K-BEAUTY 101
Have you ever heard of K-Beauty routine?
For most Koreans, the definition of “good skin” is a clear, transparent complexion that’s free from blemishes and dark spots and is moisturized and fresh. This is what the steps in the K-Beauty Routine are designed to do– cleanse, treat any skin issues that crop up and hydrate to make sure your complexion is #onfleek
What it takes to keep your skin well-nourished for will look different for everyone. The key principles behind the routine are “Cleanse“, “Treat” and “Hydrate“.
CLEANSE
Step 1 – Cleanse with an Oil-Based Cleanser
This gently removes sunscreen, dirt and makeup.
Some of our favourite:
Step 2 – Cleanse with a Foaming Cleanser
Follow up with a foam cleanser to get rid of any leftover product or buildup on your face. In the morning, you can skip straight to this step.
Acne Prone Skin:
- Neogen Real Fresh Foam Green Tea
- By Wishtrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser
- By Wishtrend Green Tea Enzyme Powder Wash
Oily Skin:
Step 3 – Exfoliator
Exfoliators are great for clearing out dead skin and promoting cell turnover – just don’t scrub too hard or too often – once or twice a week is plenty.
Physical Exfoliator:
Chemical Exfoliator:
TREAT
Step 4 – Toner
A good toner resets your skin’s pH balance and prepares it to properly absorb the next step of skincare. You can use this night and day after cleansing.
Must Try Toners:
Step 5 – Face Mask
Not only do face masks increase your skin’s hydration and suppleness, they also target specific skin concerns like freckles, wrinkles, skin tone, acne, pigmentation and fine lines.
They are also great in winter, to counter-act the effects of heating and air-conditioning, and for long-distance travel.
View our collection of sheetmask here:
Steps 6-9 – Essence/Facial Oil/Serum/Ampoule/ Emulsion
These are highly concentrated skincare products that target specific skin issues. They make skin softer, firmer, suppler, more toned, and more hydrated.
Acne Prone Skin:
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Step 10 – Eye cream
Thicker than a standard moisturiser, a good eye creams help prevent eye bags, dark circles and puffiness by hydrating and treating the delicate under-eye area.
HYDRATE
Step 11 – Moisturiser
Your moisturiser hydrates and protects the skin from the external environment.
Step 12 – Sleeping Mask
Sleeping masks are thicker versions of moisturisers. They are designed to be left on while you sleep and washed off in the morning. A skincare product that goes to work at night while you go to sleep?! Yes, please!
Step 13 – AM – Sunscreen
When you wake up, don’t forget to slip-slop-slap before you put on your daily makeup. Aim for SPF 50+ and don’t rely on the sunscreen in your makeup for adequate protection.
The easiest way to find the best skincare routine for your skin is to try out some different products and routines and see which fits you best. There is no one-size fits all approach, particularly when it comes to the K-Beauty routine.
If you still need help, feel free to drop us a message or a call. you are always welcomed. ;)