I recently went down the luxury skincare rabbit hole while putting together my latest Dear Lucy Edit. There are so many incredible products out there—but for my everyday routine?
I like to keep it as simple as possible.
I don't want eight products every morning. I want a few really good ones I'll actually use consistently.
CLEANSE → TREAT → MOISTURIZE → PROTECT
Four steps. That's it.
01. CLEANSE
Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash
I use Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash, and cleanser is one place I don't think you need to spend a fortune.
Get your skin clean. Move on.
DEAR LUCY EDIT: Save the splurge for something that stays on your skin.
02. TREAT
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
This is where I'd splurge. ✨
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is the cult vitamin C serum you've probably heard about. It's my one treatment step in this routine—no need to layer three more serums on top.
DEAR LUCY EDIT: One really good treatment serum is enough for me.
03. MOISTURIZE
Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream
Next, one really good moisturizer.
Caudalie Premier Cru gives me the luxury-skincare experience I want without turning moisturizing into three separate steps.
DEAR LUCY EDIT: Fewer products. Better products.
04. PROTECT
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46
The step I wouldn't skip. ☀️
I want an SPF that's easy to wear every single day, and EltaMD UV Clear is lightweight and works beautifully before makeup.
DEAR LUCY EDIT: The best SPF is the one you'll actually wear.
THAT'S IT.
Cleanse. Treat. Moisturize. Protect.
These four are my picks for a simple everyday AM routine, but they're only a small part of my full Luxury Skincare Edit.
I also pulled products from Augustinus Bader, Sisley, Natura Bissé, U Beauty, iS Clinical, Dr. Barbara Sturm, La Mer, Westman Atelier + more for when you want to explore a little further—or indulge in a serious splurge. ✨
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