A coordinated skincare routine is essential for achieving long-term results and providing your skin with the perfect care. It's important to consider your skin's individual needs and, above all, specific ingredients. Here, we share the most important tips for building your own skincare routine.
Why should you follow a skincare routine?
A well-thought-out skincare routine is more than just a trend – it is an essential part of healthy skincare.
After all, your skin is exposed to a variety of environmental stressors every day, such as UV radiation, pollution, and more. Skin care ensures that our skin is freed from everyday dirt and prepared for daily stressors.
A routine is therefore essential for regularly caring for your skin and doing something good for it. Regularity is key, because only with a consistent, regular routine will you achieve real results.
Adapt to your skin type
A skincare routine can look very different—what might work for someone else may not be at all right for your skin. It's therefore especially important to adapt your routine to your skin, its needs and concerns, and your specific skin type.
What does each skin type need?
- Dry skin needs rich, nourishing products with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides or oils.
- Oily skin benefits from light, non-comedogenic products that regulate excess sebum, such as those containing niacinamide or salicylic acid.
- Combination skin requires a balance – light textures in the T-zone, richer care on dry areas.
- Sensitive skin should rely on mild formulations without irritating fragrances; soothing ingredients such as panthenol or aloe vera are ideal.
The most important ingredients for your skincare routine
Regardless of your skin type, there are some ingredients that fit into any skincare routine and offer great benefits regardless of skin condition.
Hyaluronic acid is considered an absolute must-have in any skincare routine. It is particularly well-tolerated and provides plenty of moisture to all skin types. There are low- and high-molecular-weight types of hyaluronic acid, which work both in the deeper layers of the skin and as a protective film on top of it.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an effective anti-aging ingredient. This acid acts as an antioxidant, protecting the skin from the effects of free radicals, reducing dark spots, and providing a radiant finish.
Retinol and retinal belong to the vitamin A family, promote cell renewal, and thus combat wrinkles and blemishes. Caution for sensitive skin – it's important to slowly and gradually accustom the skin to the active ingredient.
Niacinamide has brightening properties, regulates sebum (particularly helpful for oily skin), refines pores, and strengthens the skin barrier.
Ceramides are natural components of the skin and support the skin’s protective function.
The Basic Skincare Routine
A basic skincare routine should include cleansing, moisturizing, and protection (especially UV protection). You can also add additional skincare to improve specific skin conditions (acne, dryness, dark spots, etc.).
- Cleansing: Cleanse your skin of dirt, sebum and makeup in the morning and evening.
- Care: Nourish the skin with serums or creams and respond to individual needs.
- Protection: Always apply sunscreen during the day – the most important step in preventing skin aging.
If you want to do more, you can also add toners, peels or masks – but these should be used consciously.
Skincare routines depending on skin type and skin needs
Here you will find my recommendations with Minimalist depending on your skin needs and skin type.
Care routine for dry skin
Minimalist – Oat Extract 06% Cleanser
9,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 9,90 €
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Minimalist – Hyaluronic + PGA 02% Face Serum
13,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 11,12 €
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Minimalist – Squalane 100% Face Oil
15,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 15,90 €
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Minimalist – SPF 50 Sunscreen
10,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 9,81 €
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Skincare routine for oily skin
Minimalist – Salicylic + LHA 02% Cleanser
10,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 10,90 €
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Minimalist – Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Face Toner
10,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 8,72 €
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Minimalist – Niacinamide 10%
13,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 13,90 €
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Minimalist – Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer
11,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 11,90 €
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Minimalist – Light Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen
13,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 12,51 €
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Skincare routine with anti-aging effect
At the beginning, only incorporate vitamin C and retinol into your routine sporadically to slowly introduce the skin to the active ingredients.
Minimalist – Oat Extract 06% Cleanser
9,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 9,90 €
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Minimalist – Vitamin C 10%
15,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 15,90 €
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Minimalist – Retinol 0.3%
13,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 13,90 €
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Minimalist – Vitamin B5 10%
11,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 11,90 €
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Minimalist – SPF 50 Sunscreen
10,90 €
with the code
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Latest lowest price: 9,81 €
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Skincare routine for acne-prone skin
Minimalist – Salicylic + LHA 02% Cleanser
10,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 10,90 €
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Minimalist – Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 03% Face Toner
10,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 8,72 €
(Prices incl. VAT, plus shipping)
Minimalist – Niacinamide 10% Serum
13,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 13,90 €
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Minimalist – Salicylic Acid 02% Face Serum
12,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 12,90 €
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Minimalist – Marula Oil 05% Moisturizer
10,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 10,90 €
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Peeling routine for all skin types
Use only once or twice a week to avoid overloading the skin.
Minimalist – Oat Extract 06% Cleanser
9,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 9,90 €
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Minimalist – AHA PHA BHA 32%
15,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 15,90 €
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Transparent Lab – Ceramide Repair Moisturizer
17,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 17,89 €
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Minimalist – SPF 50 Sunscreen
10,90 €
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Latest lowest price: 9,81 €
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Skincare routine depending on the season
You can and should also adapt your routine depending on the season – after all, your skin is exposed to different temperatures and loses more moisture in winter, for example.
- Spring/Summer: Light textures, gel creams, strong sun protection, possibly mattifying products
- Autumn/Winter: Rich creams, moisturizing masks, barrier protection against dry heating air and cold.
Skin needs change with the seasons – flexible adjustment of your routine prevents feelings of tightness or blemishes.
Mistakes you should avoid in your skincare routine
Even though all this information has hopefully already helped you, I would like to give you a few final tips that will hopefully help you avoid the most common mistakes.
- Too many products at the same time: The skin becomes overwhelmed and reacts with irritation.
- No sun protection: Even the best care is of little use if the skin is exposed to UV rays without protection.
- Aggressive cleansing: Removes the natural skin barrier and leads to dryness or excess oiliness.
- Impatience: Skin care takes time – visible results often only appear after several weeks.
We hope these tips have been helpful! Let us know if you have any questions or comments.
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