rad.muse

Start here

A beginner path before you buy another active.

Identify skin type, keep the basic three products clear, choose one main concern, and avoid overusing actives early.

Basics

The three products beginners should understand first.

Cleanser

Pick the simplest version your skin can use consistently before adding serums, acids, retinoids, or brightening stacks.

Moisturizer

Pick the simplest version your skin can use consistently before adding serums, acids, retinoids, or brightening stacks.

Sunscreen

Pick the simplest version your skin can use consistently before adding serums, acids, retinoids, or brightening stacks.

How does your skin feel after washing?
Does your skin get oily through the day?
Do products sting often?
Are breakouts frequent?

Likely starting point

Balanced or normal tendency

Start with cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen before adding actives. Save the result in a live account build.

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Starter products

Practical options to research first.

rating 4.4

Re'equil

Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Gel

Best for oily skin in Indian humidity.

SunscreenFragrance-freeMatte
rating 4.2

Minimalist

Ceramide & Bisabolol Moisturizer

Budget barrier repair pick.

MoisturizerBarrier repairBudget
rating 3.8

Plum

Green Tea Pore Cleansing Face Wash

Good, but avoid over-cleansing.

CleanserFoamingBudget