Skincare beginner picks? Anyone who didn’t really do basic skincare before?

I used to never really use toner or lotion, you know? My skin was naturally oily, so I hated anything that felt greasy and didn’t want to put on heavy products. But now… I guess I’m getting older. Right after washing my face, or even just sitting and working during the day, I can actually feel my skin getting dry and kind of stinging?!

So I panicked a bit, searched for something new for sensitive skin, bought it, and started using it.

I think it’s finally getting a bit better now. When I was younger, I didn’t need any skincare and my skin was totally fine so I don’t know why it’s suddenly become this dry.

Am I the only one who’s been kind of clueless about skincare? Anyone else who didn’t use anything even into their 30s?

Also, I’d love recommendations on what else I should add.