Sorry folks, but there's no Holy Grail for skin care. Although there are plenty of productive steps you can take — wearing SPF each day, for example — there's no one-size-fits-all miracle method that makes your skin "flawless" forever despite cosmetic companies' claims. So just because your friend got lucky with her seven-step routine doesn't mean you will.
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Keeping your skin care routine simple can actually be more effective, says Dr. Tzu. She explains: "The idea that 'more is better' can actually backfire and cause unnecessary irritation with no additional nourishment to the skin.