22 Skincare Memes for Retinol Devotees Who Have a Multi-Step Routine (November 7, 2026)

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Nov 7, 2026 11:45 AM EST

Have you done your skincare routine today?

There is a certain kind of person for whom creams, cleansers, and serums are nothing short of an obsession because they are on a quest to get the most perfect skin that they possibly can. The truth is that once you start looking at your face in a magnifying mirror on a regular basis, you will probably never stop thinking up flaws that you need to solve by buying and applying a product. If you want it to be, your skin can become a lifelong project that is constantly undergoing improvements. 

If we wanted to strip skincare down to the very basics of what helps keep it healthy, a little cleanser, moisturiser, and SPF will probably suffice, but where is the fun in that? If we want our face looking as radiant, youthful, and flawless as possible, there are plenty more things that we can do. Also, the ritual of applying all those different things in front of the mirror can be very soothing. When so many people spend so much of their day worrying about others, it's nice that the shelf of stuff waiting for them in their bathroom gives them permission to make time to focus on themselves.

We're not going to judge if you keep things simple with your routine—most dermatologists would probably tell you that less is more. It is also normal to occasionally forget when you get distracted or have a busy day. Assuming you take a look at these memes, though, you should remember that you have to get those products on your face before bedtime.

 

 

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  • 01
    A woman applies face cream while looking in a mirror.
    via PLANTADEA

    A woman applies face cream while looking in a mirror. Picture does not depict real parties.


     

  • Treating skincare like a hobby can get overwhelming sometimes. The beauty industry always seems to be selling us something new with some bold claims about its capabilities, and getting quality products can definitely hurt the bank balance. Still, it is all worth it when someone goes out of their way to compliment our skin. It means you're doing something right.

  • 02

    An Impossible Feat Of Willpower

    Me: "I love skincare!" Also me when it's time to wash my face at night:
    via lawofbeauty
  • 03

    It's A Matter Of Self Love

    When he asks me why I spend so much on skincare Please bore someone else with your questions.
    via dimebeautyco
  • 04

    This Was Not How It Was Supposed To Go

    When You realised your skincare is clearing your bank account instead of your skin.
    via intr0vert.vikx
  • 05

    A Big Chunk Of Change

    That time of the month when I have to buy all my skincare products at once
    via clinikallyofficial
  • 06

    No Sun To Be Protected From

    first in my bloodline to apply SPF on a cloudy October day with a UV index of O
    via on.wednesdays.we.exfoliate
  • 07

    You Will Be Moisturized

    Britt @Esty.Memes I'm into reverse gatekeeping where I force everyone around me to get into skincare along with me 3/17/25, 5:43 PM
    via perfectlyinjected
  • 08

    This Will Surely Work Wonders

    Me trying to look 20 years younger with a $4 Chinese face mask:
    via daveyboyyyyyy
  • 09

    Doing Everything At Once

    *ignores skin everyday* randomly on that one night:
    via be.bodywise
  • 10

    Feeling Like A Poor Ogre

    Running out of cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen at the same time: Kayla @kaylamendz Get ready to spend like $100
    via btchyquotes
  • 11

    Skincare Is The Main Love

    I love you I love you more More than this? Cera Cetaphi Know your limits
    via clinikallyofficial
  • 12

    Breakout, Stay Away From Me

    Them: "Your skin looks really good" Me: praying I don't get 6 new pimples tonight
    via egyptianskincaregirl
  • 13

    That Skin Was Truly Suffering

    You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me. MAYBELLINE dream MATTE mousse FOND DE TE LANCOME SWISS FORMULA St Ives Apricot Scrub INVIGORATING OXY BALANCE sensitive skin daily cleansing pads JUICY TUBES 05 FLC ALL SKIN TI NETW BED HEAD Totally int R& proactiv SOLUTION 1 RENEWING CLEANSER COMBINATION THERAPY Rodan & Feld proactiv SOLUTION 2 REVITALIZING TONER COMBINATION THERAPY Rodan proactiv 3 REPARING COMBINATION THERAP Sun Hair Lightener Int 2 FL. OZ 2FLO L Original
    via brandefy
  • 14

    Gotta Be Protected

    Everyone I love Sunscreen Me
    via go.picky
  • 15

    Let's Jazz It Up A Little

    People nowadays when they get a pimple: |000
    via memezar
  • 16

    Going Back To Babyhood

    Me after using a bunch of anti aging creams
    via theskincarehacker
  • 17

    Doing It On The Go

    People: Who has time for skincare? Me:
    via newbeauty
  • 18

    The Glow Is Natural

    me when someone compliments my skin Law @lawofbeauty acting like i didn't spend $200 on it
    via lawofbeauty
  • 19

    Caking It On

    Directions: Apply a thin layer to face Me:
    via eccoverde
  • 20

    Finally At Peace

    Me in bed knowing my makeup is off, my skin is cleansed, serumed up, and moisturized.
    via fab.skincare
  • 21

    That One $200 Product Would Change Everything

    thinking about that skincare on your wish list, that you'll never be able to afford... @mostly.skincare
    via mostly.skincare
  • 22

    Face Has The Heat & So Does The Grill

    My dad's been obsessed with my red light mask since I showed him my skincare routine. He wears it while grilling so he can "multitask"
    via Erwinbeencanceled

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