Korean skincare is known worldwide, and there’s a reason for that: it works! The 10-step Korean skincare routine has become a global phenomenon. While the 10-step Korean skincare routine is what became known worldwide, Korean skincare is more focused on improving the health of your skin by keeping it hydrated than on the number of steps in your daytime and nighttime skincare routines. Most important is keeping your skin hydrated and healthy by providing it with the right ingredients in the right way. Those two things are way more important than the number of steps! It is all about making your skin look amazing and that starts with having the right products that do the right things and using them in the right order. Our introductory line is a series of 6 steps to give you that healthy radiant glow. Here’s our recommendation for a nighttime Korean-inspired skincare routine.
Steps 1 and 2: Double Cleanse
Double cleansing is extremely important to make sure the skin is fully cleansed and clean from any dirt accumulation, effects of pollution, and makeup. First, start with an oil-based cleanser like Cleanse It Out Foaming Oil Cleanser. An oil-based cleanser will work to remove oil-based makeup, SPF, and impurities from the skin, making it easier for you to clean your skin thoroughly. After the oil-based cleanser, use a water-based cleanser to gently remove the oil residue as well as the water-based impurities that have built up during the day. Cleanse It Out Gel Cleanser is an excellent second-step cleanser.
Step 3: Exfoliate (1-2 times per week)
The use of a gentle exfoliant helps you not only remove the dead skin cells but also helps clear pores. Exfoliation also helps the absorption of key ingredients from your next steps. We recommend So Polished Sugar Scrub, a gentle sugar scrub that includes hydrating ingredients to prevent stripping the skin of all its moisture.
Step 4: Treat (Toner & Essence)
Our 2-in-1 Moisture Lock Mist combines what is traditionally two steps: toner and essence. In order to balance the skin’s pH levels, it is essential to apply toner. This keeps the skin from becoming dehydrated and dry. Toner also helps absorb the next products you apply. Essences are lightweight and packed with tons of beneficial ingredients. This step helps with moisturizing the skin and rejuvenating the cells.
Step 5: Moisturize
It’s all been leading up to this: seal in moisture to plump and smooth skin. That’s what it’s all about! Hydrated skin is happy skin! There are a wide array of moisturizers out there and it’s important to choose one suited for your skin’s needs. So Rich Hydrating Gel is a lightweight, refreshing, gel cream moisturizer perfect for those with oily or combination skin. So Rich Moisturizing Cream is a rich and creamy moisturizer perfect for those with normal to dry skin. Both can be layered, too!
Step 6: Sleeping Mask (1-2 times per week)
Layer it up! For an added boost of hydration, add a sleeping mask. An overnight face mask that is hydrating and plumping. We recommend using Dreamy Glow Sleeping Mask 1-2 times per week after moisturizing to really lock in that moisture. This mask can also be used before moisturizing as an eye cream. Bottom line, hydration is the key to flawless, radiant skin as is layering hydrating products!
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