Are you just starting with your skincare journey but multiple products and brands available are making it difficult to decide where to start from? You also want to make it budgeted because, let’s be honest, you’re just starting with the routine and it’s wise not to invest much in it without knowing what products work for you. We get it and therefore, we suggest building a simple routine with minimal steps but maximum benefit, all this under an affordable budget. 

Important Points to Keep in Mind

• The idea is to start with four easy steps for the morning routine which is – cleansing, moisturising, SPF and lip care; and three steps for the nighttime routine – cleansing, moisturising and lip care. 

• As a beginner, do not fret over layering of serums or investing in anti-ageing products; the idea is to get yourself to follow a routine religiously and understand your skin type and concerns along the way before introducing complex ingredients and formulas. 

• Also, for now, don’t think of buying different products for the AM and PM routine. As mentioned above, the idea is to build a routine that doesn’t seem like a daunting task to follow every day. 

• Do not go overboard with budget, expensive products are good but there are other alternatives which are good enough to get you started 

Products To Buy 

Budget Moisturisers to Choose From: 

Emolene: The drugstore moisturiser that suits all skin types and is deeply hydrating, Emolene is a good one to start with if your daily dose of moisturising right now is putting whatever cream you have around you on your face. It’s hydrating, and instantly makes the skin feel like you have gulped gallons of water. Its texture is lightweight and quick absorbing, so you don’t have to worry about the skin looking greasy. 

Price: Rs 346

CeraVe: If you have dry skin or if the skin feels stretchy and tight after washing, CeraVe mopisturiser is your best bet. They are intensely moisturising and work best when applied at night to trap in the moisture and keep the skin healthy and hydrated. They also come in different variants and travel sizes, making them a perfect option if you want to try and test the product to check its suitability. 

Price: Rs 399 onwards

Budget Face Washes to Buy

Cetaphil: One of the old standing brands, Cetaphil products are also dermatologists’ favourite when it comes to simple and gentle formula. Again, they are available in different variants, for dry, normal and oily skin, and come in mini sizes which are perfect to try. The formulas are gentle, non-comedogenic and suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. 

Price: Rs 299 onwards

Minimalist: The brand offers science-backed products at affordable prices and the best part is that these products are effective and do the job. Just a simple scroll through their website would give you clarity which one suits your skin type. 

Price: Rs 429 onwards

Sunscreen on Affordable Prices 

Even if we talk about budget products, sunscreens are costlier than other skincare products and it’s because they come with a broad spectrum and ingredients that help block harmful rays. Therefore, if you have to sepnd a couple of hundreds more on sunscreen, it’s worth it. 

Dr. Sheth’s Ceramide sunscreen: It does the job, doesn’t leave behind any white cast, doesn’t clog pores and doesn’t feel or look greasy. If users are to be believed, it feels and works like some of its expensive counterparts. 

Price: Rs 3699 

Foxtale Glow Sunscreen: It’s good for all skin types and doesn’t leave behind any white case. Its glow formula gives the skin a dewy shine without making it look greasy or oily. Add lightweight texture to the list of benefits and you have a good product to begin with. 

 Price: Rs 349

Lip Products on Budget 

Sebamed Lip Defense: It comes with SPF along with nourishing benefits and thus, good for those who are also fighting lip pigmentation. Easy to carry and apply, its sun protection property sets it apart. 

Price: Rs 445

Hyphen All I Need Lipscreen: Again, a product with sun protection, it’s under budget and does the job of keeping lips nourished and hydrated.  

Price: Rs 399