Korean skincare is famous for its gentle, consistent, and layered approach that keeps skin hydrated, radiant, and healthy. While some routines have up to 10 steps, you don't need to start with all of them. The important thing is to build a solid foundation and adapt it to your skin type.
1. Cleaning
The foundation of all Korean skincare.
Recommended step:
Gentle cleansing gel or foam
It helps remove impurities without drying out the skin.
2. Toner
It balances pH and prepares the skin to better absorb the following steps.
Look for hydrating, soothing toners or those with light active ingredients.
3. Essence or Serum
This is where the magic of K-Beauty begins.
Choose according to your needs:
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Hydration
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Brightness
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Anti-aging
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Stain remover
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Barrier repair
4. Moisturizing Cream
Korean creams are usually light, with gel or sorbet-like cream textures.
5. Sunscreen
The most important step.
Korean formulas stand out for being lightweight, having no white cast, and absorbing quickly.