The Lazy Girl's Guide to Glowing Skin

We all know how important it is to take care of our skin, but the truth is that some of us just can't seem to bother making a DIY face mask or partaking in a 20-step skincare routine every day. The good news is that great skin can still be achieved—even with minimal effort. Below are tips to help you cut down on your skincare routine so you can spend more time hitting the replay button or binge watching your favorite show. Warning: You may well find newfound appreciation for multitasking products. All you self-proclaimed lazy girls, rejoice!

CLEANSING AND MOISTURIZING… SIMULTANEOUSLY

Most dermatologists would agree that cleansing and moisturizing are two important steps in a thorough skin care routine. Our skin is exposed to dirt and pollution on a daily basis, which, combined with excess sebum and dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, can wreak havoc on our pores and lead to breakouts. Cleansing twice a day can help unclog pores of all that coarse surface debris. Skin also needs to be moisturized regularly to keep it looking healthy and feeling soft and smooth. If you're in a hurry (or just don't want to buy two separate products), make this step easier by using a cleanser that also has a moisturizing effect, such as Cream Foam Vichy Pureté Thermale. The creamy formula cleanses the skin, leaving it soft and hydrated.

TRY THE CLEANSING BRUSH

If you're craving an ultra-thorough cleansing with minimal effort, take Clarisonic Mia 2. It is universal for all skin types, offers two speeds and cleanses the skin six times better than one hand. A cleaning brush that does all the dirty work for you? I'd say it's lazy girl approved.

REMOVE MAKE-UP AT NIGHT

Removing makeup is an important step in personal care. keep pores clean and no breaks. To cut down on the time you spend on your skin at night—we hear you ladies—use products like micellar water. Vichy Purete Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Solution uses gentle micellar technology to simultaneously cleanse skin, remove makeup and soothe skin. Lightweight formula with Cornflower Extract, Pro-Vitamin B5 and Vichy Thermal Spa Water dissolves impurities, detoxifies the skin and leaves it feeling fresh, soft and clean. Simply apply it with a cotton pad all over the face and around the eyes with light strokes. You don't even need to rinse!

USE SUN CREAM EVERY DAY

No matter how lazy you are Daily application of sunscreen is an essential element of daily skin care.-no excuses! We repeat, never skip the application of sunscreen. Exposure to UV rays without protection can lead to premature skin aging—read: wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots—which can make skin appear dull and tired. To help slow the signs of aging, choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that doubles or triples the action of boosting radiance, providing UVA/UVB protection, and hydrating the skin. We like SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Protection SPF 50. Formulated with zinc oxide, brine shrimp and translucent color beads to provide an even, tinted finish that adapts to different skin tones.