Bonjour, Ma Cherie! A quick and effective skincare routine using your favourite French Beauty essentials can help you maintain healthy skin without wasting too much time. That's why we're thrilled to unveil our curated 5-minute skincare routine, designed to nourish, protect, and enhance your natural radiance in no time. This routine is perfect for busy people who want healthy and glowing skin.
Why a 5-Minute Routine?
In today's fast-paced world, time is of the essence, yet we all crave that radiant, dewy complexion that seems synonymous with French beauty. A five-minute skincare routine is a perfect solution for the modern lifestyle, where time is often limited, but the desire for healthy, radiant skin remains strong. With just five minutes a day, you can nourish your skin and embrace the elegance of French skincare. The key lies in simplicity and consistency.
Cleanse
Select a mild cleanser that works well for your face and body. For sensitive skin types, choose fragrance-free cleansers like the Avene Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser for the face and XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil for the body. For dry skin, you can use cleansers with hydrating properties and oils such as the SVR TOPIALYSE Micellar Cleansing Oil, which is an all-in-one product that can be a gentle shower gel, a bubble bath, shampoo, face and hand cleanser, an in-shower makeup remover, and even an intimate hygiene wash!
Gently massage the cleanser onto your skin, embracing the French art of skincare with soft, circular motions. Then, use a clean towel to pat your face dry and gently remove excess moisture while promoting blood circulation, imparting a healthy glow. This gentle technique also prevents skin stretching, which can lead to wrinkle formation over time, unlike the abrasive effects of rubbing.
Remember to choose a cleanser appropriate for your skin type. You can also consider some cleansers that you can easily use with cotton wipes without rinsing off, like milk cleansers from Embryolisse. No-rinse cleansers provide a quicker cleansing process, perfect for our busy Frenchies.
Check out our collection of Cleansers to find one that suits your skin type and preference.
Tone
Next, apply a toner to your skin to remove lingering dirt and oil residues. Toners such as Caudalie Vinopure reveal the skin's clarity, tighten and unclog pores, and remove blemishes. After applying it, the skin will immediately feel refreshed and clean. And if you have dry and sensitive skin, Bioderma Sensibio calms redness and irritation from the cleansing ritual. It instantly tones, refreshes, moisturises, and improves skin comfort while balancing your skin’s pH and setting it up for the next steps of your skincare regimen.
You need only a cotton pad to apply the toner to your neck and face, avoiding the eye area. No cotton pad on hand? Don’t fret; you can still pat the product with your hands! Evoke the essence of French skincare savoir-faire while thoroughly awaiting the product's absorption by the skin. Then, you can proceed to the next step.
French Tip 101: If you are one of our environmentally conscious Frenchies, consider using Bachca's reusable cotton pads for a sustainable, vegan-friendly alternative. They are dual-sided, with one rough, terry side made from bamboo fibres and another with a softer microfibre, perfect for applying not only toners but also micellar waters and exfoliators.
Moisturise
Apply a moisturiser to your face, neck, and décolletage to hydrate and nourish your skin. We recommend using a 6-in-1 moisturiser like Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentre Multi-Purpose Moisturiser, a cherished gem in the crown of French skincare. This miracle moisturiser not only moisturises but also cleanses, masks, soothes, calms, and primes your skin. And for mon amie with sensitive skin, you can opt for the Lait-Creme Sensitive. This new formulation is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and paraben-free, specifically developed for sensitive skin.
Consider correcting the first signs of ageing with moisturisers with antioxidant powers, such as La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Face Moisturiser. It is clinically proven to re-plump and hydrate skin while targeting wrinkles, volume loss, and skin elasticity. You can also use the Ernest Ernest Face Roller—Rose Quartz or Gua Sha—Rose Quartz to massage your face and neck while draining toxins and refining skin texture. These skin tools also help apply skincare products evenly, so take advantage of its benefits.
For more of our Moisturisers here at French Beauty Co, browse our collection now!
Protect
Now, we’re almost done with our 5-minute skincare routine! But before you head out, ensure you are wearing sun protection, such as sunscreen. Applying sunscreen is essential to skin care because it maintains healthy skin and protects it from the harmful effects of the sun, such as premature ageing and skin cancer.
We advise applying sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30, like Bioderma Sensibio AR BB Cream, which not only conceals redness but also shields your skin from damaging UV rays. You could also go with a higher SPF, like the cult favourite of our Frenchies, Avene. What’s excellent about Avene is its many variations, depending on your preference. It has fluid, spray, and lotion that’s perfect not only for your face but also for your body.
It’s also worth noting that Avene offers sunscreen spray for children. Great for mums and bubs on the go!
Eye Care
If you have a few extra seconds, apply a light eye cream to the delicate skin around your eyes to hydrate and protect that area. You might not know it, but an eye cream is essential to French skincare to eliminate those fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles.
Eye care is commonly disregarded, but an excellent lifting eye cream like Nuxe Merveillance and Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift would instantly lift, smooth, and redefine the eye contour area. If you have eczema-prone eyes, SVR Palpebral by Topialyse will help soothe and relieve flaky and scaly skin. Again, you may use our Ernest Ernest products to help reduce puffiness and dark circles while applying your eye care favourites.
Visit our Eye Care collection to pamper your eyes with its much-needed attention.
Supplements
Finally, skincare is not just topical; you can go beyond skin deep by ingesting supplements. There are supplements available at French Beauty Co. that you can consider taking, like the Thalgo Hyalu-Procollagene Anti-ageing Collagene 10000, for that radiant glow and anti-aging effect. These peach-flavoured vials come in packaging of 10, and you only need to consume one dose per day. They are enriched with skin-supporting potassium, selenium, and zinc, which also targets wrinkles and fine lines.
This step takes only a second, which is ideal for your quick skincare routine, but the effects are long-lasting. Further, to cap off this 5-minute skincare routine, you must understand that supplements comprise a considerable part of the French approach to skincare. So don’t forget to add this to your routine alongside drinking at least eight glasses of water and a healthy diet.
FAQs
What is the best quick skin care routine?
The best quick skincare routine highlighted in this article is to cleanse, tone, moisturise, protect, do eye care, and ingest supplements. It takes 5 minutes and is quick yet targets the most important skin needs. Remember that the effectiveness of your skincare routine doesn’t just depend on how many minutes you devote to it; it also depends on the type of products you use.
What is the 5 skin care routine?
As mentioned, the five skincare routines generally include a cleanser, toner, moisturiser, sunscreen, and eye cream. Supplements are additional on top of those five skin care products that won’t take too much of your time for skincare. These are the most critical products to incorporate into your daily routine.
What is a very simple skincare routine?
A simple skincare routine would target all the essential steps in maintaining healthy and glowing skin, which we’ve discussed in this article. The routine is quick and simple yet practical for keeping your skin glowing and moisturised.
How can I do skin care fast?
Fortunately, there’s a way to do skin care fast—such as choosing the type of products you use. For cleansers, you may opt for rinse-off ones for quicker cleansing. Multipurpose skincare products that cleanse, moisturise, and tone your skin in just one product are also available. Also, try incorporating particular skincare tools like the Rose Quartz Roller and Gua Sha so that you’re not only applying skincare but also providing massaging and a boost of penetration.
How many minutes interval for skincare?
If you are in a rush, you can apply your skincare for at least 30 seconds between the layers. We understand that time is gold, so this is the most minor interval you can consider for your busy schedule.
Voilà! In just five minutes, you've treated your skin to a luxurious French-inspired skincare routine that will leave you feeling pampered and radiant. These steps typically take 5 minutes in totality. However, remember to put just the right amount on your skin to fully absorb it before going to the next step. The skin must absorb the product for it to work. Also, consistency is vital, so try to follow this routine every morning and night—swap the sunscreen for serum at night—to maintain healthy and glowing skin.
French Beauty Co. is your partner for all things skin. We have a range of products for different needs, so you can customise these steps based on your skin concerns and preferences. Enjoy taking care of your skin the French way! Merci, beaucoup for joining us on this skincare journey.
