This is my actual current Korean skincare routine after spending months testing and adjusting products for my combination/oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin. My main goals are fading stubborn post-acne marks, keeping hormonal breakouts and clogged p...
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Morning Routine — Brighten, Hydrate & Protect
Evening Routine — Treat, Repair & Hydrate
Morning Routine — Brighten, Hydrate & Protect
My morning routine is all about hydration, brightening and protecting my skin without making my combination/oily skin feel heavy. These are the products I use to keep my skin plump and glowy while working on post-acne marks and, most importantly, pro...
My current everyday cleanser. It cleans my skin properly without making it feel overly stripped, which is especially important now that I use stronger actives like retinal and azelaic acid. A good simple base for the rest of my routine.
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SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam
One of my main hydration steps. I love this when I want my skin to look plumper, softer and more luminous rather than just clean and matte. It helps give me that hydrated base that makes the rest of my skincare sit beautifully.
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TIRTIR - Milk Skin Toner Light
I mainly use this around my under-eye area. It has been my peptide step for keeping that area hydrated and supporting a smoother appearance, especially because my under-eyes are naturally thin and can get dry.
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Skin1004 Lab in Nature - Matrixyl 10 Boosting Shot
My current morning brightening serum. I mainly use this for post-acne pigmentation, uneven tone and overall radiance. This is one of the products in my routine specifically aimed at getting that clearer, more even glass-skin look over time.
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My current sunscreen choice. This replaces the SKIN1004 sunscreen in my routine because I wanted something lighter and more comfortable for everyday wear, especially because sunscreen is non-negotiable when I’m using vitamin C, azelaic acid and retin...
House of Hur - Weightless Sun Fluid
Evening Routine — Treat, Repair & Hydrate
This is where I target texture, clogged pores, post-acne marks and overall skin quality. I rotate stronger actives like retinal and azelaic acid instead of using everything at once, with recovery nights and plenty of hydration in between. The goal is...
One of my favorite products for the actual glass-skin effect. It gives my skin that juicy, hydrated, reflective finish while also adding another layer of hydration. I especially like it when my skin needs a little extra comfort.
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COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
My main retinal treatment. I use this only a couple of nights per week and slowly built my routine around it. I use it for skin texture, smoother-looking skin and long-term skin renewal. Definitely one of the more serious treatment steps in my routin...
Celimax - The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
One of the most useful products in my routine for my hormonal chin acne and the marks it leaves behind. I use it on designated nights rather than piling all of my actives together. It helps keep breakouts calmer while also working on uneven tone.
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Skin1004 Lab in Nature - Azelaic Acid 10% Ampoule
My newer eye-treatment step. I use this for the more targeted side of my eye routine, especially fine texture and maintaining a smoother, well-cared-for under-eye area. Because it contains retinol, I treat it more carefully than a basic hydrating eye...
Numbuzin - No.9 NAD+ Retinol Volumetox Eye Cream
The richer moisturizer in my rotation. I particularly like using this around retinal because it gives my skin more cushioning and helps keep it comfortable. It leaves my skin looking soft, hydrated and healthy rather than greasy.
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S.NATURE - Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
My lightweight calming moisturizer. I especially like it when my skin needs hydration without something heavy. Great for sensitive, combination or oilier skin and useful on nights when I want to keep the routine simple and soothing. I use it mainly a...