Hey guys — in this video I’m breaking down what I genuinely think is the best beginner skincare routine, without the overwhelm. Skincare is sooo easy to overcomplicate (new launches every five seconds), but you really don’t need everything. I walk you through my simple AM + PM routine and the “bare minimum” steps that are still actually effective, plus exactly how I use each product because timing and technique matters more than people think. For the morning, I keep it super simple: cleanse (sometimes I even skip cleanser), serum, then SPF. I share my two go-to morning cleansers depending on whether my skin is feeling dry or oily, why I love vitamin C in the AM (dark spots, acne marks, and it pairs so well with sunscreen), and the SPF 50 sunscreens I trust because I cannot deal with a white cast or makeup pilling. For the evening, I strongly recommend double cleansing, then one targeted serum/essence, and a lightweight moisturizer to seal everything in. I also talk about “extras” like clay masks every 1.5–2 weeks for a deeper reset, how I treat sheet masks like a serum step, and why an SPF lip balm is a nice-to-have (especially if you’re a lip product person like me).