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Korean Skincare 101: Step-by-Step Guide for Damaged Skin Barrier
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items There is no strict Rules that you have to do whether following the 7-steps or 10-steps skincare for your daily routine, you can always adjust it based on your skin needs and your skin type.
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First Cleanser
Second Cleanser
Toner
Toner Pad
Serum
Moisturizer
First Cleanser
This is a must! Double cleansing is non-negotiable, but you can choose between the oil texture, the balm texture, or the water texture.
The lightest cleansing oil I’ve ever tried. It’s also currently No. 1 in Korea.
beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil 200mL + 50mL Special Set
This cleansing oil is really hype globally. But this happen for a reason, it’s really light and doesn’t make my skin broken.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 200mL
For sensitive skin, this cleansing water can be you best choice because it’s very gentle even though there is an active ingredient in there.
Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water ...
For dry skin, it’s best to use cleansing balm on your first cleanser because the feeling after you wash it, so hydrating.
NACIFIC Rice Pepta Collagen Sherbet Cleansing Balm 80g
This brand really focuses on vegan ingredients, so if you have sensitive skin, you might check their products especially this cleansing milk.
S.NATURE Aqua Rice Cleansing Milk 280ml
Second Cleanser
It’s exactly like their claimed. It cleans your skin without make it dry. Recommended for all skin type.
Lagom Cellup Gel To Water Cleanser 170ml*2ea
Actually I never use this foam but it’s No. 1 cleansing foam in Korea so I want to recommend you guys the best product only.
SHIONLE Laminaria Ampoule Cleansing Foam 120ml
This brand dedicates to keep the earth safe by using vegan ingredients, 100% plastic recycled, and the most important thing is taking care your skin gently.
[SUISKIN] Avobab Clean Soap
From powder to foam, K-Beauty really lives in 2050. It’s recommended for sensitive skin.
I'm from Fig Enzyme Powder Cleanser 50g
Toner
Best toner I’ve ever tried. It’s light but also so hydrating, best recommendation for dry skin.
TONYMOLY Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner 500ml Set(+100ml +Cream 30ml)
If you have sensitive and acne prone skin, you better try this toner.
Alcohol-Free Mucin Essence Toner 150ml - VEGREEN
The texture might be so light but it gives deep hydration for dry skin.
eple:me Hydra Cell Boosting Toner · Serum · Cream Set - wholesale
Just by looking the ingredients, you can know that this toner is good for hydration and fixing your skin barrier.
S.NATURE Aqua Oasis Toner 300ml
Toner Pad
It focuses on blemishes, wrinkles, and fixing skin barrier. That’s why this toner pad is No. 1 in Korea right now.
irecipe Cica PDRN Blemish Clear Toner Pad 70 Sheets | DODO SKIN
It cleans your pores into the deep layer and then give hydration on it.
beplain Mung Bean Pore Clearing Filter Pad 70P Set (+10p)
This is so good for exfoliating. The dead cell is gone but my skin feels so moisturized.
Abib Toner Pads (Heartleaf / Sedum / Jericho Rose / Glutathione / LHA)
The pads are generously saturated with hydration, so you can use them all over your face, the back of your neck, and hands, they also absorb beautifully without any stick residue.
PURIPIA Metabiome Korean Toner Pads Clear Skin
The essence is so generous! When I pressed it onto my cheeks, it felt incredibly cooling, the heat sensation completely disappeared and my skin felt properly hydrated.
GOODAL Heartleaf Hyaluron Soothing Clear Pad 70pads
Serum
It heals my sensitive skin. I’m not worry my acne will come anymore. THIS SERUM IS AMAZING.
Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Capsule 100 Serum 30ml
If you look for real hydration so this serum is the answer, real hyaluronic acid.
Wellage Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100ml
It’s on Top 3 Best Serum 2025, even though the texture is so light, it’s also hydrating.
3NOUGH DAILY CONSC1OUS SERUM
A true skin-saver for calming, repairing, and keeping skin clear! I apply it over my Ampule Pads and it helps even more.
MEDIHEAL MADECASSOSIDE BLEMISH REPAIR SERUM 40ml
The texture is wonderfully bouncy and plump. It’s perfect for dry skin types who want that dewy feel. The scent is pleasent and subtle—it has a nice rose water fragrance that won’t overwhelm you.
Mediheal PDRN Lifting Serum With Squalane 40 ml
Moisturizer
No matter what your skin type is, moisturize your skin! Choose the gel texture if you had oily skin and cream texture for dry skin.
It feels like it tightens your pore but it also moisturizes, it’s recommended for oily skin.
Beplain Mung Bean Pore Tight Up Soothing Cream 60 ml
It might feels thick for oily but this is so good for dry skin and fixing skin barrier.
AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream 80mL
All of the ingredients are vegan and best for sensitive skin.
isoi Moisture Dr. Cream 70mL + 15mL Special Set
It’s lightweight but deeply hydrating, absorbs quickly, and leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth, and nourished. The texture is silky and my skin feels refreshed all day.
S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Non-sticky gel cream provides good hydratiob and calm sensitive skin. Works great under makeup, especially in summer.
Dr.G Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream 70ml
Sunscreen
You can not skip this part, the protection. Use the SPF 35 if you did indoor activity and had acne prone skin, and use the SPF 50 if you did outdoors activity.
Sun serum is the best choice for summer, it is light, gives hydration, and protects from the UV.
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum
The texture is silky and emulsion-like with a lightweight feel that doesn’t leave you feeling greasy. It hydrates and feels absolutely luxurious on the skin.
GOODAL Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) Calming Moisture Sun Cream
It works as both primer and base when I do makeup’c so I can keep my skin looking fresh and glowing all day long.
dollop Ritual Invisible UV Defense 50ml
This product is incredibly matte, so I think people with oily skin are going to love it.
NEER'G AIR TOUCH TONE-UP SUN CREAM [SPF50+/PA++++]
It’s so hydrating that I could honestly use it every single day of the year without any issues. My skin feels incredibly plump and dewy.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun cream / UV Ultra Sun SPF50+ 50ml
It’s so moisturizing and absorbs well into the skin, it doesn’t feel off-putting at all, definitely recommend this gor those with dry skin.
TheMediDr. Day & Blue UV Sun Mist [SPF50+/PA++++]
It absorbs beautifully with a lightweight feel and doesn’t sit on top of your skin, making it so easy to use.
Frebits - Air Fit Sun Stick Original SPF 50+ PA++++
With just a few pats using its large puff, you can conveniently tackle both sun protection and complexion correction in one go.
Strawberry Milk Sun Cushion [SPF50+/PA++++] - ELROEL
Sheetmask
If you feel like kinda lazy to do the skincare routine, just skip all of steps and use sheet mask. The hydrating mask for dry skin and gel mask for oily and anti aging.
This mask is masterpiece! All of skin concern can be healed by this mask.
MEDIHEAL Essential Mask Sheet Blemish Repair 2ea Set (+2ea)
NeafNeaf is the one that works best for my hydration needs and whose essence formula really agrees with my skin.
NeafNeaf Peach Fit Collagen Gel Mask 5 pcs
If you have extremely dry skin, this is absolutely perfect for you. The texture is incredibly smooth and bouncy, almost like touching silky seaweed.
LAMINARIA COLLAGEN FIRMING MASK
What impressed me most was how much hydration this mask delivered and how noticeable my skin improved. I never felt heavy or suffocating, the moment it touched my skin, it cooled down and adhered beautifully without any irritation—just purr comfort.
ANOTHERFACE Peptathenol Aqua Balance Gel Mask
This mask is just perfect for those concerned about gradually decreasing cheek elasticity, worried about pores and wrinkles, and those who want quick-absorbing elasticity care un their busy daily life.
Mediheal Hyper Collagen / Hyaluronate Low Molecular Liposome ...
Eye Cream
If you’re in late 20s I recommend you to start using eye cream to slower your aging, use it especially on your under eye and smile line.
The texture is kinda thick but it’s a sign that it will hydrate your under eye perfectly until morning
Mary&May Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream
it really works for brightening your dark circles on your under eye, it also gives lifting effect after using it
Dr.Melaxin Cemenrete Calcium Dark Spot Eye Cream
this is super lightweight but it’s so good for repairing your under eye, wrinkles, dark circles
Volume Repair Brightening Anti-wrinkle Eye Cream 20ml
just look the ingredients and you will agree with me that this cream will hydrate and moisturize your under eye well
S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Panthenol Eye Cream For Face Balm 25g