I get ya, man! I’m just starting too and looking at this sub, I was definitely overwhelmed at first glance. I found the wiki/sidebar super helpful though. They break it down by different topics and even sub topics. They even include suggested routines and product recommendations. I’d highly recommend looking over that, if you haven’t already.

The first thing that I ran out and got was sunscreen. Not only for keeping my skin looking okay (aging), but also for health reasons (yay for preventing skin cancer). Be sure to look for something that has both UVA + B protection.

I’m just starting to add other products, but Paula’s Choice is a tried and true company (ymmv between products, but in general, their products are quite good). There’s also the Ordinary, a company that has pretty affordable and straightforward skin care. (There’s been some issue with the founder, so I’ll leave it up to you to decide if you want to purchase). Both companies have moisturizers, AHAs and BHAs that you could include into your skincare routine.

I’m not sure if any of that was helpful, but it definitely gets easier as you stick with it. I’ve learned lots from the lovely people on this sub!