Simplifying your beauty routine

I'm definitely a fan of keeping my beauty routine very simple, there's so many products on the shelves these days and it becomes overwhelming choosing what products to use. But is there really an generic answer or a one size fits all approach when it comes to beauty and skincare?

As different as we are, most Makeup Artists will tell you one thing - skincare before makeup, always! Healthy skin is the basis of all flawless makeup and makeup should only be used to enhance and I guess filter to a certain extent. Ultimately, it cannot completely cover how you look on the outside and feel on the inside, we all know that starts with YOU. I remember the more I use to stress out and worry about my skin, the more I broke out. So I took the first step and made the realization that my skin would heal in it's own time, until today I still have my insecurities but I just try to keep positive.

Recently I came across an article that I truly related to regarding my skin journey this year, the message was easy - simplify and keep consistent. Further in the article, it goes into limiting yourself to 30 products a month and making sure you finish the product before purchasing another. As a makeup and skincare product hoarder, this is a challenge. However, I've given it a go and this has been on rotation for the last month for me. I've relisted the items on her list but modified it to my preferences/what I use to give you my simple guide.

1. Shampoo and body wash bar
2. Conditioner
3. Body scrub and body wash
4. Volumizing spray Face Wash
   
5. Deodorant
6. Jojoba oil (for facial cleansing and moisturizer) Pure Virgin Coconut Oil
7. Konjac sponge Face Serum
   
8. Hand/body lotion Bio Oil
   
9. Toothpaste
10. Toothbrush
11. Lavender essential oil Sunscreen
    
12. Dry shampoo (only times when I don't want to wash my hair every second day)
13. Brush set Face Exfoliator
    
14. Safety razor
15. Comb Face Toner
16. Hair dryer (otherwise i usually just leave my hair air dried)
17. Curling iron Hair straighter
    
18. Round brush Highlighter
    
19. Nail file/buffer
20. Tweezers
21. Lash Curler
22. Foundation
23. Concealer
24. Mascara OR False Lashes (I never wear both at the same time)
25. Black/brown eye pencil Liquid Eyeliner
26. Neutral eyeshadow palette Primer & Moisturizer (in one)
    
27. Red Nude lipstick
28. Pink lipstick (doubles as a blush) Blush & Bronzer duo
    
29. Lip balm
30. Perfume