Be honest - when was the last time you had 30 spare minutes just lying around? Between juggling work, travel, events and workouts, a 10 step skincare routine sounds more like a fantasy than real life.
But healthy skin doesn’t have to take a complicated lengthy process to achieve. With the right approach and strategy, you can keep your skin, protected, even, and hydrated no matter how hectic your schedule is.
Here’s our methods.
1. Simplify your routine.
If your skincare products in the bathroom are starting to resemble a lab shelf, it’s time to simplify. It's the consistency we need, and an overwhelming arsenal of products is certainly not the right way to go.
So, how do you pick the core products? Here’s our trick - stick to these essentials: Cleanse. Treat. Protect.
That’s it. Nice and simple skincare.
The first point to start is with a facial cleanser. One that doesn’t strip your skin’s natural oils. Matter of Monday’s Pore-Refining Exfoliating Cleanser uses gentle ingredients such as fruit enzymes to dissolve the sweet,dirt and makeup and bamboo stem powder to strengthen the skin barrier.
2. Multi-Task Like a Boss.
In a time crunch, your best bet is multitasking products that pack several benefits into one bottle.
Our Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum hydrates with sodium hyaluronate, shields against screen-induced oxidative stress with micro-algae extract, and gives dull skin an instant refresh with vitamin C and rice bran extract.
That’s three wins in one quick pump!
3. Moisturizer is Mandatory.
Skipping moisturizer because you're “too busy” or “too oily” is like skipping water. It just doesn’t make sense!
A good moisturizer doesn’t just keep your skin soft; it helps maintain a healthy barrier, which is your skin’s first defense against pollution, bacteria, and irritation.
Matter of Monday recommends choosing a breathable, fast-absorbing formula that won’t clog pores or leave a sticky residue. Our Anti-Stress Renewal Moisturizer is light weight and melts into the skin in seconds to give instant hydration and comfort.
4. Always apply sunscreen.
In 1997, Baz Luhrmann told us a fact that we couldn’t get out of our heads. “Always apply sunscreen.” And how right Baz was!
Sunscreen is non-negotiable. Keep a tinted SPF or moisturizer-with-SPF in your bag so you’re always protected—even on days when you’re applying in the car or during your elevator ride.
5. Night Mode: The 3-Minute Recharge.
Even if you’re collapsing into bed after a 14-hour day, don’t skip your PM routine. Think of it as skin recovery—just like a post-workout stretch.
Here’s your go-to:
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Quick cleanse.
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A pump of moisturizer.
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Tap in a small amount of Anti-Fatigue Restorative Eye Cream for an overnight pampering and repair with its packed peptides and proteins.
6. Hydrate From the Inside Out.
Your skin is an organ (the largest one, btw), and it needs hydration like the rest of your body. Chug that water, eat those leafy greens, and don’t underestimate the power of eight hours of sleep.
No serum in the world can undo chronic dehydration or sleep deprivation. But they can support you when you're doing your best.
Let's keep it simple—skin care, not skin stress.
Your routine shouldn’t stress you out. It should be the thing that keeps you grounded. This is something small you do for you, even when life is flying by at 100 mph.
With Matter of Monday’s streamlined, multi-functional, protective products and a better routine, great skin is totally possible, even when time isn’t on your side.
Because life moves fast—but that doesn’t mean your glow has to fall behind.
