I’m a minimalist at heart. The simpler the better, especially when it comes to my wardrobe and home décor. I like to think I’m the same with my beauty routine, but who am I kidding? I can’t look someone in the eye and honestly say I’m a beauty minimalist when I sometimes use upwards of eight skincare products at one time. What I do know is that I’m primarily focused on the essentials: a good cleanser (or two), a solid serum, an SPF, and, you know, a few others.
Because of my extensive experience with beauty products, I feel like I’m just the person to curate the ultimate lineup of must-haves. So I curated a luxury edit because I obviously couldn’t resist, and I made a more reasonably priced version because we love a budget. Keep reading to see my picks for every essential step in your routine no matter your price point.
