A simple Korean skincare routine in five steps: cleanse, treat, moisturize, protect, and a few extras. Mostly beginner-friendly picks with a short note on what each one does. This list contains affiliate links.
Sections
5
Cleanse
Tone and treat
Moisturize
Protect
Extras
Cleanse
Gentle morning cleanse that doesn’t leave skin tight.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser_HP&C 150ml
Melts sunscreen and makeup without stripping.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Removes
Light foam for a fresh feel.
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Gel Cleanser
Removes makeup with just water.
The Original MakeUp Eraser®
Tone and treat
Calms redness and preps skin for the next step.
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
The dark-spot serum with its own following.
Anua Niacinamide 10 Txa 4 Serum
A cult hydration essence for dull, dry skin.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
A viral hydrator. Light and bouncy.
Torriden Dive In Serum
Barrier-calming serum for sensitive skin.
Great Barrier Relief: Skin Barrier Restoring Serum
Moisturize
Rich, glowy cream for dry skin.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
Lightweight gel-cream for combo or oily skin.
Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream (100ml)
Simple hydration without a heavy feel. Section 4: Protect
DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream
Protect
The brand’s best-selling and most exported product. No white cast.
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun: Rice + Niacinamide
SPF with a light tint for a skin-evening look.
Beauty of Joseon - Tinted Mineral Dayscreen - 15 Colors
Extras
Cooling patches for tired eyes.
Beauty of Joseon - Revive Under Eye Patch
Small hydrocolloid patches for blemishes.
COSRX - Acne Pimple Master Patch
Overnight lip care that people repurchase.
LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask EX Berry
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