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There’s never a bad time to take a step back and take a closer look at whether your skincare routine is routining. Call it an annual or half-yearly skincare routine checkup.
Because who doesn’t want glowing, bouncy, hydrated skin year-round?
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But we’ll be the first to admit that it can cost a pretty penny — especially in this cost-of-living crisis.So, it pays to be smart about how to refresh your skincare routine by making sure your skincare is working smarter and harder — without necessarily costing an arm and a leg.
First thing’s first — check the expiry date on the existing products in your skincare routine.
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Make sure you replenish your facial cleanser supply too. It’s essential to apply skincare to a clean face — and the only way to have that is to have cleanser (or two) that does the job properly.
![Glycolic Acid Cream Cleanser tube on a light surface with a dollop of cleanser next to it. Text reads: "Brighten and Refresh."](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/19/11/asset/d5c8f46587b1/sub-buzz-3216-1716119690-1.jpg)
To really help your skincare products achieve max-effectiveness, roster a facial toner into your skincare lineup too.
![Bottle of Vitamin C and Collagen Face Toner labeled "Brighten & Firm" with orange oil, for a radiant complexion, paraben and MIT free, 150 mL](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/19/11/asset/5f875efb92d2/sub-buzz-8332-1716119705-1.jpg)
For active ingredients that really pack a punch, it’s time to call in the big leagues: serums.
![Skincare bottles laid out, featuring 1% Retinol, 10% Niacinamide, 3% Glycolic Acid, and 2% Salicylic Acid](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/19/11/asset/d5c8f46587b1/sub-buzz-3216-1716119714-3.jpg)
We’re right on the cusp of a change in the season — and a change in the level of hydration your skin needs might be right around the corner too. Banish dry winter skin by layering moisturisers or switching to a richer, more hydrating one.
![An open jar of "Daily Moisturiser Hyaluronic Acid" face cream with the lid next to it. The cream is visible inside the jar](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/19/11/asset/a9d99b49a99c/sub-buzz-4825-1716119724-1.jpg)
Sometimes a new product is all it takes to feel like you’ve rejuvenated your skincare — and a good facial mask on a Sunday night can fit the bill exactly.
![Blue box of Australian Tann Hydrating Under Eye Sheet Mask with hyaluronic acid, fragrance-free, vegan-friendly. Text highlights skin benefits and instant cooling effect](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/19/11/asset/a9d99b49a99c/sub-buzz-4829-1716119747-1.jpg)
And finally, if you know you’ve got your topicals on lock, don’t forget to consider adding in the latest and greatest in skincare technology.
![A wearable neck device with integrated red lights for therapy](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-05/16/0/asset/1c31cc6e60b0/sub-buzz-13207-1715818611-2.jpg)