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Drinking more water, spending less time on our phones, choosing a hobby... There are countless New Year's resolutions we make every January, but we're touting 2019 as the year to overhaul our beauty routines.

From tackling embarrassing skin bugbears and streamlining our skincare hauls to organising our overflowing bathroom cabinets and wearing sunscreen every day (it's a must, regardless of skin colour or lifestyle), here are the beauty resolutions team R29 are making this year.

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