More products don’t mean better skin. In fact, layering too many products can overwhelm your skin, disrupt your barrier, and make it harder to figure out what’s actually helping. If your bathroom shelf looks like a skincare aisle and your results still aren’t showing up, it might be time to simplify.
Here’s how to spot the signs and what to do instead.
1. You Have a 10-Step Routine… But Still Break Out
The problem: Product overload. Too many active ingredients can clash or cancel each other out, making breakouts worse.
The solution: Strip back to the essentials. Start with a multitasking cleanser like the Bloc Deep Cleanser. It offers a deep but gentle cleanse and is designed for acne-prone and reactive skin. When you simplify, your skin can finally breathe and reset.
2. You Can’t Tell What’s Working Anymore
If everything’s on your skin, how do you know what’s helping? Skincare shouldn’t feel like a science experiment. If your shelf is full but your skin is confused, you’re not alone.
Go back to basics: Cleanse, treat, moisturise. That’s it. Once your skin stabilises, you can slowly reintroduce actives with purpose and intention.
3. Your Skin Feels Irritated or Reactive
Redness, flaking, or stinging? You might be overdoing it. Harsh acids, fragrance, and too many competing formulas can damage your barrier over time.
Look for calming, barrier-safe ingredients like niacinamide, zinc, and panthenol. Choose products that soothe while supporting skin function, not fighting against it.
4. You’re Spending Too Much Time (and Money)
Let’s be honest. If your skincare routine is stressing you out, it’s not helping. Overcomplicating your routine can lead to wasted products and wasted time.
Bloc was built to work with real life. Our formulas are effective, dermatologist-designed, and made to simplify, not overwhelm. You shouldn’t need an hour or a spreadsheet to care for your skin.
5. You Don’t Know Why You’re Using Half Your Products
Just because something went viral doesn’t mean it’s right for your skin. From snail mucin to glass skin toners, it’s easy to get swept up in trends that aren’t actually serving your routine.
Focus on what matters: A great cleanser, a lightweight moisturiser, and a targeted serum if needed. Start slow, build with purpose, and always listen to your skin.
How Bloc Makes Skincare Simple Again
At Bloc, we believe great skin starts with less, not more.
- Dermatologist-designed formulations
- No fluff or fillers, just what your skin actually needs
- Built for acne-prone, sensitive, and real-life skin routines
Whether you're clearing congestion, calming breakouts, or simply tired of doing too much, Bloc helps you build a skincare routine that works.
→ Read next: Skincare for Minimalists: Why Bloc is Built for Real Routines
→ Try the Deep Cleanser as your first step to simplifying skincare.
