That One Time I Actually Stuck to a Skincare Routine (and My Skin Thanked Me)

Listen, I’m not the girl who naturally wakes up glowing and ready to seize the day. I’m the girl who wakes up looking like she fought a pillow in her sleep… and lost. So when I say I’ve finally found a morning skincare routine that actuallymakes me feel like I’ve got my life together, you know it’s real.

Let me set the scene:
It’s 6-something in the morning. I’m stumbling into the bathroom with my hair looking like a tornado hit it, muttering something about how we really need a coffee IV drip installed. But instead of doom-scrolling or staring blankly at the mirror, I grab my little lineup of skincare goodies. And girl… it’s a vibe.

Here’s my current morning skincare routine—simple, quick, and surprisingly enjoyable:

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Step 1: Calendula Face Wash – “The Calm Start”
This is like a gentle hug for my face. It’s soothing, not too foamy, and doesn’t make my skin feel like it’s been sandpapered. You know how some face washes leave your skin screaming for moisture? Not this one. It’s got that calming calendula magic that makes me feel like I’m doing something kind for my skin before I even brush my teeth.

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Step 2: Tea Tree Serum – “My Little Skin Bouncer”
Tea tree is that friend who tells your breakouts to sit down and shut up. I get the occasional stress zit or hormonal breakout (because yay for being a grown woman with teen skin), and this stuff steps in like security at a club. A few drops, and I can almost hear my skin saying, “Thank you. I needed that.”

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Step 3: Vitamin C Serum – “The Glow Up Queen”
I pop a few drops of this brightening serum on my face and suddenly I don’t look as tired as I feel. It’s like sunshine in a bottle. My skin drinks it up and gives me that dewy, healthy look—without the filter. Even if I only slept six hours and my to-do list is longer than my grocery receipt, this serum makes me look like I’ve got my life somewhat together.

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Step 4: Aqua Hydrating Cream – “My Skin’s Favorite Drink”
This is the grand finale. It’s light, it’s smooth, and it leaves my face feeling plump (in the good way). Not greasy. Not sticky. Just hydrated and happy. It’s that perfect moisturizer for when you need your skin to behave under makeup—or even when you’re going barefaced and just trying to make errands feel a little more glam.

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So there you have it. Four steps. Five minutes. No drama.

And while I still might not be a morning person, this routine has helped me fake it well enough to fool most people. My skin is clearer, smoother, and way less grumpy than I am before 8 a.m.

If you’re looking to treat your face with a little extra love (without spending 20 minutes layering on products you can’t pronounce), this combo is where it’s at. I grabbed mine through my Farmasi shop, and I’m telling you, it’s been a game-changer.

You can check them out here if you’re curious:
farmasius.com/bethanyvargas

Now if only there were a serum that could get me out the door on time…