How To Layer korean Skincare Products Rightway

When exploring skincare TikTok or social media, you may have encountered various K-beauty skincare tips. Korean skincare has gained popularity in recent years due to its effective, gentle formula that cater to different skin concerns. 

Of particular interest is the renowned 10-step Korean beauty regimen. While demanding for daily use, the outcomes of this Korean skincare routine are sufficient to inspire you. These steps cover all facets of skincare. For those unsure where to begin, here are the steps and detailed instructions. Additionally, we've included some of our preferred skin care products from our glow secret family.

1. Oil Cleanser

Oil cleansing is the first step in removing oil, dirt, make up and sunscreen from the face. It uses the principle of oil attracting oil which helps it to be gently cleansing while leaving your skin feeling soft and supple. Some oil cleansers contain surfactants to help combine with water and cleanse the face

2. Foam Cleanser

These cleaners are water-based with surfactants as the key component. They attach to oil, dirt, and debris to dissolve and remove them from the skin. This category includes the most commonly used cleansers. A good lather is a beneficial start to your Korean skincare routine.

3. Exfoliant

This set comprises scrubs, peels, and actives. Its primary goal is to eliminate dead skin and deep-seated debris from the skin. It's crucial to proceed cautiously, beginning with 1-2 times a week.

4. Toner

Their main function is to rebalance the skin’s pH while offering hydration and sometimes including targeted concerns like brightening, soothing and exfoliating.

5. Essence

The consistency of this products lie between a toner and serum. They are primarily in the routine to add more hydration and form a crucial part of achieving the coveted “Korean glass skin” effect.

6. Ampoule or Serum

Serums usually have treatments. They contain highly concentrated ingredients meant to target specific issues, such as dehydration, dullness, wrinkles & fine liness, irritation or acne.

7. Sheet Mask

Not only do they make cute Instagram photos but these little sheets are packed with treatments and a lot of hydrating ingredients that soothe and hydrate the skin. The glow afterwards is always amazing. This step doesn’t need to be done every day, but every so often.

8. Eye Cream

Eye gels, creams, or oils are made to target the thin, sensitive skin around the eyes while helping with darkness, puffiness, and fine lines.

9. Moisturizer

Moisturizers beautifully bring the routine together. These products have hydrating ingredients like water and combine them with occlusives and oils to seal in the hydration that we have worked so hard to impart on the skin.

10. SPF

Arguably the most important step in this whole routine. The sun tends to be one of the leading cause of the damage that we experience on our skin and all the aging that we experience. Preventing the damage will always be better than trying to treat it. Applying and reapplying sunscreen throughout the day is a crucial and beneficial step.

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Have you tried the 10-step Korean skincare routine? or variations of it like the 5-step or 7-step routine? What are your favorite parts of the routine?