K-Beauty CareKorean skincare routine for your skin type
Cleanser → toner → serum → moisturizer → sunscreen in the morning. At night, start with an oil cleanser and skip sunscreen. Your skin type decides the product in each step.
Morning and night steps
Morning
- 1Cleanser30 s, lukewarm water
- 2TonerPat in with palms
- 3Serum2–3 drops
- 4MoisturizerSeal it in
- 5SunscreenEvery dayMorning only
Night
- 1Oil cleanserLifts makeupNight only
- 2CleanserSecond cleanse
- 3TonerPat in
- 4Serum2–3 drops
- 5MoisturizerA richer layer
The five morning textures in order: foam cleanser, toner, serum, cream, sunscreen. Illustration (AI-generated).
What to use for your skin type
Still moisturize: stripped skin makes more oil.
Toner on damp skin, pressed in.
Less on the T-zone, more on cheeks.
One new product at a time, patch-test.
Keep it simple.
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Double cleansing at night
- 1Massage onto dry skin30–60 seconds
- 2Add a little waterUntil it turns milky
- 3Rinse, then cleanserSkip the oil if no makeup
How much, how often
Start where you need it most.
It is concentrated.
Tap with your ring finger.
Not daily. Hydrate after.
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Questions
What is the basic Korean skincare routine?
Morning: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Night: an oil cleanser to remove makeup, then the same cleanser, toner, serum and a slightly richer moisturizer, with no sunscreen. Choose each product for your skin type.
Do I need all 10 steps?
No. Four to six steps cover most skin. Essences, ampoules, sheet masks and eye creams are optional extras; exfoliants are for 2–3 times a week, not every day.
What is double cleansing?
At night, an oil cleanser first (massaged onto dry skin for 30–60 seconds, then emulsified with a little water and rinsed) to lift makeup, then a water-based cleanser. If you wore no makeup, you can skip the oil step.
What is the best Korean routine for oily skin with large pores?
A low-pH gel cleanser, a light watery toner, a niacinamide or BHA serum, an oil-free gel moisturizer and daily sunscreen, with exfoliation 2–3 times a week. Moisturizer still matters: skin that feels stripped often makes more oil.
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