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Double Cleanse | Help!

[Makeup Help]

Hi, I am new to make-up but not skincare, but do have a skincare question.

I love skincare but try to be somewhat minimalistic, due to my (severe) ADHD, which can make sticking to routines difficult and cause anxiety, due to feeling overwhelmed with too many product options. I have to stop myself from crying due to this 😭

I have never worn make-up in my life but plan on wearing something light / minimalistic in the future, maybe.

Light as in, no foundation / primer / bronzer etc., just my sunscreen and then something for my lips, maybe eye make-up, concealer, perhaps some hlighter, some blush, and something for setting? Just simple stuff.

I don't, however, want to double cleanse!

I want to switch to micellar water and perhaps also still own a normal (non-lipid based) cleanser, if I want to use one while showering.

**So:

Can I forego the double cleansing, even if I wore (water or non waterproof) sunscreen / make-up during the day?

I just really don't want to buy more products...

I already know, it's going to be too expensive, be too much effort, increase my shower time even more (already 1 hour, due to complicated hair) and I would have trouble sticking with it.**

I know this whole post might sound silly, but I am neurodivergent and really struggle with stuff like this, as mentioned above 😭

Posted Jul 2, 2025, 11:06 PM UTC

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