Don't you feel that what started as basic self-care has turned into an endless chase for perfection? Many of us began with the most basic CTM routine: cleanse, tone, moisturise, but over time, the beauty world's constant stream of new products and trends pushed us toward elaborate 8-to-10-step rituals.
It was once an exciting adventure, but has now turned into an obsession with achieving flawless, filter-like skin.
This relentless routine, instead of being rejuvenating, has become exhausting. The joy of skincare has been replaced by pressure, where missing a step feels like failure.
For many beauty enthusiasts, what used to be a calming ritual at the end of the day is now just another chore on an already long to-do list, often done with a sigh, or worse, a cringe.
The result? A wave of