Hey Friends! I used to think a morning skincare routine had to involve a whole shelf of products. Honestly, it doesn’t. When I want something simple that I can actually stick to, I focus on three easy steps: cleanse, moisturize, and protect.

A few products are enough to make my morning feel put together without turning it into a 20-minute project.

1. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lavant B5 Purifying Soothing Foaming Gel

I like starting with a gentle cleanse, especially in the morning when I don’t want anything that leaves my skin feeling stripped. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lavant B5 Purifying Soothing Foaming Gel fits nicely into that first step. I’d use a small amount with water, massage it over my face, then rinse thoroughly. The foaming texture makes cleansing feel quick and refreshing, which is exactly what I want when I’m still waking up.

2. Banish Vitamin C Creme

Next comes Banish Vitamin C Creme. I like having a moisturizer in the middle of my routine because it gives my skin that comfortable, cared-for feeling before I move on to sun protection. Vitamin C is also one of those ingredients I enjoy incorporating into a morning routine. I’d apply a comfortable layer rather than using too much, especially if I’m going to follow it with sunscreen.

3. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum

Sunscreen is the step I would never want to leave out. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum makes the final step feel especially easy because it has the lightweight, serum-like character I enjoy in the morning. I’d apply enough to properly cover my face and make it the final skincare step before makeup. It also works nicely on mornings when I want my skin to feel comfortable rather than weighed down.

My morning lineup stays simple: La Roche-Posay for cleansing, Banish for moisturizing, and SKIN1004 for sun protection. I like this approach because it doesn’t feel intimidating. Beginners don’t need ten bottles sitting on the counter to build a routine. Starting with a few products, learning what the skin likes, and staying consistent feels much more realistic to me.