Justine Skye Shares Her $20 Glowy-Skin Secret and Beauty Splurge (Exclusive)

The singer-songwriter and actress, who is partnering with Cetaphil, talks the beauty of her "simple" routine

Justine Skye is hard at work.

The actress and singer-songwriter is recording new music for her forthcoming, highly anticipated EP all while she was traversing the world for Fashion Month. Oh, and she also has a beauty partnership with Cetaphil that’s kicking off with a digital campaign. Though her days may be long, there’s something she never compromises on: her beauty routine.

“That's non-negotiable,” she tells PEOPLE. “Just, as a woman, self-care is so crucial. If you don't feel good, how are you supposed to go out into the world and be confident or do your job?”

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For Skye, all it takes is “five products, max” every day to put her best face forward. “I feel like the older that I get, the more I am conscious about what I put on my skin.”

It’s that mindset that inspired her to align with Cetaphil, a brand she’s used since childhood. “It's such an honor to be a part of [a brand] that's so influential, actually cares about your skin, and is constantly reinventing itself.”

This fall, the brand is launching new serums, including a Vitamin C formula that’s become a must-have in her routine. And because of the growing social media trend toward skincare-stacking (a.k.a. leaning into a routine with multiple steps), Cetaphil is launching a campaign showcasing the importance of a simplified regimen. “It’s about finding the core products that work, and not straying from that,” Skye says.

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There is one person who influences Skye’s routine, however: her mom. “She was always taking risks with her fashion and her beauty. As I get older, I find myself being like, ‘Mom, where's your lip liner? What do you do?’ Even my hair color, it's the color my mom had. And, she has a massive back tattoo, so when I got mine everyone was like ‘You're subconsciously [morphing] into your mom!’”

Read on for Skye’s mom-inspired finds and more.

Serum

"Vitamin C wasn't a part of my routine for a very long time, then I saw a dermatologist who explained to me how important it is to add it to my routine. [I learned] it helps with brightening and protecting your skin, so it was a no-brainer. This one is hydrating, lightweight and doesn't have a scent."

Buy It! Cetaphil Vitamin C Serum, $20; walmart.com

Blush

"Besides it being my best friend [Hailey Bieber]'s brand, they're amazing and look great. Toasted Teddy is my daily blush — I like a darker blush."

But It! rhode Pocket Blush in Toasted Teddy, $24; rhodeskin.com

Lip Gloss

"Gloss will always be MVP. I actually recently discovered this. It plumps lips and is clear, so when you add some lip liner: Boom, you're ready to go."

Buy It! Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper in Glass Slipper, $26, fentybeauty.com.

Deodorant

"This lasts — and it smells so chic!"

Buy It! Donna Karan New York Cashmere Mist Deodorant Mist, $32; donnakaran.com

Face Mist

"This has become something that I can't live without. I use it daily, and depending on my purse size, I'll bring it with me. I also put it in my carry-on when I have a long flight, it's just good."

Buy It! The Beauty Sandwich by Ivan Pol Amuse Bouche Appetizing Facial Mist, $175; thebeautysandwich.com

Facial Toning Device

"It was in a gifting bag, and I was like, 'What is this thing?' It sat on the shelf for so long, then I saw a bunch of people using it [on social media], so I was like, 'Let me tap back into this' and now I love it."

Buy It! NuFACE TRINITY+ Complete Set, $595; nuface.com

Cleanser

"My first memory of Cetaphil is sneaking into my mom's bathroom, seeing what she was using and wanting to use whatever she was using. Normally, my mom would be like, 'You can't use that,' but this was part of my morning and after-school routines. I thought I was doing something so fancy! But, maybe it's part of what makes my skin so great today, using this from such a young age. I feel like, when you're young, you don't pay attention to your skin at all. But in using this, I think I was setting myself up for success."

Buy It! Cetaphil Facial Skin Cleanser, $16; walmart.com

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