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Oily, Sensitive Skin with Dry Patches? My Simple Korean Skincare Routine 🥰
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items My skin somehow manages to be oily and flaky at the same time. 😅 If your skin gets shiny by lunchtime but still feels tight after cleansing, this routine is for you. These are the products I'd recommend for calming irritation, keeping your skin hydr...
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🌞 Morning Routine
🌙 Night Routine
✨ Weekly Extra
🌞 Morning Routine
🧼 Step 1: Gentle Cleanser
💧 Step 2: Hydrating Toner
🌿 Step 3: Calming Serum
🩵 Step 4: Moisturizer
☀️ Step 5: Sunscreen
💚 Best for: Sensitive, oily & dehydrated skin
💰 Worth it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely.
My thoughts: I used to think my face had to feel squeaky clean after washing. Turns out, that only made my skin produce more oil. This cleanser removes dirt and sunscr...
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam - 125ml - Stylevana
💚 Best for: Redness and easily irritated skin
💰 Worth it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My thoughts: This feels almost like water, but my skin always feels calmer afterwards. I especially love it when my face is having one of those "everything stings" days.
Anua Heartleaf 77 Hyaluron Soothing Toner 350ml
💚 Best for: Skin barrier support
💰 Worth it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My thoughts: This isn't the kind of serum that gives overnight results. It's the one I reach for when I just want my skin to behave. Less redness, less irritation, and it layers beautifully with e...
Shop SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule - 100ml - Stylevana
💚 Best for: Oily skin with dry patches
💰 Worth it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My thoughts: Finding a moisturizer that isn't too heavy can be frustrating. This one keeps my skin comfortable without making my T-zone feel greasy.
Purito SEOUL - Oat-In Calming Gel Cream | YesStyle
💚 Best for: Daily wear under makeup
💰 Worth it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My thoughts: One of the few sunscreens I actually look forward to using. No white cast, no sticky feeling, and it sits nicely under makeup without pilling.
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics - YesStyle
📝 My note:
I like this for those mornings when my skin is oily but somehow still feels thirsty. It's lightweight enough that I don't feel like I'm piling hydration on top of already-oily skin.
🔎 Why I picked it:
I wanted a different K-beauty optio...
Torriden - DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
📝 My note:
This is the kind of toner I want when my skin feels tight after cleansing but I still don't want a heavy layer. Light, comfortable hydration without making my oily areas feel overloaded.
🔎 Why I picked it:
The fragrance-free version mak...
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance ...
📝 My note:
For those days when my skin is oily, irritated and generally not in the mood. 😂 I like that this gives me a calming hydration step without leaving that sticky toner feeling.
🔎 Why I picked it:
It brings something different to the list:...
Abib - Heartleaf Calming Toner Skin Booster
📝 My note:
I really like having this option for dry patches that need more than just a quick splash of hydration. It's still a serum rather than a heavy cream, so it makes sense for skin that's oily and dehydrated.
🔎 Why I picked it:
I wanted to i...
Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
📝 My note:
When my skin is irritated but still oily, I don't want to cover it in a rich cream. This is the type of lightweight moisturizer I'd look at when I need soothing without that heavy, greasy feeling.
🔎 Why I picked it:
The gel-like formula...
Dr.G - R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream
📝 My note:
This is the one I'd look at when my skin is oily but still feels dry underneath. It's a more serious hydration step for those annoying dry patches, but the serum texture keeps it from feeling like I'm putting a heavy cream on oily skin.
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AESTURA - Ato Barrier 365 Hydro Cera-Ha Serum
📝 My note:
If you've been curious about the whole PDRN craze but thought the original versions might feel too rich for oily skin, this is the Medicube version I'd try first. It's watery, fast-absorbing and doesn't leave that heavy serum feeling.
🔎...
medicube - Ultra Light PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
🌙 Night Routine
🫒 Step 1: Cleansing Oil
🧼 Step 2: Gentle Cleanser
💧 Step 3: Hydrating Toner
🌿 Step 4: Serum
🌙 Step 5: Barrier Cream
💚 Best for: Removing sunscreen and makeup
💰 Worth it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My thoughts: It melts everything away without needing to scrub. It rinses clean and doesn't leave my skin feeling oily afterwards.
Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Cleansing Oil | YesStyle
My thoughts: I like keeping my cleanser the same morning and night. My skin seems happier when I don't constantly switch products.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam - 125ml - Stylevana
My thoughts: If my skin feels extra dehydrated, I'll pat on two light layers. It makes the rest of my routine feel even better.
Anua Heartleaf 77 Hyaluron Soothing Toner 350ml
My thoughts: Simple, calming, and reliable. Not flashy, just a product I trust when my skin needs a little extra care.
Shop SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule - 100ml - Stylevana
💚 Best for: Repairing a stressed skin barrier
💰 Worth it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My thoughts: Whenever I've overdone it with skincare, this is the cream I reach for. It feels nourishing without turning my face into an oil slick.
Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream | YesStyle
📝 My note:
I love a product that can save me from adding another three steps. This sits somewhere between toner and moisturizer, so I can add hydration without making my night routine ridiculously heavy.
🔎 Why I picked it:
The formula contains 78%...
Dr. Ceuracle - Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence
📝 My note:
This is the one I'd save for nights when my dry patches are making themselves VERY known. 😂 I'd use it where my skin actually needs the extra nourishment instead of automatically putting a thick layer over my entire oily face.
🔎 Why I ...
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream, For Sensitive/Dry Skin, 1.69 fl oz ...
📝 My note:
Sometimes sensitive skin just needs us to stop throwing ten different things at it. I like this for nights when I want a straightforward moisturizer without making my routine complicated.
🔎 Why I picked it:
It's built around only 12 ing...
make p:rem - Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cream 12
📝 My note:
Dry-patch emergency product. I wouldn't use a rich balm everywhere when I'm oily, but a thin layer over stubborn flaky areas at night? That's exactly where I see this fitting.
🔎 Why I picked it:
I wanted something specifically for the d...
Shop Pyunkang Yul - Calming Moisture Repair Balm - 30ml
✨ Weekly Extra
📆 Only once or twice a week
💚 Best for: Clogged pores
💰 Worth it? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My thoughts: I only use this once or twice a week. It's gentle enough that my skin doesn't feel stripped afterwards, and it helps keep my pores looking clearer.
Isntree - Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid - YesStyle
📝 My note:
A cleanser shouldn't leave your face feeling like you've washed it with dish soap. I wanted something that can deal with excess oil while being kinder to those dry patches.
🔎 Why I picked it:
Cleansing is one of the easiest places to ac...
Shop Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser - 150ml