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8 Ways To Rejuvenate Your Skincare Routine Without Breaking The Bank

May 28, 2024
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There’s never a bad time to take a step back and take a closer look at whether your skincare routine is routining. Call it an annual or half-yearly skincare routine checkup.

Because who doesn’t want glowing, bouncy, hydrated skin year-round?

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But we’ll be the first to admit that it can cost a pretty penny — especially in this cost-of-living crisis.So, it pays to be smart about how to refresh your skincare routine by making sure your skincare is working smarter and harder — without necessarily costing an arm and a leg.

First thing’s first — check the expiry date on the existing products in your skincare routine.

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What’s the point in slathering on inactive or ineffective products? If you’re using products that have overshot their shelf life, it’s well worth switching them out for fresh, active skincare products that do their job…and well!

If the thought of binning your precious skincare products makes you break out in a cold sweat, you can always prolong their lifespan by using them on your body.

That’s not to say your body doesn’t deserve specific products. It totally does — and these scrubs will leave you feeling the smoothest.

Tub of 2% salicylic acid exfoliating pads with the label stating "Renew Exfoliate." Pads are shown next to the tub

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While you’re at it, don’t forget that your face should be exfoliated regularly for silky-smooth skin. So be sure to nab a facial scrub or exfoliator for your next everything shower!

Make sure you replenish your facial cleanser supply too. It’s essential to apply skincare to a clean face — and the only way to have that is to have cleanser (or two) that does the job properly.

Glycolic Acid Cream Cleanser tube on a light surface with a dollop of cleanser next to it. Text reads: "Brighten and Refresh."

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Think of it as canvas prep. And if you really want to achieve glowy skin, try the double cleansing trend…we promise it lives up to the hype.

To really help your skincare products achieve max-effectiveness, roster a facial toner into your skincare lineup too.

Bottle of Vitamin C and Collagen Face Toner labeled "Brighten & Firm" with orange oil, for a radiant complexion, paraben and MIT free, 150 mL

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If you’re completely refreshing your skincare routine, consider layering multiple toners, with each one serving a different purpose. Some toners have actives like niacinamide in them, while others are more hydrating; if you have a skin concern, there’s a toner for it.

For active ingredients that really pack a punch, it’s time to call in the big leagues: serums.

Skincare bottles laid out, featuring 1% Retinol, 10% Niacinamide, 3% Glycolic Acid, and 2% Salicylic Acid

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The secret about active ingredients is that they’re actually not that expensive to manufacture. Price often isn’t the best indicator of how well a serum is going to work.

Instead, look for active ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, salicylic acid and niacinamide when perusing serums.

We’re right on the cusp of a change in the season — and a change in the level of hydration your skin needs might be right around the corner too. Banish dry winter skin by layering moisturisers or switching to a richer, more hydrating one.

An open jar of "Daily Moisturiser Hyaluronic Acid" face cream with the lid next to it. The cream is visible inside the jar

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Whether you’ve been blessed or cursed with dry, oily, sensitive, blemish-prone skin or anything in between, Kmart’s extremely extensive range of moisturisers has you covered (literally).

Sometimes a new product is all it takes to feel like you’ve rejuvenated your skincare — and a good facial mask on a Sunday night can fit the bill exactly.

Blue box of Australian Tann Hydrating Under Eye Sheet Mask with hyaluronic acid, fragrance-free, vegan-friendly. Text highlights skin benefits and instant cooling effect

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A masking sesh can also literally help rejuvenate your skin by helping you clear out dead skin cells and giving your skin a healthy, concentrated dose of hydration.

And finally, if you know you’ve got your topicals on lock, don’t forget to consider adding in the latest and greatest in skincare technology.

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Lotions, creams, serums can only do so much — but light therapy and microdermabrasion devices can penetrate deeper levels of your skin for serious impact.

You don’t even have to dig deep into your pockets to get access to these amazing treatments. Kmart’s range of skincare technology is here to help you feel bougee on a budget.

Just don’t say we didn’t warn you when you give your housemate a jump scare when wearing one of them.