Glowing skin means clear, well hydrated and healthy skin. Korean beauty is famous for their 10 step skincare routine, where every step is well thought out and each product is layered upon one another in a specific order (which is called “skin layering” technique).
In this post you’ll find Korean beauty tips that you can implement in your daily skin care routine, as well some top Korean beauty products to try!
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How to Get Glowy Skin
Cleanse
Washing your face is the most important part of your skincare routine. Koreans first use an oil-based face wash and then follow with a regular water-based face wash. This is called double cleansing and it is the base of Korean skincare routine.
Oil cleanser helps to remove makeup and brake down other oil-based impurities, such as sebum, SPF, and pollution.
Water-based cleanser dissolves the water-based impurities such as sweat and dirt that an oil cleanser didn’t pick up.
This vegan All Clean Balm has balm-like texture which changes to an oil cleanser upon contact with water. The balm softly melts on the skin and removes thick makeup and impurities. Contains Shea buter an Coconut oil that give moisture and elasticity to the skin.
Exfoliate
Exfoliator helps to clean pores and remove dead skin cells. Exfoliation also helps other skin care products absorb better and work more efficiently.
Toner + Essence
Toners remove any residue left after cleanser, balance your skin’s PH and also prepare the skin to better absorb products that follow. When your skin is dry and hardened it’s more difficult to absorb other products, compared to when it’s already a bit hydrated and damp.
Essences are packed with hydrating, nourishing, and anti-aging ingredients. They also help to build skin moisture barrier, thus protecting against moisture loss throughout the day.
You can find more information in my posts:
Best Korean Toners and Why Your Skin Needs Them
Best Korean Essences for Glowing Skin
Serum
Serums are packed with concentrated blends of active ingredients that target specific skin concerns such as fine lines, hyperpigmentation, inflammation, sensitive skin etc.
For example, this Korean Black Snail Restore serum contains 70% black snail extract to improve skin elasticity; 5 super foods (black beans, black rice, black sesame, kelp and eggplant) for antioxidant benefits; and various extract blend to smooth wrinkles and face scars, repair and moisturize skin, and promote overall cell turnover.
This Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains concentrated vitamin C which promotes collagen production, boosts skin radiance and evens skin tone.
Mask
Sheet masks infuse the skin with concentrated essence. The sheet adheres to face naturally which helps effectively deliver the essence. Mask moisturizes and strengthens skin barrier, leaving the skin smooth and glowing.
MIZON – Joyful Time Essence Mask
Moisturize
Moisturizer seals in moisture to hydrate and plump the skin. Moisturizer is a must step in your morning and night skin care routine. It hydrates the outer layer of the skin and helps protect it from irritation and dryness caused by external factors. However, if you feel that your skin needs aditional moisture, apply an overnight face mask as the last step of your night routine. This way you’ll wake up to hydrated and plunp skin.
Read my post for more information: 5 Best Korean Overnight Face Masks for Super Hydrated Skin.
