When it comes to skincare, there are two types of people.
Those who have their 12 (or more) steps down to a tee, and follow every morning and evening without fail. Others will cleanse and moisturise, and be done with it.
If you fall into the latter camp but aspire to be more like the former, then we’re going to let you in on a little secret: you don’t need a double-digit routine to have impossibly clear, beautiful-looking skin. Pick the right brand, and you can achieve such dermatological greatness in as little as two — and your skin might actually thank you for it.
The brand in question? Korea’s haruharu wonder is known for its best-selling two-step routine (and which is currently 20 per cent off at Boots).
Step one is the Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil, which melts away makeup, SPF and the general grit of the day with a blend of 100 per cent naturally-derived oils (rice bran, jojoba, olive), plus fermented black rice and vitamin E.
Step two (hurrah, the last and final step!) is the cult-favourite Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence, which includes triple ceramides, fermented black rice, galactomyces and bifida ferments to strengthen, soften, smooth and replenish your skin.
The fermented ingredients allow for better absorption, while all the formulas are vegan and cruelty-free, and the packaging includes braille, too. It’s no surprise that the brand has sold over 16 million of its products worldwide — further proof it’s on to a winning formula.
“I am now on my second bottle of this, it has beaten every single other cleansing balm and oil,” one Boots’ reviewer wrote of the oil. “I have dry and slightly sensitive skin, I use a lot of active skincare. My skin never feels tight after I use this cleanser, and I find it great for removing all my makeup. No film in my eyes, ever. Worth the price for me.”
Another reviewer of the essence wrote: “I applied this essence yesterday evening for the first time and immediately loved the texture and hydration. When I woke up this morning, I was amazed my skin was glowing and my hyperpigmentation was sooo improved already! I 100 per cent recommend this product.”
So, take this as your official permission to say your final goodbye to your 12-step routine and switch to a refreshingly simple yet effective two-step instead.
Explore the full haruharu wonder range at Boots.
haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil
haruharu wonder’s Black Rice Cleansing Oil is a silky first-step essential that melts away makeup, SPF and daily build-up without stripping your skin. Powered by fermented black rice and 100 per cent naturally derived oils, it leaves skin soft, nourished and hydrated.
Buy now £19.00, haruharu wonder
haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
The Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence is haruharu wonder’s daily barrier-strengthening staple, blending triple ceramides with fermented black rice and probiotic ferments to boost hydration, resilience and smoothness. Lightweight and non-sticky, it delivers calm, healthier-looking skin
Buy now £21.00, haruharu wonder
