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Dry Skin: Complete Morning Routine
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Begin your day with moisture-first skincare that replenishes overnight water loss and builds a protective, dewy base. This routine focuses on hydration layering, barrier support, and gentle brightening without overwhelming or over-cleansing dry skin.
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Step 1: Cleanse (Optional)
 
Step 2: Toner
 
Step 3: Serums, Treatments
 
Step 4: Eye Care (Optional)
 
Step 5: Moisturize
 
Step 6: Sunscreen

Step 1: Cleanse (Optional)

Dry skin doesn't need a foaming cleanser in the morning. Honestly, skip unless you’re greasy overnight and just use water.

 
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Mildly acidic cleanser restores skin’s oil-water balance without disrupting its natural acid mantle.
ROVECTIN - Aqua Hydration Gentle Cleansing Gel
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Low pH and gentle, but use sparingly, can feel tight if skin is very dry.
COSRX - Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
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Step 2: Toner

Start hydration layering with nourishing toners. These soothe, soften, and prep the skin for serums without causing tightness.

 
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One of the best toners for dry skin; milky, hydrating, softening.
I'm from - Rice Toner
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Hydrating and antioxidant-rich, perfect layered or under serum.
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free
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Step 3: Serums, Treatments

Choose a hydrating or barrier-boosting serum to plump and protect your skin throughout the day. Look for humectants like hyaluronic acid or emollient-rich antioxidants.

 
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Deeply hydrating, calming, and perfect for building a juicy skin base.
COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
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Unique texture that leaves skin glowy, nourished, and soft.
mixsoon - Bean Essence
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Straight-up hydration bomb, made for dry/dehydrated skin.
Torriden - DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Gentle and moisturizing; layers well and soothes skin.
innisfree - Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum
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Step 4: Eye Care (Optional)

For dry skin, rich but non-irritating formulas help cushion and hydrate delicate under-eyes, especially before SPF and makeup.

 
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Rich and cushiony, ideal for dry under-eyes.
innisfree - Jeju Orchid Eye Cream
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Thinner texture but nourishing; great if you’re layering under SPF.
Beauty of Joseon - Revive Eye Serum
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Step 5: Moisturize

Seal in all previous hydration with a moisturizer that nourishes and protects. Look for ceramides, snail mucin, or panthenol for deep moisture without heaviness

 
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Creamy, barrier-supporting, and hydrating without heaviness.
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
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Rich, bouncy cream that seals in moisture.
COSRX - Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream
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Step 6: Sunscreen

A moisturizing sunscreen is your daytime barrier. Pick one that hydrates while protecting to avoid flakiness and tightness under makeup.

 
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Extremely dry skin–friendly; creamy and moisturizing with no dryness.
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun
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More lightweight. Best layered over a rich cream.
SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
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