My skin looks so dull these days that I'm scared to look in the mirror, so I'm thinking of starting home care.

Today, I went to a brightly lit cafe with friends for the first time in a while to take pictures, and I was shocked at how unfamiliar I looked on the screen. I used to be able to wear makeup even with a little makeup, but now my base makeup is caked on and my pores are noticeably enlarged. With my busy schedule, it's becoming too time-consuming and expensive to visit a dermatologist every time, so I've been diligently practicing home care. I've come to the realization that this is the only way. I've been searching Instagram and YouTube, and everyone seems to have their own secrets, but I'm still a beginner, so I'm at a loss as to where to start. Consistency is key when it comes to home care. I want to keep practicing this and not give up. How do you all manage your skin? Do you have any practical home care routines or methods you'd recommend, even if they're simple, that I can see results every day after work? Do you have any tips or products you've been saving up for? Could you share them with us?