The Skincare Resolution That Backfires Every January
January always starts the same way. Fresh goals, fresh routines, and a bathroom counter suddenly covered in bottles. New serums, new acids, new actives layered one on top of the other with the best intentions. According to Dr. Kaplan, this is the moment where most skincare resolutions quietly fall apart.
“Starting an overly complicated skincare routine in January is like going to the gym for the first time and deciding you’re going to run ten miles on day one,” Dr. Kaplan says. “It sounds ambitious, but it’s not realistic, and most people burn out before they see results.”
The problem is not motivation. It is overload.
More Products Do Not Mean Better Skin
One of the biggest misconceptions Dr. Kaplan sees in his practice is the idea that more layers equal more results. In reality, piling on ten different serums often works against your skin.
“Your skin can only absorb so much at once,” he explains. “When you apply too many layers, products sit on the surface instead of penetrating where they actually need to work.”
This is why many people feel frustrated by their routines. They are doing everything right on paper but seeing very little change. Overloading the skin can also lead to irritation, sensitivity, and inconsistency. When a routine feels overwhelming, it becomes the first thing people skip when life gets busy.
Why Simplifying Your Routine Changes Everything
Dr. Kaplan’s approach to skincare is rooted in clinical intention, not excess. Each product is designed to work smarter, not stack higher.
“Skincare should work with your life, not against it,” he says. “If your routine feels like a chore, you are not going to do it consistently, and consistency is what actually transforms skin.”
This mindset is what led to the creation of multitasking formulas that do more in less time. Products designed to replace multiple steps not only save time but also allow ingredients to penetrate properly and work more effectively.
A perfect example is the Diamond Contour Supercharged 1 Minute Daily Facial. Instead of layering separate exfoliants, brighteners, and smoothing treatments, this single product delivers multiple benefits in one step. It gently exfoliates, refines texture, brightens the complexion, and supports healthy cell turnover in just sixty seconds.
“When people hear one minute, they assume it is a shortcut,” Dr. Kaplan says. “It is not a shortcut. It is a smarter way to get results without overwhelming the skin.”
The Reset Your Skin Actually Needs
January is the ideal time to reset, but not by adding more. Dr. Kaplan recommends starting with a streamlined routine that focuses on a few high performance products that do the heavy lifting.
A simple daily exfoliation step paired with a high quality moisturizer, like our Diamond Contour Collagen Boosting Hydration Créme, can deliver far better results than an overly complex lineup. When your skin barrier is respected and your routine is sustainable, improvements in texture, tone, and radiance follow naturally.
For hydration and visible plumping, the Collagen Boosting Crème fits seamlessly into a simplified routine. It supports the skin’s appearance of firmness and moisture without requiring additional layers underneath.
“People are often surprised by how much better their skin looks when they stop overdoing it,” Dr. Kaplan says. “Healthy skin does not need ten steps. It needs the right ones.”
Less Steps. Better Results. All Year Long
The biggest skincare mistake we see every January is not a lack of effort. It is trying to do too much too fast. This year, the real resolution is sustainability.
Build a routine you can stick to in February, March, and beyond. Choose products that simplify your steps, respect your skin, and deliver real results. When skincare feels effortless, it becomes effective.
