Forget about a cool car when you get your license or a closet like Cher’s- the glowy skin is the real teenage dream. This might be because of the insane standards set on social media, but it almost feels as if clear, healthy skin is nearly impossible to achieve… or so it seems.
As someone who struggled with clear skin throughout my teenage years (and to be fair, who hasn’t?), I have come to realize through trial and error that clear skin is not about how many products you use or how expensive the products are; it’s all about consistency and simplicity in a routine.
It’s hard to not get swept up in the latest skincare trend craze amidst all the buzz online, but after sticking to a routine that I could count the steps on in one hand, and actually reading the ingredients list rather than picking a bottle design that “looked good,” I can say with confidence that my skin feels truly healthy and cared for.
When it comes to building that routine, I mainly look for two things: 1) if it is affordable and sustainable to keep using long-term, and 2) if it is made with ingredients that will genuinely be effective.
If any brand has successfully checked all those boxes, it has to be Byoma.
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“For years, we searched tirelessly for accessible, affordable, approachable skincare that educated without being complicated, that strengthened skin without stripping and most importantly – boosted skin’s barrier with simple, effective formulations,” says the brand, “The problem? We were looking for something that didn’t exist.”
Byoma is built around a philosophy of improving your skin barrier from the inside out. After all, your skin cannot glow on the surface if it is not internally healthy.
If anything, I cannot emphasize enough how simplicity is key, and Byoma proves so with its no-fuss ingredients and proven results. Without further ado, below are my absolute essential must-haves that I use daily– and it’s only 5 simple steps:
Step 1: The Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Cleansers are a must, but most of the products out there on the market are a bit harsh on the skin and do more harm than good as it strips the skin of any hydration.
As someone with sensitive skin, I have never been more glad to use the Creamy Jelly Cleanser in my routine and keep my skin feeling nourished and soothed, while simultaneously feeling clean.
This jelly cleanser has an easy-to-lather consistency that effectively washes away dirt, excess oil, and other grime from your face, giving it the clean palate needed to layer on the rest of your skincare routine.
With a barrier boosting blend of Tri-Ceramide Complex, antioxidant-rich liquorice root, and green tea extracts, this cleanser is all about nourishing your skin. It’s dermatologist tested and approved, soap free, non-comedogenic, alcohol and fragrance-free, vegan, and cruelty free– all the things that confirms I’m using a product that was made with genuine intentions and thought behind the process.
I’ve also noticed that my skin doesn’t feel irritated after using this cleanser both in the AM and PM. There is a misconception that washing your face often is good for you, when it could actually harm the skin and irritate it instead.
There is nothing worse than your skin feeling so dry and tight after a wash, but this has the absolute opposite feeling. With the Creamy Jelly Cleanser, I love that it gently exfoliates the skin without tearing it, and that it never dries out our stresses the skin.
Step 2: The Hydrating Milky Toner
I used to never use toner, but once I started incorporating it into my routine, I have genuinely never experienced such glowy, truly hydrated skin. Safe to say, I’m never going back.
I always apply the Hydrating Milky Toner straight after washing my face; I love applying this when my face is still a little damp and will apply my serums and moisturizer straight after.
This toner stands out from all the other toners I have used with how gentle it is, and how it immediately makes my face hydrated even with how dry it gets. I struggle a lot with drier skin, and simply putting on moisturizer doesn’t cut it for me. Having a layer of toner in between really helps lock in that hydration, and it has made a world of difference.
With a milky formula, this toner is so calming and soothes the skin while protecting the skin barrier function. I can quite literally feel my skin feeling so much softer, and with the cold winter air that will be drying out my skin, I want to make sure I am keeping it dewy and moisturized with this powerful blend of Barrier Lipid Complex and Polyglutamic Acid and Cica.
Step 3: The Brightening Serum
I have never been a big serum girl, but I’m trying to work on making my skin glow naturally without me having to add on makeup. The first step to that is lots of vitamins and added boosts from serums, and the Brightening Serum has been my absolute favorite.
One of the worst things about dealing with acne is not the actual acne itself, but the scars and texture that it leaves behind. It’s such a hard thing to deal with because they are often harder to treat than acne itself, since it takes such a long time to clear of.
I love using the Brightening Serum because it really helps even out my texture and brighten my complexion. When your skin is really going through it from a combination of acne and dried out skin to general imbalances, it’s so important to give it a good boost to speed up the hydration and brightening process.
With barrier boosting Tri-Ceramide Complex, brightening niacinamide, and hydrating hyaluronic, this is packed with some result-giving ingredients. I love using this right after my toner to really lock in its effects.
Step 4: The Depuff Brighten Eye Gel
Gen Z as a whole is in the midst of the bustle of life: from playing hard to working hard, the dark circles and puffy morning eyes are a real problem.
I struggle with easily puffy eyes and severe dark circles, so when I came across the Depuff Brighen Eye Gel, I knew it would have to be some serious magic for it to work- and I’m pretty impressed.
This eye treatment is right between being a gel cream and serum, and I love how lightweight it is and how easily it glides onto the skin. The eye area is one of the most delicate and sensitive areas of the skin, and it’s important to choose products that will target all the problem areas in the right way.
With a powerful blend of Tri-Ceramide Complex, Triple Hyalurionic Acid, and Vitamin C, this eye cream simultanouely hydrates and brightens. Within minutes, I can instantly feel my eyes becoming less puffy, and my dark circles feel less severe.
Step 5: The Moisturizing Gel Cream SPF 30
I thought sunscreen that wasn’t greasy or oily or thick was nonexistent, but then I met the Moisturizing Gel Cream SPF 30. When I say that I am absolutely obsessed with this gel cream, I meant it, and my routine is not complete without it.
Everyone says the same thing on skincare world: SPF is important, and you should be wearing it every day. Before, I struggled to do that, because all the facial sunscreens I would find would be greasy and leave my face with an obvious shine, or just felt too uncomfortably rich and keep my face feeling heavy.
This Gel Cream combines the 2 necessary components of a lightweight facial cream with the SPF. I am absolutely obsessed with how breathable and airy it is, and it is also incredibly hydrating.
This easily glides onto the skin and quickly absorbs, and I love applying it every morning as I massage it into the skin for the perfect morning wake-me-up. I also love that it doesn’t leave any white cast, and gives me a nice subtle glow that looks incredibly natural.
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