Spring Clean Your Skincare Routine: A Step-by-Step Guide to Decluttering with Intention

Spring is the perfect time to refresh more than just your wardrobe, it’s the season to reset your skincare routine, too. If your bathroom shelf is overflowing with products you rarely use, or you’re unsure what’s still good, it might be time for a skincare spring cleaning. A clean, organized routine isn’t just visually calming, it actually helps your skin thrive. Let’s walk through how to declutter your collection with purpose so you can focus on what really works for your skin.

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Check Expiration Dates

Skincare doesn’t last forever! Open your products and look for the little jar icon usually marked “6M,” “12M,” or “24M”— which shows how long a product lasts after opening. If it’s changed in smell, color, or texture, it’s time to let it go. Using expired products can cause irritation or breakouts.

Be Honest with Yourself

Still holding onto a serum you wanted to love but never use? Let it go. If it didn’t work for your skin or you forgot about it, it’s likely not part of your glow-up. Decluttering isn’t wasteful, it’s making space for products that serve your skin now.

Simplify Your Routine

You don’t need 10 steps to have radiant skin. Stick to your essentials:

• Cleanser

• Treatment (like a serum or exfoliant)

• Moisturizer

• SPF (every single day!)

Then add 1–2 specialty products that actually support your skin goals.

Organize with Intention

Group your products by type or how often you use them.

• Daily products = front and center

• Occasional treatments or masks = stored neatly

A clean space encourages consistency, and that’s where the real results live.

Create a Refill + Wishlist

As you clean out your stash, make a note of what needs replacing, and what’s worth repurchasing. You can also create a “wishlist” for future products so you’re shopping with intention, not impulse.

Your Skin Will Thank You

Decluttering isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, too. With fewer distractions, your routine becomes simpler, more consistent, and more aligned with your goals. Less clutter. More glow.

Ready to Refresh with Professional Support?

If you're ready to build a routine that truly serves your skin, I’d love to help. Book a customized Siganture Luxe facial with me at Karen Elaine Skincare and let’s make this your glowiest season yet.

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With care,

Robyn Tolliver

CEO & Master Esthetician, Karen Elaine Skincare