1. Makeup remover balm or oil

Oil cleansing is part of the “ double cleansing ” method used by Korean women.

If you've ever wondered what a Korean facial cleansing oil or balm is for , the answer is: to free pores from oil-based residue. The goal is to remove all traces of makeup, sweat, and sunscreen from your face without affecting your skin's moisture.

This will allow the next steps in the routine to have more effect. The oil-based facial cleanser step should never be skipped, especially if you have oily skin.

2. Water-based cleaner

The water-based cleanser is the second step in the Korean skin care routine. Also known as a foaming cleanser , this Korean cosmetic product follows the action of an oily cleanser and serves to deeply cleanse the skin. This completes the skin cleansing and ensures that the nourishing ingredients of the following products reach deep down.

Depending on your skin type , you will clean it differently. The gel is ideal for normal or combination skin, the foam for oily skin, and the cleansing cream for dehydrated and sensitive skin.

3. Exfoliation

Did you know that the best Korean exfoliators are formulated with natural ingredients and cutting-edge cosmetic technologies to provide gentle yet effective exfoliation for even sensitive and dry skin ? Exfoliation is the third step of k-beauty and is the key to healthy, glowing skin without fine lines and wrinkles.

4. Toning lotion

The toner has a water-like texture that contains natural extracts, with a slightly acidic pH like that of the skin (pH 5.5 ) and has many benefits. It helps regulate the pH of the skin barrier, complete cleansing, exfoliate, moisturize or lighten the skin.

5. Essence

This lightweight, less concentrated version of the serum provides targeted hydration to the skin and is for many Koreans the most important step in their routine. We recommend products based on snail slime or ginseng, which are effective against acne and hyperpigmentation.

6. Serum

Anti-aging, moisturizing, anti-acne... Serums represent for many the heart of k-beauty. They can be water or oil-based and complement the action of creams .

Korean Face Serums are able to guarantee perfect skin thanks to their concentrated action that not only replenishes hydration , but also combats skin problems such as, for example, dark spots and dyschromia, wrinkles and signs of aging, uneven texture or even loss of radiance.

7. Mask

Using a Korean sheet mask can make all the difference to your skin: for example, when your skin needs a boost of hydration before an important event.

8. Eye contour

The eye care step is mainly for sensitive skin due to the thinness of the skin in this area of ​​the face. The goal here is to moisturize the skin and soothe any irritation .

9. Moisturizer

Proper hydration is the key to a glowing complexion . Whether in the form of an emulsion, lotion, gel or cream, moisturizer is always applied at the end of the k-beauty routine.

10. Sun protection

Sun protection is the last step in the Korean skin care routine and is important all year round to protect the skin from UV rays.