How to Build a Simple, Effective Skincare Routine with Fewer Products

How to Build a Simple, Effective Skincare Routine with Fewer Products
By Hilary Bergamini

When it comes to skincare, we’ve been taught to believe that more is better — more steps, more serums, more bottles cluttering the counter. But at THE BAR ABOVE®, we believe in doing less — and doing it well.

Our philosophy is rooted in simplicity, quality, and ingredients that truly work. That’s why tallow is the foundation of everything we make. Tallow is incredibly nutrient-dense and bioavailable, meaning your skin recognizes it, absorbs it, and actually uses it. It’s naturally packed with vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as essential fatty acids that nourish, repair, and protect the skin barrier.

Best of all? Tallow is safe and effective for even the most sensitive, eczema-prone skin — which is exactly who we formulate for.

Here’s how to build a clean, effective skincare routine with just a few hardworking products:

Step 1: Cleanse with the Tallow Bar

Our Tallow Bar is a gentle facial cleanser made with whole, nourishing ingredients and none of the harsh stuff. It removes dirt, oil, and impurities without stripping the skin or disrupting its natural balance. Unlike commercial cleansers, this bar supports your skin barrier — not fights it.

Great for morning or night, it’s your reset button in a bar.

Step 2: Moisturize with Tallow Face

Once your skin is clean, lock in moisture with Tallow Face — our minimalist moisturizer made with just four ingredients. It’s rich, but never greasy, and it’s designed to calm, soothe, and deeply hydrate. Think of it as food for your face: pure, potent, and packed with the essentials.

We love it for daily use, especially on sensitive or reactive skin.

Step 3: Boost Hydration with Face Jam (optional but amazing)

For days when your skin needs a little extra love — from wind, sun, stress, or dryness — reach for Face Jam. This tallow-based balm is infused with geranium essential oil and works beautifully as a spot treatment or a full-face hydrator.

Use it over Tallow Face to seal everything in or apply it on its own when your skin’s feeling extra thirsty.

Why It Works

This routine works because it’s simple, effective, and built around ingredients your skin understands. By skipping the fillers, fragrances, and long lists of actives, you're giving your skin a chance to restore balance and thrive — especially if it's sensitive or chronically irritated.

And thanks to the power of tallow, every step is doing more with less.

If you're overwhelmed by your current skincare routine, this is your sign to simplify.

Your skin doesn't need a shelf full of products.
It just needs the right ones.

With love,
Hilary
THE BAR ABOVE®