After moving to Spain last year, I found myself naturally wanting to refresh many parts of my daily life, including my skincare routine. Something about living in a new place makes you notice your habits a little differently. The light is different, the air feels different, the rhythm of the day slowly shifts. Even small routines that once felt automatic suddenly feel open to change. Over time I’ve learned that when life enters a new chapter, it’s often the small everyday rituals that evolve first. A morning coffee in a different kitchen, new walking routes through unfamiliar streets, or a slightly updated skincare routine before starting the day.

So one afternoon I walked to El Corte Inglés, Spain’s famous department store, and spent several hours wandering through the skincare section, particularly the part dedicated to dermatologically approved cosmetics. And OMG… there is a lot to choose from. Sometimes I feel that with every passing year it becomes harder to choose skincare products. The number of brands keeps growing, new formulas appear constantly, and every skincare product promises something slightly better, cleaner, or more innovative than the last.

But while I enjoy exploring new products when I’m at home, travel is a completely different story.