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My 190 step skincare routine

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I do not have a 190 step skincare process.  I don't even have a 19 step skincare process. Yet, looking at social media and YouTube skin-fluencers, it feels like I should.  A few months ago, I watched a YouTube video of a food vlogger who shared her mom's skincare routine after viewers commented that both she and her mom look so young. I found myself looking up the multiple products and preparing to buy them, but then stopped. Did I really need or even want any of these items?  Would I actually follow this routine? Could I afford the time or money this routine would require? No. No. And, no. The fact is, I receive compliments on my skin numerous times per week when I'm doing a good job of following my very simple and much more affordable routine. Even when I'm not doing a great job with my skin, I still receive occasional compliments. Some of my youthfulness is likely genetic and thus I can't share tips in that regard.  Some of my youthfulness is also due to past cho...