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1. Heal breakouts before you have time to give up by simply slapping on a Rael acne patch. They're gentler than acne cream, speed up recovery to practically overnight, and do all the ~heavy lifting~ for you.
2. Or! Turn to Avarelle acne cover patches to easily tackle every single breakout that dares to challenge your complexion. They're powered by tea tree oil and calendula oil (all of which are gentle on sensitive skin) to reduce inflammation and absorb pus ASAP. *And* extra-large patches are included for when you need defeat multiple pimples at once...good thing these do all the fighting for you.
3. Determine your skin type so you can minimize your routine to things that actually WORK. This is super important when it comes to choosing toners: Foxbrim's orange blossom toner treats oily complexions ~head on~ by balancing your pH levels and providing the level of hydration your skin needs. But! Mario Badescu's aloe vera toner works wonders for dry skin by soothing irritated complexions with its mild formula.
4. Wash 👏 your 👏 face 👏! Your pores will thank you once they're no longer clogged. Feeling lazy? This Glossier milky jelly cleanser will both gently refresh your face in the morning, and completely melt away makeup at the end of the day. It's soothing, nourishing, and perfect for sensitive skin — AKA dewy skin is just around the corner.
5. Or! Remove everything the easiest way known to mankind — with a makeup-erasing towel. All you do is add some water and it takes off even a full face of heavy makeup, dirt, and oil in minutes. You can do this from your bed for all I care!
6. Scrub your way to a brighter complexion with an easy-to-use Yes to Coconut two-in-one cleanser stick that's loaded with coconut and coffee extracts to energize, moisturize, and exfoliate your skin — all in just a few flicks of your wrist. Who knew being so lazy could involve *caffeine*?
7. Fade acne scars and uneven skin tones without any complicated techniques by using Nip + Fab glycolic cleansing pads. It's essentially a one-step solution for gently exfoliating your way to an even skin tone, thanks to their formula of exfoliating 2.8% glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, witch hazel, and a light moisturizer.
8. Add a simple but rewarding step to your routine with some Biossance squalane oil — its formula is simple, but it can do A LOT all by itself. It deeply hydrates your complexion by locking in natural moisture, leaving your skin feeling softer and smoother. And! Any redness you may have will fade.
9. Vacuum out clogged pores and tough breakouts with a ridiculously-popular Aztec Secret clay mask. A little of this and apple cider vinegar has conquered thousands of breakouts so there's a good chance that this + an hour of watching TV = an easy solution for you.
10. Double the benefits of your sheet mask while still contributing zero effort. After using the mask for five minutes, lift it to add some serum. The two will work together to give you that "why yes I DID just leave the spa" radiance.
11. Treat your blackheads with something that'll do all the work for you: a pore vacuum. It's just as effective as it sounds — it suctions buildup hidden in clogged pores, exfoliates dead skin cells, and removes excess oil (so they can't come back). Meaning, this'll be productive so you don't have to be.
12. Calm broken-out skin from top to bottom with nothing more than a bar of The Seaweed Bath Co. body soap. Its powerful (yet gentle) ingredients like coffee, seaweed, coconut oil, and charcoal tell pimples to clear out so you don't have to do the hard work.
13. Conquer SEVERAL skincare goals first thing in the morning with some Glossier priming moisturizer and a few swipes of your fingers. This'll control shine, blur pores, and best of all, provide a perfectly smooth base for your makeup. Or! Now your skin will look matte and even without a drop of foundation if you want to go makeup-free.
14. Take little (and very manageable, I promise) steps to avoid too much contact with acne-causing bacteria. Even disinfecting your phone with cleansing cloths can prevent your next surprise visitor from appearing (phone screens = so many gross germs). How long do these steps take? Faster than reading this sentence.
15. Fight oily T-zones even before step one of your makeup routine with some The Body Shop tea tree mattifying lotion. Its gentle formula leaves oily skin feeling soft and controls shine all darn day so you can kiss the annoying efforts of blotting and reapplying powder goodbye.
16. Cleanse your skin post-workout (or more like it's just super hot outside) to avoid body acne if the shower is so far away, like, from your couch. A few swipes with Goodwipes hygiene wipes will kill sweat-caused bacteria before it has time to make an unwelcome appearance.
17. Know how to identify types of acne — different kinds each need their own treatment. Whether yours is more of a whitehead (which needs salicylic acid) or the hormonal type (usually a cyst which needs sulfur-based products), the first step to treating acne — and keeping them away — is knowing what the heck they are.
18. Address multiple skin concerns with one product to make things unbeatably easy for yourself. Tea tree oil is a super-cheap solution to so many things: rosacea, acne, scarring, and razor bumps — just to name a few!
19. Make acne scars fade faster by protecting your skin from the sun (the UV rays tend to darken scars) with a Neutrogena ultra-sheer sunscreen stick. It's s-u-p-e-r easy to apply (like putting on deodorant), is non-greasy so you won't break out, and has SPF ~70~ so good luck to you, sun.
20. Stop pimples in their tracks before you have time to pick at them (ah, scabbing) by dabbing on some drying lotion. Just a drop overnight can kill 👏 that 👏 zit and all you had to do was sleep.
21. Speaking of — STOP PICKING! If you're saying "impossible!" then keep your hands busy with a fidget spinner so you can train your fingers to leave your pores alone without actually trying.
22. Don't get mad at me — but you can't pop your zits. I KNOW. So satisfying. But it leaves scars that last for weeks! Instead, gently bring out the whitehead by holding down a warm washcloth while binging Stranger Things. In a few minutes you'll be able to slide the whitehead off with the cloth. No energy. No scabbing.
23. Personalize your skincare routine so it's a) easy to remember and b) free from trial-and-error. Geologie's skincare kit is customized with you in mind — we're talking cleanser, day cream, night cream, and eye cream all picked based on your skin type and goals. And it's delivered right to your door!
24. Kick dehydrated, chapped skin's butt without *drying* out your bank account or your energy by lathering on Cerave moisturizing cream. It's so thick yet effective that it's earned the National Eczema Seal of Acceptance, so even if you flake on the rest of your routine you're good to go.
25. Using more than one product? AMAZING. Just layer them correctly so your hard work pays off! For example, applying sun protection last is SUPER important otherwise it can't actually work.
26. Deep cleanse AND exfoliate your entire face in only ~60 seconds~ thanks to the Foreo Luna Mini 2. It gently vibrates (you can pick from eight speeds) so even those of us who wear a full face of makeup are squeaky clean and in our jammies after just a minute.
27. Unleash the power of the snail! Yes, really. This Seoul Ceuticals moisturizer has 97.5% ~snail mucin extract~, along with shea butter, vitamin E, and jojoba oil to make brightening and smoothing your complexion extremely fast and easy. I guess this means even snails are less lazy than we are.
28. Maintain dramatically clearer skin by treating breakouts with some Teddie Organics rosehip oil. Just a few drops and quick pats tackle redness, scarring, pimples, and everything in-between. Nothing will get in your way of glowing skin again...as long as you walk to the bathroom.
29. Understand that not every mask is for you. In fact, most are designed with a very specific skin type in mind (i.e. dry, acne-prone, etc.). Take our quiz to match your concerns and complexion with the best mask for you! That way you can forget about any...trial-and-error.
30. Keep things *super* simple if you have sensitive skin to avoid unnecessary irritation/breakouts. This mild Neutrogena cleanser is fragrance- and oil-free, plus it's hypoallergenic! Its main ingredient, glycerin, successfully removes excess oil and deep-cleans pores without ever harshing your vibe. And as we all know, the more basic the routine, the better.
31. Brighten your skin like never before in one easy step with some Skin Food pineapple peeling gel. It gently exfoliates away dead skin so your skin is left positively ✨glowing✨. It's even great for clearing up breakouts — all in one product! Color me impressed.
32. Remove your makeup even after a late night by keeping a pack of Aveeno makeup-removing wipes by your pillow. These wipes don't just take off makeup — their gentle formula soothes and evens your complexion, too (particularly if you have red, acne-prone skin)! Who knew doing so little could be so rewarding?
33. Clear acne and rough skin ALL over (not just your face) with some CeraVe salicylic body wash. It needs only a few ingredients to cancel bumpy skin: essential ceramides to restore natural hydration and salicylic acid to exfoliate and soften. The best part? It's all achieved with a few good lathers in the shower.
34. Treat dark, puffy under-eyes right from your couch by slapping on some 24K gold eye masks. They'll reduce puffiness, hydrate your skin, and add shine to dull skin all before your movie is even over — but you'll still get full credit.
35. Continue improving your skin even when you go to sleep! A Burt's Bees overnight mask will bring mornings of radiant skin by using avocado oil and prebiotics to replenish moisture while you catch up on your zzz's. Even more reason to hit snooze.
36. Load up on skin-loving food like salmon and kale (yeah) to work on clearing your complexion from the inside out. Good news: you're having dark chocolate for dessert — which you can totally have while watching TV in bed (is there any other way?). Tbh this solution isn't exactly immediate, but it sure freaking helps.
Your skin to you when you start to fall asleep with makeup on:
