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In a world that’s always rushing, there’s something truly luxurious about slowing down, especially when it comes to your skincare. A “slow skincare” routine isn’t about spending hours on your face; it’s about being intentional, enjoying the ritual, and choosing products that truly nourish your skin and soul. Think of it as a mini-spa moment every day.

Ready to transform your routine into an act of self-care? Here are six products that will help you achieve that blissful, glowing skin:

1. Cleanser: Tatcha The Rice Wash 🌸

Gentle. Creamy. Feels like silk on the skin. The Tatcha The Rice Wash is a soft, non-stripping cleanser that transforms into a rich foam. It effectively removes impurities without making your skin feel tight or dry. Instead, your complexion is left feeling baby-smooth and wonderfully hydrated. It’s the perfect calming start to any routine.

2. Toner/Essence: COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

Don’t let the name deter you – this K-beauty cult favorite is pure magic! The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is incredibly hydrating and helps to repair the skin barrier. It absorbs quickly, leaving your skin plump, dewy, and ready to soak up the next steps. It’s fantastic for soothing irritation and improving overall skin texture.

3. Serum: Glow Recipe Niacinamide Dew Drops ✨

Dewy. Calm. A soft glow without makeup. The Glow Recipe Niacinamide Dew Drops serum is a true multi-tasker. It brightens your complexion, helps to minimize the look of pores, and calms redness, all while imparting a beautiful, natural glow. Plus, it has a subtle, spa-like scent that instantly relaxes you.

4. Moisturizer: Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel Cream (Sephora) ☁️

Lightweight yet deeply hydrating, the Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel Cream is a dream come to life. Its unique gel-cream texture melts into your skin, providing intense moisture without any heavy feel. It’s ideal for mornings or warmer climates and layers perfectly under makeup or SPF, making your skin feel refreshed and supple.

5. Eye Cream: CeraVe Eye Repair Cream 👁️

Simple and affordable – but it works. The CeraVe Eye Repair Cream is a no-frills hero that delivers results. This fragrance-free, gentle formula is packed with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help restore and maintain the delicate skin barrier around your eyes. It’s incredibly effective at reducing the appearance of puffiness and addressing dry under-eyes, making your eyes look more rested.

6. SPF: Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 🌞

Sun protection with a dewy finish? Yes, please! Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 is more than just a sunscreen; it makes your skin look instantly awake and glowy. It provides broad-spectrum protection while imparting a beautiful, subtle radiance that makes it double as an excellent makeup primer. It’s the perfect luminous finish to your slow skincare routine.