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I wonder how many of us are lazy in putting on this cream called sunscreen on our face and body before stepping out. I was that kind of person a few months back because I hate the smell of sunscreens (until I found out there is a fragrance-free option available) and don’t like this white hue all over my body and face. In addition, I had a misbelief that sunscreens are only to protect you from tanning which I don’t care about at all. So the benefits of putting on a sunblock are enormous. It not only saves us from harmful rays but also premature aging.

So here I will share three of my favorite sunscreens, which are multi-use, fragrance-free & effective.

1. CLINIQUE-CITY BLOCK SHEER OIL-FREE DAILY FACE PROTECTOR SPF-25

This specific brand has many unique skincare products, from moisturizers to sunscreens. Anything underneath your makeup should be lightweight and sheer; otherwise, it will make your makeup cakey and uneven. So this clinique city block sunscreen has everything to achieve flawless finished makeup and protect our face from harmful sun radiations. After putting on my favorite moisturizer from the same brand, I put a nice layer of this sunblock all over my face. It quickly absorbs into your skin and makes your skin looks brighter and flawless. So it can be used as a primer as well. I prefer putting on tinted sunscreens rather than creamy white sunscreens. Overall it’s a fantastic product that absorbs excess oil & dries down to give a matte finished & healthy-looking skin.

2. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer-SPF-20

Every one of us prefers putting on as minimal product as we can on our skin, including me. However, I love the idea of one product used in multiple ways & one such product is this Laura Mercier Tinted moisturizer with SPF-20. It’s a smooth, lightweight & highly nourishing tinted moisturizer that can be used as a makeup primer too. It is available in a variety of shades. This moisturizer is everything you need, from moisturizing to prepping your skin before doing makeup. And the exciting thing about this product is that it gives a sheer hint of coverage so that you can entirely skip putting foundation & it protects your skin from harmful radiation to an extent. However, it may not be the right product for someone who needs protection from prolonged exposure to the sun since it contains an SPF of only 20.

3. Cetaphil mineral sunscreen SPF-50

It’s the best drug store version of mineral sunscreens available to protect your skin from harmful UVA & UVB rays. However, since it’s a mineral sunscreen, it creates visible white patches on our skin & these white patches act like a barrier between harmful rays penetrating our skin. This one product is an absolute must-have in my bag during those hot sunny days at the beach or park. As it melts & disappears quickly, I tend to reapply every few hours. Also, its fragrance & paraben-free make it an excellent sunscreen for the whole family. So if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a  single sunscreen which also requires a refill every 4  to 5 months, this Cetaphil mineral sunscreen with SPF-50 is the best option.

Your face & skin reflects how healthy you are mentally & physically, so Taking good care of your skin & body doesn’t cause any harm unless you are putting on the wrong products and irritating them. I believe flawless skin is a combination of several factors that include regular exercise, following a healthy skin-friendly diet, drinking plenty of water, good mental health & finally, a consistent skincare routine.  Taking care of your skin is not about how many products you are using on your face. It’s all about how frequently you are doing it .so for flawless skin; one must follow a skincare routine every day. Along with a proper skincare routine, if you reduce stress and sugar intake, you can feel the quality of your skin is improving.

So about my skin, it’s not flawless; I do have pimples, blemishes, dark spots on my skin which I’m trying to improve by following a simple & minimal skincare routine. So finding out the right product for your skin is a crucial step. The products I’m mentioning here are suitable for my skin type & using them for more than three years now. So, to begin with, my skin is a combination of dry & oily. My skin used to be dry & flaky on colder days, but it tends to be more oily on warmer & humid days than ever.

To begin my day, I need to feel fresh & cleansed, so for that, I’m using Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser. It’s a gel-based foaming cleanser that removes dirt & excess oil by not drying out your skin. In addition, it is fragrance-free & an absolute must-have in my skincare routine. I use it before applying my makeup & it is gentle enough to use it every day. The next step is my favorite moisturizer which is  Clinique Dramatically different moisturizing lotion. I’m obsessed with this moisturizer for more than four years now. It smoothens, nourishes & improves your skin texture. Again, it’s a must-have in my minimal skincare routine, and it helps me a lot during colder months as it eliminates all the dryness from my face.

So I may not be the right person to talk about face oils and serums since I’m not using those a lot. The only oil that I apply on my face daily is The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil, an excellent product for healthy-looking skin. It is an organic face oil that instantly softens your skin & moisturizes it. You can apply it daily before going to sleep & wake up with glowing skin the following day. But if you use it too much, your face may be looking too oily, so make sure to apply a tiny amount. The next product in my minimal skincare routine is this face scrub called St.ives Facial scrub to exfoliates and remove the dead cells on your face. After using this facial scrub twice a week, I noticed a significant improvement in my skin texture. Your makeup appears flawless, even when you put it after exfoliating your skin with this facial scrub. Another favorite facial scrub is The philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash. It is a very gentle facial scrub & a face wash that you can use daily to cleanse and smooths your skin.

Face masks are a fabulous product for improving your skin texture, .so before going with any face masks, you need to be aware of your skin type and what type of face masks you need. For example, my skin is prone to acne and blemishes, so I need a face mask to control excess oil and pimples, so I got this New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face & Body to clear my pores & to make it look healthier. Mud masks are so popular, and it helps to control acne and renew my skin with this pure dead sea mud. Use it once or twice every week for best results.

So this is the minimal skincare routine that I follow every day. I hope you find any exciting products that may help your skin.

 

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