Why minimal wins (for skin and schedule)
Most of us don’t need 10 steps—especially with heat, AC swings, early flights, or late nights. A minimal routine keeps your barrier steady and your brain free. Think three steps you trust, then tiny tweaks for climate.
The AM in 3 steps
- Cleanse (light): On damp skin, a pea of RiceWhip Milk Cleanser; rinse lukewarm.
- Comfort (thin): Press a small pass of CloudBarrier; adjust amount by climate.
- Protect: Apply Glow Veil SPF 50+ in thin, even passes; wait 60–90 seconds before makeup.
AM climate tweaks
- Hot & humid: use less CloudBarrier; let SPF carry part of comfort.
- Cold/AC-dry: keep moisturizer slightly richer on cheeks; still let layers set.
- Commute outdoors: bring a puff to reapply SPF at lunch; blot first.
The PM in 3 steps
- Cleanse: RiceWhip on damp skin; massage 20–30 seconds; rinse. If you wore long-wear makeup or SPF outdoors, remove with a micellar pad first, then cleanse with RiceWhip.
- Comfort: Press CloudBarrier over face and neck. Add a second thin pass to cheeks if tight.
- Lip: A pass of Silk Lip Melt saves you from waking up chapped.
Where actives fit (without chaos)
- Exfoliation: 1–2 nights per week max. Never on travel-tired, stingy nights.
- Retinoids: Alternate nights only when tolerance is good. Keep the rest of the routine quiet.
Signs to simplify (for a few days)
- Persistent sting after cleansing
- Shiny and flaky at the same time (classic dehydration)
- Makeup suddenly pills or sits unevenly
Go back to cleanse → moisturize → SPF for 2–3 days, then reintroduce extras slowly.
Travel & early-flight version
- AM: RiceWhip → CloudBarrier (thin) → Glow Veil; reapply mid-day by puff-press.
- PM: RiceWhip → CloudBarrier; skip strong actives when underslept.
The three you can rely on: RiceWhip • CloudBarrier • Glow Veil SPF 50+
