Skincare simplified: The best normal skin routine

Before you even LOOK at cleansers, you are going to need at least eight flannels in your arsenal (one for each day of the week + another for laundry day).This is a tip from skincare guru Caroline Hirons and it's one you should get on board with, stat.Washing away your make-up with a splash of water just won't do the job, and you'll be left with residue product. These cotton flannels will wash like a dream, they're soft to the touch and, most importantly, they'll wipe away all the day's make-up and grime no problem.This pack includes 12 flannels for less than a tenner - a bargain, if you ask us.

Best high-end cleanser for normal skinWith nourishing jojoba and antioxidant squalane, this cleanser not only does good, but it feels pretty damn good to use, too. Waterproof make-up fans, rejoice, because this silky oil will melt away the days eyeliner and mascara in a matter of minutes and, what's more, your bathroom will smell heavenly while you're doing it. bareMinerals is known for being cruelty-free and vegan but, with this little number, you can rest assured knowing it's free of mineral oil and drying SLS, too. Definitely one to check out.

Caroline Hirons puts this satiny oil cleanser down as a "great" budget choice and, tbh, we have to agree. For just £8 you get a generous 200ml of product and, with Vitamin C (a big tick for Dr. Ioannis) and grapeseed oil, it works to both minimise water loss and brighten your skin's appearance.

The best mid-range cleanser for normal skinNow, while these two cleansers are mid-range, rather than contrasting high-end and budget picks, they're both so effective at what they do, it'd be hard to gloss over them completely. Plus, luckily with this pair, they're each available in smaller sizes for half the price, if you're worried about forking out on something you've never tried.With Ultrabland, you get soothing rose water and hydrating glycerin and, with its pot-type packaging, not a single drop's worth of money will go to waste. Not to mention, Lush is, of course, a cruelty-free brand with an ethical focus and eco-conscious packaging. A win, win, win.

Best mid-range cleanser for normal skinEvery influencer and their mum uses this cleanser (yep, Caroline Hirons, too) and, honestly, we're not surprised. Combining rose water and glycerin with hydration boosting hyaluronic acid, this is a formula that'll leave your skin feeling cleansed and plumped.And, errr, we just love Glossier.

Best mid-range toner for normal skinIf you're avoiding AHAs (as per Dr. Ioannis' recommendations) then a formula like this is your next best bet. Combining calming aloe vera and antioxidant vitamin E, works like a breath of fresh air for the skin, waking it up and preparing it for the onslaught of serums, sprays and moisturisers about to hit it. Caroline Hirons is a fan and we are too.

Best budget toner for normal skinSimple and effective. That's the best way to describe this bargain of a find. With three different humectants - hyaluronic acid, glycerin and castor oil - L'Oréal's Revitalift toner works to welcome in all the moisture from the next steps in your routine, drawing water from the air and your moisturiser etc. into the epidermis.

Best high-end face spray for normal skinIf you're a fan of the cult moisturiser then you'll obsess over this. Moisture Surge is a classic no-fuss, does the job range from Clinique and this spray is exactly that, just in a refreshing spritz formula. It's comprised of hydrating glycerin, soothing centella asiatica and aloe, with a burst of caffeine on top, to give you a brightening boost. Dreamy.

Best budget face spray for normal skinLike the Clinique, this mist from Eucerin is a real does-what-it-says-on-the-tin number and, in all honesty, it's a pretty similar formula, too. With glycerin and added hyaluronic acid in a water-based formula, this spray will ensure your skin is maximising on all the hydration you're giving it (serums, moisturisers etc.). Plus, it's an absolute lifesaver on a hot, sweaty day.

Best high-end eye cream for normal skinCaroline Hirons is a fan of this gel-style eye cream and we can absolutely see why. With hyaluronic acid and tripeptide, it's a formula that works to repair and minimise signs of aging and, tbh, it's going to be your fine lines' best friend (or should we say enemy...).

Best mid-range eye cream for normal skinWe stan a French pharmaceutical brand and La Roche-Posay might as well be the crème de la crème of the bunch. Combining hyaluronic acid, glycerin and caffeine in a fragrance free, hypoallergenic formula, this eye cream is just the ticket for dull, tired, over mascara-d eyes. Plus, for £12, you can't go wrong.

Best high-end serum for normal skinAs Dr. Ioannis says, vitamin C is a great ingredient for normal skin types to keep an eye out for, and this serum from The Body Shop is, put simply, a delightful way to include it in your routine. In a light, hydrating formula (which, by the way, you don't need much of to cover your whole face), you get vitamin C, anti-inflammatory rosa centifolia, aloe, glycerin and, to top it all off, a little bit of salicylic acid (a BHA) to decongest.

Best budget serum for normal skinGet it while it's hot because this serum will be out of stock in no time (and for good reason). With a two per cent retinoid in squalane, this is the perfect way to introduce vitamin A into your skincare routine. The squalane acts as a buffer to any irritation and, if you're a little bit nervy, why not try introducing it a couple times a week, as opposed to every night. Your wrinkles and fine lines will certainly thank you for it (a.k.a it'll help to minimise them), as will any blemishes and flare ups.Plus - less ud83dudc4f than ud83dudc4f a ud83dudc4f tenner ud83dudc4f.

Best high-end moisturiser for normal skinThis moisturiser screams vitamin C in every aspect. For starters, it's chocked full of the stuff with three different variants (Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate) and, on top of that, it smells deliciously orangey. C-Rush is anti-oxidant hydration in the best way and it'll leave your skin feeling zingy, awake and at the same time soothed with the formula's added jojoba. It's a thumbs up from us.

Best budget moisturiser for normal skinThe micellar water is loved by people everywhere and, though you might not have heard of it, Bioderma's Hydrabio moisturiser is NOT to be overlooked (in fact, we'd argue it's better than the micellar water...).Pulling together niacinamide, vitamin E and salicylic acid, Hydrabio is your best bet for a brighter and revived complexion at the start of any day and, for £11.60, you're getting a lot of bang for your buck.

Best mid-range moisturiser for normal skin If you've been on the lookout for a moisturiser that glides effortlessly onto the skin, then look no further. This gem from Florena contains Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil as well as fermented Camelia and Olive Oil to hydrate and leave skin feeling soft and supple. The cream has a lightweight formula that quickly absorbs into the skin plus, it's vegan. Sounds good to us.

Best high-end SPF for normal skinYou may have to buy this off a dedicated site, but it's absolutely worth it, and here's why starters, it follows Dr. Ioannis' recommendation for zinc oxide and, with added Niacinamide, it'll help to brighten the skin, too. On top of that, it comes in a non-greasy water-based formula that'll leave skin feeling hydrated (with hyaluronic acid) rather than six feet under a cakey smear of white.We cannot rave about this enough.

Best budget SPF for normal skinThis is the bargain you didn't even know existed and you need it in your life.With aloe vera and vitamin E, together in a non-greasy cream, the Bondi Sands SPF will leave your skin with all added benefits of an SPF without any of the feel. Plus, Caroline Hirons likes it sooo...