How to Build a Skincare Routine on a Budget

• Prevention costs less – It costs way less to be proactive than reactive. If you get in the habit of neglecting your skin now, in the future you might be met with having to pay for treatments and creams that cost hundreds of dollars. By having a solid daily routine, you can prevent your skin AND your pockets from running dry.

• A moment to yourself – We are constantly running around and trying to juggle so many things in life. Having a daily routine allows you to dedicate time in the day to care for yourself! Self care comes in so many forms and one of the best ways to use your “me time” is to care and nourish your skin.

• Beauty doesn’t need to be painful but it does take time – In the same way we are putting $100 every month into our travel funds, brokerage accounts, debt avalanche etc, a daily dose of skincare is like a daily deposit toward your overall health and wellness.

Beauty does not have to break the bank or take 20 steps to achieve healthy, smooth and glowing skin! The skincare world can be quite daunting but it’s all about bringing it back to basics.

• To get started, you need to build a solid foundation of 3 main non-negotiable steps:

  • Cleanser

  • Moisturizer

  • SPF

Once you lock down your go-to regimen you can then start adding some bonus daily or weekly treatments to amplify your beauty routine.

Let’s Get Back to Basics for $20 or less!

• Cleanser

  • Start fresh with a clean slate! Cleansing your skin allows you to unclog your pores from the build up of dirt, makeup, environmental pollutants and stresses of the day. To properly cleanse your skin and get the most out of your cleanser, many skin experts recommend that you cleanse your skin for about 45-60 seconds.

    1. Cera-Ve Hydrating Cleanser – $15.48

    2. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser – $13.97

    3. Acure Ultra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser – $13.99

    4. Yes to Tomatoes Daily Clarifying Cleanser – $10.99

• Moisturizer

  • Hydration is a major key in keeping your skin smooth, supple, and glowing! Just like how you need to stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day, your skin needs that same TLC on the outside. (Hey! By the way, did you drink your water today?!?)  Moisturizing will lock in hydration and will help you maintain  the integrity of your skin.

    1. Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream – $14.99

    2. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA – $14.00

    3. Acure Ultra Hydrating 12 Hour Facial Moisturizer – $19.99

• SPF

  • When heading out for the day, it is always important to protect your skin and all the hard work you put into caring for it. Applying sunscreen daily is one of the most important things you can do when it comes to preventing signs of aging, skin cancer, and keeping your skin healthy.

    1. Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 – $18.99

    2. Paula’s Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 – $25

    3. Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen Gel Lotion SPF 30 – $14.98

    4. Kroger Sunscreen Invisible Gel SPF 40 – $11.49

• Bonus Daily and Weekly Treatments

  • Adding treatments to your skincare routine can bring it to a new level and give your skin that extra dose of TLC!

    1. Toners (Daily)

       • Carbon Theory Tea Tree Oil & Citric Acid Breakout Control Facial Purifying Tonic – $18.99

       • Heritage Stone Rosewater Facial Toner – $14.99

       • The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution – $8.70

       • Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner – $14

    2. Serums (Daily)

       • The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – $6.00

       • Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum – $12

       • The Ordinary “Buffet” – $19.90

    3. Masks/ Peels (Weekly)

       • Bolden Glow Hydrating Mask – $21.20

       • Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Mud Mask – $16.79

       • The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution – $9.50

       • Acure Revived Radiance Overnight Mask – $25.99