In today’s world of beauty, the sheer volume of skincare products available can be overwhelming. With shelves bursting with cleansers, toners, serums, and creams, each promising to revolutionise your skin, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more is better. But what if we told you that when it comes to skincare, less is often more?

At By Sarah, we believe in the power of a simple skincare routine that nourishes, protects, and revitalises without overwhelming your skin or your schedule.

The case for simplicity

The skin is a delicate, complex organ that thrives when treated with care and consistency. Piling on multiple products with active ingredients can lead to irritation, sensitivity, and even adverse reactions. Instead, a streamlined routine with a few carefully selected, high-quality products can work wonders, providing your skin with exactly what it needs without the risk of overloading it.

The downside of too many actives

Active ingredients such as retinols, AHAs, and exfoliating acids, are often touted as the holy grail of skincare. While they can be incredibly effective, using too many at once, or in high concentrations, can lead to a compromised skin barrier. This can result in redness, peeling, and heightened sensitivity. A simpler routine, focused on gentle yet effective ingredients, allows your skin to maintain its natural balance and resilience.

Can a streamlined skincare routine help treat acne or dry skin?

An elaborate multi-step skincare routine doesn't just take its toll on your bank balance. Overloading the skin with a barrage of different formulas, excessive exfoliation, too many actives and synthetic fragrance or essential oils can all disturb its microbiome and weaken the protective barrier.

The tell-tale signs of this? Sensitivity, dehydration, dullness, dry skin, roughness and even acne. If you've suddenly noticed an onset of any of the above, it's well worth reconsidering your routine.

Pare everything back – focusing on using just a few key products that support your skin's own ability to regenerate and restore itself – and prepare to say hello to a calmer, clearer and more radiant complexion.

What is the best way to simplify my skincare routine?

Choose carefully considered formulas and look for curated skincare collections with multitasking, hardworking formulas such as By Sarah.

Our Balancer Cream Cleanser works to cleanse, hydrate and protect the skin, without disrupting its natural pH balance. Forget multiple micellar waters, eye makeup removers and face washes; this do-it-all cleanser does the job of removing makeup whilst banishing grime after a workout, or pollution at the end of a day spent in the city.

Similarly, our Hero Facial Oil – a nourishing daily powerhouse that's free from fragrance and essential oils – can be enjoyed morning and night. It offers antioxidant powers, oil-balancing abilities and helps boost your glow thanks to its blend of luxurious plant oils.

We love to massage our Hero into cleansed, damp skin. Our Reviver Hydrating Mist, formulated with prebiotic inulin, is perfect to apply before the Hero to allow for deep hydration and balancing of the skin.

Switching out a shedload of products for these three simple steps will transform your skincare routine, satisfy your complexion AND save you time in the mornings and evenings. The best part? We've combined all three of these products into our Daily Essentials savings bundle.

 

Why less is more

Adopting a simple skincare routine isn’t just about reducing clutter on your bathroom shelf; it’s about treating your skin with kindness and giving it the best chance to thrive. By focusing on fewer products with high-quality ingredients, you allow your skin to breathe, repair, and function optimally. This approach minimises the risk of irritation and supports long-term skin health.

At By Sarah, our commitment to simplicity is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that by choosing fewer, better products, you’re not just investing in your skin—you’re embracing a philosophy that values quality over quantity, and nature’s wisdom over fleeting trends.

So, the next time you’re tempted to add another product to your skincare routine, remember: sometimes, less really is more.

Simplify your skincare with By Sarah, and let our formulations do the work for you.

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