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Struggling with dry skin? Try this K-beauty skin routine!

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This guide is for anyone with flaky, dry and irritated skin with damaged skin barrier. This is especially important in the cold days to come, when hydration is vital for healthy glowy skin. Try this out!
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Cleansers and cleansing oils

Use non-exfoliation cleanser every day in AM and PM and oils only for double cleansing in the PM.
 
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Oil for PM routine that removes all the impurities from the day.
Arencia - Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil
 
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Cleansing oil for irritated and sensitive skin.
Anua - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
 
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Great gentle cleanser for any type of skin.
Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
 
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This cleanser is mildly exfoliating, so use only 1-2 times per week.
Arencia - Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser

Toners

Toners come after cleansers and prepare the skin for the boost of serums. They are also different for each skin concern. *See my full list of toners for dry skin on my page!
 
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Deeply hydrating, great for flaky skin.
Jumiso - Waterfull Hyaluronic Toner
 
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This toner is great for someone with damaged skin barrier.
celimax - Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
 
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For sensitive and irritated skin.
Purito SEOUL - Wonder Releaf Centella Toner

Serums

Serums are the pillar of effectiveness of a skin care routine. You can mix up serums each day if your skin has more concerns.
 
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This toner is hydrating and also brightening due to rice extracts.
anua - Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum
 
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The beta-glucan molecule really attracts moisture!
iUNIK - Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
 
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This is literally the best serum for dark spots. It can be used for dry skin as well, but always apply sunscreen after during the day.
ANUA - Niacinamide10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Removing Serum

Moisturizers

Moisturizers are a must especially in dry skin.
 
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Contains salmon PDRN which deeply hydrates the skin. Probably the most hydrating moisturizer on the market. Great for Fall and Winter!
ANUA - PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream
 
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This one is especially good for skin barrier.
AXIS - Y - Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream

Sunscreens

Never forget to apply sunscreen, especially after serums with actives that react in the sun! Don’t use sunscreen instead of moisturizer though.
 
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Very light and quickly absorbing sunscreen.
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA++++
 
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With matcha extract for deep hydration and plump skin, but also with high protection.
B_Lab Matcha Hydrating Real Sunscreen - Yeppo & Soonsoo