I was surprised by my reflection in the elevator mirror on the way home from work, so I decided to take care of my skin.

I've been working overtime for an unusually long time, so I'm finally getting to the subway. Leaving the office, I was shocked to see my face in the elevator mirror, looking so dull and puffy. Even though I'd meticulously applied my makeup in the morning, by evening it looked sallow and lifeless. Honestly, I'd been using my busy schedule as an excuse to neglect even basic skincare. My colleague, standing next to me, had clear, radiant skin despite working late into the night, and I was secretly envious. Even if I tried to do my own home skincare routine, I couldn't even lift a finger after work. I barely managed to wash my face and fall asleep. Still, I want to start a systematic skincare routine before it's too late. Where should I start? While expensive treatments would be nice, I'm considering switching to simple face masks or basic products that I can use in my busy schedule. I'm curious about how you guys manage your skin when time is limited. Do you have any tips or recommendations for brightening your complexion with a short investment of time?