Essential Korean Skincare Routine Order in 6 Steps

The evolution of media and marketing has brought a completely new perspective to the skincare industry, and we, the Gen Z, have begun to wield what are believed to be the best and most effective skincare products. But do the K-Cult followers truly know the standard Korean skincare routine order?

In 2024, who still talks about skincare steps? Doesn’t everyone know the basics by now? However, in this article, K-Cult promises to provide a more Korean perspective on skincare steps, introducing the trending skincare products on the March bestseller list at Olive Young Korea to all of our followers out there!

What is Skincare?

Skincare is a term used to describe the process of using products to benefit the skin in order to achieve a beautiful presence. In the past, “beautiful skin” was often defined by words such as “fair,” “blemish-free,” and “smooth.” But has this perception changed?

Recently, with the rise of skincare content on social media platforms, we can easily recognize that true beauty lies in healthy skin. A naturally healthy-looking skin, skin is glowing effect, has gradually become the goal and standard by which young people decide to purchase and use a variety of skincare products. As a result, following a Korean skincare routine order has become increasingly important to make your skin better!

Why Do We Have To Follow a Korean Skincare Routine Order?

The effectiveness of product absorption by the skin depends on the Korean Skincare Routine Order. Take moisturizing, for example, applying Korean moisturizer before serum could potentially impede the serum’s active ingredients from penetrating deeply into the skin. Given that moisturizers typically have a thicker consistency than serums, they may form a barrier that hinders the serum’s nutrients from reaching deep within the skin. Therefore, how many steps are there in the Korean Skincare Routine Order?

Korean Skincare Routine Order in 6 Steps

So right here, right now, Your Favorite K-Cult will present the six-step Korean Skincare Routine Order that young people in Korea are applying to achieve healthy and radiant skin.

STEP 1 – Clean your face

Face cleaning is the first step, and also the most important step in the Korean Skincare Routine Order. By removing dirt and makeup after a long day, cleansing your skin will give you extremely noticeable skin care effects.

Korean makeup removers and facial cleansers are famous because they have many lines specifically for skin types such as dry skin, oily skin, combination skin or normal skin. The following are Korean makeup removers and facial cleansers that are the best-selling on Olive Young Korea:

• Anua – Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam: Extracted from fish mint (heartleaf) and 8 types of Hyaluronic Acids to help reduce inflammation and is suitable for those with acne-prone skin
• Manyo – Pure Cleansing Oil: Contains 12 natural vegetable oils, acids, vitamins, has the ability to clean dirt and sebum, reduce clogged pores, suitable for all skin types
• Torriden – DIVE IN cleansing foam: With low pH, moisturizing foam, helps remove impurities and does not leave excess oil, prevents facial skin from drying out after washing, suitable for dry skin

STEP 2 – Use Toner

After cleansing our skin, using toner will help balance the pH, remove remaining impurities and prepare the skin to absorb the next skin care products. After pouring toner onto your palm or makeup remover cotton, you should pat your skin gently instead of rubbing to help the toner penetrate deeper into your skin. Toner products currently selling best on Olive Young Korea:

• Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Toner: Extracted from deep sea water in Dokdo Island, rich in minerals and extremely effective in moisturizing the skin, suitable for all skin types, especially oily skin, acne-prone skin or sensitive skin
• Torriden – DIVE IN toner: With a light, fast-absorbing texture and ingredients containing Hyaluronic Acid, this is an extremely suitable product for those with dry skin
• Abib – Heartleaf calming toner: Contains extracts from fish mint (heartleaf), royal roots, honeysuckle flowers, pennywort and probiotics from soybean sprouts, soothes the skin, hydrates, anti-inflammatory, brightens the skin, suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin

STEP 3 – Mask Sheet

Using mask sheets is recommended 3 to 4 times per week for skin better improvement and promoting skin health. Using a skincare mask can deliver essential nutrients, soothe and cool the skin, and provide relaxation after a long day. Currently, Olive Young Korea offers a wide range of skincare mask products, including the following three types that are highly popular:

• Mediheal – Essential Mask Pack: Formulated with ingredients like deep-sea collagen, Marine Elastin, and Vitamin E to promote smoothness and increase skin elasticity
• Numbuzin – No.5+ Vitamin C Spotlight Sheet Mask: Designed to brighten the skin, improve pigmentation, and effectively reduce the appearance of dark spots and blemishes
• The Saem – Natural Mask Sheet: Enriched with natural ingredients known for their moisturizing properties, detoxifying effects, and pore-tightening benefits

STEP 4 – Serum, Essence, Ampoule

In Korean Skincare Routine Order, Serum, Essence and Ampoule play an important role in providing nutrients and solving skin problems such as acne, melasma, freckles, etc. In addition, they also help improve skin condition, promote skin better health, and maintain healthy, youthful skin. This is considered a special treatment step for problematic skin, ensuring that your skin is glowing. This step takes time to absorb depending on the type of product, and you need to refer to products that are suitable for your skin and the skin problem you are having.

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STEP 5 – Lotion & Cream

Lotions often have a gentle texture, containing moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin, which help keep the skin hydrated and smooth.

Meanwhile, Korean moisturizer, usually has a thicker structure and is richer in nutrients than lotion, helping to provide deep moisture, protect the skin from dehydration, and ensure that your skin is glowing. In addition, Korean moisturizer may also contain anti-aging ingredients, vitamins, and antioxidants, helping to prevent and reduce signs of aging on the skin. 3 best-selling Korean moisturizer products on Olive Young Korea are as follows:

• Dr.G – R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream: Helps soothe and restore irritated skin, reduce redness caused by weather and allergies to cosmetics, suitable for sensitive skin
• Goodal – Green Tangerine Vita C Cream: Supplementing vitamin C and vitamin E helps enhance the ability to retain moisture, balance the amount of oil & water on the surface to keep the skin less oily and moist
• Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Lotion: Supports gentle skin moisturization, retains moisture on the skin well, protects the skin as well as ensures the skin’s oil-water balance

STEP 6 – Suncare

Using sunscreen regularly helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, prevents the appearance of dark spots, freckles, signs of aging, and promotes overall skin better health.

Recently in Korea, there is a trend of using sunscreen combined with moisturizer, which effectively protects the skin from UV rays and moisturizes, keeping your skin moist, especially fixing your makeup base. Sunscreens that are on the top of the suncare product charts in Olive Young Korea include the following products:

• d’Alba – Waterfull Pink Tone Up Suncream: With Panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, aloe vera extract,… helps protect skin from UVB & UVA rays, effectively enhancing skin tone and you can see your skin is glowing after using this product
• Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen: Protects skin from the effects of UV rays, provides moisture to the skin and can replace makeup primer on lazy days
• Cell Fusion C – Lazer UV Sunscreen: Protects skin from sunlight, improves and maintains healthy skin for all skin types, especially skin after laser procedures

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In today’s article, Your Favorite K-Cult presents Korean standard skincare steps along with the top sunscreen products, Korean moisturizers, and more, based on the highest number of purchases at Olive Young in March 2024. We hope this article provides valuable information for your skincare routine!

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