I spent way too long watching 20-step routines on TikTok before I figured out that less is more — especially when you're a teen and your skin is still figuring itself out.

Here's what I do every single morning in under 5 minutes:

1. Gentle cleanser — NOT the harsh stuff that strips your face. CeraVe or La Roche-Posay. Splash with lukewarm water, massage for 30 seconds, rinse.

2. Moisturizer — Yes, even if your skin is oily. Your skin overproduces oil when it's dehydrated. A lightweight gel moisturizer changed everything for me.

3. SPF — Non-negotiable. I don't care if it's cloudy. UV damage is the #1 thing that ages your skin and causes dark spots. Find one that doesn't leave a white cast and actually wear it.

That's it. Three products. Five minutes. Consistency beats complexity every time.

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