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🧴Korean Skincare for Combination Skin

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If you have combination skin and love Korean skincare, this guide is for you. We’ve included the best products for the 7-layer method, complete with international shopping links, alternatives, and the pros and cons of each product. Let’s get glowing!

Sections

Step 1: Double Cleansing

Step 2: Toner

Step 3: Serum / Essence

Step 4: Moisturizer

Step 5: Sunscreen (AM Only)

Step 6: Exfoliation (2–3x/week)

Step 1: Double Cleansing

✅ Pros: Melts makeup & SPF, gentle for sensitive skin
❌ Cons: May feel slightly heavy in hot/humid climates

Heimish All Clean Balm

✅ Pros: Hypoallergenic, good for sensitive skin
❌ Cons: Slight scent, jar packaging may not be preferred

BANILA CO - Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

✅ Pros: Balances pH, tea tree oil helps with breakouts
❌ Cons: Strong herbal scent

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

Contains Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Quercetin to calm the irritation caused by cleansing.

ANUA - Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

This is a mild makeup remover that helps to clear impurities in pores.
- Non-Comedo formula that is suitable for acne-prone skin.
- Light formula that does not block your pores.
- Keeps your skin hydrated after cleansing.

ANUA - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

Step 2: Toner

✅ Pros: Hydrating, minimal ingredients
❌ Cons: Can feel sticky after multiple layers

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner

✅ Pros: 5 types of HA, deep hydration
❌ Cons: Slight tackiness

Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Toner

✅ Pros: Balancing, soothing
❌ Cons: Less hydration than HA-based toners

Benton Deep Green Tea Toner

The product forms a protective barrier over the skin to prevent water loss, eliminate dead skin cells and provide luster and moisturization to rebalance dry and tired skin.

I'm From - Rice Toner

- Hypoallergenic toner even safe for sensitive skin
- Fermented 100% Korean-produced black rice extracts restore elasticity to the skin
- Gives a boost of hydration and alleviates tightness in the inner layer

haruharu wonder - Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner

Step 3: Serum / Essence

✅ Pros: Lightweight, calming
❌ Cons: Tea tree scent

iUNIK - Tea Tree Relief Serum

✅ Pros: Hydrating, heals damaged skin
❌ Cons: Not vegan, slippery texture

COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Essence

Anti-aging/ Wrinkles, Dryness/ Hydration, Dullness / Radiance, Oil Control/ Pores

EQQUALBERRY - Bakuchiol Plumping Serum

A watery serum enriched with 10% Niacinamide and 4% Tranexamic Acid to target at stubborn dark spots and hyperpigmentation by helping to reduce discoloration.

ANUA - Niacinamide10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Removing Serum

With the help of plant-derived Squalane, this serum retains moisture to keep your skin glowing and healthy wherever you go.

AXIS-Y - Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

Step 4: Moisturizer

100,000 ppm Panthenol reduces moisture loss and strengthens the skin barrier with a 55.65% improvement rate of water loss improvement, 44.63% hydration improvement, and 118.47% super fast hydration seal.

Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

Protects skin from external aggressors and provides anti-oxidation function with Resveratrol. Improves skin fine line with Adenosine for a elastic and glowing skin finish.

Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream

One highly concentrated salmon PDRN capsule will erase all traces and give you a burst of moisture whitening light

Medicube - PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream

Patented Dermaon capsules are absorbed into the skin to protect the skin and keep it hydrated for a long time. defense & strengthen skin barrier with dermaon.

Aestura - AtoBarrier 365 Cream

Skin-relieving moisturizer formulated with five different types of ceramides (5,000ppm) helps reduce redness and supports the weakened skin barrier by providing soothing and calming properties.
The skin-replenishing ingredients allantoin and squalane deliver comfort to the skin while maintaining its protective barrier function.

Purito SEOUL - Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer

Inje's Birch extract enriched with Amino acid, minerals and Vita hyaluronic acid which makes your skin revitalized and hydrated. Helps form a vita-moisturized protective film, leaving your dry, flaky skin moisturized for a long time. Skin irritation ...

Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream

Hypoallergenic moisturizing cream that soothes irritated skin with rich moisture and strengthens the skin barrier

ETUDE - Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

Step 5: Sunscreen (AM Only)

Long-lasting moisture, gentle sunscreen. Gently applied UV absorbing particles strongly adhere to the skin and block UV rays.
Blocks UV Rays upon application: SPF 50+, PA++++ Soft and refreshing inorganic sunblock covers the skin comfortably

Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

Consists of 74 natural derived minerals from deep sea waters of Ulleungdo Island, Dokdo Line help soothes the skin irritated by external environment and keeps skin hydrated by filling it up with moisture.

Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Daily moisturizing sunscreen that is light and soft like a serum that won’t leave behind any stickiness. Triple functional product that brightens the skin, reduces wrinkles, and protects against UV rays. Certified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Saf...

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA++++

A daily refreshing vegan sun stick offers SPF50+ PA++++ to gives you an instant pinkish tone-up effect to make your skin look revitalized. Contains Trufferol which infused with White Truffle and Tocopherol to create a smooth and dewy skin.

d'Alba Air Fit Fresh Sun Stick

Step 6: Exfoliation (2–3x/week)

Formulated with Betaine Salicylate (BHA) to remove excess sebum, dead skin cells and blackheads for healthier, clearer skin Improves skin texture.

COSRX - BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Achieve blemish-free skin with these toner pads formulated with AHA and BHA to gently slough away dead skin cells and purify pores for a smooth finish. Chock-full of plant extracts and natural oils, the formula offers gentle exfoliation while keeping...

medicube - Zero Pore Pad 2.0

Gentle exfoliator with vitamin brightening effect. This peeling gel, for all type skin, contains natural moisture-rich cellulose which gently removes dead skin cells while Vitamin C, E and natural Cotton arrange the skin moisturized and radiant.

Dr.G - Brightening Peeling Gel

This combined 30% AHA and 2% BHA solution offers deeper exfoliation to help fight visible blemishes and for improved skin radiance. The formula also improves the appearance of skin texture and reduces the look of fine lines with continued use.

The Ordinary - AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Contains peeling ingredient LHA which is safe for sensitive skin.
Contains BioDtox (Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract and Bioflavonoids) to remove dead skin inside pores and create a smooth surface.

ANUA - Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel

Renewed with the patented PHA (polyhydroxy acids) formula, these three-layered gauze pads gently exfoliate both physically and chemically while toning skin. The wine ingredient helps revitalize skin. Use the gauze side for massaging and the quilted s...

NEOGEN Dermalogy - Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Pads

Step 7: Mask (1–2x/week)

A pore clay mask with a formula containing Jeju Volcanic Cluster Sphere™ with strong sebum adsorption and AHA that provides intensive care for various pore concerns.

innisfree - Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

Boost skin elasticity and hydration with this hypoallergenic overnight sleeping mask. Enriched with collagen, the sleeping mask provides deep moisture and improves skin firmness. The clinically tested mask is suitable for sensitive skin.

medicube - Collagen Night Wrapping Mask | YesStyle

Ampoule mask set contains hyaluronic acid and ceramide to help skin boost its moisture-retention ability. Witch hazel helps control and remove excess sebum. Apply on cleansed and toned face.

Mediheal - The N.M.F Ampoule Mask

A dense gel mask to wake your senses and rejuvenate tired skin. Intensive moisture retention delivered like no other mask.

Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Water Gel Mask Sheet

A multifunctional product that can be used as a mask, sleeping pack or daily moisturizer. Fortified with the antioxidant power of vitamin E to brighten, improve wrinkles, and prevent signs of aging. Use it during the day to protect the skin from UV d...

Dear, Klairs - Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask