweeping across social media for the last several years: acquire as many beauty products as possible. From endless “get ready with me” videos to “shelfies” showcasing carefully curated, photogenic skincare collections, it feels like more is... well, better. But we have to ask ourselves—is all of this really necessary? Are all these products enhancing our health, or are they more about the packaging, the marketing, and the idea that our self-worth can be lined up and labeled in cute bottles?

Let’s talk about it—without judgment. There's no shame in wanting to play around with beauty products, no harm in enjoying a new serum or a pretty lipstick that makes you feel more "you." But there's also a lot to be said about keeping it simple, especially when we view health through a holistic lens. Beauty doesn’t have to be about consumption; it can be about intention.

Back to Basics: A Minimalist's Guide to Glowing Skin

The reality is that our skin doesn't need a 12-step routine to look and feel its best. The essentials? Cleanse, moisturize, and exfoliate. If you love a facial mist or a special touch that makes your self-care feel luxurious, go for it—ritual is important. But strip away all the hype, and it’s possible to create a routine that nourishes and balances the skin without piling on products that aren’t serving your health.

Cleanser: Find a gentle cleanser that cleanses without stripping your skin of its natural oils. Your face should feel fresh, not squeaky.

Facial Mist (if you love the experience): It’s not necessary, but if the mist makes your skincare ritual feel more enjoyable and helps you feel centered, use it. Beauty is also about how you feel while taking care of yourself.

Moisturizer: A quality moisturizer that hydrates and balances your skin is worth its weight in gold. Find one that works for you and stick with it.

Exfoliate (2 times a week): Exfoliating helps to renew your skin’s texture, but no need to overdo it. Two times a week will keep your skin smooth and glowing.

And that’s really it. Health is the priority, not the packaging or the number of steps.

Re-Evaluating the "Get Ready with Me" Mentality

We’ve all seen it—layer after layer of product applied to a face until the “final look” is revealed. And while makeup can be a powerful form of self-expression, it’s also important to remember that our skin is an organ, one that absorbs what we put on it. Each of those makeup products could contain endocrine-disrupting ingredients, and when you combine all of them, you may be layering on hundreds of chemicals daily. That's a lot for our skin to handle, and for what? To feel like we fit in? To feel like we’re enough?

The truth is, you are enough without the concealer, the contour, the highlighter, and the shelf of “must-haves” that influencers insist you need. Enjoy your favorite products—let them be the icing on the cake, not the whole meal. And maybe, just maybe, take a moment to consider which ones really make you feel good, not just look good on a shelf.

Let’s Focus on What Matters

Instead of chasing the next beauty trend or the next product drop, let's focus on how our skin feels. Let’s aim for the kind of beauty that doesn't come from a bottle but from how we treat our bodies, how we nourish ourselves, and how we talk to ourselves in the mirror. Beauty is about being in our own skin, without feeling like we need to collect products for validation.

So, to those who buy every new serum or palette because it makes you happy—do what feels right for you. But if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to own it all, know that you're allowed to keep it simple. You’re allowed to let go of the idea that you need to buy every new product just to feel beautiful.

The best beauty routine is the one that feels good, and the healthiest skin is the skin that's treated with care—not clutter. Let’s get back to the basics of what truly makes us glow.