The Ultimate 8 Step K-Beauty Skincare Routine - Choice Commerce

The Ultimate 8 Step K-Beauty Skincare Routine

A legend of K-beauty, the 8-step ultimate routine may seem daunting, but it can be customised to fit your lifestyle and skin needs.

 

  1. Oil Cleanser: Removes makeup and impurities. Best at cleansing clogged pores. 
  2. Water-Based Cleanser: Double-cleansing ensures every bit of dirt is gone.
  3. Toner: Balances pH and preps skin for hydration and use of active ingredients in further steps to come. 
  4. Essence: Hydrates and enhances skin cell turnover ensuring a soft and smooth textured skin.
  5. Serum: Targets specific skin concerns like acne or hyperpigmentation.
  6. Eye Cream: Delicate care for the under-eye area.
  7. Moisturiser: Locks in hydration and creates a protective barrier.
  8. Sunscreen: Protects against harmful UV rays. The often most neglected step of the skincare routine. Apply in the morning. 

 

 

Choice Commerce recommendations for each step of the skincare routine. 

 

Oil Cleanser 

 

  • Anua Heartleaf Cleansing oil - Suitable for all skin types. Perfect at soothing and cleansing external impurities.
  • Skin1004 Cleansing oil - Best for oily and acne prone skin. 

 

Water Based Cleanser 

 

  • Cosrx Low PH Good Morning Cleanser - Suitable for oily/combo skin. Contains Centella asiatica to aide soothing and healing. 
  • Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam - Best for acne prone skin types. Heartleaf powder soothes redness and breakouts whilst gently exfoliating. 

 

Toner

 

  • TirTir Milk Skin Toner - The perfect hydrating toner. Suitable for all skin types, especially dry skin. Provides silky smooth hydration with a beautiful texture. 
  • Some By Mi 30 Days Miracle Toner -  Ideal for acne prone skin. Contains AHA BHA and PHA to gently exfoliate whilst not being harsh. 

 

Essence 

 

  • Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence - Provides intense hydration due to the unique snail secretion.  Effective in anti aging. Suitable for all skin types.
  • Mixsoon Bean Essence - Similar to the Cosrx essence, however is vegan friendly. Uses soybean ferment extract to provide skin strengthening and balance oil levels. 

 

Serum

 

  • Numbuzin No 5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum - Effective serum to target hyperpigmentation and acne scars. This award winning serum will provide your skin with a new lease of life. Suitable for dry and balanced skin types. 
  • Purito Centella Unscented Serum - Packed with centella extract this serum will reduce redness and inflammation and fight acne. Suitable for dry and combination skin types. 

 

Eyecream 

 

  • Mary&May Tranexamic Acid+Glutathione Eye Cream - Fade them dreaded dark spots below the eye with this eye cream. 

 

Moisturiser 

 

  • Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream - The number one selling moisturiser in South Korea for a reason. Suitable for dry skin types. This cream provides hydration for 100 hours!
  • BEAUTY OF JOSEON  Dynasty Cream - Made to fight aging and wrinkles as well as hydrate. Suitable for dry and acne prone skin. Contains ginseng root and rice water for ultimate hydration. 

 

Suncream

 

  • TOCOBO COTTON SOFT SUN STICK SPF50 PA++++ - The perfect on the go sun stick. Easy to apply and suitable for oily skin types. 
  • BEAUTY OF JOSEON RELIEF SUN: RICE + PROBIOTIC SPF50+ PA++++ - This award winning bestseller is a staple in Korean skincare products. A lightweight easy to apply suncream with rice extract to help brighten the skin. Suitable for all skin types but especially sensitive skin. 

 

We hope you now have the ultimate skincare routine with our favourite products in each stage of the routine. This is not a strict routine and can be adapted to suit your needs. 

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