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Glow from Seoul: Top K-Beauty Skincare Picks For Radiant Skin 🌟
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items This is my personal K-beauty routine that I follow daily for combination skin with visible pores and pigmentation. I focus on gentle cleansing, lightweight hydration, brightening ingredients, and pore care — without overloading my skin. 🌿
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🧼 Cleanse & Refresh
💦 Hydrating Toners & Skin Prep
🌿 Serums & Essences
🔬 Targeted Treatments
🧴 Moisturizers & Barrier Support
🌙 Masks & Overnight Care
🧼 Cleanse & Refresh
This is how I start and end my day. I focus on gentle but effective cleansing to remove sunscreen, makeup, and impurities while keeping my skin fresh, calm, and balanced. 🧽💧.
🧴 Melts away makeup without stripping skin.
Use: Daily (PM)
Core product
In the evening, I start my routine with this balm 🌙. It melts sunscreen and makeup effortlessly and leaves my skin clean but soft — never stripped.
Use: Daily (PM)
Core product
In the evening, I start my routine with this balm 🌙. It melts sunscreen and makeup effortlessly and leaves my skin clean but soft — never stripped.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
🧼 Gently cleans pores and soothes skin.
Use: Daily (AM & PM)
Core product
I use this as my main water-based cleanser 🌿. It cleans deeply, helps keep my pores clear, and still feels gentle on my skin.
Use: Daily (AM & PM)
Core product
I use this as my main water-based cleanser 🌿. It cleans deeply, helps keep my pores clear, and still feels gentle on my skin.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam
This is my “no drama” cleanser. Gentle, low pH, and it leaves my skin clean but never tight. Perfect for mornings when I want that fresh glow without stripping my skin. If you’re building a simple K-beauty routine, this is where I’d start.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
💦 Hydrating Toners & Skin Prep
I use this step to hydrate my skin and prep it for the rest of my routine. Lightweight toners and essences help calm my skin, improve absorption, and give me that healthy, hydrated base.🌸💧.
💧 Hydrates and calms sensitive skin.
Use: Daily
Core product
I pat this into my skin right after cleansing 💧. It instantly hydrates and keeps my skin balanced without heaviness.
Use: Daily
Core product
I pat this into my skin right after cleansing 💧. It instantly hydrates and keeps my skin balanced without heaviness.
PYUNKANG YUL Essence Toner
🌸 Hydrates and brightens tired skin.
Use: Daily
Core product
This essence gives my skin that healthy glow ✨. I love how lightweight yet nourishing it feels, especially for combination skin.
Use: Daily
Core product
This essence gives my skin that healthy glow ✨. I love how lightweight yet nourishing it feels, especially for combination skin.
Beauty Of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water
🌿 Clears pores and improves texture
Use: 2–3 times per week
Optional (treatment)
I only use this a few times a week 🍃. It helps smooth texture, refine pores, and keep breakouts away without irritating my skin.
Use: 2–3 times per week
Optional (treatment)
I only use this a few times a week 🍃. It helps smooth texture, refine pores, and keep breakouts away without irritating my skin.
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
💧🌿 Deeply hydrates, balances skin, and preps it perfectly for serums while keeping the skin calm and fresh.
Use: Daily or when skin feels dry
Optional
I reach for this when my skin needs extra hydration 💦. It layers beautifully and makes my skin feel plump and fresh.
Use: Daily or when skin feels dry
Optional
I reach for this when my skin needs extra hydration 💦. It layers beautifully and makes my skin feel plump and fresh.
from. Your Skin Hydrating Toning Essence
🌿 Hydrates and soothes while reducing redness.
Use: Daily or alternating
Optional
I love this when I want a brighter, fresher look ✨ without irritation.
Use: Daily or alternating
Optional
I love this when I want a brighter, fresher look ✨ without irritation.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
My lazy-day essential. Removes makeup and sunscreen without irritating my skin. The niacinamide is a bonus – it feels like I’m cleansing and treating my skin at the same time.
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water
🌿 Serums & Essences
🐌 Repairs and smooths for healthy skin.
Use: Daily
Core product
This is one of my favorite steps 🐌. It hydrates, repairs, and makes my skin look bouncy and healthy.
Use: Daily
Core product
This is one of my favorite steps 🐌. It hydrates, repairs, and makes my skin look bouncy and healthy.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
💎 Brightens skin and evens out tone.
Use: Daily (AM or PM)
Core product
I use this regularly to control oil, brighten pigmentation, and keep my skin tone even ✨.
Use: Daily (AM or PM)
Core product
I use this regularly to control oil, brighten pigmentation, and keep my skin tone even ✨.
COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum
✨ Brightens and strengthens skin for an even glow.
Use: Daily or PM
Core product
I use this specifically for pigmentation 🌿. With consistent use, my skin looks clearer and more even.
Use: Daily or PM
Core product
I use this specifically for pigmentation 🌿. With consistent use, my skin looks clearer and more even.
APLB - Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Ampoule Serum
🌱 Soothes irritation while delivering hydration.
Use: Daily or as needed
Core product
Whenever my skin feels sensitive or stressed, this is my go-to 🌱. It calms instantly and keeps my skin balanced.
Use: Daily or as needed
Core product
Whenever my skin feels sensitive or stressed, this is my go-to 🌱. It calms instantly and keeps my skin balanced.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
💦 Intense hydration for soft, plump skin.
Use: Daily or PM
Optional
I use this for deep hydration and skin recovery 💧. My skin feels smoother and more elastic after.
Use: Daily or PM
Optional
I use this for deep hydration and skin recovery 💧. My skin feels smoother and more elastic after.
Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
🍯✨ Boosts glow, soothes skin, and evens out tone while strengthening the skin barrier.
Use: Daily (AM or PM)
Optional
This serum gives my skin a natural glow ✨ and helps calm redness while supporting brightness.
Use: Daily (AM or PM)
Optional
This serum gives my skin a natural glow ✨ and helps calm redness while supporting brightness.
Beauty Of Joseon Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide 30ml
🔬 Targeted Treatments
These are the products I use intentionally, not every day. I apply them a few times a week to target pores, texture, pigmentation, and skin renewal without overdoing it.
✨ Gently exfoliates and minimizes pores for a smooth finish.
Use: 1–2 times per week
Optional
When my pores feel congested, I swipe one pad over my skin 🌟. It instantly makes my skin feel smoother and cleaner.
Use: 1–2 times per week
Optional
When my pores feel congested, I swipe one pad over my skin 🌟. It instantly makes my skin feel smoother and cleaner.
Medicube Zero Pore Pad
✨ Firms and renews skin while you sleep.
Use: 1–2 times per week (PM only)
Optional (advanced)
I use this carefully and only at night 🌙. It helps with texture and firmness, but I keep it minimal.
Use: 1–2 times per week (PM only)
Optional (advanced)
I use this carefully and only at night 🌙. It helps with texture and firmness, but I keep it minimal.
The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
🐌 Repairs, brightens, and restores overnight.
Use: Daily or alternating
Optional
I rotate this in when my skin feels dull 🌸. It adds glow and helps with skin recovery.
Use: Daily or alternating
Optional
I rotate this in when my skin feels dull 🌸. It adds glow and helps with skin recovery.
Beauty Of Joseon Revive Serum : Ginseng + Snail
When my skin looks dull, this is my reset button. Strong glow boost, helps fade dark spots and gives that glass-skin vibe. I use it consistently and the difference is visible.
COSRX The Vitamin C 23 Serum
🧴 Moisturizers & Barrier Support
Moisturizing is all about balance for my combination skin. I choose creams that hydrate, soothe, and support my skin barrier without feeling heavy or greasy. 🛡️💧.
🌿 Lightweight cream that calms irritation and locks in moisture.
Use: Daily
Core product
My everyday moisturizer 🌿. Lightweight, calming, and perfect for combination skin.
Use: Daily
Core product
My everyday moisturizer 🌿. Lightweight, calming, and perfect for combination skin.
Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream
🧴 Deeply moisturizes and strengthens the skin barrier.
Use: PM or cold days
Optional
I switch to this when my skin needs more nourishment ❄️.
Use: PM or cold days
Optional
I switch to this when my skin needs more nourishment ❄️.
PYUNKANG YUL Moisture Cream
🛡️ Nourishes and calms sensitive skin.
Use: Daily or as needed
Optional
Great when my skin feels sensitive and needs extra calming 🌱.
Use: Daily or as needed
Optional
Great when my skin feels sensitive and needs extra calming 🌱.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream
💧 Locks in moisture while improving skin tone.
Use: Daily or PM
Optional
I use this to support brightening while keeping my skin moisturized ✨.
Use: Daily or PM
Optional
I use this to support brightening while keeping my skin moisturized ✨.
APLB - Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Facial Cream
🍚 Shields skin with gentle, nourishing ingredients.
Use: Daily (AM)
Core product
My everyday sunscreen ☀️. Lightweight, no white cast, and perfect for daily wear.
Use: Daily (AM)
Core product
My everyday sunscreen ☀️. Lightweight, no white cast, and perfect for daily wear.
Beauty of Joseon | Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
💧 Perfect as the final step in my routine — I apply it after serums, and it keeps my skin hydrated all night.
☀️ Just remember to always use SPF in the morning, retinal can make your skin a bit sun-sensitive.
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Fraijour - Retin-Collagen 3D Core Cream
If your skin feels dry, sensitive or stressed – this is gold. Rich but not heavy, and it actually makes my skin feel protected. Especially good for colder days (Norway weather approved).
COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer
🌙 Masks & Overnight Care
These are my night-time care and self-care steps. I use masks to deeply hydrate, soothe, and help my skin recover while I sleep. 😴🌙.
💧 Deeply hydrates and wakes up skin glowing.
Use: 2–3 times per week
Optional
I apply this when my skin feels tired 🌙. I wake up with plump, glowing skin.
Use: 2–3 times per week
Optional
I apply this when my skin feels tired 🌙. I wake up with plump, glowing skin.
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask
🌸 Boosts elasticity and nourishes tired skin.
Use: 1–2 times per week
Optional
This mask is my self-care step 💖. It leaves my skin smooth, hydrated, and refreshed.
Use: 1–2 times per week
Optional
This mask is my self-care step 💖. It leaves my skin smooth, hydrated, and refreshed.
Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask
✨ Revitalizes and strengthens your skin barrier with peptides.
Use: PM, daily or alternating
Optional
This serum helps support firmness and overall skin health 💖, especially at night.
Use: PM, daily or alternating
Optional
This serum helps support firmness and overall skin health 💖, especially at night.
Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
☀️ Daily SPF Essentials
Sunscreen is non-negotiable in my routine. Daily SPF protects my skin from pigmentation, sun damage, and premature aging while keeping it healthy long term. 🌞🛡️.
🌸 Moisturizes while giving a natural bright finish.
Use: Daily or rotating
Optional
I use this when I want a subtle tone-up effect 🌸.
Use: Daily or rotating
Optional
I use this when I want a subtle tone-up effect 🌸.
COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
🌿 Lightweight SPF that keeps skin soft and protected.
Use: Daily or rotating
Optional
Hydrating and comfortable SPF 💧 — great on drier days.
Use: Daily or rotating
Optional
Hydrating and comfortable SPF 💧 — great on drier days.
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing UVLOCK SPF 45