When you have a good start to the morning, it can really set the tone for the rest of the day. Pop in all the right elements that work for you and your morning skin care routine can be the equivalent of getting out of bed on the right side!
Some mornings you’ll eat a healthy breakfast, have fabulous-looking hair, prioritise your mindfulness and write in your journal – and you’ll even find time to make a nutritious lunch before you set off for the office…
…And some days, you’ll sleep through the alarm, skip breakfast (maybe grabbing a sugar-laden snack in its place) and end up wearing odd earrings as you scuttle into the office 10 minutes late looking as dishevelled as you feel.
Having a quick and easy morning skincare routine can make a significant difference to your day. It can make you feel confident and in control, calm and focused, and set you up to accomplish anything. The fastest way to make every day a good one is to nail your morning skincare routine.
But I don’t have time for a morning skincare routine…
There are many articles dedicated to the importance of a good night time skincare routine. Night creams can boost collagen production whilst you sleep and make your skin appear firmer and plumper, reducing the signs of ageing skin. A nightly routine is easy to expand on because you’ve generally not got the same time pressures in the evening as you have earlier in the day.
So that is where the advice from the experts often stops – and daytime skincare routines are often ignored or dismissed in favour of hitting the snooze button. We get it. We love a lie-in too.
We also understand that time is often a factor in the mornings, and no one wants to commit to a complicated 10-step skincare process.
That’s why we don’t recommend a complicated morning skin care routine. Read on to discover the UpCircle guide to a realistic morning skincare routine that will give you a flawless face from dawn until dusk – and save you precious time. Carve out the time, we promise it will be worth it.
Cleansers
The first step in any skincare routine is to remove any impurities, sweat and excess oils from your complexion with a gentle cleanser.
Our cleansers can be used on both dry and oily skin. Depending on whether you prefer a bar, milk or a balm, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Our soothing face balm contains apricot powder which is rich in Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps to prevent acne breakouts and quenches your skin’s thirst. Plus, we’ve also added in skin-calming blackcurrant seeds.
Another alternative is our cleansing face milk which is the perfect everyday gentle milk made from upcycled oat powder that restores and repairs the skin's moisture barrier.
Top time-saving tip
A soap bar can be used in the shower to cleanse your face thoroughly without the fuss. Our duo of long-lasting organic chai soap bars can be used on the face and body – and each has slightly different properties that are packed with benefits for your skin.
The cinnamon and ginger soap is energising and provides a great kick start to your day, while the fennel and cardamom soap bar fights acne breakouts.
Two great fragrances in one simple, hassle-free morning cleansing routine? That’s a win in our book!
Toners
Toner never gets the credit it deserves – and is often a product that is overlooked in a morning skincare routine. But we’re here to tell you not to neglect the toner as it’s designed to balance your skin’s natural PH and lock in moisture.
Our face toner is a refreshing, organic product containing hyaluronic acid to improve skin hydration and enhance the firmness of the complexion.
Top time-saving tip
Toner is not time-consuming – simply apply to the fingertips and sweep over the face. It really is that simple to add into a great skincare routine each morning. But even quicker than applying with your fingertips, spritz straight onto your face. If you’re struggling to feel awake and alert, it’ll also give you the pep you need. For a midday boost, keep our toner in your bag and spritz your face for an instant hydrating pick-me-up.
Eye cream
Applying an eye cream each morning will help to reduce dark circles and give your makeup a solid base so it lasts longer throughout the day.
We advise a gentle eye cream, such as our coffee and hyaluronic acid eye cream as the first part of your morning moisturising routine.
The caffeine, derived from the coffee oil of repurposed coffee grounds, will energise your eyes. Meanwhile, the delicious aroma of coffee will put a spring in your step every morning.
Top time-saving tip
You don’t even have to rub our eye cream in. Simply dab under the eyes and allow it to soak into the skin and work its magic. Yes, you can leave it on whilst you make your cuppa and then continue with the next step of your routine.
Moisturiser
Most skincare professionals agree that moisturising twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, will keep your skin feeling supple and hydrated – especially if you have dry skin.
Our multi-award-winning UpCircle moisturiser is enriched with Vitamin E to brighten and nourish the skin. It also contains soothing cocoa butter and hydrating Aloe Vera to keep your skin looking and feeling firm all day. Apply every morning and massage into the skin until the goodness is absorbed.
Top time-saving tip
Our fast-absorbing moisturiser will save you precious time in the morning, so you don’t have to wait before applying your makeup.
SPF
No skin care routine would be complete without adding your favourite SPF to your face and neck. This is probably the most important step of all as it helps to protect your skin each day.
Stick with a simple, yet effective morning skincare routine
Mornings can be super-busy so don’t feel defeated if you don’t have time for an extravagant skincare regime in the morning.
By following our fast and simple cleansing, toning, and hydrating morning skin care routine every day, you’ll be ready to take on whatever the day ahead throws at you. Be sure to check out our full range of vegan and cruelty-free skin care products.