How to Master the 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine
There’s no mistaking the impact Korean beauty has had on our skin regimes, with an incredible line-up of products and one very iconic 10-step skincare routine. But why do we need this many steps, and what are the benefits? It might seem excessive, but it’s one of Korean beauty’s many trump cards, promising plumped, hydrated skin alongside a serious dose of self-care. Treating our skin to the love it deserves, we recommend taking your time with every step to look and feel your best self - all with the help of the best Korean skincare products on the market.
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The best part about Korean skincare brands isn’t *just* the cutting edge technology and next level ingredients, but the sheer number of them. Offering us a menu of skincare that caters to every concern, you’ll find everything from Propolis-infused ampoules to that famous Snail Mucin Essence from some of the biggest hitters in the business. Think COSRX, Dr. Jart+, Holika Holika, Laneige, Beauty of Joseon and SO much more here to cover every step.
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Holika Holika
Skin Rescuer Sheet Mask Madecassoside
Step 6: Sheet mask
There are no Korean beauty products *quite* like their revolutionary sheet masks. Created with potent powerhouse ingredients, each 10-minute wonder delivers results instantly and over time; this skin rescuer from Holika Holika is no exception. Infused with Madecassoside - a special molecule of soothing Centella Asiatica - along with Lavender and Camomile, this nourishing mask not only calms inflammation, but accelerates the skin's rejuvenation process for ultimate healing. Just use it once a week and watch your skin barrier sing. -
COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream
Step 8: Moisturise
From the creators of the cult classic Snail Mucin Essence comes an all-in-one Korean moisturiser that never lets us down. Arguably our favourite part of our routine, this slick gel formula has a whopping 92% Snail Secretion Filtrate to regenerate and repair the skin. Also helping to minimise breakouts, plump, soothe and hydrate, there really isn’t anything this cream can’t do. As with most steps in this routine, smooth this cream on twice a day for optimum results - or whenever your skin needs a little extra love.
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Laneige
Lip Sleeping Mask
Step 9: Lip care
Lip care is just as important as skincare. So when Laneige burst onto the scene with their cult lip sleeping mask, it became a staple in our routines. For softening, smoothing and hydrating even the driest lips, you’ll find this formula is packed with Vitamin C and Coconut Oil in abundance. Ideal for use overnight, Laneige recommends using overnight 2-3 times a week for gentle exfoliation, but we also keep one with us whenever our lips need a pick me up during the day.
