You don’t really need a 10-step routinehere are the essentials.

Enter: skinimalism, an apt portmanteau that combines minimalism and skin care.

So how do you embrace skinimalism?

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Weve got all the pro tips ahead.

What Is Skinimalism?

Skinimalism is all about simplifying your skincare routine by doing less.

Its about focusing on essential, multitasking products, says Ian Michael Crumm, celebrity esthetician.

Its a balance between doing whats necessary for healthy, glowing skin and avoiding the clutter of excess.

Think fewer steps and less waste.

People are realizing that more isnt always betterespecially for their skin or the planet, Crumm says.

This trend may not be a trend, but a new path forward after years of unmitigated over consumption.

Here are some steps it’s possible for you to take to put in your skinimalist era.

Audit Your Current Collection

This one may hurt at first, but trust us.

vitamin C serums, retinoids, moisturizers).

Keep your favorite of each key in of product.

Stick to no more than one or two products.

In the evening, a retinoid or gentle exfoliant is a great option.

Keep Auditing

It may take some time to figure out your skinimalist routine.