Swap the 10-step skincare routine with these Alicia-approved minimalist skincare multi-taskers.
– KEYS SOULCARE
Even when time is precious and schedules are jam-packed, you are still deserving of regular self-care. The world likes to tell you that you need dozens of products, and, in the same breath, that you don’t have time to put yourself first. Consider this your permission slip to flip that script.
A minimalist skincare ritual paired with positive self-talk create so much more than a routine. Together, they form meaningful moments of personal ceremony — even if that’s just five minutes a day of compassionate affirmations while you cleanse or dab on a nourishing face cream — where you are caring for yourself inside and out. This is the heart of what we call soulcare.
We all want to look and feel our best without the hassle of an elaborate skincare regimen. That’s where multitasking, quick skincare product offerings come to the rescue, transforming our routines into rituals that save us time, money, and stress — while keeping us glowing inside and out.
As our Goddess-in-Chief Alicia Keys says: “Even the five minutes it takes to wash my face can make me feel more beautiful, more powerful, more possible.”
We can take notes from Alicia, who is no stranger to the demands of a busy schedule, especially on tour. She knows the value of a streamlined ritual for healthy-looking skin, and her go-to offerings for staying radiant on the road are worth exploring. Morning or night, these skincare heroes are dermatologist-developed and address multiple skin concerns in one step.
YOUR 4-STEP MINIMALIST SKINCARE ROUTINE
Healthy-looking skin doesn’t need an elaborate list of products or trendy active ingredients to be effective.
In fact, changing up your skincare too often can have adverse effects on skin, leading to breakouts, harsh reactions to chemical exfoliants, or a busted skin barrier. You could try every skincare brand on the market, but remember: the best routine is simply the one you are gonna stick to.
It takes at least six weeks of regular use for your skin to see and feel the benefits of its ingredients, so switching things up? Not always the best move if you’re after healthy-looking, lit-from-within skin.
And if you’re looking for steps to skip? While we loooove a good K-beauty moment, you can generally cut out toner, essence, and individually packaged face masks from your daily routine and be just fine.
Glowing skin benefits from a cleanser that gently removes the day’s impurities, ingredient-packed serums to address specific skin needs, and hydrators that keep your moisture barrier hydrated and happy.
Here are four powerhouse product offerings to put on your skincare roster:
1. TRULY BECOMING SERUM: HYDRATE + REJUVENATE
Our Truly Becoming Peptide Serum simplifies your ritual without compromising results. This skincare gem helps hydrate your skin (say goodbye to dryness!) with multi-weight hyaluronic acid for a plump, smooth look.
Fast-absorbing and dermatologist-developed to combat signs of aging with its poly-peptide complex and marine bamboo, Truly Becoming Peptide Serum plumps the look of skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Think of Truly Becoming as a spa treatment in a bottle. It’s particularly potent and clinically proven to hydrate skin for up to 24 hours.
2. LET ME GLOW SERUM: PRIME + ILLUMINATE
Whether you’re prepping for a big presentation or a night out with friends, Let Me Glow is your go-to hydrator and illuminator that doubles as a primer. Let Me Glow Face Serum tackles multiple skin concerns at once, like how it helps brighten and balance the appearance of skin and replenishes dry, dull skin.
Niacinamide comes to the rescue to help brighten and improve uneven skin tone. Rosewater provides a double dose of antioxidant-rich hydration.
Plus, Let Me Glow plays well with others, layering under makeup effortlessly (no pilling here!) for a flawless look.
3. IT’S LIKE SKIN: MULTI-TASKING SKIN TINT
After you’ve prepped your skin with serums, you might want a little extra coverage to feel your best. The magic of It’s Like Skin is that it’s truly that girl.
She does it all — blurs imperfections and gives you an all-over tint for a natural-looking glow in one step. This color correction meets skincare concealer is your secret weapon for those rushed mornings or quick touch-ups between meetings.
It’s hydrating thanks to a lipid-rich squalane blend and helps brighten the skin’s appearance with 2% niacinamide. Say goodbye to layers of heavy makeup and hello to a simplified yet stunning complexion.
4. GOLDEN CLEANSER: CLEANSE + SOFTEN
When you’re barely awake doing your morning skincare routine or at the end of a long day, the last thing you want is a long, complex skincare ritual. You need a gentle cleanser that works quickly to remove impurities and leaves skin feeling fresh.
Enter our gentle Golden Cleanser. Formulated with a blend of glycerin, turmeric, and Manuka honey, it effortlessly removes makeup, impurities, and dirt, leaving skin feeling soft and clean. Use a pump or two, work into a lather, and splash your skin with comforting lukewarm water to wash your face.
5. BUSY BONUS: PROTECT YOUR LIGHT SPF
Our biggest skincare tip? Make sure to end your minimalist skincare routine with sunscreen. Slather on SPF 30 before you head out the door to help protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
It’s recommended you layer on sunscreen as the final step in your routine during the day — especially if you’re using active ingredients in the rest of your ritual like exfoliators, retinol (or even its gentler cousin, bakuchiol), or antioxidants like Vitamin C, which can make skin more sensitive to sun exposure.
ICYMI: YOU GET TO CHOOSE YOUR TIME-SAVING SKINCARE HERO
In a world that rarely slows down, taking a moment for self-care is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. You can achieve healthy-looking skin with the right skincare offerings in your arsenal — without sacrificing your precious time.
Check out our full suite of skincare product offerings to start building your unique-to-you ritual. Choose one or choose all; whatever you decide, embrace your journey towards a more streamlined, stress-free, and glowing skin + soul ritual that lets your inner beauty shine through.
What’s your must-have quick skincare routine multitasker? Let us know your favorites in the comments!
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