I love a good beauty product as much as the next person, but I have absolutely no interest in a 47-step skincare routine or spending half my salary on something that promises to make me look like I've had eight hours of sleep.
I'm very much a creature of habit when it comes to beauty. Once I find something that works, it takes a minor miracle to convince me to change it. So, rather than sharing a list of products I've tried twice and decided are life-changing, here's what I actually use.
Skincare Without the Song and Dance
My skincare routine is fairly straightforward. I've got combination skin that's prone to redness, so the last thing I want is to throw seventeen different products at my face and hope for the best.
CeraVe is a regular fixture in my bathroom. I use their cleanser morning and evening, followed by hyaluronic acid, and their PM moisturiser at night. I skip moisturiser in the mornings because my face has a tendency to produce enough oil without any encouragement.
Another firm favourite is my Medicube PDRN, which I've been using under my eyes. It's officially earned its place in my skincare routine, alongside my Grace & Stella eye patches, which I particularly enjoy straight from the fridge. A little under-eye maintenance never hurt anyone.
And before anyone suggests micellar water or cleansing balms, I've tried them. We're not compatible. I don't want an oily film in my eyes, thank you very much.
Makeup for When I Can Be Bothered
I don't wear makeup every day. In fact, most weeks it's probably once or twice, so when I do make the effort, I want products I know I can rely on.
My Clinique powder foundation has earned its place in my makeup bag. I love a matte finish, and I'm not particularly interested in looking like I've been glazed.
I'm also loyal to my Benefit brow gel and Huda Beauty lip products, particularly the shade Venus. Some things just work, and I see no reason to start an unnecessary investigation into alternatives.
I prefer powder products over creams, too. Cream blush and bronzer might be having their moment, but I'm perfectly happy sitting that particular trend out.
Haircare: The Bleached Blonde Edition
Being a bleached blonde means my hair requires a little more attention than I'd ideally like to give it.
My Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment are firmly in the rotation. I always double shampoo, and occasionally treat my hair to what I affectionately call the full kahuna.
Am I washing my hair every other day? Absolutely not. My hair and I have reached an understanding, and frequent washing isn't part of it.
If It Works, It Stays
I think that's the thing about beauty products. It's very easy to get swept up in whatever everyone's recommending this week, but sometimes the best products are the boring ones you keep buying.
I'm not against trying something new, but I don't need every product in my bathroom to be viral, expensive or revolutionary.
I just want skincare that behaves, makeup that stays put and blonde hair that doesn't resemble a hay bale.
Surely that's not too much to ask?
Molly
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