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My Ten Step Skincare Routine

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Chandrika

I was really into skincare in my twenties and learned a lot about skin hydration - the foundation of each of the 10 steps in the Korean skincare routine. Ten steps is a lot – but you don’t need to do each step every day, and the steps go pretty quick...

Sections

Step 1: Oil cleanser

Step 2: Water based cleanser

Step 3: Exfoliator

Step 4: Toner

Step 5: Essence

Step 6: Serum

Step 1: Oil cleanser

I don’t always do this in my AM cleanse. But definitely always in the PM cleanse.

Smells divine. Washes off best with warm water.

True Botanicals Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm

An old favorite and much cheaper than the True Botanicals option

Clean it Zero Original Cleansing Balm

I don't know if this qualifies as an oil cleanser but I use this to help remove make up if an oil cleaner doesn't get it all out.

Garnier Micellar Water

Step 2: Water based cleanser

I never skip this step. Once in the morning and once in the evening.

Sounds crazy to use a bar of soap on your face but a dermatologist recommended this to me during a bout of acne. I've stuck with this ever since even though my acne cleared up quickly. I keep it in my shower and wash my face with it then. (Apparentl...

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc Olive & Argan Oil

Apply to dry skin, then wash off with water. I use this in the PM and it gives me a little extra moisturization and cleanse

Foaming Peptide Cleanser | Skincare by Alana

I haven't used this in a while but I did really like it when I used it, and it's highly recommended by the reddit skincare community

Vanicream: Gentle Facial Cleanser

Step 3: Exfoliator

I only use physical exfoliators now, but there are chemical exfoliators (BHAs, AHAs etc.) that I tried in my previous life. These are just the products I use today.

I use this every morning in the shower, right after I wash my face with the Noble Formula soap. It's really gentle (like a little loofa for your face) but impactful.

myHomeBody Natural Konjac Facial Sponges

I do this maybe once in two weeks but it feels so good and it's worth it

Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off Exfoliator

Step 4: Toner

I usually want to skip this step bc I'm not convinced that it does much, but for the sake of completeness I do this most days before I move on to essence / serum.

Does the job, but I'm sure there are fancier ones out there. As long as it's non-alcoholic and doesn't dry out your skin further, any toner works.

CeraVe Hydrating Toner (Non-Alcoholic)

Step 5: Essence

I usually don't have time for essence in the morning (it really starts to feel like too many steps), so I only do it as part of my night routine.

Love this! I found this on Peach & Lily and now they don't carry it anymore sadly. It is divine and I'm about to run out – help!

Eco Your Skin: Moisturizing Layering Essence Ringer Drip

I loved this in my twenties, but haven't used it for a few years. It still has great reviews

CosRx: Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

Step 6: Serum

I do this morning and evening now that I've found one I love.

Just the best. I haven't tried anything else in ages and it's incredible. It has niacinamide that's great to calm skin, and lots of halyuronic acid that's excellent for hydration.

Peach & Lily: Glass Skin Serum

Step 7: Sheet Mask

I maybe do this once in 4 weeks. I have kids, I don't really have time to sit around with a mask on my face. But when I do it, I love it.

Love this one. Pop it in the fridge for 10 mins before you use it

Dr. Jart: Vital Hydra Solution™ PRO Glow Face Mask

Step 8: Eye Cream

Essential for me bc I have big dark circles. I do this step 2x daily.

Love this one, and bummed because Peach&Lily doesn't carry it anymore. Looking for new recs once this runs out.

Eco Your Skin: Volufiline15 Eye Essence 50ml

Step 9: Moisturizer

Essential step, I never skip this.

My favorite at the moment. It’s thick without being greasy, and really locks in all the moisture from the previous steps.

Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream

Don't forget to moisturize your lips. I use this at night only. But you can also just use petroleum jelly!

Laneige Lip Mask

Similar to Ursa Major's bc it also has Calendula but it's a bit more expensive. I think this one smells and feels better though.

Naturopathica: Calendula Hydrating Cream

Step 10: Sunscreen

PLEASE WEAR SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY. I prefer mineral sunscreen and finally found one that doesn't leave a white cast/ashen look on my face. (Mineral sunscreens have cleaner ingredients that don't disrupt the endocrine system, and don't harm marine life!...

I rarely wear make-up during the day so I re-apply sunscreen once or twice a day. SUNSCREEN IS SKINCARE

Dr.Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral SPF 50+ Face

Don’t forget sunscreen on your lip!

EltaMD Lip Balm + Sunscreen SPF 36