My bathroom used to be a small laboratory: serums, toners, boosters, masks, oils, ampoules – countless Active ingredients from dozens of different brands. That was overwhelming. I tried new products, read reviews, tested myself through samples. And yet: My skin was often irritated, dry, restless. Today things are different. My routine has become easy – and that feels really good. Skin care is not a competition and it’s not about trends that my skin has to follow. Sometimes fewer products do more.
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How it all started: Beauty overload
I was a bit of a beauty nerd for years. After work, watching YouTube videos, reading blog posts, testing new trends – that was my thing. Ever since I started blogging in 2013. I wanted to know what is behind the active ingredients, what is the “correct” order of application, whether you need a serum or an essence and needs an oil or just one of them.
At some point I had countless products in the bathroom. That sounds like luxury, but it was more stress than pleasure. When you have to apply five coats every evening, a ritual quickly becomes a chore.
My new routine: Less products, more mindfulness
I start the day today with a mild cleanser and a good serum that moisturizes my skin without weighing it down. In the past, this was followed by a toner, an essence, sometimes even two serums. Today I trust a product that really works instead of having five half-full bottles in the cupboard.
After the serum, I apply a light day cream with SPF – and that’s it. In the evening, I cleanse my face thoroughly to remove dirt, makeup and sebum and then use my natural anti-wrinkle cream.
I make sure that it is as gentle as possible, without silicones, without alcohol, and without artificial fragrances. My skin has visibly calmed down in just a few weeks. It feels smoother, is less red and takes less time to regenerate.
Why minimalism also works in skin care
Skin care is a bit like nutrition. If you eat a mess every day, your body will eventually rebel. It’s similar with the skin: it doesn’t need constant exposure, but rather balance.
Many products promise immediate results – more glow, fewer wrinkles, firmer contours. But that rarely works long-term. Really visible changes take time. And patience.
For me, minimalism doesn’t mean foregoing care, but rather choosing consciously. I want to understand what my skin needs and give it that – no more, no less.
The psychological side: fewer products, less pressure
When you own fewer products, the comparison stops. I no longer scroll through countless tutorials trying to find “the perfect routine.” I just do mine. There’s something liberating about that.
Standing in the bathroom in the evening, cleansing your face, applying a serum, massaging in my cream – that’s something calming again. Not an optimizing project, but a moment for me. Just real mindfulness in everyday life.
It’s not just about skin, but also about head. I stopped “correcting” my skin. Instead, I try to understand them. Small imperfections are part of it, as are lines that come over time. I want to look well-groomed, but not flawless – that’s real progress for me.
Skin care in everyday life: Less stress, more time
I’m a mother, I work for myself, I have animals – and honestly, skin care should fit into my life, not the other way around. A routine that lasts 20 minutes is simply unrealistic for me.
In the morning my little ritual is enough: cleansing, serum, day cream, coffee. When Dottie crawls next to me and Luna stretches on the window sill, that’s a luxury for me.
This simplicity brings me down. I’m having fun taking care of myself again, without pressure.
From trends to needs
I love discovering new things, but I’ve become more cautious. Not every trend makes sense. I’m now more likely to look Why something works instead of going along blindly.
Niacinamide, retinol, vitamin C – all great active ingredients, but not everyone needs everything. I learned to observe my skin: How does it react to cold, to stress, to hormonal fluctuations? Then I set up my routine.
Less blind buying, more conscious decisions.
My conclusion: peace in the bathroom, peace in the head
I’ve reduced my routine to three to four products – and that’s exactly right. I have less waste, less packaging, lower costs. But more clarity, more well-being, more consistency.
The best thing about it? I finally notice again when a product really something changed. And that motivates me more than any new beauty trend video.
Today, skin care is no longer a hobby for me, but rather a part of my everyday life. Quiet, reliable, uncomplicated. In the end, only one thing counts for me: less hype, more mindfulness. What is part of your daily care routine?
