What's my Skincare 101? How do I earn a passing grade?

Dear Skincare Fiend,

First it was the cereal aisle.  Now there are a million products for my "Skincare routine" and I'm overwhelmed.  Day, night, cleanser, toner, I don't even know where to start.  Can you share a few simple tricks to help someone start a basic skincare routine, who's never had one?  Or does having a routine make me boring?

Sincerely,

Failing at Skincare 101.

Dear (not) Failing, 

Here's the thing, having a routine doesn't make you boring, it just makes it easier to care for your skin.  We all have to start somewhere, and as Fraulein Maria taught us, let's start at the very beginning.  It's a very good place to start.  Relegating your skincare to a few simple habits can help make you glow.  And who among us, with a glowing personality, can be accused of being boring?  No one, the answer is no one.  Here's the skinny on what you need to know...

<add a basic skincare routine here, e.g. cleanse, tone, moisturize, protect, then link to relevant products, or maybe create a bundle (when we figure out how to create bundles), for a Skincare 101 Non-Boring Routine Toolkit.