It seems a spirit of simplicity is sweeping through the Oh My Cream team. Marion shares her latest, refreshingly simple facial skincare routine. Because getting back to basics can be good for your skin too...

I’ve always had sensitive skin. Fine skin that doesn’t stand up particularly well to the sun or other irritants runs in my family. The slightest change in weather, a meal that’s a little too spicy or even a couple of good glasses of wine can all set my skin off.

A few years ago, I had my first bout of rosacea. During a fairly stressful period, my skin started showing signs of distress: red patches, clearly visible capillaries and, above all, small inflamed spots appeared on parts of my face, particularly my chin, nose and cheekbones.

The state of my skin gradually led me to rethink my entire routine and, more broadly, my whole approach to the skincare products I was using. At the time, I was piling on product after product, with endless layers… In short, an overdose of skincare and product testing that fulfilled my beauty-addict dreams but was really putting my skin through the wringer! That realisation coincided with Pai Skincare arriving at Oh My Cream. This certified-organic British brand was my skincare revelation and the hero that rescued my skin (yes, really!). In three weeks, my skin was soothed, rehydrated and finally calm.

Since then, I’ve opted for a more considered routine, with fewer products and less of the unnecessary stuff, focusing on a few effective essentials. So here’s how my skincare routine breaks down:

- In the morning, I don’t always cleanse my face. I just spritz on some Thermal Water Uriage to refresh my face and replenish my skin’s minerals. When I do cleanse, I choose something very gentle, like the Evercalm Cleansing Gel Ren Skincare. Then I apply an eye cream. At the moment, Intensive Eye Repair Dermalogica gives me the comfort I need while letting me apply my concealer straight afterwards. Next comes one pump of Sea Aster & Wild Oat Anti-Redness Serum Pai Skincare (it hydrates and really helps protect my skin), followed by the Chamomile & Rosehip Soothing Day Cream from the same range. My skin is well hydrated and ready for foundation.

- In the evening, I remove my makeup as soon as I get home. It’s how I switch off from the day.
I use either Raw Coconut Cream RMS Beauty or the Cleansing Balm Oh My Cream Skincare. Fragrance-free, it removes all my makeup perfectly. And I have to say I’m a fan of what coconut oil does for my skin. I finish cleansing with the foaming Evercalm Cleansing Gel Ren Skincare or the very light Balancing Cleanser Alpha H when I feel like massaging my face. Then I spritz on Thermal Water Uriage again. I finish with my Sea Aster & Wild Oat Anti-Redness Serum Pai Skincare and a few drops of Beautiful Oil Kjaer Weis, my latest beauty indulgence. This oil soothes, helps get my skin back on track and, above all, gives it an incomparable glow. It’s a bit like switching the lights back on…

- At the weekend, I add some gentle exfoliation with the Exfoliating Powder Oh My Cream Skincare and a deeply hydrating mask such as the Ultra-Comforting Soothing Mask Ren Skincare. My skin has been doing much better since I switched to these simpler, more targeted routines… And my partner can finally breathe a sigh of relief now there’s room for a toothbrush and his fragrance on the edge of the sink!