Skinimalism: Your Guide to a Simplified, Effective Skincare Routine

Skinimalism: Your Guide to a Simplified, Effective Skincare Routine

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Heard of skinimalism? It’s a skincare trend that means less is more when it comes to your skincare routine. The ultimate goal is to achieve balanced, healthy-looking skin with fewer products that focus on quality over quantity. An uncomplicated, skinimalism routine is one that nourishes and protects the (very important!) skin’s moisture barrier with simple steps to bring out the best in your skin.  

At innisfree, we combine nature and science into clinically proven solutions that correct, hydrate, and protect—giving you every day brighter skin. Our simple, 3-step approach fits perfectly into the skinimalism trend. Adopting a paired down skincare routine will help you figure out which products make your skin glow, while also reducing waste and saving a bit of money!  

Why Your Skin Barrier Loves the Skinimalism Trend 

If you want glowy, glass skin, a healthy skin’s moisture barrier is key. It’s the foundation of healthy-looking skin and protects it from external aggressors, including environmental factors like pollution. While we sometimes love an extensive, 10-step skincare routine, for some it can be overwhelming to the skin and may cause irritation. Skinimalism helps cut out excess products, allowing you to focus on nourishing your skin’s moisture barrier with fewer steps.  

Pack Your Skinimalism Routine With Powerful Active Ingredients  

Maximize your minimalist approach by focusing on active ingredients that address your specific skin concerns. For example, if you struggle with the look of dark spots, Vitamin C is going to be your best friend! It will help visibly fade dark spots and brighten skin for an even-toned, radiant complexion. Another active ingredient to consider adding to your skinimalism routine is Retinol. If you struggle with uneven skin texture, it will help enhance skin turnover for a smooth, glowing complexion.  

An alternate approach you can take to skinimalism is to include multitasking products in your routine. For instance, adding in a cleanser that also exfoliates. Doing so can help streamline your routine further and make it easier to maintain. Be sure to do your research when curating your skinimalism routine so you can really personalize it and hit your skin goals! 

Find Your Perfect Skinimalism Routine 

When curating a skincare routine, you should consider what skin type you have. We’ve broken down four different skinimalism routine recommendations for: normal skin, dry skin, oily skin, and mature skin. They’re each super simple and only 4 steps!   

Normal Skin

Step 1: Green Tea Foaming Cleanser to hydrate + whisk away dirt and impurities 

Step 2: Vitamin C Serum to visibly smooth + fade dark spots

Step 3: Green Tea Cream to deeply hydrate skin for a healthy glow  

Step 4: Daily UV SPF to soothe, hydrate, + protect with no white cast 

Dry Skin

Step 1: Green Tea Foaming Cleanser to hydrate + whisk away dirt and impurities 

Step 2: Green Tea Serum to deeply hydrate + strengthen skin’s moisture barrier 

Step 3: Green Tea Collagen Cream to preserve elasticity for bouncy + plump skin  

Step 4: Daily UV SPF to soothe, hydrate, + protect with no white cast 

Oily Skin

Step 1: Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam to deeply cleanse while absorbing excess oil + lightly exfoliating   

Step 2: Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum to clear acne, prevent breakouts + soothe visible redness 

Step 3: Vitamin C Cream to brighten + visibly fade dark spots    

Step 4: Daily UV Mineral SPF to defend your glow with a green tint that visibly neutralizes redness 

Mature Skin

Step 1: Green Tea Foaming Cleanser to hydrate + whisk away dirt and impurities 

Step 2: Green Tea PDRN™ Serum for instantly smoother, glowing skin and long-lasting firming benefits 

Step 3: Black Tea Cream for a firmer, hydrated, well-rested complexion   

Step 4: Daily UV SPF to soothe, hydrate, + protect with no white cast 

Think Skinimalism is For You? 

We’ve got you covered! Our products are here to help give you every day brighter skin with minimal effort. Pairing down your routine to just a few, simple, effective products will help keep your skin’s mositure barrier happy and complexion glowing. You’ll even reduce waste and save some coins. So that’s like a win-win-win…win. Look forward to healthy-looking, balanced skin with your revamped skinimalism routine. Keep it simple, see the glow! 

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Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam, 150mL

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Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin  Brightening Serum

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Green Tea Ceramide Collagen Plump Cream, 50mL

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