Jonathan Van Ness Wants You To Take Better Care of Your Skin—and These 5 Easy Swaps Will Get You Started

"Ultimately, I think with skin care and self care, just like anything, we do need to do it because we believe it," says Van Ness. When it comes to creating a skin-care routine, start with how you feel, not how you look, he says.  As for specifics, Van Ness recommends starting off by cleansing your face, then applying your eye cream, followed by your face moisturizer, a face oil (if you're using one), and completing your routine with sunscreen. Though you probably don't want to overhaul your entire routine, small swaps here and there can make a big difference. For those unsure where to begin and in need of product recommendations, he shared the five easiest places to make a change, with recommendations from the Biossance line.

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If you need a new cleanser: Biossance Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser, $28

This cleanser is a cult-favorite and often sold out, but if you can get your hands on it, Van Ness says it's a must-have. "That cleanser is my all-time favorite cleanser ever." One reason he loves it is because it removes his makeup and SPF in addition to cleansing his face.

Shop now: Biossance Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser, $28

If you need a new moisturizer: Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Creme, $58

"It's just so good. It has really nice fatty acids, really nice lipids that buffer the skin and help to deliver hydration to your skin, but also seal it in," he says.

Shop now: Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Creme, $58

If you need a new antioxidant: Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil, $72

"The Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil is so nice and just so soothing and there's no fake fragrance," says Van Ness. Although it's an oil, he likes to use this product year-round.

Shop now: Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil, $72

If you need a new eye cream: Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream, $54

If you're ready to go all-in with your skin-care routine, Van Ness recommends adding the Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream to your product lineup. This eye cream was made with all skin types in mind and is supposed to help lift and firm the eye area and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Shop now: Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream, $54

If you need a new SPF: Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, $30

If you don't take anything else away from Van Ness, heed his advice and wear SPF daily, no matter if the sun is shining or not or if you're indoors all day. This mineral sunscreen is one of his favorites, goes on sheer, and will protect your skin from sun damage.

Shop now: Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, $30

Want to learn more about starting a skin-care routine? Check out these tips from a dermatologist: 

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