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🌸Asian skincare must-haves, beginner friendly and effective
33 items
By
Camille Ricard
My go-to K-beauty & J-beauty favorites that actually deliver results — curated for real skin, not just trends.
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Step One: Oil cleansers (PM) Makeup & sunscreen remover
Step Two : Water-Based Cleanser💧 (AM/PM)
🌿 Step Three: Toner (Hydrating or Exfoliating)
Step Four: Serum
Step 5: Moisturizer - to lock it all in
Step 6: Sunscreen, most important step! (AM)
Step One: Oil cleansers (PM) Makeup & sunscreen remover
My favorite oil cleansers😌
A cult classic for a reason👌Melts off makeup without stripping skin🌸
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original | Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Alternative to Banila Co’s clean it zero balm. More botanical scent, good for any type of skin🌸
All Clean Balm 120ml/4.05 fl.oz
Good for oily and acne-prone skin, gently exfoliates while cleansing, great for clogged pores.
Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil, Face Cleanser
Good for even combo skin, non-stripping and non-drying💕
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil | Cleanser
Step Two : Water-Based Cleanser💧 (AM/PM)
My fave water-based cleansers💧🫧
Super gentle and non-drying. Great even for acne-prone skin.
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
Alternative to Krave Beauty, more foamier.
Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam🌸
Good for sensitive and all skin types. Gentle, low pH and sea-water based💧🌸
1025 Dokdo Cleanser
Good for combination and oily skin types. pH-balanced, antioxidant-rich.😌
Innisfree Blueberry Rebalancing 5.5 Cleanser
Good for dry skins. Rich foam, hyaluronic acid, unscented.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Foaming Cleanser 🌸🫧
🌿 Step Three: Toner (Hydrating or Exfoliating)
The best toners😍
Lightweight🪶deeply hydrating💧Great layering toner🌸
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
Alternative to Haruharu’s Black rice hyaluronic toner, ideal for oily or acne-prone skin😌
Isntree Green tea Fresh Toner 200 ml
Good for redness-prone skin, has been viral on TikTok. Soothing and acne-friendly.
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner I pH 5.5
Good for dry and/or dehydrated skin. Brightening, smooths texture🌸
[I'm From] Rice Toner 5.07 fl oz Milky Glow
Good for sensitive skin. Gently exfoliates, intense moisture & rich nourishment.
celimax Noni Moisture Balancing Toner
Step Four: Serum
Serums that will leave your skin glowy
Targets dark spots & dullness gently🌸
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
Soothing skin and relief redness
Madagascar Centella Ampoule | Skin Care
Good for hyperpigmentation. Brightening and gentle on the skin.
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
Good for dullness. Glow-boosting, nourishing, with royal jelly & propolis.
Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule, 1.01 fl oz (30 ml)
Good for Aging / dull skin. Elasticity + glow, 61% fermented extracts.
NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Serum
Great for sensitive skin. Hydrates, leaves the skin glowy. Glass skin effect
celimax Real Noni Energy Ampoule 30ml
Step 5: Moisturizer - to lock it all in
My fave moisturizers for soft and hydrated skin
Perfect for sensitive skin and barrier repair.🌸
Soon Jung 2x barrier intensive cream
Alternative to Etude House, gel texture, more lightweight🪽
The True Cream Aqua Bomb with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide - belif
Good for dry or compromised skin. Ceramide-rich barrier protection.
Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturising Cream
Excellent barrier repair moisturizer. Strengthens, helps redness & heals acne.
SKINRX LAB MadeCera Cream
Good for sensitive skin, keeps the skin hydrated and glowy
celimax The Real Noni Energy Repair Cream
Step 6: Sunscreen, most important step! (AM)
Sunscreens that leave NO WHITE CAST😌🌸
Viral for a reason — no white cast, super moisturizing.
Beauty Of Joseon Daily Relief Sunscreen
Alternative to Beauty of Joseon, Hydrating & no white cast
[Isntree] Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel 50 ml
Good for sensitive skin. Lightweight, hydrating, no white cast!
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+
Good for oily or combination skin. J-beauty, doubles as a primer.
Mermaid Skin Gel UV
Optional: Masks / Spot Treatments
Sheet masks and face treatments for daily use😌
K-beauty sheet mask staple that plumps instantly.
MEDIHEAL N.M.F Intensive Hydrating Mask
Invisible pimple patches that actually work overnight🌙✨
Acne Pimple Master Patch
Hydrating, and leaves the skin feeling glowy and soft
Sheet Masks
Deeply hydrating, pore minimizing, and improving elasticity. This mask is refreshing, and leaves the skin glowy and bouncy🌸
Bio Collagen-Real Deep Mask
