Skincare can be scary—especially when you hear all the trends and the very complicated routines everyone’s been up to lately. It shouldn’t be that way, however, because taking the best care of your skin is better if you have your products especially chosen and your applications selected.

The first thing you need to do is to figure out the type of skin you have, then figure out what you need to be improved with it. Either way, you can start with the most simple steps for a more ample, supple skin. Try the following:

Step 1: Cleanse

This is your first stop to glowing skin – don’t ever skip this! Cleansing your face depending on its formula needs clears dirt and makes for a better canvas for your layering products.

Step 2: Boost

Serums work best after cleansing! They increase your skin’s absorption powers for your creams later.

Step 3: Tone

Adding a toner to your routine only increases your skin’s water levels, avoiding rough skin and dryness.

Step 4: Moisturize

Along with cleansing, this should be a staple of any skincare routine! Day creams will do you wonder throughout the day, and night creams will add nourishment as you sleep.

Investing time and money on skincare may not seem appealing, but the glowing skin you get later will have you believe otherwise!