What to Look for in a Korean Skincare Products

• Steps

Traditional Korean skincare includes 10 steps: oil-based cleanser and water-based cleanser; exfoliant; toner; essence; serum, sheet mask, eyecream, moisturizer and SPF. Your skincare requirements and time constraints will determine which steps you should use. You can reduce the steps to five, which includes an oil-based cleanser and a water-based cleaner as well as toner, moisturizer, SPF, and toner.

• Morning vs. nighttime routines

You don’t have to do the same morning and night routines. You can customize your routine to suit your needs. It’s not possible to have a lengthy routine in the morning. Instead, focus on moisturizing and protecting your skin. You can make a longer night-time routine and focus on products such as exfoliants or face masks.

Best Cream Skin: Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer

The newest K-beauty trend streamlines your beauty routine. Garschick says that Cream skin is a combination of a moisturizer and a toner. It provides lightweight hydration without feeling heavy on the skin. This cream is packed with essential amino acids that will help increase the skin’s barrier. Simply rub the product into your skin with your fingertips.

Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion Compact, SPF 50+ – Best Cushion Compact

K-beauty’s skincare and makeup combination is one of my favourite trends. This compact is perfect for the job. It provides serious skincare benefits, including hydrating and brightening, as well as seamless coverage that feels and looks like your skin.

Best Exfoliating Pads: Neogen Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling in Lemon

Are you unsure whether to use a chemical or physical exfoliation? These exfoliating pads make it easy to choose between a physical and chemical exfoliation. The chemical exfoliation is provided by glycolic and lactic acids, while the 3-layer pad provides the physical component.

Best Brightening Serum: Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Cream

The gel texture glides on for a radiant, poreless complexion. The combination of peptides and hyaluronic acids, along with peach extract, promises to make your skin firmer and brighter over time.

Best Hydrating Serum: Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Serum

This small container is not enough to fool you. It contains a strong dose of Jeju green tea, which essentially protects your skin. One pump is all it takes for the product’s magic to happen.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Nighting Mask

Garshick approves this mask. She says, “It contains hyaluronic Acid to help moisturize the skin, and it also contains alphahydroxy acids to exfoliate my skin. It leaves my skin looking rejuvenated and renewed.”

This stuff works! It 100% brightens and plumps the skin, whether it’s used overnight or for just 10 minutes.

Best Chest Mask: WHEN Beauty and the Breast Biocellulose Breast Mask

This mask has brightening and firming properties, similar to fermented coconuts, making it a great pick-me up. For best results, apply the serum to each breast.

Best Ampoule: MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Probio Ampoule

Ampoules are a concentrated version of serums. They contain higher levels of active ingredients. This particular one contains 10 probiotics. It promises to reduce wrinkles, improve skin’s elasticity and smoothen skin texture.

Best Makeup Primer: Laneige Glowy Makeup Serum

Another hybrid you will fall in love with. This can be used as a lightweight primer and hydrating serum to restore dryness and dullness. Apply makeup by smoothing the skin.

TonyMoly Kiss Love Lip Patch: Best Lip Mask

Garshick says, “It is important to remember that it’s important to take care of you lips, and the patch certainly emphasizes this.” This super cute lip mask is infused with vitamin C, strawberry extract and collagen. It helps soften and plump the lips. For a strong pout, apply after cleansing.